July 3, 2009 - The Austin Chronicle
July 3, 2009 - The Austin Chronicle July 3, 2009 - The Austin Chronicle
YOUR HOMEBOUNDNEIGHBORS NEED YOU!The number of homebound disabled andelderly individuals in the Austin community isincreasing, and your neighbors need your help!Meals on Wheels and More is seekingvolunteers to fill several open routes in NorthAustin and East Austin neighborhoods.Put your compassion in action today.It just takes one hour per week!476-MEALwww.mealsonwheelsandmore.orgDon’t Miss Our Sunday Night512- 472-1813Open daily at 5:30 Downtown at 1205 N. Lamar Blvd.www.austinlandandcattlecompany.com40 T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E JULY 3, 2009 a u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o m SECONDHELPING Come in to Austin Land & Cattle every Sunday night andenjoy a different, delicious prix fixe three-course dinner forjust $35. And for each meal we serve, we’ll donate $5.00to a deserving Austin charity. ALC Sunday Night SecondHelping. A wonderful way to have a stake in Austin.STEAKSFOODRESTAURANT ROULETTE CONTINUED FROM P.38N ORTH CE NTRALAMERICAN CAFE: HYDE PARK BAR & GRILLGotta have those batter-dipped fries, we know.But this spot at the fork in the road doesother things very well, too, such as fish, chicken,and beef. 4206 Duval St., 458-3168.www.hydeparkbarandgrill.com. $$BAKERY/COFFEEHOUSE: QUACK’S 43RD STREETBAKERY Carrying on the tradition of slackereraAustin, Quack’s is a great place to luxuriateover coffee and a muffin. 411 E. 43rd,453-3399. www.quackquacks.com. $BURGER JOINT: BURGER TEX Build your ownburger at this longtime no-frills restaurant.Try the chicken-fried steak. 5420 Airport,453-8772. www.burgertex.com. $CHINESE, VIETNAMESE: KIM PHUNG CHINESE &VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT Most folks go forthe bowls of pho or for the bun, but you shouldgive the dinners a try. The hot and sour souprocks, and the lunch specials are delicious, big,and cheap. 7601 N. Lamar Ste. I, 451-2464. $CHINESE: CHINA PALACE The Palace was hugeback in the Seventies and Eighties, with longlines and great Chinese cuisine. It’s back witha vengeance and loaded with authentic taste.Insist on the Chinese menu, and be adventurous.6605 Airport, 451-7104. $FINE DINING: VINO VINO Comfy decor, greatwines, surprisingly good food, and reasonableprices keep everybody coming back.4119 Guadalupe, 465-9282.www.vinovinotx.com. $$PAN-ASIAN: MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE Drop bythis locally owned chain to eat in or take out;the ingredients are fresh, and the service isgreat. 4615 N. Lamar, 637-6773.www.mamafusaustin.com. $$PIZZA: THE PARLOR HYDE PARK The jukeboxmay be different, but expect the same fresh,innovative pizzas at this new outpost of thepopular punk parlor on North Loop.4301 Guadalupe, 323-0440.www.myspace.com/theparlor. $TEX-MEX: JULIO’S CAFE The vegetarian taco withperfectly grilled zucchini and summer squashis a favorite, along with the enchiladas, chalupas,and fajitas. 4230 Duval St., 452-1040.www.juliosaustin.com. $THAI: THAI VILLAGE Enjoy a classy but stillaffordable meal and very artful food presentation.6406 N. I-35 #1550, 452-3888.www.thaivillageaustin.com. $$S OUTHBAKERY/COFFEEHOUSE: DOMINICAN JOE Thisplace offers a variety of pastries and bakedgoods, as well as light lunch fare.515 S. Congress #108, 448-3919.www.dominicanjoe.com. $BARBECUE: CHIEF’S BBQ & GRILL If Mom’s barbecuesauce doesn’t bring you back, Joe Bob’sBeans will. You’ll also feast on ribs, brisket,sausage, turkey, ham, and barbecue bologna.7811 S. First #104, 444-BEEF.www.chiefsbbq.com. $$$5 OFFA LARGE PIZZAOR DINNER ENTREENOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERSMUST PRESENT COUPONLIMIT ONE PER TABLEEXPIRES 7/18/09MONDAY NIGHTMADNESSBUY A LARGE PIZZAAND GET A MEDIUM PIZZAOF SAME OR LESSER VALUEFOR FREETEN FOR TENTUESDAYS10 GREAT WINESFOR $10 A BOTTLEBRAZILIAN: ESTÂNCIA CHURRASCARIA This locallyowned Brazilian steak house boasts a relaxed,fine-dining atmosphere and the only Brazilianwine list in town. 4894 Hwy. 290 W., 892-1225.www.estanciachurrascaria.com. $$BURGER JOINT: FRAN’S HAMBURGERS Realdealburgers hot off the well-seasoned grilland exceptional fries, all served up in whitewaxed paper, plus real milkshakes and malts.1822 S. Congress, 444-5738. $CHAIN: BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE Beersnobs will be impressed with the selection ofales from this California-based chain. Don’tskip the food though: Try the creamy spinachand artichoke dip, the Santa Fe spring rolls,and the avocado egg rolls. 5207 Brodie #300,892-3800. www.bjsbrewhouse.com. $$CHINESE, INDONESIAN: JAVA GARDENS Thelunch buffet is almost entirely Chinese, whilethe evening menu is mostly Indonesian with afew Chinese items remaining for the regulars.The Sunday buffet menu changes weekly.1717 Pleasant Valley #280, 385-8858.www.javagardens.net. $INTERIOR MEXICAN: CASA GARCIA’S offers awide selection of traditional Tex-Mex favoritesas well as an enticing array of InteriorMexican dishes. The cabrito is worth a returnvisit. 1901 W. William Cannon, 441-9504.www.casagarcias.net. $$JUICE BAR, VEGETARIAN/VEGAN: DAILY JUICEThis friendly and popular juice bar nearBarton Springs offers fresh juices, smoothies,froths, and nondairy ice cream. You’ll feelbetter on the way out than you did going in.1625 Barton Springs Rd., 480-9501.www.dailyjuice.org. $TEX-MEX: LITTLE MEXICO RESTAURANT Oneof our favorite things to do is enjoy a chilerelleno or a plate of carne guisada and listento the mariachi bands that play here weekly.2304 S. First, 462-2188. $$UTAMERICAN CAFE: KERBEY LANE CAFE Famouslyfabulous for breakfast, lunch, and dinnerand a favorite of the late-night set, thisplace wears its groovy legacy on its sleevewith Frisbee-sized pancakes, pastas, blackbeans, and great coffee. 2606 Guadalupe,477-5717. www.kerbeylanecafe.com. $$AMERICAN CAFE: SPIDER HOUSE PATIO BAR &CAFE This cozy, old North Campus bungalowserves coffee drinks, juice, and beer, as well asa small, eclectic, vegetarian-friendly menu in acomfortably shabby atmosphere. 2908 Fruth,480-9562. www.spiderhousecafe.com. $BURGER JOINT: TERRABURGER Their No. 1 ruleis that everything in the store has to be allnatural,and their core ingredients are all U.S.Department of Agriculture-certified organic.Chicken, turkey, and veggie burgers areoptions, as well as sliders. 2522 Guadalupe,436-8075. www.terraburgeraustin.com. $CHINESE: SUN HING Kung pao, General Tso,and other Chinese standbys served upfresh and inexpensive. 2801 Guadalupe,478-6504. $$Downtown12th & Red River477-7006DELI/SANDWICH SHOP: PLAYERS Hey playa,these fry boys will outfit you with the tastiestof grub on the go. Burgers do go with thatshake. 300 W. MLK, 478-9299.www.austinplayers.com. $$FINE DINING: MANSION AT JUDGES’ HILL Aterrific date spot with a small, romantic diningroom and an abbreviated but well-chosenwine list. The cooking is creative but simple,relying on quality, fresh ingredients.1900 Rio Grande, 495-1800.www.mansionatjudgeshill.com. $$$$MIDDLE EASTERN, PIZZA: ITALIAN LONGHORNPIZZERIA You can enjoy Middle Eastern faresuch as falafel, gyros, dolmas, and taboulehat this popular pizzeria. 415 W. 24th,457-4992. $PIZZA: MELLOW MUSHROOM Don’t go here justfor the gourmet pizzas. In addition to hoagies,pepperoni rolls, and salads, Mellow Mushroomoffers 35-36 beers on tap on any given day.2426 Guadalupe, 472-MELO.www.mellowmushroom.com. $TEX-MEX: TRUDY’S TEXAS STAR offers a widerange of Tex-Mex with a slightly contemporarytwist, and fans are crazy about the chipotlesalsa and chips. The half-pound burgers aretasty and massive, and the menu also offerschicken-fried steaks. 409 W. 30th, 477-2935.www.trudys.com. $$WESTAMERICAN CAFE: CAFE LAGUNA The cafe menuof salads and sandwiches is provided byEddie Bernal’s 34th Street Catering operation.3809 W. 35th, 458-8191. www.amoa.org. $$DELI/SANDWICH SHOP, TAKEOUT: LITTLE DELI isnestled in one end of the Crestview shoppingcenter. Orders are placed at the counter, andthe service is relaxed and friendly.7101-A Woodrow, 467-7402.www.littledeli.net. $INTERIOR MEXICAN, TEX-MEX: CASA CHAPALAAll of your favorites, prepared fresh every day.Stick to the enchiladas and tacos.3010-D W. Anderson, 459-4242.www.casachapala.com. $$ITALIAN: CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL Order fromthe pasta bar, sample one of the wood-firedpizzas, or choose a grilled specialty. The menualso includes the requisite manicotti, lasagna,and spaghetti options. 11590 Research,345-8232. www.carrabbas.com. $$$JAPANESE: KENOBI RESTAURANT AND SUSHIBAR Sushi with creative appetizers andentrées in a seductively hip space with anextensive selection of drinks, sake, and wine.10000-A Research, 241-0119.www.kenobiaustin.com. $$$STEAK HOUSE: MESA RANCH The menu isheavily weighted toward items from themesquite grill, expertly prepared. Portions aregenerous, spicing is robust, and the serviceis friendly. Don’t miss the fried cactus orchicken-fried venison. 8108 Mesa Ste. C-100,853-9480. www.mesaranchaustin.com. $$$BricktheOvenSouthBrodie & Slaughter292-3939ArboretumJollyville Rd 345-6181WWW.BRICKOVENRESTAURANT.COM
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KARIBUEthiopian Restaurant & Barauthentic cuisine :: organic bunaHappy Hourmonday-friday 4-7pm$2 domestic, $2.50 imports, $2 wellsLunch $6.99veggie, beef, chicken combos(up to six dishes on one plate)Music friday & saturday 9pm-2amreggae, carribean, african,world music, soul, & oldiesLadies drink specialson friday & saturday nights1209 E 7th St.512 320-5454www.EthiopianRestaurant<strong>Austin</strong>.com2828 Rio Grande Street <strong>Austin</strong>, Texas 512-478-6666Rio Grande StW 29th StGuadalupe StAll Pints$2 .50after 7pmTuesday Night isPint Night!Iron Chef competition betweenchefs at the Academy,Central Market Chefs,& visiting chefs from Brussels, Belgium!6020 Dillard Circle512-451-5743FOOD! BEVERAGES! ENTERTAINMENT!$100+VALUE!MATT’SEL RANCHOSATURDAY, JULY 11We will be celebrating our 57th anniversary and the grand openingof our new patio bar! Join us for Cazadores drink specials all day,Modelo Especial and Negra Modelo for $2.50 all day, and livemusic! KGSRʼs Brian Beck will be at the restaurant from 6:30 to8:30pm for giveaways as well!to WIN GIFT CERTIFICATES and PRIZES fromMATT’S EL RANCHO, log on to austinchronicle.com/contestsa 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 41
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