"When we first heard the phrase “fast-casual, build-your-own grain bowl,” we shuddered a little bit, but Honest Mary’s pulls it off well. The food at this Austin mini-chain is good, and most everything is locally sourced. You can choose your components like at Chipotle, but if you’re afraid of choice like some of us are, there are “signature bowls” where everything is picked for you. Unlike Chipotle, though, you can even get a glass of wine or kombucha on tap. And it’s easy to be vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or dairy-free here." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion, adele hazan