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Shady Grove Restaurant
MAP
AMERICAN
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( 512-474-9991;
www.theshadygrove.com
; 1624 Barton Springs Rd; mains $7-12; 11am-10:30pm Sun-Thu, to
11pm Fri & Sat)
'Do you want inside or out?' Really, what kind of question is that? We came
for the shady patio, like everyone else. Outdoors under the pecan trees is prime real estate
for enjoying everything from chili cheese fries to the vegetarian Hippie Sandwich.
Threadgill's World Headquarters
MAP
SOUTHERN
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( 512-472-9304;
www.threadgills.com
;
301 W Riverside Dr; mains $8-15; 11am-10pm Mon-Thu, to 10:30pm
Fri & Sat, 10am-9:30pm Sun)
Taking home cooking to a gluttonous new level, Threadgill's lets
you choose from a ridiculously long list of vegetable sides - something you just don't get
at home. Pair your meatloaf or chicken-fried steak with spinach casserole, butter beans,
mac 'n' cheese (not technically a vegetable, but still) and classic mashed potatoes and
gravy.
Uchi
MAP
JAPANESE
$$$
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( 512-916-4808;
www.uchiaustin.com
;
801 S Lamar Blvd; sushi & small plates $3-22; 5-10pm Sun-Thu, to
11pm Fri & Sat)
East and West collide beautifully at this top-notch South Austin sushi joint
run by owner and executive chef Tyson Cole. The sleek interior would feel right at home
in LA, and the sushi is every bit as fresh and imaginative as what you'd get there.
Vespaio
MAP
ITALIAN
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( 512-441-6100; 1610 S Congress Ave; mains $19-32; 5-10:30pm Tue-Sat, to 10pm Sun & Mon)
This cozy
Italian restaurant gets high marks for its fresh, authentic, seasonal menus. You can always
go the pizza or pasta route, but the critics' favorites are usually found among the
specialit-
as della casa
.
South Congress Cafe
MAP
MEXICAN
$$$
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( 512-447-3905;
www.southcongresscafe.com
;
1600 S Congress Ave; brunch $9-17, mains $14-28; 10am-10pm
Mon-Fri, 8am-10pm Sat & Sun)
The stylish side of Tex-Mex can be found at this hoppin' little
