Austin dining :

Dining Out Sustainably: Olivia

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One of the things I love most about my friends is that they encourage and support my food nerdiness. Let's be honest; I transitioned past "foodie" a while ago. My friend Beverly has always been one of my great culinary influences and indulgers.[...]

Dining Out Sustainably: Parkside

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I typically avoid Sixth Street like the plague. It's a little too loud, a little too crowded, just a little too Sixth Street.  When I heard about Parkside , I was skeptical that one of Austin's best restaurants could be in the middle of all the[...]

Dining Out Sustainably: Aquarelle

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One of my favorite things about Austin is it's casual atmosphere.  You can show up in shorts and flip-flops almost anywhere and fit in.  But, there are times when you want something special, someplace classic with a little elegance and[...]

Dining Out Sustainably: Cipollina

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Cipollina , a casual bistro in Clarkesville, is the younger sister to Jeffrey's , that icon of Austin restaurants, located across the street.  Cipollina serves high quality sandwiches, pizzas and entrees to hungry neighbors.  [...]

Dining Out Sustainably: Snack Bar

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I love brunch - sitting with friends, leisurely catching up and enjoying the best of breakfast and lunch.  Thanks to Snack Bar you can have brunch every day from 9 am to 4 pm with lovely omelets, french toast and sandwiches while you relax on[...]

Dining Out Sustainably: Thai Fresh

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Sometimes I miss the most obvious things. I first met Jam Sanitchat, chef and owner of Thai Fresh , at the Downtown Austin Farmers Market where she had a booth. I loved what I bought and how committed she was to sustainable food. Then, I[...]

Dining Out Sustainably: Counter Cafe

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I love a good burger, but I rarely eat them when I go out because I often find myself disappointed - it's either too dry, flavorless or the bun completely overwhelms the meat.  I usually don't finish the burger and am bummed that I wasted[...]

Dining Out Sustainably: Wink Restaurant

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Wink Restaurant , located at 10th & Lamar, is one of the flagship restaurants for sustainable dining in Austin.  Since its inception, it has focused on working with locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible and has built[...]

Dining Out Sustainably: Primizie Osteria

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The first time I ate at Primizie Osteria , I wasn't thinking about sustainable food. I just wanted to have lunch with a friend at a place that had parking, good food and wasn't too expensive. Primizie had just opened and seemed to fit the bill.[...]

Dining Out Sustainably: Foreign & Domestic

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Poppycock at Foreign & Domestic It's ironic that the first dish I had at Foreign & Domestic Food & Drink was Poppycock as this restaurant is far from nonsensical.  Owners and chefs Ned and Jodi Elliott have brought[...]