HOW MANYSHRIMPCAN YOU EAT?TUESDAY at Cypress Grill isSHRIMP NIGHT.GET 14 SHRIMPFOR JUST $6.99!Boiled Shrimp Fried ShrimpGrilled Shrimp Blackened ShrimpShrimp Night starts every Tuesday at5:30pm and goes until we close at 10pm.CYPRESSPad ThaiAuthentic, fresh Thai cuisineGRILLgive money I donate food I volunteer I advocateLOUISIANA CAFE & BARwww.cypressgrill.net4404 West Wm. Cannon358-7474One block west of Mopac, next to Gold’s Gym$6 9911am-10pmrestaurant rouletteESTIMATED MEAL COST PER PERSONDOWNTOWNAMERICAN CAFE: THE OLD PECAN ST. CAFEFor more than 25 years, Pecan Street hasbeen serving crepes and salads, Fat ChocolateCake, and wonderful coffee to a loyal clientele.310 E. Sixth, 478-2491.www.oldpecanstcafe.com. $$$BARBECUE: BOWIE STREET BBQ AT WHOLEFOODS MARKET All-natural Texas-stylebarbecue in a lunch-counter setting, featuringhouse-made beef andouille, chicken,pulled pork, baby back ribs, and beef brisket.Available both by the plate and by the pound.525 N. Lamar, 476-1206.www.wholefoodsmarket.com. $DELIVERY, PIZZA: COZZOLI’S PIZZA specializesin the East Coast style of soft and gooeythin-crust pizza that tastes best when you’restanding on a street corner. 704 Congress,480-8440. www.cozzolis.com. $$FINE DINING, ITALIAN: CARMELO’S RISTORANTEoffers an upscale Italian and Continental menuin a beautifully restored Downtown railroadhotel. Live accordion music five nights a week.504 E. Fifth, 477-7497.www.carmelosrestaurant.com. $$$$FINE DINING: DRISKILL GRILL A grand andsophisticated experience you can share withthe most exacting Manhattanite. Housed inthe ornate Driskill Hotel, the grill is home tocuisine that is hardly economical but certainly8201 S. a value. Congress 604 Brazos, Ave 391-7162.www.driskillgrill.com. $$$$INTERIOR MEXICAN: CANTINA LAREDOEverything here is prepared by hand. Find dailyfish specials, as well as grilled chicken andsteaks complemented by signature saucessuch as chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms.201 W. Third, 542-9670.www.cantinalaredo.com. $$$PACIFIC RIM: SABA BLUE WATER CAFE Busy,loud, and aimed more at the bar crowd thanthe food crowd. If you happen to be thirstyand want a snack while you’re waiting for dinner,Saba fits the bill nicely. 208 W. Fourth,478-7222. www.sabacafe.com. $$PUB GRUB: THE TAVERN <strong>Austin</strong>’s most traditionpackedvenue for sports viewing and a popularwatering (and eating) hole for many decades.<strong>The</strong> building has been upgraded and so hasthe menu and the food. More than 52 TVs.922 W. 12th, 320-8377.www.austintavern.com. $$SEAFOOD: MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S ThisPortland, Ore.-based chain offers daily changingmenus drawn from a fresh list of seafoodflown in from around the globe. Great applepie. 401 Congress, 236-9600.www.mccormickandschmicks.com. $$$$SOUTHERN/DOWN-HOME: TEXAS CHILI PARLORAn <strong>Austin</strong> legend serving good burgers, sandwiches,Tex-Mex, and, of course, chili in manyvarieties to satisfy all tastes, even vegetarian.Laid-back atmosphere with a very eclecticpatronage. 1409 Lavaca, 472-2828.www.cactushill.com/TCP/home.htm. $give money I donate food I volunteer I advocatenourishing hungry peoplenourishing hungry peoplenourishing hungry peoplegive money I donate food I volunteer I advocategive money I donate food I volunteer I advocate8201 S. Congress Ave<strong>Austin</strong>, TX 78745512-282-21118201 S. Congress austinfoodbank.org Ave<strong>Austin</strong>, TX 787458201 S. Congress Ave 512-282-2111<strong>Austin</strong>, TX 78745 austinfoodbank.org512-282-2111$
www.hutsfrankandangies.com807 W. 6TH472-0693Grass-FedTexas NaturalLonghornBurgers(EXTRA CHARGE FOR LONGHORN BEEF)NATURAL,HEALTHY,ANDDELICIOUSBURGERS!Beef that is as pure now as it was back then. Dry aged, natural grass-fed Texas Longhorn Beef. A truly artisanbeef that is consistently tender and superior in flavor. Higher in CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) and omega-3fatty acids, good source of beta carotene and vitamin E, genetically low in cholesterol, high in protein.Brunch...Spanish Style“Inspired by the fare that has made Spain famous!”____________________________________________________________________________________Agua de Valencia Spanish MimosaMade with fresh orange juice, Licor 43and Cava ChampagneSample Menu(All items served with fresh fruit and toast or spicy potatoes )Manchego cheese and Serrano ham omelette Fried eggs over seared beefPoached eggs over chicken & Serrano ham croquettesOrange & Cinnamon Spanish Style French ToastEnjoy $1.00(with the purchase of entrée, limit 3pp)Sangria Blanco, Tinto or RosadoMade with brandy, orange juiceand fresh fruit__________________________________________Every Saturday & Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm440 W 2 nd St. <strong>Austin</strong>, Texas 512-236-8020 www.malagatapasbar.coma u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o m JULY 3, <strong>2009</strong> T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E 39