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34TH STREET CAFE
1005 W. 34th
(512-371-3400)
Lunch Mon–Sat 11–4. Dinner Mon–Thur 5–9:30, Fri & Sat 5–10. Closed Sun.
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(From June 2011) From our vantage point in the small, mod-looking dining room, its bright walls adorned with local art, it was clear that this oldie but goodie still draws a steady crowd. We contemplated a charcuterie plate to start, but the more than generous bowl of Drunken Citrus Mussels had us at Thai chiles and fresh cilantro. A silken cauliflower bisque soothed with each rich and buttery bite. Panko-crusted chicken piccata came lavished with beurre blanc, but it was the haystack of crisp french fries atop the well-seasoned hanger steak that had us begging for more. Beer & wine. |
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LITTLE DELI AND PIZZERIA
7101 Woodrow Ave
(512-467-7402)
Open Mon–Sat 11–9. Closed Sun.
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(From February 2011) Sometimes after a long day, a tiny, cozy, ultracasual neighborhood joint is just what the doctor ordered, especially when said joint serves up a handful of sensational specialty pizzas with perfectly crisp crusts. Not only that, there are deli sandwiches, such as toasted pastrami on rye (we’ll soon be back for the chicken salad, which we hear is to die for). The Greek salad has a fresh, herbal dressing with just the right hit of salt, and the carrot cake is a dreamy layering of spongy cake and rich cream cheese icing. Seating is limited, so lots of folks order to go. BYOB. |
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TAM DELI
8222 N. Lamar Blvd
(512- 834-6458)
Open Wed–Mon 10–8. Closed Tue.
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(From April 2011) It’s a family affair all the way at this tiny Vietnamese cafe. Regulars bring gifts to the sisters who operate the place, and their husbands have been known to don aprons over their dress pants and help bus tables. Detouring from our usual favorite bun or pho bowls, we started with jÃcama rolls with tiny slices of Chinese sausage, then fol-lowed with a poor-boy-like banh mi (filled with crunchy strips of fried squid dressed in garlic and butter). A plate of steamed rice topped with ribbons of grilled pork, shredded pork, tripe, and fried tofu skin was an exciting tour of myriad textures; on top sat a fried egg, its yolk helping to unify the elements. Though the industrial park setting has little charm, the interest-ing, authentic food and the graciousness of the sisters are winning. BYOB. |
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