As Passover approaches, Austinites are in for a treat with local restaurants gearing up to celebrate the Jewish holiday from April 22 through April 30. Eater Austin highlights L'oca d'Oro and Aba as two dining options among others where families can enjoy traditional meals.
L'oca d'Oro, situated at 1900 Simond Avenue in the Mueller area, invites the community to partake in family-friendly Seders for two consecutive nights, with Rabbi Neil Blumofe and Cantor Sarah Avner leading the first and second evenings respectively the dinners won't just include brisket but also chocolate-caramel matzo making for a unique twist, according to Eater Austin. These meals, while steeped in tradition, are open to people of all faiths and are priced at $100 per person, not including drinks and service charges, with online booking available.
Over in Travis Heights, at 1011 South Congress Avenue, Aba brings Mediterranean flair to the Passover table with takeout and dine-in options. Their menu boasts potato and Brussels sprouts latkes, slow-braised short ribs, matzo ball soup, and as dessert a sticky date cake. For those preferring to dine at home, preorders for takeout can be placed until Saturday, April 20 at noon with pickup options on the first two days of Passover, while dine-in specials can be savored on the same days, detailed Eater Austin.
Additionally, Do512 Family reports that PJ Library has refreshed its Passover Hub, offering an interactive repository of crafts, music, and recipes, including their inclusive Haggadah with audio and braille versions. Furthermore, the Temple Beth Shalom in Austin has organized a Tot Passover Seder for young families and a post-Passover dinner event catering to the spiritual needs of children, with details and reservations available online.
Whether it's through modern twists on traditional dishes from Aba's to-go menu featuring delicacies like Classic Hummus with matzoh crackers and Crispy Chicken Thigh or a sit-down experience at L'Oca d'Oro, Austin's vibrant food scene showcases the diverse ways to commemorate this historical and beloved holiday. With the combination of innovative cuisine and enriching cultural events, the city proves to be a gathering place for those looking to observe Passover with both reverence and relish, per the information shared by Do512 Family.
