As low-key and young that Austin is, it still has its higher end nooks, even if they’re disguised by the flat houses of Rainey Street or hidden away behind downtown. And even if they are billed as higher-end, they still emit a (mostly) unstuffy vibe where diners can walk in and eat in shorts and an American flag sweatshirt…oh wait, that was just me.
Gnomesayin?
Now, I’m all about my hole-in-the-walls, but it’s fun to eat a little fancy now and then, nahmsayin? As it were, a pastry chef I used to work for spins some seriously amazing desserts in Austin now, and of course I had to see her in action. The food at her restaurant is other-worldly, and the drinks are a must-have. I’ll leave y’all with some photos of our dinner that left me too full to do anything afterwards but sleeeeeep.
While I love traveling and visiting old and new friends in new places, there’s really nothing as fresh as the bay. But Austin, you aight.
Keeping it weird.
This drink is called – wait for it – MANGO UNCHAINED. I can’t.
Luh me some cheese.
Glad to see some veggies in action with this kale Caesar salad
Bad photo, but amazing oysters with radish and grapefruit
Uh, this seafood risotto was ridiculous. SO much good on a plate.
R-r-r-rack of lamb with Israeli couscous
Rocky Road sundae – look at that torched marshmallow!
Words cannot describe this espresso souffle. They cannot.
Saffron cake with ice cream and apple. SAFFRON.
Detoxing the next day at JuiceLand. This bench reminds me so much of Berkeley.
Linkables
No Va: 87 Rainey Street
Jeffrey’s: 1204 W. Lynn Street
JuiceLand: 1625 Barton Springs Road
its been a pleasure reading about Austin adventure. I live in Dallas but its such a shame I have yet to visit it 🙁
You’re so close! You definitely need to make a trip over, you will love it.
OMG GET OUT. I WANT ALL OF THAT. I WANT. IT. ALL.
Erika, I’m so sad I couldn’t see you. It was insane how much food I ate! I’m on a detox, aka a detox that lasted one day because then I’m eating again.
I have a friend who lives in Austin. Now I’ll have to go visit him just to get a taste of these restaurants!
That sounds like an amazing idea and I fully support it. If you go, let me know – I have a few other places you can try!