New on Resy: Comedor, DipDipDip Tatsu-ya, Vixen’s Wedding

In a striking glass box of a restaurant, two industry vets are cooking up modern Mexican food like you wouldn’t believe. On the savory side, chef Gabe Erales is pulling from Mexico’s vast culinary traditions to create gorgeous plates of Texas quail Milanesa, bone marrow tacos, and pork belly with cochinita pibil. But venture into dessert territory and you’ll be in the hands of expert pastry chef Philip Speer, who whips up tres leches like a dream.

Anything the Tatsu-ya team touches is gold, and with DipDipDip, their Japanese empire is extending to shabu shabu. The Crestview locale is just as much of a cool-kids haunt as its older siblings, taking a new-school approach to traditional Japanese nabemono (hot pot). Individual broths of boiling goodness—your choice of tonkotsu, miso smokey, kombu dashi, and tonyu nabe—cook the very best offerings from nearby Texas ranches, with a parade of vegetables to boot.

A true marriage of East-meets-West, Vixen’s Wedding packs flavor like no other. Dreamt up by the husband-and-wife duo behind fine dining gem Lenoir, this brand-new spot utilizes local produce to delve into the cuisines of Goa and Portugal. One thing’s for sure: the resulting multicultural cuisine is a show-stopper with vibrant textures and bright colors, featuring curry leaf porchetta, pork ribs vindaloo, and smoky beet dosa.

Shore Raw Bar and Grill pulls from the seafaring depths of Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico for its bevy of sustainably-sourced seafood. That means a zippy ceviche next to crispy calamari, grilled shrimp tacos alongside a crackly oyster po’ boy, chile-spiced queso—best paired with some wood-grilled oysters—and the classics of Southern cuisine.

Dark, buzzy, and sexy, Sophia’s is glitzy revamp of the Italian-American supper clubs of lore. And while the mood matches that of a lounge where the well-heeled abound, the plates capture red-sauce charm at its best, and with a twist: handmade tortellini in brodo with house ricotta, burrata topped with strawberries, farfalle tossed with lobster, and pork Milanese are among the favorites.

A neighborhood gem tucked in the ever-bustling East Austin, The Hightower takes pride in its New Texan offerings. And what does New Texan cuisine look like? Brussels sprouts are coated in peanut butter and Indonesian chili paste sambal, gnocchi is doused in pozole verde, orange chicken tacos are brightened with bok choy, and soup dumplings burst with pozole rojo. In other words, a mash-up of cuisines and cultures that’s remarkably delicious. Yum.

A group of Brazilian expats is behind this exquisite steakhouse, and the result is stellar. The salad bar alone, complete with cheese and charcuterie, boasts an enviable display. But you’re here for the sensational carnivorous offerings, of course: a signature picanha, filet mignon, aged ribeye, lamb chops, beef ribs, and pork sausage all arrive so decadently juicy, you’ll be plotting your second visit before you’ve finished the first.

If you think gastropubs are all about wursts and wings, think again. Located in Tarrytown, The Beer Plant is a dedicated vegan institution where 40 craft taps are matched by clever plant-based bites. You’ll soon find yourself falling for Buffalo cauliflower wings, hearts of palm ceviche, eggplant tikka masala, and oysters & grits, within the charming farmhouse space.

APT 115 is as intimate a wine bar as they come. With just 20 seats, this cozy nook attracts revelers for its expansive selection of small-production wines. The labels on offer let nature take its course, meaning you’re in for a treasure trove of natural varieties, with a selection of cured meats and cheese to keep the noshing going.

When the kitchen makes its pasta in-house, you know you’re in for a good meal, and that’s what Cedro promises. In addition to the stellar pasta (think braised lamb orecchiette and sausage pappardelle), this Lakeline Market haunt fires up flame-licked pies (try the fig pizza) and toothsome apps (arancini risotto ball, bacon-wrapped dates), with an approachable wine list that spans the globe.

A sun-drenched locale decked out in warm woods, District Kitchen and Cocktails’ second outpost in Anderson Lane literally shines. And the kitchen is right up to par, cooking with only the freshest ingredients for home-style plates that’ll warm the soul—we’re talking juicy bison burgers, creamy corn bisque, n’awlins shrimp & grits, with a full roster of beer, wine, and classic libations.