boiler nine [closed]

The space is glorious: towering stacks washed in colored light, pipes galore, and an authentic steam-punk aesthetic. Thankfully, Boiler 9 doesn't use its fantastic location as an excuse to serve sub-par sustenance.

flyrite

Based on the gaggles of people flocking to their shop, our fledgling Flyrite has quickly taken wing. And although Flyrite has a ways to go to reach the top of the chicken sandwich pecking order, count me in as one of the roosters crossing the road to egg them on!

cenote

Cenote has your standard comfy, local-coffee-house friendly vibe. The overheads hummed with East Austin cool including Patti Smith and Sleater-Kinney.

ranch 616

At the end of a long, dusty day, as you eye the last glimmers of the sun setting behind the bank-of-whatever building, ear the wistful howls of MoPac, and recall a simpler but distant time with lower property taxes and rent, just remember that its a short drive to the Ranch, a short trip to Redemption.

dos batos

these are woodfired tacos (mesquite; you know it when you walk in) inspired by Monterrey street food, and they are unbelievably good

ichi-umi (nee haru ramen & kushiyaki)

...it takes big takoyakis to open up a ramen joint in the sumo court of Ramen Tatsu-Ya, but Haru delivers.

citizen eatery [closed]

Citizen’s menu is to be studied, savored, and shared before ordering, especially if you’re a newbie.

i is for intero

Sometimes a restaurant is a scene; sometimes a restaurant is a dish; and sometimes a restaurant is a revelation. Intero is a revelation.

iceland for austinites

We freakin' love the country after a magical first trip to see our favorite band, gusgus, perform at Iceland Airwaves.

veracruz all natural

The tacos are visual and culinary works of art with savory ingredients piled atop slightly puffy, housemade tortillas (get a fork!).