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    MJ & Hungryman » Uncategorized » TRACE Austin

    TRACE Austin

    By Min On April 25, 2014, Updated April 4, 2020

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    Trace

    Burger, my dear friend...oh how I've missed you.  As I type this, it's been exactly 1 month, 19 days, 12 hours, and 37 minutes since my last burger post.  Hey, but who's counting? 😉  With MJ pushing the fresh produce hard lately (thanks to the addition of our CSA box), the burger adventures have become few and far between.  In fact, my family back in Houston thinks that I'm so deprived of meat and eating out in general that they try to take me out whenever I visit and even let me pick the restaurant.  I think this hits a nerve with MJ since she feeds me so well, but I can't lie...I kinda like being spoiled by my family.

    Family
    Enjoying BBQ with the gang on Easter weekend

    TraceA little while back, MJ, recognizing that it was time to feed my burger craving, accompanied me to TRACE Restaurant located inside the W Austin Hotel.  Honestly, when we first walked in, we felt incredibly out of place.  We even had on our "nice" jeans, and we still felt like our presence somehow lowered the sophistication of the establishment.  Our hunger (and ticking parking meter) quickly got us past this awkwardness, and we set up camp near the huge wall of windows overlooking the outdoor dining area.  We came to learn that TRACE is committed to showcasing locally sourced foods and creating a culinary experience not to be forgotten.

    Trace-We feared that going towards the end of lunch service might result in a subpar experience, but this was entirely not the case.  My burger came out nothing short of immaculate.  Escorted by a trio of house condiments and a towering cone of fries, my Trace Butcher Burger was perfectly cooked and dressed to the nines with a blanket of cheddar, strips of crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles.

    Trace

    The patty possessed a flavor-filled crust and a succulent interior.  Meat juices spilled out with each bite (just the way I like it) and soaked the soft, lightly toasted bun.  The cheddar was mild, not overbearing, and the veggies were picture-perfect fresh.  I don't think I detected a single sign of wilt or bruising on any of the toppings.  The crisp bacon strips did not disappoint (they rarely ever do).  And with the addition of a couple of dabs of housemade ketchup and mayo, the Trace Butcher Burger oozed sophistication...exactly what you would expect from the restaurant inside the W Hotel.  But at the same time, lingering in the background somewhere, you could sense the backyard goodness, that familiar essence, that makes the burger so beloved.

    Trace--2-2

    Oftentimes, this is where I'll contrast MJ's dining experience (or mine depending on who was more successful with the menu), but her Salmon Burger was no slouch, either.  Topped with Bibb lettuce, pickles and herb aioli, the alternative burger had a pleasing Asian flavor profile.  The salmon patty was thick and densely packed.  In fact, it was so moist and flavorful that it was almost like biting into a quality salmon steak.  MJ had planned on only eating half of the burger and packing the rest to-go, but before I knew it, she sat before me with an empty plate.  I guess it's safe to say that she liked it. 😉

    Not only was the food good, but TRACE had the service to match.  Not for a moment did our waiter show signs of irritation (again, it was close to the end of lunch) nor did he make us feel rushed.  It's easy to see that the skilled craftsmen at TRACE care about their food (from source to table) and enjoy entertaining the senses of their guests.

    Hoping to do more reviews soon, so stay tuned!!

    TRACE is located on 200 Lavaca St., Austin TX 78701 inside the W Austin Hotel

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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    1. ellie @ fit for the soul says

      April 26, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      Wow Tim, you're so good at describing your burgers....hahaha I wish I had that ability with my writing! 😀 I too love meat that is oozing with juice and some blood (only beef of course) since I'm from Argentina originally. Have you tried argentinean bbq yet?!

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    2. Liz says

      April 25, 2014 at 10:25 am

      It sure looks good. I too love a "good" burger. They are hard to find. Have a wonderful weekend! I enjoyed your pictures.

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    3. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

      April 25, 2014 at 8:39 am

      im not a burger person but always nice to know whats around 🙂 im so glad Hungryman got this share good burger 🙂

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