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COUNTER 3. FIVE. VII The 25-seat chef's counter creates an intimate and unforgettable dining experience. Its new cocktail program celebrates brown spirits. 315 Congress Ave. 512-291-3327; counter3fivevii.com ThE DRIskIll GRIll The historic hotel's restaurant shines for its heritage charm and features an inspired menu by Chef Troy Knapp. 604 Brazos St., 512-391-7162; driskillgrill.com EmmER & RyE The new Rainey Street restaurant has already garnered attention for its dim sum approach to New American cuisine and grain- based menu by chef Kevin Fink. 51 Rainey St., 512-366- 5530; emmerandrye.com FIxE Southern food gets a luxe update at this chic eatery, with playful dishes like sweet- tea pickles. 500 W. Fifth St., 512-888-9133; austinfixe.com FONDa saN mIGUEl An iconic, traditional Mexican restaurant that boasts incredible Hispanic architectural design for a more authentic feel. 2330 W. North Loop Blvd., 512-459- 4121; fondasanmiguel.com FOREIGN & DOmEsTIC Innovative chef Ned Elliott's 47-seat mainstay is neighborhood dining at its very best. 306 E. 53rd St., 512-459-1010; fndaustin.com FRaNklIN BaRBECUE Declared the best barbecue in the country. Get in line early for their mouth- watering brisket. 900 E. 11th St.; franklinbarbecue.com JEFFREy's Located in the haven of the West Lynn district, this posh menu boasts elegance and and kangaroo carpaccio. 419 Colorado St., 512-271-2474; lonesomedoveaustin.com ODD DUCk Brother chef-owners Bryce and Dylan Gilmore delight diners with unusual dishes (beef tongue Reuben) at this hot spot. 1201 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-433-6521; oddduckaustin.com OlamaIE Traditional Southern food for lunch and dinner with a sophisticated twist and national acclaim. 1610 San Antonio St., 512-474-2796; olamaieaustin.com OTOkO This 12-seat, reservation- only omakase restaurant has a private bar for diners. 1603 S. Congress Ave.; otokoaustin.com PaRksIDE The original Austin gastro- pub with a fresh, ingredient- driven menu. 301 E. Sixth St., 512-474-9898; parkside- austin.com PERla's Top-notch oysters are served on an expansive patio with shareable menu selections, including lobster mac and cheese. 1400 S. Congress Ave., 512-291-7300; perlasaustin.com PRElOG's European-inspired cuisine encourages patrons to indulge in the well-curated cocktail pairings. The 360 Tower, 360 Nueces St., Ste. 10; 512-350- 2895; prelogs.com sECOND BaR + kITChEN Inventive bites and a smart cocktail program draw a stylish crowd downtown, and now Chef David Bull has opened a second location at Domain Northside. Archer Hotel, 3121 Palm Way; 200 Congress Ave., 512-827-2750; secondbarkitchen.com ingenuity. 1204 W. Lynn St., 512-477-5584; jeffreysofaustin.com JOsEPhINE hOUsE Start your day by sprawling out on their grassy lawn with a house-baked pastry and fresh pressed juice. 1601 Waterston Ave., 512-477- 5584; josephineofaustin.com JUNIPER Uchi alum Nicholas Yanes upped the Italian game in Austin when he opened Juniper last year, with a focus on Northern Italian cuisine. 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St., Ste. 304, 512- 220-9421; juniperaustin.com JUsTINE's BRassERIE With an elevated French bistro menu and the best vinyl collection in town, the scene at this East Austin restaurant just gets better well into the night. 4710 E. Fifth St., 512-385-2900; justines1937.com la CONDEsa Contemporary Mexican is paired with an expansive tequila and mezcal selection. 400 W. Second St., 512-499- 0300; lacondesa.com laUNDERETTE Chef Rene Ortiz and pastry chef Laura Sawicki have created one of the best small-plate restaurants in town. 2115 Holly St., 512-382- 1599; launderetteaustin.com lENOIR The dreamy, romantic interior is matched by the inspired menu of chef Todd Duplechan, and the wine garden is a slice of heaven. 1807 S. First St., 512-215- 9778; lenoirrestaurant.com lONEsOmE DOVE WEsTERN BIsTRO Chef Tim Love's uniquely Texan spot features dishes of wild game, including rattlesnake-rabbit sausage AUSTINWAY.com 53 READY TO SK IP? Head to Mueller Lake Park on Saturday, October 22, for the inaugural Austin Skipathon! Created by Door Number 3, benefiting Foster Angels of Central Texas, the Austin Skipathon is bringing back that joyful, knee-raising innocence from childhood, giving families across the city a chance to skip together for a great cause. Enjoy a morning full of food, music and fun that will directly benefit 5,600 children in the Central Texas foster care system. Register today at www.austinskipathon.com