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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY LOGAN CRABLE FOR CULTIVATE PR Upscale Southern restaurant Fixe has launched its summer brunch series with offerings such as ( CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Soft Boiled Eggs "Benedict," with crispy sopes, refried red beans, mushrooms, and candied garlic; Brioche French Toast with honey-foie gras butter, blackberries, and granola; and five variations of the classic bloody mary. KEMURI TATSU-YA Japanese cuisine collides with Texas fare in the most entertaining and inventive ways at one of the city's newest acclaimed restaurants. Recently named one of GQ's best new restaurants in the country and topping local critics' lists, the wildly satisfying Kemuri is a cultural mashup of the best kind, from the sticky rice tamales to a dish that's essentially octopus nachos—don't miss the BBQ Boat. 2713 E. Second St.; kemuri-tatsuya.com LA CONDESA Contemporary Mexican is paired with an expansive tequila and mezcal selection at this always-crowded Second Street District mainstay. 400A 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. Although it's lively at night, the East Austin restaurant is an ideal place for lunch meetings. 2115 Holly St., 512-382-1599; launderette austin.com L'OCA D'ORO This Mueller gemis packed almost every night, attracting neighbors and people from further out with its celebratory Italian menu. INSIDER TIP: For diners with little ones, L'Oca d'Oro offers one of the most inventive kid menus around. 1900 Simond Ave., 737-212-1876; locadoroaustin.com ODD DUCK Brother chef-owners Bryce and Dylan Gilmore delight diners with unusual dishes (beef tongue Reuben) at this hot spot for both lunch and dinner. Service is attentive and extremely knowledgeable. 1201 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-433-6521; oddduckaustin.com OLAMAIE From the charming old home to the refined but hearty menu steeped in tradition, Olamaie is Southern dining at its finest. INSIDER TIP: Don't recipe dating back to 1965. 811 W. Live Oak St., 512-444-1888; mattiesaustin.com JEFFREY'S/JOSEPHINE HOUSE Boasting elegance and ingenuity, Jeffrey's has attracted Austin's movers and shakers for decades. Its charming sister, Josephine House, offers an eclectic menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. INSIDER TIP: Josephine House makes Mondays more tolerable with Steak Frites Night, featuring salad or soup, your steak choice, and dessert. 1204 W. Lynn St., 512-477-5584; jeffreysofaustin. com; josephineofaustin.com JUNIPER Uchi alum Nicholas Yanes upped the Italian game in Austin when he opened Juniper, which focuses on Northern Italian cuisine in an upscale setting. 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 AUSTINWAY.COM 75