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Roxie’s, a new concept from Salt Lick BBQ’s owner Scott Roberts, pays tribute to his late grandmother, Roxanna.<\/p>\n
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Here’s what’s cookin’ up in Central Texas!\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Texas’ food scene has garnered plenty of love<\/a> from residents and tourists alike, especially as the Lone Star State has grown and more restaurants have resonated in the culinary zeitgeist. Here’s a look at some of the new restaurants in the Austin area this year that have earned plenty of buzz.<\/p>\n \u0112ma<\/p>\n Texas French Bread, located at the intersection of 29th and Rio Grande streets in Austin, is set to reopen this spring, more than four years after a devastating fire.<\/p>\n Kelsey Thompson\/MySA<\/p>\n Austinites who are fans of Mediterranean food can look no further than \u0112ma<\/a>, a new North Austin eatery and the culinary sister of South Austin’s popular Mediterranean outpost, Aba. Opened in the Domain Northside in late January, \u0112ma’s menu includes mezze, Meditarranean small plates, kebabs and an array of hummuses and dips.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Find it:\u00a03120 Palm Way, Suite\u00a0170, Austin, TX 78758<\/p>\n Roxie’s<\/p>\n Barbecue enthusiasts of The Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood have a new culinary exploration they can set their sights on. Salt Lick owner Scott Roberts pulled inspiration from his grandmother, Roxanna, with Roxie’s<\/a>, his latest restaurant that opened in late January in Buda. The eatery pays tribute to Roxanna both through the Southern comfort restaurant’s name and reimagination of\u00a0some of her acclaimed recipes as part of the menu.\u00a0<\/p>\n Find it:\u00a0308 S. Main St., Buda, Texas 78610<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Roya<\/p>\n A slice of Persian culture is right here in the Texas capital via Roya<\/a>, a Persian restaurant that opened in North Austin in mid-February. Its menu features traditional spreads and appetizers, slow braised beef, lamb and chicken plates, vegetarian dishes, kebabs and shareable plates.<\/p>\n Find it:\u00a07858 Shoal Creek Blvd., Suite\u00a0C, Austin, TX 78757<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Tzintzuntzan<\/p>\n From the masterminds behind Fonda San Miguel comes Tzintzuntzan<\/a>, an upscale Mexican cafe and panader\u00eda that opened in Central Austin’s North Loop neighborhood in late February. Its curated menu highlights regional breakfast and lunch offerings, in-house Mexican baked goods, homemade ice cream and specialty drinks.<\/p>\n Find it:\u00a02302 W. North Loop, Austin, Texas 78756<\/p>\n Oria<\/p>\n Self-described as a “Mediterranean secret garden,” Oria<\/a> opened in late February off of one of South Austin’s prime corridors: Barton Springs Road. Menu selections include wood-fired pita, hummus and dips, raw bar offerings, veg-friendly salads, shareable plates as well as main entrees like lamb and chicken skewers, Wagyu meatballs, roasted sea bass and steak.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Find it: 1530 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704<\/p>\n The garden of Texas French Bread is back open in Austin after a devastating fire destroyed the more than 40 year old bakery.\u00a0<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Texas French Bread <\/p>\n Austin Oyster Co.<\/p>\n After years of catering events, pop-ups and private parties, Austin Oyster Co.<\/a> officially planted roots and launched its East Coast-inspired oyster bar in East Austin in late March. Its menu blends a range of oyster selections with its raw bar\u00a0add-ons, caviar services, lobster rolls, Texas Wagyu burgers, swordfish steak frites and curried mussels from Maine.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Find it:\u00a02502 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX\u00a078723<\/p>\n Only the Wild Ones<\/p>\n An outdoor listening bar blended with a wine garden? How apt for the Live Music Capital of the World. Only the Wild Ones<\/a> opened in South Austin in early May as a third outpost for the business concept, joining existing bars in Venice and New York. The bar’s menu marries together aperitivos with specialty cocktails, house wines, beers and non-alcoholic drinks, while also serving up elevated bar snacks, small plates and desserts as part of its accompanying food menu.<\/p>\n Find it:\u00a01600 S. Congress\u00a0Ave., Austin, TX 78704<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n SugarWolf<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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