Photo courtesy Layla Blackshear
Photo courtesy Layla Blackshear
Photo courtesy Layla BlackshearA Tennessee staple is now open in Austin.
Gus's Fried Chicken, 117 San Jacinto Blvd., debuted Jan. 6 in downtown Austin. Based near Memphis, Tenn., the restaurant has been serving "world famous" fried chicken for more than 60 years.
Made using a secret family recipe, fried chicken plates come with white or dark mean including breast, wings, thighs, legs or tenders. Half-chickens and catfish are also served as well as various seasonal specials. Sides include baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, mac and cheese, seasoned fries and more.
General Manager Brian O'Neill helped open the Austin location, the restaurant's first in Texas and fifth nationwide. There are three locations in Tennessee and a fourth in Little Rock, Ark. 512-474-4877. www.gusfriedchicken.com
Other Impacts:
Las Vegas-based Due Forni Pizza & Wine debuted in Austin Dec. 12 at the Littlefield Building, 106 E. Sixth St., Ste. 106. The restaurant touts its authentic Neopolitan and Roman-style pizza, oven-roasted entrees, Mediterranean octopus and a mozzarella bar. Due Forni also has more than 40 wines available. 512-391-9300. www.dueforni.com. Twitter: @DueForniAustin
After more than two years of anticipation, Chef Bryce Gilmore has transformed his food truck into a brick and mortar business. Odd Duck, 1201 S. Lamar Blvd., opened Dec. 12. The restaurant uses local ingredients from area farmers in an open kitchen to create dishes customary to Texas. The menu changes consistently based on what seasonal items are available. 512-443-6521. www.oddduckaustin.com. Twitter: @OddDuckAustin
