Lilliputian Luncheon
Lunch for Mama and Baby
Central Market, 4001 North Lamar, 206-1014
Monday, July 24, 10:30am-1pm; $25
Considering that a healthy diet is the most important building block for a
healthy kid, this innovative class seems like a great idea for new or expectant
Moms. Sherry Smith, soup chef extraordinaire at the Kerby Lane Commissary, will
be teaching Moms and their kids the general guidelines for using healthy,
seasonal, farm-fresh produce to feed infants and toddlers. In addition to her
cooking skills and years of restaurant experience, Sherry is a mother of three
who is certified in the Bradley Method of Childbirth Education. Seems like
she’d be the perfect person to give the kids a great nutritional and culinary
start. Make reservations by calling 206-1014. Babies and toddlers are
invited.
New and Noshworthy
Bertram’s Restaurant & Bar
1601 Guadalupe, 476-2743
Open Sunday-Thursday, 11am-11pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am-midnight
Located in the historic 130-year old building that housed Austin’s original
general mercantile, this new Texas-style bistro has a lot going for it. We’re
talking potential top-10 material here: The rooms are simply decorated,
comfortable, and relaxing; the staff personable and well informed; there’s an
extensive wine list and well-stocked bar; and chef Craig Sullivan’s menu is a
delightfully well-rounded melange of grilled dishes, composed salads, creative
and satisfying vegetarian offerings, hearty soups, and sandwiches. There is a
small cellar room for romantic dining a deux, a private wine room for
small dinner parties, plus a conference room and banquet facility upstairs.
Here’s hoping all these good things can overcome the complete lack of
off-street parking!
Milieu
314 Congress Avenue, 472-1021
Lunch Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm
Dinner Monday-Saturday, 6-10pm This tony new Avenue eatery is quietly building a clientele. Chef/owner Lee
Hankins (formerly of the Paggi House) presents a small menu that ranges in
price from $3.25 to $9.75 at lunch and $9.75 to $21.50 at dinner. Try the
Pan-Seared Polenta with Gorgonzola ($5.50) or the Oven-Roasted Wild Mushrooms
with marinated seasonal vegetables, grains, and citrus aioli ($9.75) to get a
taste of the fresh, light summer fare. Decor and service are both very pleasant
in this stylishly refurbished room with a beautiful antique bar.
– Virginia B. Wood
This article appears in July 21 • 1995 and July 21 • 1995 (Cover).