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L'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond, 737/212-1876
photo by John Anderson
The concept is Italian, but more lower case than many in that crop. At L'oca, there’s not really anything here that exists outside of those traditions, but there are no belabored attempts to make everything autentico. Like it's simple housemade pasta, showiness isn’t really the point.
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Chronicle Reviews
Review: L'oca d'oro
Italian concept brings luxury without the pomp
Brandon Watson, September 1, 2016
Articles
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These dreamy dishes are in constant rotation
Jessi Cape, Dec. 27, 2018
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We explore the link between the culinary and musical in anticipation of Hot Luck
Veronica Meewes, May 24, 2018
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Melanie Haupt, Feb. 9, 2017
Best of Austin Awards
- 2016: Critics Best Place to Embrace Gluten
First Plates Awards
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Poeta
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