Austin’s casual fine-dining restaurant, Cafe Josie, launches “The Experience” – an unlimited chef’s tasting menu for only $40 per person. The menu is created and executed by Chef Todd Havers, featuring 16 different small plates. You get to try all 16 small plates, and if you want more than one of the small plates, order as many as your heart desires. The $40 all-you-can-eat option is available every evening at Cafe Josie.
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This is such a great deal that’s perfect for dining out with friends or date night! If you haven’t been to Cafe Josie before, this is a fantastic way to explore their menu. Below are my favorites from the small plates menu.
WHAT TO ORDER: Fried Brussels sprouts, Venison chili cheese fries, acorn squash, cream corn, and blackened shrimp.
SMALL PLATES
Fried Brussels Sprouts
dijon rum glaze, canded pecans, rum cherries
Venison Chili Cheese Fries
red onion, hatch chile vinegar
Acorn Squash
beer battered, house kimchi, scallion, kimchi aioli
Pecan Pimiento Cheese
pepper jelly, grilled bread
Smoked Salmon
baby spinach, manchego, pecans, tomato, sweet pepper vin.
Cream Corn
red mojo, masa croutons, cilantro
White Anchovy Caesar
baby lettuce, croutons, grana podana
Avocado Salad
tomato, cucumber, baby greens, red onion, smoked tomato vin.
Crispy Pork Belly
shallot tomato glaze, braised green beans, tomato confit
Fried Oysters
honey chipotle, lime cilantro aioli, manchego
Smoked Chicken
grilled zucchini, peperoncini, grana podana
Pepita Redfish
roasted poblano rice, tomatillo, ancho, mango butter
Smoked Meatloaf
sugar snap peas, carrot puree, caramelized garlic gastrique
Smoked Pork Spare Ribs
mushrooms, chicories, pickled fresnos, fish sauce caramel
Grilled Bass
polenta, smoked artichoke tomato sauce, gremolata
Blackened Shrimp
sweet potato, kale slaw, apple relish
THE RULES
- There is a charge of over-ordering
- There is no to-go
- Full table participation required
- Al la carte menu available by request
P.S. You might see a familiar name on the walls to the restrooms!
