Dining
BY ELLE BENT & ELISABETH JIMENEZ
Michelin Stars
2024
These seven Austin restaurants earned one Michelin Star at the Michelin Guide’s first-ever Texas ceremony.
Interstellar BBQ From owner and pitmaster John Bates, the barbecue restaurant offers brisket, turkey, lamb, pork, sausages and more, done low and slow over Post Oak. • 12233 Ranch Road 620 N., Ste. 105, Austin • www.theinterstellarbbq.com
Olamaie The Southern restaurant was founded 10 years ago, in 2014, by Michael Fojtasek, who also serves as executive chef and founder of Maie Day, and Little Ola’s Biscuits. • 1610 San Antonio St., Austin • www.olamaieaustin.com
LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue The barbecue restaurant first opened as a food truck in 2017 in the lot of Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden at 121 Pickle Road, Austin. LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue sources all of its meats from Texas ranches. • 5621 Emerald Forest Drive, Austin • www.leroyandlewisbbq.com
Barley Swine Bryce Gilmore opened the American restaurant in 2010. The menu sources food from local farms. • 6555 Burnet Road, Ste. 400, Austin • www.barleyswine.com Craft Omakase The Japanese restaurant offers a 22-course chef-curated menu.
• 4400 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 102, Austin • www.craftomakase.com
La Barbecue Founded in 2012 by the late LeAnn Mueller and run by Alison Clem, the restaurant offers locally sourced meats
Hestia The American restaurant offers live fire cooking with à la carte selections and a chef’s tasting menu. • 607 W. Third St., Ste. 105, Austin • www.hestiaaustin.com
with blends of salty and savory rubs. • 2401 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.labarbecue.com
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