7 Central Texas Destination Restaurants Worth the Trip

Travel guide-worthy dining and tucked-away spots near Austin

"...dill cream, and fried capers; or a grilled, honey-rosemary pork chop with orzo florentine, tomato confit, and a balsamic..."

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Where to Eat During EAST

"...a bonus. The real stars are dishes like duck confit migas. We've seen your mom put down three of..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Photo Gallery

Dining Out for New Year's Eve

"...with gluten-free options for each course. Entrées include slow-roasted pork shoulder and pepita redfish. If you choose to enjoy..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Food Feature

Top Chef Texas, The Finale. Finally.

Whose cuisine will reign supreme?

"...rounds (including Tyler Stone, who hacked a side of pork to bits), Keith, Heather, Grayson, TyLor, Nyesha, Pretty Chris,..."

March 6, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

The Right Impulse

Cafe Caprice joins the Central City casual fine dining lineup.

"...very tasty Caribbean nacho, if you will. The Duck Confit ($9) was another delightful choice, with rich slivers of..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Just Touching Base ...

with classic Austin tastes: old favorites, new reviews

"...intent. An egg roll appetizer filled with five-spiced duck confit, shiitake mushrooms, and shallots ($8.95) twinkles as it dances..."

July 12, 2002 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Review: Nômadé Is a Tropical Dining Destination

Experience a melting pot of flavors at this Yucatán-inspired oasis

"...was a meaty swordfish, grilled and topped with tomato confit, pickled red onion, and xnipec (like a habanero pico),..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Must-Try Austin Tacos

Where to satiate your taco cravings around town

"...tacos contain multitudes; filled to the brim with beef, pork, and vegetables (that’s right, all in one taco) and..."

Oct. 4, 2022 Food Post

Kerlin Prioritizes Kerlaches, Farmhouse Offers Intoxicants, Sawyer & Co. Cajuns Into the Night, SBK’s Downtown Again, and WTF Is Andy Baraghani Doing on SoCo?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...green onions) and Cochon de Lait Fries (with slow-braised pork, queso, pickled onions, and cilantro). Yum, right? Check the..."

Sept. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Eight Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year 2020 in Austin

Start over (again) with the Year of the Rat

"...a special menu of Chinese New Year food like Confit Duck Buns, Pork & Cabbage Dumplings, Crispy Shrimp Spring..."

Jan. 23, 2020 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Four Days of Hot Luck in a Nutshell

It’s simply the best food and music festival in Austin

"...possibly the most foodie-riffic concoction of the entire festival: confit short rib with Texas peach-fermented chile purée and lemon..."

May 28, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Celebrate National Taco Day in Austin

A taco for every taste to help you celebrate this special day

"...with citrus mojo and cilantro salad. Hey, it’s practically confit! For the taconista on a budget: Las Trancas Taco..."

Oct. 3, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Seven Places to Get a Healthy SXSW Lunch

You've almost made it to the finish line

"...a Caesar, Cobb, or chop or experiment with duck confit tossed with arugula in hibiscus vinaigrette or a bright..."

March 17, 2017 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

Top 10 Modern Asian Eateries

Tastes from the East in Austin

"...to hyper-regional specialties like Cantonese clay pot rice with pork belly and duck confit. 6) Otoko..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Food Feature by Melody Fury

Review: NaiNai

Simple doesn't mean plain at Singaporean trailer

"...are not even those very minor reservations about the confit chicken wings ($2 per wing). A lemon pepper dry..."

March 11, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Wine & Swine Releases Talent List

Today's Austin food news.

"...Sarah McIntosh will bring it with dishes like pulled pork and brown rice with fermented kale, soft poached egg..."

Sept. 29, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Prelog's European Kitchen

Dazzling technique and missed potential

"...also one of the most delicious. The egg yolk confit may have lacked the traditional ooze, but it did..."

July 10, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

First Look: Dai Due

New eatery focuses on local

"...up of grilled beef skewers, a goat kefta, and confit of venison ribs with ratatouille, roasted potatoes, long beans,..."

Aug. 20, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Yucatán: Recipes from a Culinary Expedition

Cookbooks and cultural conversation starters top our summer reading list

"...Whether you're cooking toasted pumpkin-seed dip, pork belly confit, venison salad, chicken livers in smoky tomato..."

May 23, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Farmers' Market Report: April 5-6, 2014

Bluegrass, celery, strawberries, goat cheese, and hailstones

"...Ossabaw Pork Tinga Taco with onion, cilantro, and radish;..."

April 4, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: March 29-30, 2014

Asparagus, spinach, celery tops, turkey eggs, and black hogs

"...is best to order online and just pick their pork up at the market, because they frequently sell out...."

March 28, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Go or No Go?

No Va is a promising addition to the Rainey Street District

"...cheese I've encountered in a long while. A chicken confit taco was just as tantalizing ($3). Citrusy shredded brussels..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Farmers Market Report: July 27-28, 2013

Baking pears, watermelon, sweet peppers, popcorn

"...maybe Stephanie McClenny will have some pear butter at Confituras in the coming weeks? As a canner myself, I..."

July 26, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Sway

Rene Ortiz's Sway serves up Thai cuisine with a twist

"...to the Peanut Curry ($17), which features succulent chicken confit and a poached egg. Of all the dishes I've..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Farmers Market Report: February 2-3

It might be Spring already

"...judge at the Good Food Awards, Stephanie McClenny of Confituras is back at the Markets. This weekend she has..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Melvin's Deli Comfort

Melvin, a slightly off-kilter couple that excels at making some of Austin's best sandwiches

"...should henceforth be known collectively as Melvin – think spork, Desilu, or brunch. It works; together they morph into..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Food Review by Mick Vann

Top 10 Things That Defined Austin Dining in 2012

"...short-rib sliders, rosemary smoked duck in citrus, or chicken confit with green curry and fresh peppercorns...."

Jan. 4, 2013 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Bistrot Mirabelle

Cozy French classics

"...it has homemade garlic sausage and a duck leg confit nestled among slow-cooked white beans, carrots, and an herby..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Urban at the Westin

Despite a few kinks left to iron out, Urban is a worthwhile dining destination

"...We were wowed by the prime rib of Berkshire pork ($23) glazed in caramelized soy sauce with sautéed apples,..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Fino, Finally

The Foxes' second success

"...We had hearty sandwiches ($8.50) of spicy Moroccan pulled pork and a moist patty of beef and lamb paired..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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