Highlights from
Bon Appetite
Bon Appétit celebrates Mattie’s at Green Pastures as a favorite Austin restaurant, praising its beautifully restored Victorian setting, patio overlooking live oak trees, and freely roaming peacocks. The article highlights the restaurant’s elevated comfort food, including honey-laden biscuits, wood-grilled carrots, tried green tomatoes, and what the writer calls the best fried chicken in Texas. A cherry crumble dessert and carefully chosen cocktails round out a memorable birthday dinner. The writer concludes that Mattie’s offers a welcoming, restorative experience that feels worth every penny.
