If the chew fits. Trend-setting restaurants worth stepping out to.
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Casa Kenji Allen Parkway Area
Fire-driven dishes meet Japanese technique at the buzzy new fusion restaurant, in the former home of Andiron, where every dish is artfully-plated. Expect menu temptations including tempura, Japanese sweet potato, hot rock wagyu, grilled octopus and other fire-kissed seafood options.
Donna’s Heights
From local cocktail gods Bobby Huegel and Jacki Schromm, Donna’s is a vibey new cocktail bar with a retro living room feel and throw-back music system. The stylish, stay-all-evening atmosphere is best enjoyed with a perfect martini under the subversive art.
Lazy Lane Garden Oaks
Stay a while at the new neighborhood haunt, where top notch cuisine meets the coziness of a place where you’ll begin to recognize friendly faces. There are plenty of options to share, like cast iron brie, oysters on the half shell and pizzas, plus steaks and heartier fare.
Honest Mary’s River Oaks Shopping Center
The Austin-based grain bowl concept, housed where La Madeleine once lived, serves clean, chef-inspired food on the go. Savor honest ingredients sourced from local farms, G-free options, organic proteins, scratch-made agua frescas, kombucha and more.