As is the tradition as we near the end of 2021, Eater asked a trusted group of friends, industry types, and local bloggers for their takes on the past culinary year in Austin.
Lenny Dewi, @eats_n_noods and Eater contributing writerMy hope is that we, the consumers, continue to be understanding that the impact of COVID on the restaurant industry is still ongoing.
Paula Forbes, cookbook writer and critic, and former editor of Eater AustinTruly I hope everyone gets their acts together concerning employment.
Jane Ko, blogger, A Taste of KokoIt’s been a challenging and tough year for the hospitality industry — both restaurant owners and the service industry.
I want to pay a bunch of money and have a restaurant or food truck just keep bringing me different delicious tacos in a composed, controlled way, one after another.
Nicolai McCrary, Austin staff writer, The Infatuation, and photographer for Eater AustinI hope we continue to see wages increase and to continue focusing on wellness and mental health across those in the industry.
Nadia Chaudhury, editor of Eater AustinI really really really hope that restaurant owners/head chefs/people of power in their restaurant teams/etc.