"Barley Swine feels like a secret supper club tucked inside a cozy ski lodge, but it’s actually one of Austin’s OG trailer-to-fine-dining success stories. Now in Brentwood, this tasting-menu spot serves seasonal Texas-inspired dishes. You might start with a bite-sized tartare puff and end with a masa tres leches that tastes like cornbread’s fancier cousin. Book a seat at the bar for a front-row ticket to the culinary show. Barley Swine’s menu changes monthly, but their creativity (and incredible shiitake dumplings) are consistent. Come for a celebration, or just to pay tribute to one of the Austin greats—either way, you’re in for something memorable." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs, raphael brion