10 Austin Chefs and the Creative Inspiration Behind Their Meals

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Austin is home to artists and innovators in a diverse number of fields, from music and film to information technology and computing, so it should be no surprise that its dining scene is in tune with the city’s creative atmosphere. Whether inspired by an intense commitment to local sourcing, an impulse to make the traditional exciting, or a desire to make the best possible version of a classic dish, these Austin chefs capture and enhance its exuberantly ingenious spirit with their dishes.

Chicken Fried Olives

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Hillside Rock

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Coal-Roasted Potato

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Rabbit 7 Ways

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Housemade Bologna Sandwich on Pain au Lait Bun

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Fried Chicken Biscuit

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Beef Tongue Hash

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Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Ice Cream

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Wood Fire Grilled Oysters

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French Onion Soup

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