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Posted: 8:07 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013

Willie G’s opens in former McCormick & Schmick’s home downtown; The Blind Cafe returns

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Willie G’s opens in former McCormick & Schmick’s home downtown; The Blind Cafe returns photo
Rosh Rocheleau, the musician/organizer behind the Blind Cafe, is bringing his unique in-the-dark dinner/concert experience back to Austin Feb. 20 and 21.
Willie G’s opens in former McCormick & Schmick’s home downtown; The Blind Cafe returns photo
Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks opened this week in downtown Austin with executive chef Bryan Overdyke in charge of the kitchen
Willie G’s opens in former McCormick & Schmick’s home downtown; The Blind Cafe returns photo
Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks, which offers dishes such as this filet Oscar, opened this week in downtown Austin.

By Addie Broyles

American-Statesman Staff

Open: Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks, the first Austin location of the upscale steakhouse that has locations in Houston, Galveston and Denver, located at 401 Congress Ave., the former home of McCormick and Schmick’s, which shares the same parent company as Willie G’s. Notable dishes include “junk fries” (french fries topped with shredded beef short ribs and Cheddar cheese), crabcakes, shrimp scampi pappardelle, Gulf oysters on the half shell, gumbo, bisque and a variety of USDA prime steaks. 236-9600, facebook.com/williegsaustin

Closed, for now: Another Broken Egg Cafe, the Austin location of the Louisiana-based breakfast restaurant that was located on Guadalupe Street near the University of Texas campus. According to a recorded message, the restaurant is “currently closed pending a potential move to another location.” anotherbrokenegg.com

UPCOMING FOOD & WINE EVENTS

The Blind Cafe, a unique dining and music experience in which guests eat a light meal and listen to a concert in complete darkness, is returning for several events next week. On Wednesday and Thursday, the mostly volunteer crew, including a team of visually impaired servers, will host dinners in the dark at 7:30 p.m. at Vuka Co-op, a co-working and event space at 411 W. Monroe St. in South Austin. In addition to a “vegetarian sensory tasting” meal, the blind wait staff will participate in a Q&A with diners and Rosh & One Eye Glass Broken will perform. Tickets start at $45, and you can buy them at theblindcafe.com/tickets-austin. On Friday, Feb. 22, the organizers will host a Candle Light House Concert at the Eat, Pray & Stay B&B in South Austin. For volunteer opportunities and more information, go to facebook.com/BlindCafe.

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