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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile Named Among Best Restaurants in Austin for Steakhouse, Southern Cuisine, and Brunch
Popular Austin Restaurant Continues to Earn Attention for Farm-to-Table Dining, Highlighting Austin's Culinary Heritage Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile has established itself prominently among the best restaurants in Austin, recognized consistently by both culinary enthusiasts and local residents. Located in East Austin and renowned for its Southern-inspired culinary offerings, Jacoby's continues to evoke widespread praise for quality farm-to-table dishes that emphasize fresh, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients. Embracing the region's deep-rooted culinary heritage, Jacoby's continues to draw significant attention for its culinary offerings. Renowned for authentic Texas cuisine and artisanal cooking techniques, the restaurant represents a unique culinary destination within Austin's vibrant dining landscape. Visitors to the restaurant enjoy selections created from quality ingredients sourced directly from the restaurant's dedicated ranching operations, setting it apart among restaurants in Austin, TX. At Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile, the dining menu is specifically curated to showcase the best of Texas beef, produced by Jacoby's family-owned ranching operations. Each steak served reflects careful attention to cut, quality, and preparation. Jacoby's Steak Frites and the classic Ribeye, along with distinctive house sauces and seasonally inspired side dishes, contribute significantly to its reputation as a leading steakhouse restaurant in Austin. Highlighting Southern cuisine traditions with a contemporary touch, Jacoby's offers specialties such as shrimp and grits, chicken fried steak, and fresh produce-driven salads and appetizers. The Southern-inspired dishes remain consistently popular with both visitors and local patrons, positioning Jacoby's prominently among prominent restaurants in Austin, TX noted for authentic and regionally representative menus. As brunch continues to trend as a significant weekend ritual among city residents, Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile maintains a commitment to delivering an outstanding brunch service. Guests frequently enjoy signature dishes such as biscuits and gravy, breakfast brisket sandwiches, and the highly acclaimed deviled eggs. Weekend brunch menus further accentuate seasonal ingredients from Texas growers and producers, reinforcing the restaurant's dedication to locally driven culinary experiences. Jacoby's has thoughtfully designed its dining space, reflecting both Southern and contemporary influences. Diners experience meals within a warmly inviting setting overlooking the Colorado River, enhancing the dining experience significantly. The lush grounds and comfortable outdoor seating areas make it ideal for private events, family gatherings, or community celebrations, further solidifying the venue as an exceptional restaurant in Austin for both tourists and locals. Besides their dedication to food directly sourced from Jacoby Ranch, sustainability initiatives play a crucial role in Jacoby's daily operations. The restaurant aligns itself consistently with sustainable practices such as minimizing food waste, utilizing environmentally conscious products, and favoring responsibly sourced ingredients. Such initiatives align Jacoby's with broader consumer trends prioritizing ecological stewardship and sustainable dining, bolstering the restaurant's strong standing among discerning Austin patrons. In addition to the restaurant, the adjoining Mercantile complements Jacoby's original dining experience. Visitors to the restaurant discover an artfully curated selection of artisan goods, locally produced items, and distinctive gift selections, showcasing Austin's thriving creative culture. The Mercantile also connects regional artisans and producers to the diverse community of consumers who support Austin's small businesses, positioning Jacoby's as a multifaceted local dining and shopping destination. Public and private events hosted at Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile frequently commemorate local heritage, culinary innovation, and the community-centric environment championed by the restaurant. Residents regularly explore an active events calendar that emphasizes appreciation for Austin's rich culinary traditions and cultural activities, further building Jacoby's presence among visitors and residents alike. Guests may conveniently explore upcoming gatherings by visiting Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile events page. Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile continues delivering culinary excellence and remains firmly positioned as a significant contributor among noted restaurants in Austin, TX. Its continued emphasis on quality ingredients, sustainable practices, and dedication to community engagement confirms Jacoby's as a valuable component of Austin's celebrated food culture. About Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile is located on East Cesar Chavez Street in Austin, Texas, known for its Southern-focused culinary offerings and farm-to-table dining experience. Jacoby's Ranch, operated by the Jacoby family, provides high-quality, sustainable beef to the restaurant, ensuring meticulous control of the dining experience from farm to table. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, in addition to offering curated artisan goods within the connected Mercantile space. Jacoby's offers private dining, event hosting, and regularly updated culinary programs that showcase seasonal ingredients and regional traditions. To explore more about hosting private dining or community celebrations, please visit their events page at Media Contact Company Name: Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile Contact Person: Adam Email: Send Email Address: 3235 East Cesar Chavez Street City: Austin State: Texas Country: United States Website:
CTV News
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Former Olympian from Quebec City making affordable bikes for children
Former Olympian Louis Garneau has switched gears and is launching a company to make bicycles for children. (Louis Garneau) He's a familiar name in cycling and after selling his original company, former Quebec Olympian Louis Garneau is back in the saddle with a new business geared towards making cycling accessible for kids. Garneau, 66, said he was supposed to be retired, but his passion for cycling just wouldn't slow down. 'I decided to do a bicycle for children,' said the president of LG Art Factory. Former Olympian Louis Garneau with children Former Olympian Louis Garneau has switched gears and is launching a company to make bicycles for children. (Louis Garneau) His new brand is called Louis Louis, which makes affordable bikes for kids from three to 12. At only a few hundred dollars, they're designed for learning and inspired by his grandchildren. 'It's a big venture. I have a lot of motivation because I'm, a grandfather of three little children,' said Garneau. After facing some financial setbacks that led him to sell his original company, Garneau said he's happy to be back in business. While he's still selling some higher-end bikes for adults, his real goal is to get more children into the sport. 'We need this culture, and we need to push it up, and it's it's correct for all the children,' he said. Each bike comes with an Olympic-style medal to give young riders a boost of confidence and something to aspire to. 'So maybe you can be an Olympian, or you can be a good, a good cyclist or a good traveller, but it's something special,' he said. Garneau said he wants the youth to put down their phones and pick up a helmet, something he did with his father when he was just three years old. 'One day I was free on my bike and I said, 'Oh, this is wow! This is magic on two wheels,' he said. He expects his company to be available to ship orders in November.
CTV News
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Montreal Jewish museum reopens century-old sewing shop as a pop-up exhibit
H. Fisher & Fils, a sewing supply shop located on St-Laurent Boulevard, in Montreal on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The Museum of Jewish Montreal has created an exhibit with tours to explore the history of the shop, which was open from 1922-2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi MONTREAL — For 100 years, H. Fisher & Fils was a fixture of Montreal's garment industry, serving up orders of buttons, bolts of cloth and sewing supplies from its storefront on St-Laurent Boulevard in the city's Plateau neighbourhood. As the area transformed and other garment stores moved away, H. Fisher & Fils remained, operated until 2022 by Esther Fisher, the widow of the original owner's son. Earlier this month, the store reopened, but this time with a transformation of its own: as a pop-up museum exhibit and heritage space paying tribute to Montreal's garment industry and its role in the city's Jewish community. The space appears largely unchanged from its working days. Fisher and her husband Mitch seem to have rarely thrown anything away, from vintage sewing machines and old cash registers on the counters to old newspaper clippings on the wall. 'There's been so much change in this neighbourhood and you can't necessarily feel that anymore, and this is a really tactile and physical way to understand what once was,' said Taryn Fleischmann, cultural programming and exhibitions co-ordinator for the Museum of Jewish Montreal, which opened the space earlier this month. 'I think it's a really accessible way to comprehend our history, and it would be like a shame to let that go.' When it opened in 1922, the store was one of many garment businesses on and around St-Laurent Boulevard -- known as the Main. They were often owned and staffed by Jewish tailors and seamstresses who had arrived from Eastern Europe. While it originally opened a few blocks away, it soon moved to the modest storefront where the exhibit now resides, with the Fisher family living in the apartment above. It was a notions supply store, meaning it didn't make garments but rather provided the supplies to customers including the Cirque du Soleil, opera productions, suit-makers and fashion schools. Guests who step into the museum are greeted by rolls of cloth running from floor to ceiling, while shelves and boxes are packed with zippers, snaps and other supplies. A screen plays a brief interview with Esther Fisher, filmed when she was in her 90s. In the clip, she described taking over the store after her husband's death, with little formal work experience outside of raising her children. Fisher, who died shortly after the store closed in 2022, is a presence throughout the space. Her handwriting and that of her husband, Mitch, is scrawled on the walls, the order sheets, the ledger that sits on the counter, and on the labels affixed to bolts of cloth. Guests who book a tour with the museum are encouraged to touch the cloth swatches, spools of thread and button and zipper samples. 'I think it's a very sensory experience as well as a learning experience,' said Austin Henderson, the museum's arts programming and communications manager. 'I think it's a great way for people to feel history, to touch it, to see it with their own eyes as opposed to behind a display case or perhaps in a more conventional museum space.' While the museum plans to eventually add more exhibit features, including stories collected from people who knew the Fisher family, Henderson says he enjoys the personal touches. His favourite object has nothing to do with sewing: it's a coffee mug stuffed with tools and utensils customers left behind. Fleischmann said the store is part of the shmata industry -- Yiddish for rag or cloth -- and which was an important source of jobs and security for Jewish immigrants in the early 20th century. 'I think that a lot of individuals who are not so tied to the community don't realize that a huge reason why Jewish immigrants came to Montreal was for the garment industry history,' she said. 'A lot of seamstresses in Eastern Europe, they had to flee, and came here and took up jobs in a similar way.' In the 19th and 20th centuries, St-Laurent Boulevard was home to successive waves of immigrants who lived, worked and set up shop in the dense, bustling neighbourhood. Over time, Jewish immigrants spread out to different parts of the city, while the garment industry moved northwest, to an area above Highway 40. Today, the street is lined with trendy restaurants, boutiques and cafés rather than sewing shops. 'This store, as it stands, is really the last fixture of that specific time,' Fleischmann said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 30, 2025. Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press
