Austin Chronicle

The Chronicle's food staff picks the 100 restaurants defining Austin dining now.

Chronicle food critics pick the best & buzziest Austin restaurants. Because no matter where you are, there's always a great meal right around the corner. http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/food-issue

Hungry? Why not take the advice of our readers and critics, who cast their votes for the best eateries in town in our 24th annual Austin Chronicle Best of Austin Awards.

When it’s beastly hot out – which, let's be honest, is about six months out of the year here in Austin – then nothing’s sweeter than an icy cold confection.

We pick Austin’s essential eateries of 2013, from haute cuisine to hole in the wall. Dig in, y’all.

Forget Dirty Sixth: From shabby-chic to proudly divey, the East Side’s bar options can’t be beat, and they’re all within a few, easy-to-walk (or stumble) blocks.