David Kalina

yochim/stock.xchngPho Hoang Address: 2521 Rutland Dr #400 (map) Phone: (512) 339-6002 Cost: $ ($=Under $10; $$=$11-30, $$$=$31-60, $$$$=$60+, avg cost per person including 1 drink, tax, and tip.) The 411: In these days of economic turmoil, few things will soothe your soul like an affordable and hearty bowl of soup.... continue reading on Austinist

David Kalinamulberry Location: 360 Nueces Street, Retail ‘E’[map] Phone: (512) 320-0297 Cost: Wine $7-14 per glass; Salads and Sandwiches $6-11; Plates $10-23 The 411: In spite of its bias against capital letters, mulberry is a wine bar that doesn’t suck . Located on the ground floor of the spankin’ new... continue reading on Austinist

Photo by David KalinaImperia Location: 310 Colorado St. [map] Phone: (512) 472-6770 Cost: Appetizers $4-14, Entrees $18-34 Website: www.imperia-austin.com The 411: The Spaghetti Warehouse district recently got a little bit more upscale. Imperia is a relatively new restaurant where upper thirty-something urban professionals congregate at the bar to sip on... continue reading on Austinist

Photo by David KalinaSomnio's Cafe Location: 1807 South First St. [map] Phone: (512) 442-2500 Cost: Appetizers $5-7, Entrees $7-10, BYOB The 411: There's a new restaurant on South 1st St., and odds are good that locals may have passed it by without noticing. In spite of the entire front wall... continue reading on Austinist