630844 Tue Jun 23 18:20:39 -0700 2009 6 61 Austin 0 4799969 Anyone been? Bill bar manager and cocktail mixer extraordinaire along with the Tipsy Texas are making bar magic happen or so I've heard. Looks very bistro-like inside with a menu to match looking forward to trying. Tue Jun 23 18:20:39 -0700 2009 1082443 fabulousdrinksaustin 1 4803998 I can't wait to go. Anyone want to babysit 3 very well behaved boys? The zinc bar sounds way cool. There's a couple of teasers on youtube. Wed Jun 24 21:19:23 -0700 2009 4799969 206755 mwreese 1 4813582 I got take-out lunch there on Friday. The linguine was delicious and the pear and walnut salad was outstanding, as usual. (Well, a little heavy on the balsamic but that's because I got the bottom of the tray.) I'm glad they're back! Sun Jun 28 17:11:22 -0700 2009 4799969 113450 pwang 2 4814036 TERRIBLE service, mediocre food. I've tried Annie's for both lunch and dinner and haven't had a good experience. I'd normally detail the short-comings (other than don't order the burger or turkey sandwich) but I'll digress since they are only open two-weeks. They have a lot of work to do. That being said the space is fantastic. Sun Jun 28 21:21:38 -0700 2009 4813582 262921 lloyddaniels 3 4889824 When I went back two weeks ago, we had some service issues, but the food (the plat du jour, a roast chicken of some sort) was OK. Sat Jul 25 10:54:15 -0700 2009 4814036 113450 pwang 1 4887562 Finally went last night for happy hour. Had the Texas style poutine- the fries were very good but otherwise uninspiring and I felt less inclined to eat anything else, BUT THE COCKTAILS!! I feel like crap this morning because my friend and I, between the 2 of us, were itching to try every one on the list. Unbelievably delicious drinks. All juices freshly squeezed and double strained, and masterfully mixed. The Pimms cup was perfect. The Diablo was the most interesting and tastiest tequila cocktail I have had in a long while - a borderline blasphemous statement to make in a city of some very good margaritas. The Daquari was heaven - light, refreshing and not too sweet. These might be the best cocktails in Austin and are without a doubt the best $5 cocktails I have ever imbibed anywhere. The speciality cocktails were a little pricier, but the two I sampled were fantastic - "the monkey gland" - gin, absinthe, orange juice and house-made grenadine, and a drink - whose name escapes me right now- (wonder why?) a muddled cucumber, ginger bit of boozy deliciousness. Fino, La Condesa and The Good Knight have all raised the bar ( so to speak) for Austin cocktails, but I think Annie's must be the premiere place in town for serious cocktails. But stop at 2, though that will be hard, they are so GOOD. Fri Jul 24 11:12:52 -0700 2009 4799969 289447 hungryinaustin 1 4888466 I'm really itching to try out some of the dinner options, but I had the caprese sandwich for lunch and it was top-notch. Great foccacia bread, ripe tomatoes, generous mozzarella and basil. A couple twists of cracked pepper and sea salt and that thing was good to go. Fri Jul 24 16:30:43 -0700 2009 4799969 55723 jwynne2000