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"Austin produces many of the same ingredients found in Northern Italy," explains Parlo, who points to the "gorgeous locally grown romanesco, Tuscan kale," and an abundance of local turnips, plus rabbits, boar, chickens, Dorper lamb (showcased in the lamb spiedini), and beef for the Wagyu bistecca. "The local ingredients are harvested just as we place our orders, so they are always at their freshest." The restaurant entices locals to come for dinner, an over-the-top Sunday brunch, and a traditional afternoon English tea (with an Italian spin, of course). Pleased that the Austin iteration of Granduca remains true to his vision, Borlenghi says, "As you move throughout the property, you don't feel as if you are in a hotel, but instead have been transported to a little corner of Italy among the rolling hills of Texas Hill Country… I call it 'my Italian corner in Austin.'" 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., West Lake Hills, 512-306-6400; granduca austin.com . "you feel as if you have been trans- ported to a little corner of italy." AUSTINWAY.com 113 Hotel Granduca exudes an opulent Tuscan vibe from the marble-topped Visconti Bar ( opposite page), to the lush poolside grounds ( left) overlooking the Hill Country, to the authentic Northern Italian Visconti Ristorante & Bar ( below), which features Aperitivo Happy Hour on Wednesdays and Thursdays with craft cocktails, beer, and wine, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.