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austin 12/2012
Gourdough's is one of austin 12/2012.

1. Gourdough's

8.9
1503 S 1st St (at Monroe), Austin, TX
Donut Shop · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews

Cooking ChannelCooking Channel: With baked goods as unique as Austin itself, this little specialty shop doles out some of the most lavish and indulgent doughnuts you may ever encounter. We recommend the PB&J and the Mother Clucker.

Ramen Tatsu-ya is one of austin 12/2012.

2. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8.9
8557 Research Blvd, #126 (at Fairfield Dr), Austin, TX
Ramen Restaurant · North Austin · 192 tips and reviews
Franklin Barbecue is one of austin 12/2012.

3. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 353 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: The hype is absolutely for real: this is the best BBQ in the U.S. You can't go wrong regardless of what you choose, but the brisket is the MVP of the lineup. But get here early, they will sell out.

Holy Cacao is one of austin 12/2012.

4. Holy Cacao

1311 S 1st St (W Gibson Street), Austin, TX
Food Truck · Bouldin Creek · 34 tips and reviews

Cooking ChannelCooking Channel: Hot chocolate, cool cake shakes, and cake balls on a stick are the highlights at this food truck that encourages indulgence in manageable portions. Try a cake shake or Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate.

Barley Swine is one of austin 12/2012.

5. Barley Swine

2024 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 87 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Food & Wine Best New Chef 2011 winner Bryce Gilmore's South Lamar restaurant lives up to the hype. Go with a group and order everything on the seasonal small plates menu. [Eater 38 Member]

East Side King is one of austin 12/2012.

6. East Side King

8.5
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 82 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The cash-only first location of this stand behind Liberty has become a bit of an East Sixth legend, counting Anthony Bourdain among the many fans of its Asian-inspired street food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

7. La Condesa

8.5
400 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 264 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: start with the alma blanca. maybe some of that corn too. then pick anything else from the menu -- you can't go wrong. (chef ortiz used to work at la esquina back in new york city!)