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wink
1014 N. Lamar, 512/482-8868
If you enjoy exemplary meals crafted with local, fresh ingredients in a friendly atmosphere, this is your kind of place. The menu changes frequently but is always adventuresome.
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Articles
On the Trail of the Local Snail
Austin, in one way or another, has it escargot-ing on
Wayne Alan Brenner, July 19, 2018
A Wink and a Smile
As Food editor Virginia B. Wood relates in a review of Wink, a new restaurant on North Lamar, two of Austin's longtime chefs are busy operating the restaurant of their dreams.
Virginia B. Wood, Sept. 20, 2001
Best of Austin Awards
- 2010: Readers Best Intimate Dining (TIE: Wink; Justine's)
- 2009: Readers Best Intimate Dining
- 2008: Readers Best Intimate Dining
First Plates Awards
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