Reservation Targets
| Trip Window | Target | Suggested Plan for Two |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, July 3-31 | Mixtli + Nicosi | Book Mixtli as dinner. Use Nicosi as a dessert/date-night counterpoint if available. Add Naco or Leche de Tigre for a less formal meal. |
| Houston, July 3-31 | March + JŪN/ChòpnBlọk | Book March first because it is the hardest structured reservation. Pair it with JŪN for dinner or ChòpnBlọk for a more casual West African fast-casual hit. |
| Austin, July 3-31 | Tsuke Edomae + Barley Swine/Este | Tsuke Edomae releases are difficult. If seats are gone, Barley Swine gives a more controlled tasting-menu evening and Este gives a seafood-and-wine angle. |
| Atlanta, June 26-July 2 | Mujō + Aria | Book Mujō first, then Aria. Keep Kimball House or Avize as beverage-forward backup nights. |
| Massachusetts | O Ya + one neighborhood pick | Use the reservation links below. O Ya is the splurge; Comfort Kitchen, Tonino, Lenox Sophia, Lê Madeline, and Verveine make a more flexible Boston-area list. |
Restaurant Notes
Each card includes the Beard recognition, why it is worth going, what to order or expect, a wine order shaped by Andre Mack’s usual food-first logic, and four verified article/source links from the James Beard Foundation, local food press, review outlets, or guide publications.