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Two of the best meals I’ve had this year were in… Austin
Austin has long been known for barbecue, breakfast tacos, and live music, but it's quickly becoming one of the country's most exciting culinary cities. A new generation of chefs is blending global techniques with Texas ingredients and traditions, creating restaurants that feel every bit as destination-worthy as those in New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago.
At Este, the must-order dish is the Pescado Zarandeado: a half Spanish sea bass marinated in annatto and red chiles, grilled al carbón over live fire until the skin crackles and the flesh stays impossibly tender. It's served with cabbage slaw, salsa verde, and refried black beans. The dish is a nod to the iconic seafood preparations of Mexico's Pacific coast that have naturally found a home in Texas, where Mexican culinary traditions are deeply woven into the state's identity. The result is smoky, vibrant, and one of those dishes you'll think about long after you've left Austin.
Then there's Uchiba, where the only correct move is to grab a seat at the sushi counter and let the chefs guide the experience. A chef-curated omakase here somehow outshines tasting menus that cost three times as much in New York City. Not because it's more extravagant, but because it's more thoughtful. Every bite is intentional, the pacing is effortless, and there's a confidence to the cooking that doesn't rely on luxury ingredients alone. Instead of chasing excess with caviar upgrades and theatrical presentations, Uchiba lets pristine fish, precise technique, a slight Texan edge, and genuinely warm hospitality do the talking. If Austin wasn't already on your food travel list, it should be now.
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