Each month Community Impact Newspaper staffers profile a local dining establishment in the area for a feature story.

Here are 11 restaurants the Southwest Austin edition covered in 2016:

Hyde Park Bar & Grill's comfort fare key to eatery's longevity The Pastrami Reuben ($9.99) comes with mustard, Russian dressing and homemade pickles.[/caption]

Hyde Park Bar & Grill

The Rabo Encendido, or “tail on fire,” is a traditional Cuban dish of oxtail served with rice, black beans, carrots and potatoes. The Rabo Encendido, or “tail on fire,” is a traditional Cuban dish of oxtail served with rice, black beans, carrots and potatoes.[/caption]

Cuba512

Texican Cafe Director of Operations Edith Salazar (center) and friends have food and drinks on the patio at Texican Cafe. Salazar said the patio is also dog-friendly.[/caption]

Texican Cafe

Satellite...Eat Drink Orbit The crab-stuffed avocado salad ($14) is served with a garlic-chili ranch dressing.[/caption]

Satellite…Eat Drink Orbit

Brussels sprouts ($4.95), a new appetizer at Madam Mam’s Thai Cuisine, are braised and coated with a sweet and sour sauce. Brussels sprouts ($4.95), a new appetizer at Madam Mam’s Thai Cuisine, are braised and coated with a sweet and sour sauce.[/caption]

Madam Mam’s Thai Cuisine

A British pancake ($3) fills an entire plate and is served with lemon and sugar. A British pancake ($3) fills an entire plate and is served with lemon and sugar.[/caption]

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Galaxy Cafe's menu includes healthy choices such as a hot veggie wrap. Galaxy Cafe's menu includes healthy choices, such as a hot veggie wrap.[/caption]

Galaxy Cafe

Teriyaki maguro ($24) is one of Umi Sushi Bar and Grill’s fusion dishes, combining seared rare ahi tuna with American sides such as mashed potatoes and asparagus. Teriyaki maguro ($24) is one of Umi Sushi Bar & Grill’s fusion dishes, combining seared rare ahi tuna with American sides, such as mashed potatoes and asparagus.[/caption]

Umi Sushi Bar & Grill

The homestyle tofu ($8.25) is stir-fried with vegetables and Sichuan spices. The homestyle tofu ($8.25) is stir-fried with vegetables and Sichuan spices.[/caption]

Sichuan River

Customers can order combinations to share. Customers can order combinations to share.[/caption]

Crawfish Shack & Oyster Bar

Sage Cafe The tomato basil mozzarella sandwich is one of the most popular items on the menu.[/caption]

Sage Cafe

Our January 2016 issue featured updates on some of the restaurants we profiled in 2015. Check your mailbox in 2017 for "The January Issue," which will feature updates on restaurants, new developments and more.