Nicolai McCrary
Austin Staff Writer
Nicolai is a staff writer for The Infatuation Austin. After spending a few years photographing food for various publications, he decided it was finally time to start eating it. Nicolai moved to Austin in 2008 to attend the University of Texas and get a biology degree that he has yet to find a use for. Since then, he’s worked in kitchens, operated his own pop-up restaurant, and quickly earned a name for himself on both sides of the Austin food scene. These days, you can usually find him walking around town, reviewing restaurants, and getting into passionate debates about what constitutes a sandwich.
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The Toughest Reservations In Austin Right Now (And How To Get Them)
Our thoughts on the busiest restaurants in Austin and advice on how to get in.
The Best Restaurants In Downtown Austin
Where to grab a bite to eat the next time you’re in downtown Austin.
The Best Sushi Omakase-Only Restaurants In Austin
From splurge-worthy experiences to more affordable spots, these are the best sushi tasting menus in town.
The Best Austin Restaurants For A Special Occasion Dinner
Congratulations, you have something to celebrate. Here’s where to go.
Austin’s New Restaurant & Bar Openings
The new restaurant and bar openings in Austin you should know about.
Wee's Cozy Kitchen
Wee's Cozy Kitchen is a Malaysian restaurant inside of a gas station in West Campus.
LeRoy And Lewis Barbecue
LeRoy And Lewis is a barbecue restaurant in South Austin with a massive menu of smoked meats.
The Best Bars & Restaurants On Rainey Street
Our favorite restaurants, food trucks, and bars on Rainey Street.
St. Elmo Brewing Company
St. Elmo Brewing Company is where to go in South Austin for great beers, a huge patio, and Spicy Boys for fried chicken.
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
Batch offers up excellent housemade beer and kolaches in East Austin with a large patio.
Little Thailand
Little Thailand is a great Thai restaurant in a residential neighborhood east of the airport.
The Best Breweries In Austin
Where to drink hazy IPAs, pilsners, and sours next to giant steel tanks.
The Free SXSW Events That Might Be Worth The Traffic
If you’re going to sit in traffic for an hour, these are some free events that are worth the traffic.
Independence Brewing Company
Independence Brewing is a microbrewery in South Austin that makes great IPAs
Zilker Brewing Co.
Zilker is a craft brewery on East 6th that’s become almost as popular as any of the nearby bars.