Dining
BY HALEY MCLEOD
Moonshine Comfort & Cocktails, situated along Palmer Lane near Avery Ranch, displays a modern installation of “grandma’s kitchen.” A look inside A soft re greets guests as they head into the establishment, setting the tone for the warm ambiance of the Northwest Austin-Cedar Park restaurant. Once inside, the concept boasts a large bar on the left and to the right a spacious dining area and outdoor patio. Stone walls and soft browns complement the soft light from a series of large windows that wrap around the space. Tables are adorned with candles, plates and silverware are set, ready for patrons to enjoy a meal. Both the atmosphere and xtures are designed to meet a range of local needs, from fami- ly-friendly outings to celebrations of life’s mile- stones. Moonshine aims to be the neighborhood gathering spot, general manager Kyle Lane said. “We want big groups, friends, families—we want to be the spot that the community can [gather] at, and we have enough room and space to facilitate that. He said the dining room, designed with long benches and tables, reinforces the family-style gatherings the concept is meant to support. He added that the restaurant also includes a dedi- cated event space for larger parties. “We want to be everyone’s favorite place—nice enough that you can totally have an anniversary or date night here, but you can absolutely come in here with your friends, laugh and have a good time,” Lane said. On the menu Described as “Southern comfort meets Texas ranch,” the menu features dishes inspired by classic regional avors, reimagined with a contem- porary touch. Lane said the award-winning corn dog shrimp appetizer is among the crowd favorites. Breaded in a traditional corn dog batter, the dish includes four pieces and is served with honey mustard swirled with raspberry puree. Other shareables include fried green tomatoes— which come topped with smoked shrimp, toma- tillo aioli and pimento—honey-buttered biscuits served with in-house preserves and more. Moonshine Comfort & Cocktails serves up modern Southern comfort
Moonshine Comfort & Cocktails in Avery Ranch features menu items that take a contemporary spin on Southern comfort food, such as the shrimp corn dogs and fried green tomatoes.
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The restaurant features long bench seating and tables to accommodate family-style gatherings.
A recommended menu item, the center-cut pork chop is served with mashed potatoes and a seasonal fruit sauce.
From the entree menu, guests will nd platters of southern staples like chicken and waes, and Creole shrimp and grits. For those looking to pair their meal with a liba- tion, Moonshine oers a curated selection of whis- keys and tequilas. The drink menu also includes several craft cocktails, such as the bourbon slush, a frozen drink sporting a concoction of Benchmark bourbon, sweet tea, lemonade and orange juice.
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10525 W. Parmer Lane, Austin www.moonshinegrill.com
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