Labor Day Weekend 2012. Wow, hard to believe it’s here already. Overstated annually, but, really, where has the year gone?
With the last official weekend of the Summer comes cooler temperatures (hopefully), the blessed return of college football and a long weekend to celebrate the avoidance of work and productivity on the job.
For those of you who find yourself “overserved” during this holiday weekend of fun and frolic, or for any of you just seeking to start the day off right, it’s about darn time I share my favorite locations in Austin to “recharge” following a day, afternoon, evening of excessive indulgence or copious amounts of fun…that being the best spots in ATX for brunch and Bloody Marys – two absolute “cure-alls” in my book.
Considering the greatness of all those I’ve included in the lists below, keep in mind, they’re in no particular order. I’ll let you decide for yourself. Also, please note, for those I’ve recommended below for brunch, I would recommend calling ahead or checking the web sites for each to find out if they are offering brunch both Saturday and Sunday or Sunday only.
Regardless, your taste buds will certainly thank you. Sending my best to you and yours for an excellent Labor Day Weekend wherever you find yourself celebrating. Enjoy, y’all!
Austin’ s Brilliant Brunches
1) Jack Allen’s Kitchen
7720 Texas Highway 71
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 852-8558
2) Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
303 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-9599
3) South Congress Cafe
1600 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 447-3905
4) Zax Restaurant & Bar
312 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 481-0100
5) Max’s Wine Dive
207 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 904-0111
6) Nutty Brown Cafe
12225 U.S. Highway 290
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 301-4648
Austin’s Bloody Mary Bastions
1) South Congress Cafe
1600 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 447-3905
2) Rio Rita
1308 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 524-0384
3) Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
303 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-9599
4) Frank – Hot Dogs & Cold Beer
407 Colorado Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-6916
5) Opal Divine’s Austin Grill (multiple Austin locations)
700 West 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-3308
6) Zax Restaurant & Bar
312 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 481-0100
Excellent picks for “Morning Afters”..thanks for great advice.