Where to Eat Clean in Austin
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Garrido’s Where: Austin (downtown) Chef: David Garrido Garrido’s is housed in a modern condominium development on the west end of downtown (near Shoal Creek). The bright, creative food of Chef David Garrido includes delicious bocaditos (tiny bites) and both small plates and platters with a variety of Mexican-inspired fish and meat preparations. Many dishes incorporate local and organic vegetables with clean, spice-forward flavors. When the weather is beautiful, enjoy lunch or dinner on an expansive outdoor patio. garridosaustin.com Uchi Where: Austin (South Lamar) Chef: Tyson Cole Diners looking for Japanese-influenced food with modern twists can find that and more at Uchi, a popular dinner spot just south of downtown Austin. The menu features sustainable, traceable fish and locally sourced produce. Standouts include hot and cool dishes such as raw crudo and carpaccio plates, sushi and sashimi, and yakimono, a Japanese method of preparing meats and seafood on charcoal grills. Omakase-style tasting menus are also available. uchiaustin.comÂ
Whole Foods Market Where: Austin (downtown) This flagship store is a core attraction of the corporate headquarters (including the Whole Foods Market Culinary Center) for the world’s largest retailer of natural and organic foods. A staggering selection of nutrient-dense foods are on offer for casual dining inside the store, at outdoor patio tables, for takeout orders and even via downtown bicycle delivery. Hot and cold self-serve food bars include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. A series of cuisine-themed mini-restaurants throughout the complex serve everything from light wraps and soups to fresh tacos, Japanese foods and even Texas-style smoked barbecue. wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/lamar