Lucky Robot serves sushi, ramen, and other Japanese bites out of a restaurant on South Congress.

Qi is a Chinese restaurant downtown with a farm-to-table approach and a large dim sum menu.

The North Austin restaurant Tomodachi on Parmer Lane has a small dining room and sushi bar, and they also run a very robust takeout operation.

Fukumoto is a sushi restaurant and izakaya hybrid located on East 6th Street.

Plaza Colombian Coffee is part coffee shop, part tiki bar, and part Colombian restaurant in a large, indoor/outdoor space on South Congress.

Kalimotxo is the downtown Spanish-inspired bar serving pintxos from the people behind Emmer & Rye.

Vino Vino is, unsurprisingly, great for a glass of wine, especially since the Hyde Park spot is never too crowded and has a casual, comfortable feel.

Aviary Wine and Kitchen on South Lamar is the perfect spot to bring a first date, or catch up with a friend over a glass of wine and small plates.

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is serving Japanese/barbecue/Tex-Mex fusion in East Austin, and it’s one of the greatest meals you can have in the city right now.

Emmer & Rye’s seasonal small plates and beautiful space make it one of the better places for a special occasion dinner.

Suerte is an upscale Mexican spot on East Sixth that makes their own masa and is one of the most exciting spots in Austin.

June’s All Day is a cool, casual cafe on South Congress we endorse for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.

One of Austin's best spots for a serious eating experience.

Odd Duck is an excellent Southern restaurant serving sophisticated food without any stuffiness.

You don’t have to go to Uchi to get great raw fish. Komé is a reasonably-priced, high-quality alternative.