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Austin’s Barley Swine Is All That

The Austin restaurant Barley Swine has been racking up acclaim, most recently on GQ’s Ten Best New Restaurants in America, so the Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman social teams chose it as a gathering spot for the fashion people at SXSW. And wow. It did not disappoint. Barley Swine’s ever-changing menu features refined techniques applied to rustic ingredients sourced locally. Chef-owner Bryce Gilmore built his reputation out of Odd Duck Farm to Trailer—yes, a trailer stationed in a park. Barley Swine is tiny, with a spotless open kitchen that supports a feeling of camaraderie among the diners and the friendly, passionate staff. See the exquisite menu for the evening after the jump. All photos by John Pesina.

Small Plate Offerings From Local Farmers:

Beets, chevre, pistachio, fennel, grilled greens.

Grilled asparagus, parmesan fritters, picked oyster mushrooms.

Scrambled egg, grilled broccoli, goat feta, pine nuts.

Pork belly, carrots, lavender, pumpkin seed.

Green garlic and shiitake mushroom risotto.

Scallops, brussel sprouts, sweet potato puree, peanut, grapefruit.

Grilled chicken, smoked leg hush puppy, egg yolk, rutabaga.

Coffee rubbed brisket, barbequed beans, slaw.

Corn meal short cake, rhubarb, strawberry, creme fraiche.