Counter remains atop the Austin food scene

It's late and I have to get up very early to begin the journey home, but I couldn't leave town without eating a meal at Austin's best restaurant, Counter 3 . FIVE . VII.  After finishing the seven-course tasting menu (they also offer three- and five-course options, hence the name), I can with absolute certainty again declare that Counter is simply the best in town.

Every single dish was delicious, with not a single misstep.  The chefs and staff are friendly and happy to talk with you about the food, and the setting--you sit at a counter and watch them work--makes the whole experience fun, informative, and intimate.

I love this place, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.