Another year, another South by Southwest Music Festival!
As this was the second time I attended the iconic craze in Austin, TX (check out food recs from last year’s trip), I thought I’d be somewhat of a pro at tackling all the music acts I wanted to see in a timely and non-sleep deprived manner.
I was not.
But I did get to spend the best of times with my 3rd Coast crew and eat some serious noms. While not a SXSW 2014 pro, I’d like to think I have some decent knowledge of food in the city; I like to do my research so when I pull up to the scene I can be ready to go. That way, at least if I’m not prepared for consecutive 5 a.m. outings, I’m prepped for the subsequent brunch – just as important, obviously.
Below are some of my favorite spots that are now almost staples of a visit to ATX – I’ll be posting a list of some new spots I visited tomorrow!
Keep Austin Hungry.
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- Houndstooth Coffee – 401 Congress Ave. Get any of their rotating coffee while you work; they have great WiFi.
- Jeffrey’s Restaurant & Bar – 1204 West Lynn St. One of the best new restaurants for a reason. Get an Old Fashioned prepared tableside and go nuts with fried oysters. Order the soufflé. Both flavors.
- Daily Juice – 205 West 3rd St. One of the bset places to detox with a smoothie, juice, or wheatgrass shot. My favorite is the Green Republic with ginger added in.
- Turf n’ Surf Po Boy – 407 Lavava St. Serious, serious tacos, especialy the catfish versions.
Lift off!
My favorite downtown coffeeshop to work at with a Texas branded cappuccino in hand
When at SXSW, pass out samples!
Detoxing with my favorite smoothie – A Green Republic
No trip is complete without a visit to Jeffrey’s, where my old pastry chef from SF now works. Crispy oysters with grapefruit and habanero are a must.
Burrata is seriously the best cheese ever.
Seafood risotto with lemon-saffron rice and pea tendrils.
I didn’t eat this, but my friends loved it – Lamb ossobuco with Israeli couscous and pistachios
Can’t forget sides! Roasted carrots with jalapeños.
Dessert insanity #1: Rocky Road sundae with smoked vanilla ice cream, marshmallows, cherries, and a gold leaf
Chocolate soufflé with olive oil ice cream – a staple on the Jeffrey’s menu
Opera cake with Valhrona chocolate and buttercream
Fried catfish tacos with hot sauce – so so good.
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