Accolades and otherwise.
We’ve been fortunate enough to be covered in a variety of media. And we’re grateful for every editor, reporter, food writer and blogger that thought we were worthy of attention.
Right here you can find the good, the bad and the ugly – but mostly the good.
Where to Eat Right Now
We are so incredibly honored to be named Texas Monthly’s best new restaurant in Texas. Thank you.
The Hippest Town in Texas
Southern Living explores and advises a town close to our hearts.
Late Night Bites
From Tribeza, just in time for SXSW…
Comfort Food Cook-Off
Chicken Fried Steak? Um, yes please. Southern Living asked Chef Bull to go up against Chef Tyler Brown in Nashville to determine who has the most comforting, comfort food recipe.
Tribeza: The People Issue Release Party
Tribeza selected Chef Bull as one of “The 10 Austinites of the Year,” and then threw one great party to celebrate – check out the recap.
Best New Restaurants 2011 + Hostess of the Year
We’re honored Esquire named Congress as one of the Best New Restaurants in 2011 – and Hannah Mary Marshall was named Hostess of the Year.
Sunny Delight
What better gift to give this season than your own homemade candied orange peels? Imbibe asked us for our candied orange peel recipe, and then Scott Walker and Billy Hankey came up with the perfect drink for it – the Culling Royale.
Simply the Best
We are honored to be among so many Austin greats in November’s Austin Monthly. Congratulations go out to Chef Bull for his award and the Second Bar + Kitchen team for their accolades. We’re also proud to share the Best New Restaurant of 2011 title with Barley Swine.
Comfort Food Kicked Up A Notch
In Austin Monthly‘s November issue, they start the season off right with amazing comfort food around town and highlights one of our favorites.
The Best New Sommeliers of 2011
Congratulations to our very own June Rodil, who earned the coveted designation from Wine & Spirits as one of the “Best New Sommeliers of 2011.”
Glossy Chef
Chef de Cuisine Rebecca Meeker receives some much-deserved recognition in October’s Glossy.
Sommelier’s Secret
Austin Woman gets the details on Congress’ wine program from June, and her top wine selections for the moment.
Austin’s New Hot Spots
Wine Spectator suggests three places to hit up when you’re in Austin, and we’re one of them… who else has an Ace Sommelier?
Top 10 Best New Restaurants of 2011
Bon Appétit selects the 10 best new restaurants in America. You’ll have to read it to find out if we made the cut.
Congress Austin named one of the best new restaurants in America
Hunter Ellis of KEYE stopped by to speak with Chef Bull about the Bon Appétit designation… make sure you watch the second segment to see Chef Bull and Hunter prepare a delicious scallop dish.
Bon Appetit’s top restaurants of 2011
The Chicago Tribune is also showing some love to the ten best new restaurants…
Forbes Exclusive: Bon Appetit Top 10 New Restaurants of 2011
Forbes.com gives a first look at Bon Appétit‘s top 10 new restaurants in America.
35/35: Austin’s Influential Foodies under 35
Congrats to the 35 under 35 in Austin – and to our very own Adam Bryan, June Rodil and Plinio Sandalio.
Drinks: June Rodil of Second + Congress On Going Greek And Champagne Love
Get to know June Rodil a little better as she talks with Tom Thornton of Austinist.
Travel
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram wants you to travel Texas this summer, and they have some recommendations for you.
Drinks: Adam Bryan Of Bar Congress On Underdog Spirits + The Virtues Of Patience
Adam Bryan shares his thoughts on our spaces, tiki, spirits and more with Tom Thornton of Austinist.
The most popular girl in high school, and Second Bar + Kitchen
We always love the witty posts from the Austin Eavesdropper – Tolly Moseley – and this is no exception.
Fried Olives
Cecilia Nasti of Field & Feast loves our fried olives so much, she re-created them… go ahead and give them a try.
Sustenance
Austin Woman Magazine gives some love to Second Bar Kitchen’s newest Sous Chef, Monica Senclair.
Imbibe Unfiltered: Drink of the Week: Montegomatica
Imbibe highlights the Montegomatica as its drink of the week – and you get the recipe.
Sky’s the Limit
Imbibe showcases the variety of Austin’s craft drinks scene – everything from cocktails to coffee to beer to spirits.
Top Ten
Ashley Kelsch, owner of Teddies for Bettys, spills her favorite ten things to Austin Monthly.
The Margarita Variations
Texas Monthly asked Elizabeth Lopez of Bar Congress to give her take on the classic margarita. Read the article to see what she came up with… OK, we’ll give you a sneak peek: “pepper and salt and sugar and smoke.”
Rach’s Austin Faves
Rachel Ray came to Austin for SXSW and found a few favorites around town.
Food program works to feed kids through summer
Your News Now interviews Chef Bull at El Buen Samaritano where he worked with the Capital Area Food Bank to feed 80 children and bring attention to childhood hunger in Texas.
A selection of chefs in Central Austin
Community Impact has a great spread on centrally-located restaurants and the chefs behind them.
Tiki cocktails take summer residence at Bar Congress
Emma Janzen gives you the heads up on Tikimatica, the new summer drink program at Bar Congress.
Hey Bartender: Brian Dressel
Get to know Brian “Brain” Dressel better in this interview by DrinkingInAmerica.com.
Travel: Awesome Austin
We know Austin is awesome, but for all those who don’t, check out this article on where to stay, what to eat and what to do.
Sorry Margarita, I’m having a Moscow Mule.
Tolly Moseley tells you why the Moscow Mule is the perfect drink.
Good Taste: Dinner at Congress
Austin Man Magazine features dishes selected from Chef David Bull with wine pairings, and the reasons for the pairings, from June Rodil for its inaugural issue.
The Best New Bars in America
Bar Congress gets called out – in a good way – by Esquire for what it is bringing to the Austin cocktail scene.
Bull’s Eye on Hunger
Chef David Bull spotlights childhood hunger in the summer issue of Edible Austin. He’ll cook for 80 kids – all at less than $3 per child – on June 24th. Contact the Capital Area Food Bank if you want to help end hunger.
Dining Out with Rob Balon: Second Bar + Kitchen
Rob Balon shows what to eat at Second Bar + Kitchen on KVUE.
The Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll
We are honored to be recognized by the 2011 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll in some amazing categories. Congratulations to all the winners!
Tasty Thursday and Second Bar + Kitchen
Sunday’s are even tastier with Second Bar + Kitchen’s brunch menu, and Chef Ethan Holmes shares his favorites with KXAN for Tasty Thursday.
A Fabulous Drink at Second Bar + Kitchen
You can’t go wrong with a Gin + Jam – and Nicole Carbon agrees.
Mint Juleps for Derby Day
Whether it’s Derby Day, or just a good patio-siting day, you should always have a mint julep in hand. Emma Janzen shares our recipe on Austin360.com and her tips.
Austin’s New Hot Hood
The 2nd Street District gets some love from the New York Times Magazine.
Go Ahead… Have a Bite
Or two, or three, or four. L Style / G Style gives you a some great places to get great bites.
Tapped!
L Style / G Style gives the low-down on the deliciousness that is wine on tap. Mmmm…
Dining: True Gem
Austin Monthly gives their take on a night at Congress.
Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
Chef Ethan Holmes shares Mother’s Day Brunch ideas with KEYE’s Austin Live. Don’t forget, you can eat brunch anytime…
Lucky Boozer, or Brilliant Wine Expert on the Rise?
Matt McGinnis gives June some love on whatareyoudrinking.net.
Scene Scout: Bar Congress
Imbibe scouts out Bar Congress and Adam Bryan.
Stop Whining About Cocktails and Enjoy the Revolution’s Well-Poured Drinks
Bon Appétit gives local and national love for the cocktail revolution. Viva la Revolución!
Is Austin at a Good Food Tipping Point?
Stephanie Keller shares her thoughts about the Austin dining scene with the Huffington Post.
Destination Dining Downtown
The Austin Chronicle gives its review of Congress, Second Bar + Kitchen and Bar Congress.
Congress
Christy shares her experience at Congress on epicuriosities.com.
AUSTIN: Dining choices in the capital city
The Houston Chronicle spends a few weekends in Austin, and has some restaurant recs…
As Austin’s food scene grows up, so does Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival
Austin360.com gives you a rundown of the Wine and Food Festival events this year – June, Adam and Chef Bull are all participating.
back of the house: second bar + kitchen
Marshall Wright of EatThisLens.com tells the story of Second’s opening night through his photos.
Second Bar + Kitchen – What You Should Eat During SXSW
Want a play-by-play on the Congress Burger? Read this.
Food porn at Second: pizza, fried pickles and toffee
Food Porn. Enough said.
Pepperoni soup and soba shoelaces: Questions for chef David Bull
After reviewing all three spots, Mike Sutter has some questions for Chef Bull.
David Bull’s Congress shatters the five-star ceiling
Mike Sutter reviews Congress in the Austin American-Statesman.
Drinking my way to respectability at Bar Congress
Bar Congress gets its review from Mike Sutter.
The many faces of Second Bar + Kitchen
Mike Sutter shares his experiences at Second.
SXSW Eats: Talking with Rachael Ray, Jimmy Kimmel
Check out the video to see what Rachel Ray thinks of Austin and Second Bar + Kitchen.
SXSW Eats: Chef Paul Liebrandt on Texas brisket and a documentary 10 years in the making
Kind words from Chef Paul Liebrandt.
Live! From the Austin Secret Supper
Eatocracy from CNN hosts a secret supper during SXSW, and Plinio was invited.
Austin’s Hot Attractions
The Hollywood Reporter has the hottest places to eat, sleep and stay – just in time for SXSW.
What $500 Buys In….
Austin - Departures Magazine gives you the inside scoop on what you can do with $500 in the ATX.
OMG @ SXSW
SassTown.com serenades you while tempting your taste buds – baby let me love you down…
Downtown Dining & Bites of Austin
Centered downtown for SXSW? Austin Chronicle has a list of new dining spots for you to try.
New David Bull Trio Tops For Food and Drink
HelloAustin.com gives a rundown of the three spaces.
Adam Bryan to represent Austin at Texas cocktail competition
Maker’s Mark and beer? Emma Janzen tells you about Adam’s perfect combination to drink after mowing the lawn.
Food and a Movie: Strategic local restaurant suggestions to enhance your SXSW Film Festival schedule
Austin Chronicle gives advice on places to eat throughout Austin during SXSW.
A Long Weekend in Austin
Whether it’s for SXSW, or just for fun, Jodi Bart gives you tips on where to stay, where to eat and what to do during a weekend in Austin.
A SXSW festgoer’s guide to Austin’s many new restaurants
Mike Sutter lets festgoer’s know about all the new restaurants that have opened since SXSW 2010.
Eight Places to Get a Decent Drink in Downtown Austin
SXSW guides everywhere – Eater Austin has tips on where to drink.
Where to Eat in Austin: SXSW 2011
Zagat.com gives the buzz on where to eat during SXSW.
Know where to go to enjoy people-watching during SXSW
Ready for SXSW? Michael Barnes gives you all the best places to people-watch.
Fat Tuesday at The Austonian
Watch as Ethan shows Austin Live viewers how to be decadent on Fat Tuesday.
Austin Visitor’s Guide to Late Night Eats
Jodi Bart gives her favorite places for late night dining on TastyTouring.com, just in time for SXSW.
Confession: I love raw eggs.
MargaritaBlog.com shares her passion for raw eggs in her cocktails, and the Preferred Lies, at Bar Congress.
Second Bar + Kitchen
Ethan shows KXAN viewers how to make avocado fundido.
Austin Food Lovers’ Guide to Entertaining Clients
Natanya Anderson shares her top picks for entertaining clients in Austin for SXSW on FeteandFeast.com.
Austin Nextablishments
Rebeccamendations.com gives her insight on lasting Austin spots for SXSW.
Pat’s Pick: Congress Austin
Pat Sharpe chooses Congress for her March review in Texas Monthly.
Second Bar + Kitchen
Tribeza reviews its experience at Second Bar + Kitchen.
Your A-List, Best Cocktail
Guess which cocktail won the A-List?
An Austin Visitor’s Guide to Upscale Dining
Michelle Cheng gives her picks for upscale dining for SXSW on FoodieIsTheNewForty.com.
Pat’s Pick: The best new restaurant in Texas right now
The New York Times picks up Pat’s Pick of Congress as the best new restaurant in Texas right now.
Different by design
The Austin Business Journal talks with Jeff Trigger about the team behind Congress Austin.
Pastry chef sweet on whimsy creates desserts to savor at Congress Austin restaurants
Plinio is shown some pastry love right around Valentine’s Day on Austin360.com.
Cassiday’s night at Second Bar + Kitchen
Watch Cassiday from the JB & Sandy Morning Show on Mix 94.7 talk about her night out at Second Bar + Kitchen.
Jazz up your desserts for Valentine’s Day
Watch as Plinio discusses Valentine’s Day desserts with Bettie and Jason at KEYE on Austin Live.
The best meal EVER!
Cassiday, of Mix 94.7, has a date night at Second Bar + Kitchen. We also think meat is sexy…
Amid the belt-tightening, Austin restaurants let theirs out a notch
The Austin restaurant scene grows, as does the economy.
Congress
An analytical mind gives his thoughts on dinner at Congress on CookingforEngineers.com.
3 Awesome New Bars (And What To Order)
City’s Best Austin gives tips on what to order at Bar Congress.
Second Bar + Kitchen… delectable food, crafty cocktails, an Austin gem
5 reasons why Second Bar + Kitchen rocks.
ATX Date Night: How To Wine And Dine Your Man
City’s Best Austin rounds up Austin date night ideas.
Deep Dish
Food Arts gives the deep dish on Congress Austin.
Austin Social Hot Spots for January
Michael Barnes includes us in his round up of Austin Social Hot Spots in January.
Congress
Lauren Petrowski, local reporter for My Fox Austin, shares details about her birthday dinner at Congress on her blog.
Worthy of a Second Look
Marques Harper interviews our designer and profiles our style in the Austin American-Statesman.
Second Street brings new sense of style to downtown
Marques Harper has a video to go with his story on statesman.com.
Bar Congress
Pocoa Cocoa gives its thoughts on Bar Congress.
Artisanal Intersections
Austin 360 magazine shares recipes and pictures of some of Bar Congress and Second Bar + Kitchen’s cocktails.
New spots on the ground floor of the Austonian building mix it up with a one-two punch of sophisticated cocktails
Emma Janzen interviews “Bad Billy” Hankey and Adam Bryan about the cocktail program on Austin360.com.
Cocktails at the Austonian gallery
Photos from Emma Janzen’s time at Bar Congress.
Bar Congress
Thrillist has a video of Adam Bryan mixing cocktails at Bar Congress.
Food: Second Bar + Kitchen
Thrillist has photos and descriptions to make your mouth water.
New Food Has Come to Light
Jodi Bart covers the growing food scene on TastyTouring.com.
Congress Austin
Michelle Cheng shares New Year’s Eve at Congress on FoodieIsTheNewForty.com
High Hopes!
Houston Modern Luxury talks about our opening.
Drink Upscale
Wes Marshall covers the cocktail scene for the Austin Chronicle.
Three dots: Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson, Justin Long, Billy Gibbons, Jim Franklin and more out on the town
Michael Barnes shares the holiday sightings, with Congress Austin making an appearance.
First Impressions: Second Bar + Kitchen
Jodi Bart divulges her first impressions on TastyTouring.com.
Event Menu
Virgina Wood includes our opening dates in her Event Menu column.
Food: David Bull’s Congress and Second to Open in Stages Beginning 12/26
Austinist.com announces our opening dates.
David Bull’s new Second Bar + Kitchen set to open Dec. 26
Mike Sutter shares the details for our opening.
My Christmas dish list: 12 ways to stay green and red and thoroughly fed
Mike Sutter shares ways to stay red and green through the holidays – with our Bad Santa making an appearance.
Food Fans Rejoice: Chef David Bull is Back
City’s Best Austin talks with Chef Bull right before opening.
Click, Shake, Strain
Austin-American Statesman launches its cocktail database and speaks with our very own Adam Bryan.
COOKS at home DAVID BULL
Chef Bull invites Edible Austin into his home to make gnocchi with his family.
The Foodies Have Voted: Congress Restaurant Opens Next Month
Tolly Moseley shares her sneak peek of Congress Austin on Launch787.com.
David Bull Amasses All-Star Austonian Staff
Eater Austin highlights the team of Congress Austin.
David Bull snags talent for Austonian restaurants
Mike Sutter announces the kitchen and beverage team members of Congress Austin.
New & Notable: Bull’s-Eye
Austin Monthly Home dishes on the upcoming restaurants.
Chef David Bull Teaches as Well as He Cooks
Kristi Willis shares her experience at Chef Bull’s vegetarian cooking demo at Central Market on AustinFarmtoTable.com.
Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Fest: Culinary Masters
Matthew Odam reports on the conversation he shared with Chef Bull at the Culinary Masters dinner.
Top 5 Texas Food Trends
Chef Bull shares a Texas food trend with Southern Living.
Food-o-File
Virginia Wood mentions the coming restaurant concepts in the Austin Chronicle.
Driskill Grill developers opening 2 Austonian eateries
The Austin Business Journal releases information about the restaurants.
Former Driskill chef David Bull to open two restaurants at Austonian condo tower
Austin360.com shares plans of the restaurant concepts.
David Bull planning two restaurants at the Austonian
Mike Sutter covers the announcement of the restaurant plans.
