Second Helpings
Fri., May 30, 2003
Mezzaluna
310 Colorado, 472-6770
Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-10:30pm; Friday, 11:30am-11pm; Saturday, 5-11pm; Sunday, 6-10pm
www.mezzalunaaustin.com
Mezzaluna has toed the line between elegant and trendy since the Warehouse District was a distant dream, but the popular Italian establishment wasn't able to transfer its success to the sister location at Gateway. The closing and subsequent replacement of its northern outpost last fall couldn't faze this downtown hot spot, however; its stylish, quasi-industrial bar and dining area stay consistently packed with downtown hipsters, especially on weekend nights. House specialties and traditional dishes run in the moderate to expensive range, but always attract an enthusiastic clientele.
