2003 Critics Picks
Appetizer
Antipasto case at Vespaio
T & S Seafood
Barbecue
John Mueller's B-B-Q
Hamburger
Steak
Chicken-Fried Steak
Hoover's (in town)
R. O.'s Outpost (in Spicewood)
Chile-Pepper Dish
Relleno en Nogada at El Meson
French Fries
TIE: Waterloo Ice House, Opal Divine's
Chips and Hot Sauce
Evita's Botanitas
Taco
Pork Carnitas, Tacos al Carbon at La Michoacana Paletas
Soup
Tom Kha at Madam Mam's
Mushroom soup at Chez Nous
Saffron Lobster Bisque at Vespaio
Salad/Dressing
Frisee with Poached Egg and Lardons at Jean-Luc's Bistro
Spinach salad at Vespaio
Seafood Dish
Salt & Pepper anything at T & S Seafood
Pub Grub
TIE: The Dog & Duck Pub, B.D. Riley's Irish Pub, Crown & Anchor Pub
Bagels
Hot Jumbo Bagel
Sushi
Bowl of Pho
Breakfast
Juan in a Million, Taco X-Press
Chicken-Fried Steak & Eggs at Hoover's Cooking
Migas
Sandwich
FoodHeads, Panini at Schlotzky's Deli, BLT at Casino el Camino
Ed Ward Memorial Chicken Sandwich Award for Phoenicia Bakery & Deli
Desserts
TIE: Asti, Rather Sweet, The Driskill Grill, DemiEpicurious, R.O.'s Outpost
Ice Cream
Dolce Vita Gelato & Espresso Bar, Dr. Chocolate, Chocolate Chunk With Balsamic Syrup at Asti Trattoria
Coffee
Pizza
Enchiladas
TIE: Maudie's Tex-Mex, Dart Bowl, El Sol y la Luna, Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
Vegetables
Lobster Mashed Potatoes, Corn Macque Choux at DemiEpicurious
Chicken Dish
Roast Chicken at Lambert's
Wild-Game Dish
Buffalo Tenderloin from Hudson's on the Bend at the Wine & Food Festival
Bargain Dish
Sandwiches at Ba Le Vietnamese Bakery & Deli
# 24 lunch special at Hunan South
Veggie Burger
Tofu Dish
Tofu Bun at 888
MaPoDoFu at Hunan South
Mexican (Not Tex-Mex)
El Meson
Tex-Mex
El Azteca Restaurant
Taqueria
Maria's Taco Xpress
Italian
TIE: Vespaio, Asti, La Traviata Italian Bistro
Cajun/Creole
Middle Eastern
Marakesh Cafe & Grill
Indian
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Korea Garden
Thai
Other Asian
TIE: Bistro 88, Satay
American
Lamberts American Kitchen
Vegetarian
Natural Food
Veggie Heaven
French
Haute Cuisine: Aquarelle
Bistro: Chez Nous
Vietnamese
Other Ethnic
Alborz (Persian), European Bistro (Hungarian), Sampaio's (Brazilian) Noodle-ism (eclectic)
New Restaraunt
TIE: Lamberts American Kitchen, El Meson
Bakery
Sweetish Hill Bakery & Cafe
Patio/Beer Garden
TIE: Tree House Italian Grill, Opal Divine's, Shoal Creek Saloon
Service/Waitstaff
TIE: Jeffrey's, Alamo Drafthouse
Decor
Romantic
TIE: Reed's Jazz & Supper Club, Basil's
Sunday Brunch
Fast Food
Takeout
Rotisserie chicken at El Regio Pollos
Anything at Portabla
Delivery
Chefs to Watch
Ryan Samson at Vespaio, John Maxwell at Mansion at Judge's Hill, Marisela Godinez at El Meson Taqueria
Pastry Chefs to Watch
Katherine Clapner at Mansion at Judge's Hill, Jimmy McMillan at The Driskill
Dim Sum
Wine List
Bistrot Mirabelle
Smokers Restaurant
The bar at Jeffrey's
Beer
Selection: The Gingerman
Brewing: North by Northwest
Buffet
Lunch buffets at Marco Polo, Alborz, Oishi Sushi House
Dinner buffet, Thursday evenings at Cafe at the Four Seasons
Happy Hour/Free or Cheap Deal
Half-priced appetizers at Manuel's
Buy one, get one free at Cuba Libre
Comfort Food
TIE: Gene's New Orleans Style Poboys & Deli, Hoover's Cooking
Late-Night Favorite for Chefs and Food Writers
Place to Take Kids
Deck and playscape at Central Market North
New kids menu at Schlotzsky's/Bread Alone
Place to Take Parents
Green Pastures Restaurant
Restaurant Within 60 Miles
R.O.'s Outpost in Spicewood, Crosstown BBQ in Elgin, Gonzales Food Market in Gonzales
Place We Wish Were Still Open
DemiEpicurious
Other Restaurant Worth Noting
Alamo Drafthouse (consistency)
La Ventana at the Texas Culinary Academy (great idea)
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