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SXSW 2023 Food Guide / Brunch Discover by 📸

The best spots around downtown to check out while in town for SXSW 2023.
😋 The List
  1. Super delicious and creative Neapolitan pizza. One of the top pizza (and pasta) spots in town. Also really great wine program. Stefano Ferrara wood-burning oven, which runs north of 900 degrees. Two locations - check out the reopened spot on the East side.
    😍 Crudo a la Swan Red Pie Pepperoni Pizza
  2. Spectacular lightly charred, wood-fired New York / Brooklyn style pies. Just moved into a brick and mortar. Lot of buzz in the Austin pizza scene.
    😍 Vodka Pie Sammataro Supreme
  3. Best upscale casual spot for oysters and seafood. Super small place. Fun patio. Must check out.
    😍 Mussels and Clams Oysters Shells & Cheese with Lump Crab
    🥂 Mon - Fri: 3p-5p - 50% off Burgers & Martinis, 50¢ off Oysters, $5 Oyster Shooters
  4. Focus is on a great breakfast and brunch. Central East Austin. Popular roof top.
    😍 Ricotta Toast Chicken and Biscuit Hashbrown
  5. Hoppin’ Downtown East Side spot with Instagramy food and drinks. Go with friends. A lot of fun. Great patio. Can find DJ on the weekends.
    😍 Birria Tacos Licuachelas Choriqueso
    🥂 Wed: All day - $6 Mexican MartinisMon - Fri: 3p-6p - Food and drink specials
    🎸 Weekends - DJ
  6. One of the best upscale Mediterranean food in town. Hoppin' and beautiful spot. Fun date night or evening out with friends. Great patio. Be sure to get the hummus.
    😍 Classic Hummus Crispy Short Rib Hummus Smokey Garlic Hummus
  7. Best soup dumplings in Austin. Fun bungalow with delicious and modern Chinese dishes. Awesome brunch and dim sum on the weekends.
    😍 Shanghai Soup Dumplings Grilled Lamp Chop with Spicy Miso Sauce Volcano Crispy Shrimp with Honey Pecan
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