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 Fresh and creative Italian dishes |
408C East 43rd Street Austin, TX 78751 United States +1 512 451 1218 http://www.astiaustin.com |
Located in the heart of Hyde Park, this classy Italian restaurant will dazzle your taste buds. The decor is modern with contemporary features. Large windows allow light to shine in and give warmth to the space. It is upscale, clean and comfortable, with dimmed lighting in the evening. Start with the Oven Roasted Mussels spiced with white wine, tomato and garlic. Or try the Semolina Fried Calamari, served with its own special sauce. The restaurant offers a selection of pizzas including a White Pizza with truffle oil mozzarella, fontina and provolone cheese with fried sage leaves. Another favorite is the Grilled Eggplant Pizza with fontina & oregano. Main dishes include several pasta and meat selections. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual restaurant |
4001 North Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78756 United States +1 512 206 1000 http://www.centralmarket.com/c... |
Whether it's a quick lunch or leisurely dinner on the deck, this cafe goes way beyond expectations for a grocery-store eatery. As Central Market is no ordinary grocery store, so Cafe on the Run is no pedestrian deli. Soups, salads and sandwiches are all executed with creative flair; for instance, the roast beef sandwich is dressed up with Brie, and the turkey with Havarti. Ingredients are fresh, and most of them are available at the adjacent grocery. And if you don't want to exercise your sweet tooth, stay away from the bakery case. The Creme Brulee and Italian Cream Cake will tempt you every time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh, fast Mexican |
4400 North Lamar Blvd #101 Austin, TX 78756 United States +1 512 419 9898 http://www.chipotle.com/ |
This popular restaurant is centrally located and serves Mexican food fresh from the grill. The specialty here is burritos, either regular or fajita-style, made with a choice of steak, chicken, carnitas, or meatless. Also available are barbacoa (seasoned, shredded beef in a tortilla with toppings), plus crispy and soft tacos. You can choose from hot, medium, or mild homemade salsa. Beer and margaritas are served. Clean, glass-encased interior has a modern design, with minimal decoration. The atmosphere is casual, with customers ordering and paying at the grill. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gelato, espresso, spirits |
4222 Duval St Austin, TX 78751 United States +1 512 323 2686 |
Dolce Vita Gelato & Espresso Bar is truly a decadent destination, blending the sinful sweetness of Italian ice cream and the jolt of espresso with a fully stocked shot bar. The rich gelatos and delicate ices are made in house, with selections changing daily. Additionally, Dolce Vita offers some 30 single malt scotches and 40 liqueurs to accompany or top the fabulous desserts. With seating inside or on their small patio streetside, this makes for an experience like no other. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sandwiches Like Mom Used To Make |
616, W. 34th Street Austin, Texas 78705 United States +1 512 420 8400 http://www.foodheads.com/ |
Foodheads began in 1992 as a boxed lunch catering company. The recent addition of a public café in a creaky old house near the UT Drag has attracted quite a crowd. Students and Central Austinites flock to this popular lunch spot on the weekend to enjoy made-from-scratch sandwiches on Foodheads' sunny patio. The casual eatery has a favorable reputation for fresh food, homemade soups, and giant sandwiches like mom used to prepare. Try one of their award-winning specialties with a cold iced tea (Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb, Tuna Nicoise or Grilled Portabella Bleu). Go on an empty stomach - Foodheads doesn't scrimp on the fixins. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Favorite American restaurant |
4206 Duval Street Austin, TX 78751 United States +1 512 458 3168 |
This is a perennial Austin favorite. Some come for the battered fries served with pepper-and-onion-spiked mayonnaise; others for the Chicken-fried Steak with its crispy exterior topped with luscious cream gravy. Everyone has a favorite here. But it is not just the reliably tasty food that attracts folks; it is the laid-back, friendly atmosphere, the people-watching and the late hours. Grilled Fish and salads are on the menu, along with the heartier Chicken-fried Steak and tasty, acclaimed burgers. You may be too full for dessert, although you will be missing out, if you skip it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stuffed pizza and more |
3500-B Guadelupe St Austin, TX 78705 United States +1 512 302 5200 http://www.mangiapizza.com |
Serving authentic Chicago-style stuffed pizza, thin crust pizza, subs, salads and more. You cannot miss this campus area cafe with the huge "Mangiazilla" mascot hovering overhead. The small, casual interior is also Chicago-themed, with art on the walls inspired by the Windy City. The campus location is primarily for delivery and carry-out. A range of deep-dish pizzas and toppings are available, plus you can order creative "theme" pizzas like barbecue chicken and Mexican. Individual pizzas are available in a range of affordable prices.Cheese steak sandwiches, subs, and lasagne are also available. No alcohol is served at the central location. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vegetarian comfort food |
4215 Duval St Austin, TX 78751 United States +1 512 451 3994 http://www.motherscafeaustin.com/ |
Vegetarian food may not have the Texas pedigree of barbecued ribs or tacos al carbon, but at Mother's Cafe and Garden at Hyde Park, it is as toothsome as any native cuisine. Besides, this is as vegetarian a town as Texas can boast, so sampling spinach lasagna or even tofu barbecue is an essential part of the Austin experience. The menu runs the gamut from butter-and-cheese-laden dishes to skinnier choices, such as brown rice and vegetables. Such an accommodating list of dishes is an indication of the laid-back, cozy atmosphere here, where everyone is welcome, and everyone leaves satisfied. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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