East Austin, Austin ยท bar
NOLA cooking planted its flag in East Austin: shrimp and grits with BBQ demi-glace, a candied pork belly benedict that anchors weekend brunch, and the bar burger that won best-in-Austin honors from the Statesman. The patio is first-come, parking is free, and the kitchen stays open late enough that 11pm decisions still pan out.
Candied pork belly, poached eggs, hollandaise, grilled green onions on French bread
NOLA shrimp over cheesy grits with BBQ demi-glace and herb oil
Best bar burger in Austin: 1/3-lb patty on brioche with Dukes mayo and house pickles