KSL Platinum - January 2009 - (Page 2)

8212 WIne Bar & GrILL Austin’s urban sophistication and smokin’ hot music scene has inspired a rebirth of cool at Barton Creek Resort & Spa. This ain’t your average place to hang your hat! Svelte after multimillion dollar resort-wide enhancements, Texas locals and guests alike are saddling up to discover what’s buzzing in Texas Hill Country – including Bartons Lounge, the popular hotspot to hangout, and the latest debutante arrival to the dining scene, 8212 Wine Bar & Grill. 8212 Wine Bar & Grill may be the new kid in town, but its clever approach to wining and dining has already won the hearts of many. The vision of restaurant design ﬁrm The Puccini Group, whose repertoire includes some of the trendiest bars and restaurants in the nation, has captured Texas’ boisterous personality and married it with the seductive city sensations of Austin, creating a gastronomic destination that gives you a real sense of place. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the scenic views of the famous Fazio Foothills golf course, at night giving way to the starlit Texas sky. Chic décor and dark wood tables with high-backed leather chairs welcome casual conversations in comfort. Commissioned works by local artisans reﬂects 8212’s wine-centric theme, as well as Austin’s renowned love of music. Check out Reds, Whites & Blues. The private dining room, paying tribute to “The Live Music Capital”, will have you rockin’ out with a radical photographic display of American guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughn and many other homegrown music stars. Here, wine is the epitome of the 8212 experience. A vino lover’s dream, Barton Creek’s Sommelier Sue Cronk has taken great pride in offering an astounding menu of wines-by-the-glass and is continually on a mission to showcase interesting vintages and varietals from all over the world - even Texas wine country! Step up to the sleek wine bar where you can taste ﬂights of wine, or welcome Sue to match your lunch or dinner with the perfect wine pairing at your table. Complementing 8212’s superb wine program is super-powered duo Executive Chef Phil Bouza and Chef de Cuisine Jason Parker’s creative menu guaranteed to tickle your taste buds’ fancy. Dig into these bold Texas ﬂavors for starters: cherry bourbon-glazed baby back ribs; grilled mahi mahi tacos; or shredded veal nachos with roasted poblano creme. Main courses offer a killer black Angus burger; macadamia nut-crusted sea scallops with saffron mango sauce; or pork al pastor with pineapple chutney, refried black-eyed peas and sweet yellow corn coulis. Save room for 8212’s signature temptation – their black cherry ice cream sandwich with a vanilla ice cream cheesecake shake will leave you singing the tune of sweet satisfaction! Open daily - stop on by for lunch or dinner, or just a sip of wine. A visit to the new Barton Creek Resort & Spa, and 8212 Wine Bar & Grill, will give you a taste for Austin’s best, and have you coming back for more. 2

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