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    My 20 Best Savory Bites of 2020

    Updated Oct 13, 2022 by Dave Lee | 4 minute read | May contain affiliate links

    I shared the best pastries in Austin in Part One of my year-in-review series. It wasn't a story I set out to tell at the start of the year, but I was happy to end with it.

    Well, almost. I had some stellar savory bites in 2020, too. Here, I present them in chronological order in Part Two of this two-part series.

    The white plates with blue lines are mine, meaning the food was delivered to my home.

    Butcher's burger and beef fat fries at Salt & Time
    Butcher's Burger, beef fat fries at Salt & Time

    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.

    Huevos rancheros at Grizzelda's
    Huevos rancheros at Grizzelda's

    This brunch dish was with my friend Laura at Grizzelda's before the lockdown began.

    Fatty brisket at La Barbecue
    Fatty brisket at La Barbecue

    When my friend Jason came to Austin for a quick visit, I took him to La Barbecue for some of the best brisket in town.

    Tacos, quesadillas, street corn, and more at Reunion 19
    Tacos, quesadillas, street corn, and more at Reunion 19

    My friend and fellow food blogger Amy invited me to a hosted lunch at the then-new Reunion 19 in East Austin.

    We sampled just about everything on the menu, as you can see above!

    Chorizo breakfast taco at Nixta Taqueria
    Chorizo breakfast taco at Nixta Taqueria

    Move over Torchy's and Tacodeli, this breakfast taco at Nixta was the best I've had since moving to Austin, TX, in 2016.

    Uni and cornbread at Hestia
    Uni and cornbread at Hestia

    My best restaurant meal of 2020 was at Hestia, hands-down. I can't wait to go back.

    Related: Best Sushi in Austin

    Oak smoked beef brisket sandwich with TX sweet corn from Loro
    Oak smoked beef brisket sandwich with TX sweet corn from Loro

    I ordered the brisket sandwich when I first went to Loro, which was just as juicy and delicious via delivery.

    Risotto with smoked pork from Intero
    Risotto with smoked pork, focaccia with ricotta + wildflower honey from Intero

    I splurged on dinner from Intero one night. No regrets!

    Mac and Cheese at Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
    Mac and Cheese at Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

    Going out for my friend Nick's birthday in the spring was a real treat after being cooped up all winter.

    Matthew McConaughey bacon cheeseburgers from Loro
    Matthew McConaughey bacon cheeseburgers from Loro

    Alright, alright, alright.

    Related: How to Eat Alone and Enjoy Yourself

    Brisket, sausage, and jalapeño cheese grits from Micklethwait BBQ
    Brisket, sausage, and jalapeño cheese grits from Micklethwait BBQ

    Getting my meat fix at Micklethwait BBQ, which I tried for the first time.

    The Cadillac pizza with gorgonzola, fig preserves, prosciutto, parmesan, and balsamic from Via 313
    Gorgonzola, fig preserves, prosciutto, parmesan, and balsamic pizza from Via 313

    The "Cadillac" (pictured above) is my favorite pizza on the menu at Via 313.

    Nduja, sweet peppers, onions, fontina, mozzarella - a Kevin Fink collaboration with Bufalina pizza
    Nduja, sweet peppers, onions, fontina, mozzarella pizza - Kevin Fink with Bufalina

    I may have picked off the peppers after snapping this photo. The pizza was still excellent!

    Kevin Fink is the chef/co-owner of Emmer & Rye, Hestia, Henbit, and several more spots in Austin.

    Pork ribs from Black's BBQ
    Pork ribs from Black's BBQ
    Pork ribs with guava BBQ sauce from Launderette
    Pork ribs with guava BBQ sauce from Launderette
    Mascarpone risotto at Juliet's Italian Kitchen
    Mascarpone risotto at Juliet's Italian Kitchen

    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 UberEats several times. The risotto was decadent.

    Cheese plate at Justine's Brasserie
    Cheese plate at Justine's Brasserie

    I celebrated my birthday with a few close friends at Justine's in East Austin, where 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.

    Wood-grilled salmon at Hank's
    Wood-grilled salmon at Hank's

    So glad I got to try this juicy salmon at Hank's, one of my favorite restaurants and cafes in Austin.

    Dave with cacio e pepe and white truffle pizza at Bufalina
    Dave with cacio e pepe and white truffle pizza at Bufalina

    Dining al fresco with a friend at Bufalina's East Austin location (which closed in 2021).

    Whipped feta with crushed pistachio, aleppo, olive oil, and lemon zest at Aba
    Whipped feta with crushed pistachio, Aleppo, olive oil, and lemon zest at Aba

    Aba's whipped feta is a crowd-pleaser or at least a Dave-pleaser.

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