Foodie Fun at Fixe
Fixe is a great addition to the Downtown Austin dining scene. It encourages sharing meals, which is always a lot of fun. The restaurant owners say they want the meal to seem like you're having a Sunday night supper in the South. There are a lot of Southern favorites with a twist. Therefore don't be surprised when you see three types of grits on the menu! This is my second time to visit and the chefs have really brought their A-game both times. The best bite of the night came from the biscuits. There is simply no question... they are the best you'll have in Austin and they only cost $6. It's hard to say exactly what makes them so special. But they're warm, buttery and they melt in your mouth. The biscuits are also very filling. Shortly after my husband and I devoured them we had second-thoughts about ordering six dishes. My second favorite dish was the Herbivore grits. It's the vegetarian option, but it's also the best (the first time I went to Fixe I tried all three types of grits). They work in this incredible salsa verde and it just sings with the grits, farm egg and kale. My next favorite was the Veal Brisket with the confit sweet potatoes, espelette marshmallow and pecan fois gras. The veal is tender and the seasoning on it was dynamite. There was also just a tad bit of sweetness, which worked really well with the sweet potato and marshmallow. The fried chicken was also fantastic - mostly because of the flavor of the batter. Though I will say they really talk-up the fried chicken and it's great... but it just doesn't live up to the expectations. The grilled shrimp with white beans, ham shank, arugula and horseradish was also really enjoyable. And finally the crispy beef tendon was fun to start the meal. They really have an interesting texture that puts it a step above a typical flaky chip. I look forward to visiting again in the near future.
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