With nothing on the agenda, we decided to make it a dinner and movie night. With it being Austin Restaurant Week, downtown beckoned with a showing of Incendiary at the Victoria Crown theater and an incredible menu at the Driskill Grill. Attached to the Driskill Hotel, built in 1886, the Driskill Grill blends the beautiful, old world architecture of the rest of the building with modern takes on traditional Texas flavors. Our appetizers consisted of compressed watermelon with prosciutto, blueberries, and feta, as well as a walnut and caramelized pear bisque. Dinner was Alaskan halibut, mascarpone and chive mashed potatoes, and roasted cauliflower with lemon butter. And, finally, our desserts were a peanut butter bar with strawberry jam, whipped milk chocolate, and caramel, as well as a delicious spiced honey-amaretto concoction. I couldn't believe how incredible every single thing tasted! Plus, with all of the additional treats, "compliments of the chef," I was grateful for the long walk to Victoria Crown afterwards. Another wonderful night in Austin!
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