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 Ultra Hip In The Warehouse District |
219, West 4th Street Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 474 2194 http://www.219west.com/ |
219 West is a posh downtown bar with Euro-Manhattan flair, sharp taste buds and a keen eye for interior design. The restaurant/bar opens weekdays for lunch to serve American tapas, open faced sandwiches, soups, salads and mini burgers. After five, 219 West turns down the lights and turns up the music to offer moderately priced cocktails and appetizers. Pick your meal based on the alcohol with which it's paired – Spicy Cheese Fries on The Beer Menu, Grilled Asparagus with Lump Crab on The Martini Menu, Turkey Fajitas on The Tequila Menu, etc. You won't go hungry…or thirsty…at 219 West. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Frat party, almost |
2911, San Jacinto Boulevard Austin, TX 78705 United States +1 512 322 9168 |
Walking into the Crown & Anchor is like walking into the University of Texas boathouse. The 5 HD screens showcasing games, burgers and fries and a good selection of beer make the pub a popular hangout amongst college students and professors too. For the wagering kind, there's the dartboard and pool tables to win a few bucks. If you don't worry about parking or about noisy pubs (there's no such thing as a quiet pub!), spend an evening at this unofficial Austin Institution. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flavors of the Mediterranean |
2905, San Gabriel Street Austin, TX 78705 United States +1 512 474 2905 http://www.astiaustin.com/ |
The brains behind Asti probably got the inspiration for Fino when having a meal while perusing through an atlas. The cuisine is broadly categorized as Mediterranean but includes French, Spanish, Italian and Greek. This holds true for the wine list of around 90 labels as well, which include the staple French and Italian but also have vintages from Portugal and far away Australia. The tapas bar is a good bet as it lets you taste a bit of everything. Tuesdays are Spanish nights and Fino has Happy Hour everyday. Keep in mind, there are no rules: or maybe just one; come to Fino with an open mind and an empty stomach. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jump for joy |
400 Jessie Street Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 552 9034 http://www.fliphappycrepes.com/ |
The French seem to be inspiring the folks in Austin. If the Bistro Le Marseillaise is an out-of-the-box concept, well, Flip Happy Crêpes is an inside-an-Airstream concept. Operating out of a trailer parked off South Lamar Boulevard, the menu has sweet and savory crêpes for all tastes and a mini crêpe and nutella roll up for the kids. Flip Happy also serves tea, coffee and sodas and have a seating area with tables on the lawn. This is one place, even the French will admit, where the crêpes are as good as back home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
