Uchiko
One of the new pleasures of the still-glittering Uchiko is a monthly vegetarian omakase. Where other fine-dining empires might rest on laurels, Tyson Cole's upscale farmhouse is still working for their raves, sending out revelations like a sunflower-seed risotto.
4200 N. Lamar
512/916-4808
uchikoaustin.com
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