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photography courtesy trace/knox photographics (fish) Local seasonal dishes served at Trace include this spice-crusted tile fish with eggplant, tomatoes, olives, and herbs. Barley Swine Chef-owner Bryce Gilmore and his team have created an ever-changing tasting menu that offers up to 15 courses of small plates for $75. All dishes are crafted with farm-fresh ingredients, and the beer and wine lists are also labors of love. Forget the long wait time of the restaurant's earlier days; Barley Swine now encourages reservations. 2024 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-394-8150; barleyswine.com Contigo A turn to the cooler weather means the return of Contigo's hot toddy menu. The East Austin restaurant's patio is the perfect place to sip a warm drink and savor chef-owner Andrew Wiseheart's "fresh quality bar food." A popular fall dish is the rabbit with carrots, Fall Harvest WHERE TO FIND THE FLAVORS OF THE SEASON, SERVED WITH AUSTIN FRIENDLINESS AND CREATIVITY. BY SARAH BECKHAM IN SEASON The duo behind Contigo debuts an eatery focused on fresh produce. General manager Ben Edgerton and chef Andrew Wiseheart had an immedi- ate hit on their hands in 2011 when they launched Contigo ( SEE LISTING). Their second collabora- tion, Gardner, is slated to open this fall with a menu emphasizing seasonal vegetables. Edgerton shared the stories behind both restaurants. Camp buddies: Edgerton and Wiseheart met as kids at summer camp. A ranch in the city: "Contigo is a restaurant modeled after my family's ranch in South Texas. It's a tribute to my family's traditions and heritage," Edgerton says. A family name: "We wanted to name this restaurant Gardner after Andrew's father, as a way to pay tribute to his family and the relationship between father and son," who bonded over cooking and dining together. 1914 E. Sixth St., Unit B; gardner-austin.com cipollini onions, and sage dumplings. 2027 Anchor Lane, 512-614- 2260; contigotexas.com Eastside Cafe In autumn, the grilled okra skewers with garlic aioli appetizer "is so popular, we sell out as soon as we make it," says chef-owner Elaine Martin. "And the collards with smoked ham hocks bring back memories of my childhood in East Texas." Sister restaurant Elaine's Pork & Pie is next door. 2113 Manor Road, 512-476-5858; eastsidecafeaustin.com Foreign & Domestic Chef-owner Ned Elliott brings NYC restaurant scene cred and Austin neighborli- ness to his spot on North Loop. This summer, Foreign & Domestic kicked off a monthly Indie Chefs Table series, inviting nationally known chefs for one night to speak to guests and collabo- rate in the kitchen. 306 E. 53rd St., 512-459- 1010; fndaustin.com Lenoir "I've never seen a restaurant scene change so quickly as in Austin over the seven years I've been here," says chef- owner Todd Duplechan. Hints of what he envisions for his menu this fall: persimmon salad with fennel, seaweed and pecan butter; and toasted shrimp ravioli with taso broth, okra, and tomato. 1807 S. First St., 512-215-9778; lenoirrestaurant.com Odd Duck "This is a great time of year, as summer crops finish up and overlap with fall bounty," says Sam Hellman-Mass, one of chef Bryce Gilmore's partners at Odd Duck. Hellman-Mass helps create the menu that he says could include peppers, tomatoes, butternut squash, and apples for fall. 1201 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-433-6521; oddduck austin.com Olivia The fare at Olivia changes daily, with dishes inspired by France, the American South, and the restaurant's own backyard. Besides the fruits of its own garden, other menu standouts include freshly cut pasta, charcute- rie, and chef-owner James Holmes's signature lamb's tongue fricassee. 2043 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-804-2700; olivia-austin.com Trace Lawrence Kocurek, chef at the W Austin Hotel's restaurant, is a hometown guy who supports local growers like B5 Farms: "Jamey Gage is a great guy and passionate about what he does." And, it turns out, Kocurek's dad and Gage's mom grew up together in Del Valle. Now that's having roots. 200 Lavaca St., 512-542- 3660; traceaustin.com Wink Restaurant & Wine Bar A leader in bringing fresh, seasonal dining to Austin, Wink was opened in 2001 by chefs Stewart Scruggs and Mark Paul. Order from the à la carte menu or choose between the chef's and vegetarian tasting menus. All are constantly updated based on ingredient availability. 1014 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. E, 512-482-8868; wink restaurant.com AW 150 AUSTINWAY.COM THE GUIDE Devour