Birdie's
New American restaurant · Rosewood ·
Handmade pasta, steak, seasonal plates, and natural wines
Handmade pasta, steak, seasonal plates, and natural wines
"An annual holiday French bistro pop-up, Bistro Remy, is running now through Saturday, December 20, with dinners featuring a five-course menu inspired by a trip owners Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel took to Paris with their son, Remy. Dishes include warm gougeres stuffed with mornay (with the option to add Perigord black truffle for $24); brown butter cauliflower soup; salade verte with Banyuls vinaigrette, tarragon, and apples; housemade Toulouse sausage with potato puree; and wagyu boeuf Bourguignon braised in red Burgundy with pommes purée, with vegetarian options available upon request. Desserts include apple galette with vanilla soft serve and caramel; chocolate mousse topped with candied almonds and citrus; or brebirousse with baguette that’s described as oozy and cheesy. The prix fixe menu comes in at $79 per person, with an optional black truffle french fries addition at $32, and, as per usual for a dinner at Birdie’s, Bistro Remy is walk-ins only." - H. Drew Blackburn
"A fine-casual hit in Austin, Texas, this married-team spot from Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel opened in 2021 and has since collected all sorts of accolades, including a recent nod on the TIME100 Next list, reflecting the couple’s fine-dining pedigree." - Tierney Plumb
"Birdie’s wine list reads like a thesaurus. There’s a $127 Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre labeled as “Sauve,” a $132 Carricante from Sicily described as “Beguiling,” and an $81 French Mouvèdre that will leave you “Spellbound.” Plus, the people watching and the actual wines here are so good that it’s one of the best places to spend a Tuesday night in the entire city. It’s the perfect spot for sitting around by yourself and trying to guess who’s on a first date. Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Syrah from Saint-Joseph, France" - carlo mantuano
"An Austin restaurant named by Bon Appétit among the 50 Best New Restaurants of 2022; its beverage professional, an undocumented immigrant from India, won Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service and used the platform to speak about hospitality's role in offering work, community, and hope." - ByPervaiz Shallwani
"An Austin restaurant represented by Arjav Ezekiel, who won Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service and used his acceptance to recount finding work in the restaurant industry as an undocumented immigrant." - Sam Nelson