In Part One of my year-in-review series, I shared the best pastries in Austin. I didn't set out to tell this story at the start of the year, but I was happy to end with it. Well, almost. I also had some stellar savory bites in 2020. In Part Two of this two-part series, I present them in chronological order. The white plates with blue lines are mine, meaning the food was delivered to my home.

My first restaurant meal of 2020 was at Salt & Time, where I had one of the best cheeseburgers in Austin. I recommend it with a side of beef-fat fries.

This brunch dish was with my friend Laura at Grizzelda's before the lockdown began.
My friend and fellow food blogger Amy invited me to a hosted lunch at the then-new Reunion 19 in East Austin. As you can see above, we sampled almost everything on the menu!
Move over Torchy's and Tacodeli. This breakfast taco at Nixta was the best I've had since moving to Austin, TX, in 2016.
My best restaurant meal of 2020 was at Hestia, hands down. I can't wait to go back.
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Getting my meat fix at Micklethwait BBQ, which I tried for the first time.
The "Cadillac" (pictured above) is my favorite pizza on the menu at Via 313.
After snapping this photo, I picked off the peppers, but the pizza was still excellent! Kevin Fink is the chef and co-owner of Emmer & Rye, Hestia, Henbit, and several other spots in Austin.
The chance to grab lunch with my Irish friend, Benny, led me to dine on the patio at Juliet's in South Austin for the first time. I'd previously ordered their pizzas via Uber Eats several times. The risotto was decadent.
I celebrated my birthday with a few close friends at Justine's in East Austin. We dined on fresh cheeses, sizeable steaks, and several desserts. Justine's patio flies under the radar, making it the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with friends or a significant other.
I'm so glad I got to try this juicy salmon at Hank's, one of my favorite restaurants and cafes in Austin.
Dining al fresco with a friend at Bufalina's East Austin location (which closed in 2021).
Aba's whipped feta is a crowd-pleaser or at least a Dave-pleaser.