Salty Sow
Pork is king at this gussied-up farmhouse, which made its Manor Road entrée last spring. From the candied pork belly to the milk-braised pork shoulder, which pairs nicely with the accompanying (if puzzlingly out of season) vegetable sides, chef Harold Marmulstein puts the "wow" in "sow." Don't overlook the cocktails, either. – Melanie Haupt
1917 Manor Rd.
512/391-2337
www.saltysow.com
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