First Plates 2021 Winner Specials

Mention "Austin Chronicle First Plates" to redeem these offers

Now that you've seen the amazing local restaurants we have featured in our First Plates 2021 issue, it's time to start making your way through their menus. Nothing beats a great deal, and below you'll find specials from some of our favorite winners. Simply mention "Austin Chronicle First Plates" at these restaurants before August 13 to redeem one-of-a-kind offers. Bon appétit!

East

Hillside Farmacy

1209 E 11th St, Austin TX 78702
hillsidefarmacy.com
SPECIAL: 10% off your check! Use code: WINNER

Dough Boys

3901 Promontory Point Drive, Austin, TX 78744
Doughboysatx.com
SPECIAL: $5 off your order when buying 2 pizzas

Vic & Al's

2406 Manor Rd., Unit D, Austin Texas 78722
vicandals.square.site/
SPECIAL: Free Gumbo or Red Beans and Rice

Bobo's Snack Bar

3850 Airport Blvd Austin TX 78722
http://www.bobossnackbar.com/
SPECIAL:Chronicle Caprese Crostini - Sour Duck baguette, Mozzarella Co. Capriella, Pedernales Valley Farms tomato, Bobo's fresh basil, and balsamic glaze.

Cisco's

1511 E. 6th Street
http://ciscosaustin.com
SPECIAL:
Happy Hour ALL DAY MONDAY
Tues-Sun 3p -7p
$5 Margaritas
Half Price Nachos, Queso, & Guacamole

J's Hibachi

900 E. Cesar Chavez Street
https://www.instagram.com/jshibachi
SPECIAL:$15.95 for limited-edition New York steak fried rice bowl.

Lower East

The Cavalier

2400 Webberville Rd, Austin TX 78702
www.thecavalieratx.com/#menu
SPECIAL: Special Menu Item – New England-style shrimp roll with Cajun-dusted shrimp, lemon & mayo on Easy Tiger bun. Choice of Zapp's chips.

Sweet Chive

2515 E Cesar Chavez St., Austin TX 78702
www.sweetchive.online
SPECIAL: Orders over $50 receive 10% off, dine-in only
Shaken Wagyu Beef, Cilantro-Made-Me-Do-It sushi roll, and Pork Pan Fried Dumplings at Sweet Chive Photo by John Anderson

Tender Thighs

1016 E 6th St., Austin TX 78702
tenderthighs.com
SPECIAL: FREE t-shirt with the purchase of $15 or more when you mention the CHRONICLE.

Bento Picnic

2600 E Cesar Chavez St. Austin TX 78702
https://www.toasttab.com/bento-picnic/v3/
SPECIAL: Special Menu Item – Summer Dessert Collab w/Jake & Jubi's – Peach Please Parfait (Peach Kuzu Kanten, Jake & Jubi’s Peach Granola Butter, Fresh Peaches & Toasted Pecans) Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

J’s Hibachi

902 E Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78702
instagram.com/jshibachi/
SPECIAL:Limited edition bowl

Midtown

Eldorado Cafe

3300 W. Anderson Lane, ATX 78757
https://www.toasttab.com/eldorado-cafe-3300-w-anderson-lane/v3
SPECIAL: $17 for Eldorado Chicken Fried Steak served with mashed potatoes and your choice of veggie!

Black Star Co-Op

7020 Easy Wind Drive Ste 100 Austin, TX 78752
blackstar.coop/
SPECIAL: Special Menu Item – Vegan Cauliflower Romesco

Jewboy Burgers

5111 Airport Blvd Austin, TX 78751
jewboyburgers.com
SPECIAL: 10% off your entire order

Fluff Meringues and More

4800 Burnet Road #450 Austin, Texas 78756
fluff-meringues.com
SPECIAL: 15% off any Executive Pastry Box. Available in-store and online (use code FIRSTPLATES2021 at checkout) while supplies last.

China Family

6801 Airport Blvd, Austin TX 78752
www.chinafamilytx.com
SPECIAL: 2 beers for $4

Foreign & Domestic

306 E. 53rd St., Austin, TX. 78751
http://fndaustin.com/
SPECIAL: 50% off one order of popovers by mentioning the Chronicle.

Bistro Vonish

701 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
https://bistrovonish.square.site/
SPECIAL: 15% off of our Sweet Potato Arepas, Roast Beet Sandwich, and Grilled Carrot and Garlic Salad.

101 by Tea Haus

6929 Airport Boulevard #132, Austin TX 78752
Teahaus101.com
SPECIAL: Taro Ube Boba Tea is FREE with purchase of our award-winning Taiwanese Basil Fried Chicken.

North

House of Three Gorges

8557 Research Blvd Suite 144, Austin TX 78758
www.houseofthreegorges.com/
SPECIAL: $5 off any order of $25 or more

SXSE Food Co.

10615 Metric Blvd. Austin, TX 78758
sxsefoodco.square.site/
SPECIAL: $5 off Ribeye Steak w/ Crispy Fried Rice

Huckleberry

2340 W. Braker Ln. Austin, TX 78758
www.huckleberrytx.com/food-truck
SPECIAL: Special Menu Item – Amberjack Tostada. Two weeks to two-step to Tostada Town with your Huckleberries. Leave your forks at home.
Huckleberry owners Davis Turner (l) and Melinda Reese Photo by Jack Anderson

Smokin Beauty

11806 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin TX 78753
www.smokinbeautyatx.com
SPECIAL: $5 off the Viet Style King Plate.

Seoulju Korean Kitchen and Bar

9515 N Lamar Blvd #230 Austin, TX 78753
seouljuatx.com
SPECIAL: Mention “Chronicle” and receive 10% off your bill when you spend $30 or more. Excludes alcoholic beverages.

South

Ovenbird

6501 South Congress Ave, Suite 211, Austin TX, 78745
www.ovenbirdatx.com
SPECIAL: 20% Discount On Your Order

Burgerlicious

6014 Techni Center Dr. Austin TX 78721
www.burgerliciousatx.com
SPECIAL: $2 off any order over $15

Artipasta

7800 S 1st St, Austin TX 78745
www.artipasta.com
SPECIAL: Special Menu Item – unique dish of Cocoa Tagliatelle (fettuccine) with creamy brie cheese sauce. The topping could be walnuts or blueberries!

South Congress & South First

Churro Co.

1906 South First St., Austin TX 78704
www.ChurroCoAustin.com
SPECIAL: Buy one, get one 50% off our crowd favorite Date Night Churros.

Thai Fresh

909 West Mary St., Austin TX 78704
www.thai-fresh.com
SPECIAL: Special Menu Item – Candied Pork Belly with Rice
Photo by Jody Horton

Downtown

Asador Tacos

88 1/2 Rainey Street Austin, TX 78701
asadortacos.com
SPECIAL:Special Menu Item: Our first prized taco was the Mushroom Mole and we're bringing it back to celebrate our First Plates award!

West

Slab BBQ & Beer

9012 Research Blvd., Austin TX 78758
www.dopebbq.com
SPECIAL: Use Promo Code AUSCHRON to receive 50% OFF order of regular size BBQ Nachos. *Limit 1 per customer.

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