Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile: Austin eatery with gift shop, perfect for al fresco brunch

X3rd February 2017

Not gonna lie, Jacoby’s menu can be a bit off-the-wall (Red Velvet French Toast is literally a deep-fried slice of red velvet cake, which seemed a little OTT to me!) but the overall Jacoby’s experience was bloody marvellous, and just

Irene’s: My #1 breakfast spot in Austin | Recommended by HYHOI.com: Have You Heard Of It? | A curation of design-led hotspots around the world, tried and tasted

Irene’s: Fab breakfast spot in Austin

America, Austin TX, Texas

X20th November 2016

I am a tad obsessed with Irene’s… To the point that I breakfasted there two days in a row, which is most unlike me. It’s the gourmet PB&J toast that keeps me coming back for more – homemade jam, incredible

June’s All Day: Like the set of Saved By The Bell on Austin’s SoCo | Recommended by HYHOI.com: Have You Heard Of It? | A curation of design-led hotspots around the world, tried and tasted

June’s All Day: A 'Saved By The Bell'-esque diner on Austin’s SoCo

America, Austin TX, Texas

X18th October 2016

With a checkered floor, wiggles of pink neon and – to top it all off – an electric blue jukebox, June’s All Day has a distinct Saved By The Bell vibe, and I’m totally down with that. The menu of

Chicon: Beautiful brunch spot on Austin’s E 6th St

America, Austin TX, Texas

X18th October 2016

Austin’s 6th Street gets a bad rep… but I promise if you continue east, past all the stag do-filled, sticky-floored, cheap tequila-fueled bars, you’ll reach some far classier joints. One of which deserves a special mention: Chicon. Recently opened, and

Café No Sé: Stunning all-day café within Austin’s South Congress Hotel, perfect for brunch

America, Austin TX, Texas

X10th October 2016

The beautiful Café No Sé is located within the equally beautiful South Congress Hotel. It’s an all-day place (although weekend brunch is my fave) with a West Coast-inspired menu. Huge pastries (including a must-try Chocolate & Banana Stuffed Croissant) are

Elizabeth Street Cafe: Bakery & noodle spot for lunch in Austin, Texas

America, Austin TX, Texas

X4th June 2015

Elizabeth Street Cafe is so sweet it’ll make your teeth hurt, but it was hands-down my favourite lunch spot on my whole Austin trip. Situated down on South 1st Street, right next to a trailer park full of food trucks,

Odd Duck: Exceptional farm-to-table sharing plates in Austin

America, Austin TX, Texas

X13th May 2015

Odd Duck is my dad’s favourite restaurant in all of Austin and believe me when I say that my father is a man of impeccable taste – so you know this place is going to be good already! It all

Clark's: The cleanest oysters in Austin

America, Austin TX, Texas

X29th April 2015

For the cleanest oysters in Austin – and a super stylish setting to eat them in – head to Clark’s. I recommend a seat at the marble bar or out on the tree-shaded deck for maximum buzz and people-watching (this

Barley Swine: Adventurous 12 course chef's menu in Austin

America, Austin TX, Texas

X22nd April 2015

I often find that certain restaurants are well suited to a specific type of person. Well, indecisive and adventurous types – Barley Swine is for you! On a mission to “find the best ingredients and not mess them up!”, the