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16 restaurants compete to be crowned Best New Restaurant in Austin

Brandon Watson
Mar 20, 2019 | 12:47 pm

Austin never has a shortage of exciting new eateries, so it takes something special to stand out from the crowd. After a year of fine dining, our judges have selected the 16 nominees battling it out to be named the 2019 Best New Restaurant at the annual CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.

Now it’s time for you to weigh in by voting for your favorites in a bracket-style elimination challenge. The tournament runs March 20-April 8, and you can vote once a day, every day. But first, meet the nominees before we reveal the winner during a blowout party at the Bullock Texas State History Museum on April 10.

40 North
One of Austin’s best pizza trucks found a permanent home in May 2018 when it settled into a light-filled bungalow near downtown. The Neapolitan pies — especially the Hot Honey with ricotta, Parmesan, and Fresno peppers — are just as good as they always were, but the roomier kitchen allowed chef Clint Elmore to branch out with new menu items. The labneh, served with a briny relish of green and kalamata olives and an enormous puff of flatbread, is one of Austin’s most fully realized dishes.

Better Half Coffee + Cocktails
To paraphrase The A-Team’s Hannibal Smith, we love it when a plan comes together. From the architecture to the coffee program to the come-as-you-are patio, all the various elements of this West Austin hot spot blend seamlessly. The food is the kicker. Diner classics like steak sandwiches set the approachable tone but are accompanied with an innovative twist. At Better Half, that means a sandwich invigorated with crispy sweet potatoes, kale, kimchi butter, and a tangy burst of Middle Eastern zhoug.

Carpenters Hall
Everything in this hotel restaurant is effortlessly chic, mining glamour out of the familiar trappings of institutional style. Under the direction of chef Grae Nonas, the menu works much the same way. What could have been a workaday chicken schnitzel is made remarkable with the caramel murk of a black garlic chimichurri. And a humble vaquero bean dip, served with snappy sesame crackers, feels improbably luxe.

Dean’s One Trick Pony
The more casual cousin to the Line Austin’s Arlo Grey, Dean’s has the swinging vibe of a midcentury resort. Keeping with the huaraches and linen is a sunny menu of crisp salads, robust sandwiches, and salty snacks. Here, there are no demands that pinkies should be in the air. Relax with a plate of krab rangoon and a frozen margarita and a classic board game.

Discada
The first impression of this East Austin food truck may be that it is a very simple operation. However, that doesn’t give enough credit to what goes on behind the scenes. Before hitting a tortilla, each ingredient is layered on the disc-like pan, taking on the flavors of each new addition like a patina on bronze. The process takes plenty of prep work and even more patience. It’s a testament to chef Xose Velasco (and the cooks in his family who came before) that it all appears so effortless.

Garrison
Fine dining can be a meaningless term, often defined by price point rather than quality. The anchor restaurant inside the Fairmont Austin hotel, however, takes every nuance of the word seriously. For one, the service is exquisite, paying attention to the overall experience rather than just the mechanics of refilling a glass. The drink program is based more on providing guests options than a need to impress. And that’s not even getting into the food. Whether a whole grilled branzino, a wood-fired avocado, or a coconut rice pudding, it all feels celebratory.

Joann’s Fine Foods
A team effort from powerhouses McGuire Moorman Hospitality and Bunkhouse Group, this trendy diner naturally drips with Austin cool. It’s a good thing that it’s not just gloss. Joann’s menu is exactly what Texas food should be in this moment: crowdpleasers like beef fajitas or chicken fried steak gussied up enough to feel contemporary served with nostalgic dishes like pozole rojo that taste the way they should. Putting green peas in guacamole may raise a few eyebrows, but Joann’s knows what works.

Lin Asian Bar
Not all Capital City foodies know chef Ling Qi Wu’s name, but they certainly know the Shanghai soup dumplings she created for Wu Chow. Now striking out on her own, she brings those incredible treats to West Austin, along with an array of incredible dim sum ranging from beef potstickers to crispy pork and shrimp shumai. The entrees are just as alluring, especially the electric salt baked trout.

Loro
Perhaps 2018’s most hyped restaurant opening, this easygoing concept comes from barbecue wizard Aaron Franklin and lauded Uchi chef Tyson Cole. Now that the initial hullabaloo has died down, it feels like the sort of neighborhood hangout they probably intended — the type of place to get a leisurely draft cocktail and snack (the kettle corn with brisket burnt ends is to die for) during happy hour or a date night destination that is sure to put some stars in your sweetheart’s eyes.

Malibu Poke
This fast-casual poke shop comes from Dallas mainstay Jon Alexis, and the menu and decor is inspired by Southern California, but somehow it still feels as Austin as they come. Part of that is using an innovative ordering system in such a tech-savvy town, another is the commitment to local sourcing and sustainability. Alexis thought about the community he was serving, and it shows in the many regulars who eat at Malibu weekly.

Otherside Deli
Yet another Austin food truck that made the leap to brick-and-mortar, this stripped-down shop offers arguably the best pastrami in town. Get it on a grilled rye Reuben piled high with Swiss and sauerkraut and drizzled with a piquant Russian dressing or a patty melt that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Almost equally as good are the classic deli sandwiches. It’s all about the components, all sourced from the finest purveyors.

Republic Diner
Like all the best superheroes, this food truck has two identities. In the morning, it serves up moist cake doughnuts with a little booze flavoring for kick. In the evening hours, it switches over to classic comfort food like sandwiches and Frito pie. Both are here to save the day.

Rosewood
One of Austin’s most breathtaking new restaurants, Rosewood took the comely Victorian Haynes-DeLashwah House and outfitted it in a stylish mix of old and new. That balance is reflected in chef and owner Jesse DeLeon’s cooking. Gulf seafood dishes such as the Fishermen’s Platter are inspired by tradition but refreshed with local ingredients and a global palate. The cocktails are also killer; a watermelon mint paloma is a must on a balmy Austin day.

She’s Not Here
A tropical paradise in the middle of downtown Austin, this stylish eatery is bouncing every night with patrons hungry for classic and not-so-classic sushi, breezy cocktails, and the cult king crab butter tamaki hand roll. The spot is open for lunch, but it feels most alive in the evening hours, when a limited menu feeds the see-and-be-seen crowds.

Sour Duck Market
Although best known for his pair of upscale restaurants — Odd Duck and Barley Swine — Bryce Gilmore first made a name locally cooking out of a Fleetwood Mallard trailer. With its rows of picnic tables and laid-back atmosphere, the casual Sour Duck feels like a return to the days when Austin’s best restaurant was in the open air. This time around, however, Gilmore has a much larger kitchen and a full bar.

The Switch
Like a great country duet, this Dripping Springs joint adeptly weaves its voices. On one side is classic Texas barbecue from the Stiles Switch team. On the other are Cajun specialties like po-boys or a flaky crawfish and sausage pot pie. When the influences all come together, as in the delectable gumbo with a whomp of smoked brisket, that’s when the restaurant truly sings.

Baked goods are a specialty of Sour Duck Market.

Sour Duck Market
Photo courtesy of Sour Duck Market
Baked goods are a specialty of Sour Duck Market.
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Austin father-daughter photography duo captures essence of ACL Fest, plus more top stories

Hannah J. Frías
Oct 29, 2022 | 12:00 pm
Photographers Daniel and Ryder Cavazos taking photos at Austin City Limits Festival.
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Photographers Daniel and Ryder Cavazos taking photos at Austin City Limits Festival.

Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles that captured our collective attention over the past seven days.

1. Austin father-daughter photography duo captures essence of ACL Fest through her lens. Multi-generational photography team Daniel and Ryder Cavazos took on ACL Fest together this year.

2. 400-acre surf park deemed 'biggest' on the planet rides a wave into Austin. The 400-acre development will be called Pura Vida and will land near the Austin airport.

3. The weirdest homes in Austin welcome tourists this Halloween weekend. The Weird Homes Tour is returning for the first time since 2019.

4. Austin-based boot maker takes over storied Tesoros space on South Congress. The hometown boot brand moved up the block to Tesoro's Trading Company's old space.

5. The Contemporary Austin unveils confrontational but celebratory new mural in the heart of downtown. The downtown has unveiled a new mural on that prime wall space on Seventh Street and Congress Avenue.

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Shania Twain rides into Texas to reclaim her throne on upcoming world tour

Alex Bentley
Oct 28, 2022 | 3:03 pm
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Good news: she's coming to Texas. Bad news: you have to go to Dallas or Houston to see her.

Good news for Texans: Shania Twain is coming to the Lone Star State. Bad news for Austinites: you'll have to head to Dallas or Houston to catch her. The country music star's expansive world tour dubbed the Queen of Me Tour will head to Dallas on July 21, 2023, and Houston on July 22, 2023.

The Texas dates are the last of 44 North American concerts currently scheduled on the tour before Twain heads to Europe for five final shows.

This is Twain's first tour in nearly five years; she last played in Dallas in June 2018. She'll be joined on the tour by a variety of well-known current female stars; Arlington native Mickey Guyton will be her special guest in both Dallas and Houston.

The tour was announced in conjunction with the news of the upcoming release of her new album, also called Queen of Me, due out on February 3, 2023. Her first album since 2017, it is also the first with her new record label, Republic Nashville.

The sales of that album will add to her record of being the best-selling female artist in country music history, a record she's achieved despite releasing only five albums in her 30-year career.

Twain has remained a star all these years thanks to three massive albums — 1995's The Woman in Me, 1997's Come On Over, and 2002's Up! — each of which sold over 11 million copies in the U.S. alone. She also has seven No. 1 hits and eight more top 10 hits from those three albums.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale starting 10 am Friday, November 4 at LiveNation.com. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning 10 am Tuesday, November 1 until 10 pm Thursday, November 3 through the Citi Entertainment program.

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7 spooky things to know in Austin food right now: Restaurants and bars bite into Halloween

Brianna Caleri
Oct 28, 2022 | 1:47 pm
Macarons by Bakery Lorraine in Austin.
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A special Halloween roundup of fun-scary food news in Austin.

Editor’s note: There are so many Halloween weekend events offering delicious snacks to sink your fangs into, and cocktails to drive you to madness, we were spellbound. We have you covered with a special Halloween roundup of fun-scary food news.

Hotel Van Zandt's rooftop bar and restaurant, Geraldine's, has fun things going on every night through Halloween itself. On October 28 and 29 there are regularly scheduled nighttime live music sets, followed by the weekly jazz brunch on October 30. Then on Halloween one of Austin’s truly weirdest bands (fronted by puppets), Fragile Rock, puts on an emo show to remember. Reserve on OpenTable or hope for room at the bar.

We’ve heard of spending Christmas at Chinese restaurants, but how about Halloween? Old Thousand, always ready with holiday spirit, is hosting Goth Night on October 29 at its 11th Street location. The special menu is darkly creative, with black vinegar “Damned Dumplings,” “Sacrificial Lamb Bao,” a restorative-potion themed hot pot; black sesame Crème brûlée, and special on-theme cocktails. Call (737) 222-6637 to reserve.

Wes Anderson fans do not need Halloween as an excuse to dress in costume, but here’s one for inspiration. The Carpenter Hotel is dressing up in the style of the Grand Budapest Hotel — at least, culinarily — on October 29 for a six-course dinner (starting at $160 for two guests). These include unexpected but very friendly flavor combinations like savory apple and cheddar cookies and sausage with white beans, onion, and toast. Reserve on Eventbrite.

Few Halloween frights are as intimidating as trying to find a cool booze-free event, but fear not. Yacht Drops is a new sober cruise line on Lady Bird Lake, debuting October 29 with dancing, bites by Siete, non-alcoholic beers by Athletic Drinks, and zero proof whiskey and tequila by Spiritless. A portion of ticket sales benefits Keep Texas Waterways Clean. A costume contest and pro photographer ensure that your Halloween efforts are appreciated. Tickets ($75) on Eventbrite.

Now that Second Bar + Kitchen has taken over the rooftop bar at East Austin Hotel, the Halloween tradition is theirs to uphold. On October 29 from 4 pm to 12 am, the bar welcomes disguised and casual Austinites for a costume contest, dancing, and scary-delicious drinks: vampire's bite shots, mad eye mules, witch’s brews (“prosecco punch with worms”), and poisoned apples (with spiced rum, caramel, bourbon cream, and sour apple liqueur).

Fareground, the sunken downtown food hall, is hosting an all-ages event on October 30 for low-key vibes and maximum commitment to the theme. A screen outside will show Hocus Pocus for free, with seasonal concessions, popcorn, cotton candy, and $4 happy hour drinks. Vendors inside make this movie much yummier than most theaters, with a lot more variety, and will hand out candy for trick-or-treaters. The movie starts at 7 pm. RSVP on Eventbrite.

Whether you’re looking for luxe treats to wow party guests or delicious sweets to hoard at home, Bakery Lorraine at Domain Northside is ready. Until October 31, the bakery is sending out black cat tarts (chocolate mousse and vanilla filling), mummy tarts (lemon curd topped and meringue), phantom of the opera cake slices (pumpkin spice sponge cake and buttercream with dark chocolate glaze), and other cute, spooky pastries.

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