Food Scene Austin

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  • Discover the vibrant culinary and food scene of Austin with the "Food Scene Austin" podcast. Join us as we explore the city's most exciting restaurants, meet innovative chefs, and uncover local food trends. Whether you're a foodie in search of hidden gems or a culinary enthusiast wanting a deeper dive into Austin's gastronomy, this podcast serves up delicious insights and engaging stories. Tune in to stay connected with Austin’s culinary heart and savor the flavors that make this city unique.

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  • Sizzling Austin: Smoked Veggies, Frozen Sangria, and Omakase Oh My!

    Sizzling Austin: Smoked Veggies, Frozen Sangria, and Omakase Oh My!
    Apr 19 2025
    Food Scene Austin

    Austin’s culinary scene isn’t just heating up—it’s absolutely sizzling with inventive energy, bold personalities, and a spirit that captures the city’s famously quirky soul. Step into Gina’s on Congress, and you’ll be wrapped in the warm embrace of Italian-American classics, with a Texas twist. The housemade pastas and impossibly tender meatballs are already drawing locals in droves—if you want the rigatoni vodka, get there early. Then there’s Uroko, turning sushi into a choose-your-own adventure with hand roll courses that showcase pristine Gulf seafood and playful flavors snapping with yuzu and shiso.

    Barbecue legends LeRoy and Lewis finally traded their food truck for a brick-and-mortar outpost in South Austin, and brisket purists are swooning over uniquely smoked short rib, house-made sausages, and—brace yourself—smoked vegetables. Their audacious smoked Italian beef sandwich practically demands a side of their frozen Big Red Sangria, a sweet Texas wink that sums up the city’s penchant for irreverence. Meanwhile, Birdie’s buzzes with lines out the door, thanks to chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel’s relaxed fine dining ethos. Her ever-changing dishes—think snapper crudo laced with Texas olive oil, or pillowy gnocchi tossed with local mushrooms—epitomize Austin’s bounty-driven creativity.

    Downtown’s omakase temple, Sushi by Scratch, is the kind of hidden gem that’s anything but understated. With just ten seats, the 22-course, chef-guided meal is a theatrical parade of dry-aged fish, seared A5 wagyu, and chef Margarita Kallas-Lee’s whimsical desserts. Reservations are gold, but the experience is priceless for devout sushi aficionados.

    Austin’s not just about what’s on the plate—it’s the city’s embrace of experimental concepts and tech-driven hospitality that keeps things interesting. Keep an eye out for the upcoming openings from Innovative Dining Group, whose Sushi Roku and BOA Steakhouse are poised to shake up downtown with their West Coast polish and chef-driven flair. The AI-powered dining concepts cropping up across the city are also catching national attention, blending high-tech efficiency with Austin’s trademark friendliness.

    Local ingredients are the lifeblood here, from Gulf shrimp at Con Vista Al Mar’s coastal-Mexican plates to the short rib machacado at Eldorado Café, a Tex-Mex sensation that celebrates regional comfort food in its purest, most comforting form. Festivals like the Austin Food + Wine Festival and quirky pop-up dinners let chefs collaborate, experiment, and showcase the city’s wild flavor spectrum.

    What makes Austin’s culinary scene irresistible isn’t just the food—it’s the magnetic blend of tradition, innovation, and a community that roots for every creative leap. For listeners eager to taste the next big thing, Austin’s tables are set for adventure..


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    3 mins
  • Sizzling Secrets: Austin's Culinary Scene Uncovered! Michelin Stars, Omakase Theatrics, and Tex-Mex Triumphs

    Sizzling Secrets: Austin's Culinary Scene Uncovered! Michelin Stars, Omakase Theatrics, and Tex-Mex Triumphs
    Apr 17 2025
    Food Scene Austin

    Austin is cooking up a storm in 2025, and the city’s dining scene has never sizzled brighter. Hailed as the capital of culinary creativity, Austin blends homegrown Texas charm with bold global flavors, cutting-edge concepts, and an experimental spirit that keeps food lovers perpetually hungry for more.

    A recent headline-grabber, Craft Omakase, topped Texas Monthly’s list of best new restaurants, earning not just adoration from local fans but one of Austin’s first Michelin stars—a feat that cements its position in the gastronomic stratosphere. At Craft Omakase, the experience is as meticulously choreographed as the knife work: imagine glistening pink hamachi, flown in from Japan and sliced just moments before it melts on your tongue, or yellowtail dressed delicately with grape and plum juice. The 22-course menu isn’t just a meal; it’s a masterclass in umami.

    Downtown, Sushi by Scratch is turning high-end sushi into theater, with just ten coveted seats per service and a 22-course omakase that flirts with extravagance. A torch singes wagyu and aged toro tableside while Japanese jellyfish and sweet corn pudding offer playful interludes in a menu that evolves with the season and the chef’s whims.

    Yet Austin’s food scene thrives on inclusivity and invention, not exclusivity. Eldorado Cafe wins die-hard loyalty with pitch-perfect Tex-Mex—think enchiladas verdes, crispy tacos, and tangy homemade salsas that demand to be bottled and carted home. Meanwhile, LeRoy and Lewis has graduated from food truck fame to a South Austin brick-and-mortar, serving barbecue that treats vegetables and beef with equal reverence, paired with creative cocktails like a frozen Big Red Sangria for that signature local twist.

    This year, the city’s dining landscape is infused with international flair and technological innovation. Electric Gravy, the Mumbai-inspired hotspot, slyly fuses Indian street snacks with Texas comfort—imagine samosas and Bombay sandwiches featuring fried chicken tucked into naan, finished with spice-forward, alcohol-free cocktails. Pop-ups like Bad Larry’s are morphing into full-on burger joints with vibrant side acts: DJ sets, coffee bars, even mini food festivals.

    Community and culture are the secret ingredients here. Local chefs showcase Hill Country produce, Gulf seafood, and the multicultural tapestry of Austin itself. From food trucks slinging Louisiana-inflected brisket to a new dumpling spot blending Taiwanese and Bolivian flavors, there’s never a dull bite.

    At the heart of Austin’s continuing culinary boom are stories—of innovation, tradition, and the city’s signature laid-back hospitality. For food lovers, this is a city where dinner is always an adventure, and the menu is still being written. So grab your appetite and join the feast—Austin’s table is set, and everyone’s invited..


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    3 mins
  • Sizzling Secrets: Austin's Culinary Scene Heats Up with Michelin Stars and Trendy Trucks

    Sizzling Secrets: Austin's Culinary Scene Heats Up with Michelin Stars and Trendy Trucks
    Apr 15 2025
    Food Scene Austin

    Austin's culinary scene is sizzling with innovation and diversity, making it a destination food lovers won’t want to miss. The city’s dining landscape is a delicious tapestry of local traditions, fresh ingredients, and global flavors, boasting everything from Michelin-starred omakase to inventive food trucks.

    Among the city’s crown jewels is Craft Omakase, recently named Texas Monthly’s best new restaurant for 2025. This sushi haven has earned one of Austin's rare Michelin stars, thanks to its impeccable 22-course tasting menu that delicately balances reverence for traditional sushi with playful creativity. Highlights include hamachi, flown in fresh from Japan and dressed with delicate grape and plum juice, and a captivating array of beyond-fish dishes that ensure every palate is catered to.

    Equally ambitious is Sushi by Scratch Restaurants, which promises a theatrical dining experience. Downtown diners are treated to an intimate, 10-seat setting where chefs craft exquisite bites of dry-aged fish, bone marrow, and even sweet corn pudding. Reservations are a must for this gastronomic journey through flavors and textures.

    Austin's barbecue is also charting bold territory. LeRoy and Lewis, once a beloved food truck, now thrives in its much-anticipated brick-and-mortar location in South Austin. Known for creative options like smoked Italian beef sandwiches and even smoked vegetables, this spot redefines Texan barbecue without losing its soul. Pair a Sam Houston burger with a frozen Big Red Sangria for a playful spin on tradition.

    Fusion reigns supreme at Electric Gravy, a recently opened Mumbai-inspired bar and restaurant that blends Indian flavors with Texan charm. Samosas rub shoulders with Bombay sandwiches wrapped in naan, while the cocktail menu impresses with both boozy and zero-proof innovations. Meanwhile, Con Vista Al Mar brings the flavors of coastal Mexico to Central East Austin, offering fresh seafood dishes like beer-battered fish tacos and seared tuna, alongside wines from Baja California.

    For trendsetters, the buzz around the food truck scene is hard to ignore. From the barbecue-Louisiana mash-up at Batch Craft Beer to inventive dumplings blending Taiwanese and Bolivian street food, new ventures are redefining casual dining in Austin. As if that weren’t enough, 1972, a women's sports pub, adds a unique cultural twist with its focus on celebrating female athletes alongside craft beers and hearty snacks.

    Rooted in its Texan heritage yet boldly innovative, Austin’s culinary scene is a testament to creativity and passion. Whether savoring smoked brisket or indulging in a 22-course omakase, dining here is an adventure brimming with flavor and fun. Food lovers, take note—Austin is a feast worth traveling for..


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    3 mins
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