Around Town: Central Austin PLAY VIDEO CENTRAL AUSTIN Central Austin is both forward-thinking and historically rooted. Discover The University of Texas at Austin’s vibrant campus, world-class museums, can’t-miss dining and offbeat boutiques, just north of downtown. on the garden patio. Rich mole enchiladas are standouts at colorful Eldorado Cafe . Dine in the all-day bistro and pick up scratch-made baked goods at Texas French Bread . JP’s Pancake Company flips the script with savory pancake sandwiches. Don’t skip signature gruyere popovers at farm-to-table Foreign & Domestic . Try crispy chicken on buttery biscuits at Bird Bird Biscuit . Texas Science & Natural History Museum Get a warm New Jersey welcome at Italian Umarell . Upscale Tzintzuntzan offers Michoacán brunch and house-baked treats. Put a latke on your burger at Jew Boy Burgers . Verdad ’s extensive menu bursts with modern Mexican flavors. Cozy Rocco’s Neighborhood Joint has mastered Italian sauces. TOP TO BOTTOM: TEXAS SCIENCE & NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM; CASSANDRA KLEPAC DINING Nigiri and dumplings at Komé Sushi Kitchen are Japanese comfort food. Carhop Top Notch Hamburgers has been chargrilling patties since 1971. Seasonal small plates highlight local farms at MICHELIN-starred Barley Swine . Asado’s Taqueria serves jam-packed, perfectly browned Mission-style burritos. Lines form at Paprika for mouthwatering carnitas and suadero tacos. Foodheads ’ sandwiches satisfy with mounds of roast beef and pastrami. Savory or sweet — take your pick at Les Bobos Crepes . Épicerie offers French classics in a bright bistro. Seasonal produce shines in Lutie’s greenhouse-inspired space. Start with a smoked salmon avocado toast from bright Tiny Boxwoods ; then visit Tiny’s Milk and Cookies for a sweet treat. A smooth cold brew from Terrible Love is best enjoyed Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas at Bufalina Due are light and crisp. Brunch big at Kerbey Lane Cafe ’s Honey Moon Spirit Lounge 40 visitaustin.org
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