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La Volpe ~ "Foodie" Friday 12/14/18

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

The count down begins and many are out shopping and trying to make time for friends for quick get togethers. Its a busy time of the year so take a minute to make reservations as they are usually required. Are you hungry for Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere with a Southern flair? I have just the recommendation for you for this week-end!

 

 

 

 

LA VOLPE                                          https://lavolpeaustin.com/

Located in Austin's Central Business District, traditional Italian food is being blended with ultra-fresh ingredients and Southern flavors by executive chef Will Eason.  This latest Italian eatery in our city has a very impressive menu that showcases chef Eason's talent.

The interior has an upscale atmosphere with a blend of modern and contemporary design.  A lot of attention to detail was taken including a beautiful hand stenciled wall, intimate dining niches, exposed brick and beams, a vintage teardrop chandelier from Italy and an outdoor courtyard bountiful with olive trees.  The focal point of the restaurant is the bar with its dynamic floor-to-ceiling shelving featuring Texas and Italian wines, craft beers and handcrafted cocktails. Vintage Italian ties are even showcased in a custom built frame with the Italian phrase "legare uno su" on it - that translates to "tie one on".

 

A sampling of their menu....from the Morso (bites) menu - there's Chicken Liver Mousse with fried foccacia, marsala onion, pickled cucumber and clarified butter...Ciopinno with blue crab, P.E.I. mussel, gulf shrimp, black drum and saffron butter...and...Meatball and Mozzarella- house pulled mozzarella slices with arabiata and fried basil.   On the Piccolo (small plates) menu - there's Fried Calamari with graham cracker crust, fresno pepper, fried parsley and sweet tomato sauce...and...Scallop Crudo with bosc pear, feta cream, pork caramel, prosciutto crisp and fried mint.  The Pasta menu has Lasagna Bolognese with goat cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach and ricotta...Grilled Duck Risotto with wild mushroom, cippolini and green apple port demi...and...Mushroom Pappardelle with chef's blend mushroom, micro green, mascarpone and white truffle oil.  The Grill menu has Rack of Lamb - Texas lamb, rosemary rub, balsamic demi and maldon...and HeartBrand Ribeye with akauushi ribeye and porcini compound butter.   Finish it all off with something from the Dessert menu...Gianduja Cake - a chocolate hazelnut cake with hojiblanco gelato, vincotto, hazelnut butter, olive oil powder and brandied cherries...Sweet Tea-ramisu with coriander lady fingers, spiced citrus mascarpone, white chocolate, sweet tea agro dulce and tea spice...or Sweet Potato Panna Cotta GF - ginger curd, pear sorbetto, bruleed pumpkin seeds, fried sage and brown sugar crumb.

 

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Comments (15)

Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Dorie: An incredible array of dishes that I am sure keeps bringing patrons back to La Volpe for more. Bon appetite!

Dec 14, 2018 04:44 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. So many of the offerings have my mouth watering. Enjoy your day!

Dec 14, 2018 04:45 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Dorie. I love Italian food and this place sounds wonderful.

Dec 14, 2018 04:51 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

You'll always get my attention, Dorie, with a restaurant with an Italian name. The fried calamari with graham cracker crust sounds amazing. The mushroom pappardelle got my attention, as well.

Dec 14, 2018 04:55 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Dorie.  Thanks for the information about the La Volpe restaurant.  I would love to try them out if I'm ever in Austin.

 

Dec 14, 2018 05:37 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Quite the variety...Texas lamb would be the first thing I would sample !

Dec 14, 2018 05:43 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, sounds like a great place, I wonder if the chef is related to Dagny Eason?

Dec 14, 2018 06:03 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

You made me hungry reading about La Volpe.  And I have not had my cup of coffee yet.  Happy Friday, A

Dec 14, 2018 07:33 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

There seems to be so many talented chefs opening up restaurants in your different areas Dorie.

Dec 14, 2018 09:36 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Dorie - to your question,  I am always hungry for Italian food.  As I read the menu I am not sure what part is southern.  It sounds delicious.

Dec 14, 2018 10:07 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Dorie - the selection  sounds quite delicious at La Volpe.  Another Austin must visit dining experience.

Dec 14, 2018 11:42 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie OK I am ready for dinner after reading your blog

Dec 14, 2018 03:27 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Dorie- I love everything on the menu at LaVolpe!!! If I went, I'd start from the desserts and work backwards. 

Dec 14, 2018 05:22 PM
Francine Viola
Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA
REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

I’m envious of all your good eats in Austin.  I’m always up for a good Italian dinner!

Dec 14, 2018 06:55 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Calamari and scallops, oh my! La Volpe sounds like my kind of restaurant - Italian seafood and wine - yep, right up my alley!

Another great Austin eatery, Dorie! Great write-up!

Dec 18, 2018 08:40 PM