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Austin has staked its claim as the seat of innovative culinary movements, and its food culture mirrors the transformations taking place around the city. The evolution of the east side is reflected in joints like Franklin Barbecue, at the same time as landmarks like Scholz Garten, the oldest restaurant within the capital, testify to the contributions of the town’s college presence and a healthy German influence. Joe’s Bakery is not only one of the crucial the town’s most beloved Tex-Mex spots; it is the place where the actual wheeling and dealing in Texas politics happens. Food creator Melanie Haupt samples Austin’s iconic restaurants and the wealthy heritage that produced them.