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Austin’s newest COCKTAILS + CANAPÉS in a gorgeous historical building downtown ✨ (you’ll want to SAVE + SHARE this post! 🔖) The long-awaited cocktail + canapé lounge from acclaimed chef @chefmatthewpeters is FINALLY open! 🙏🏼 Nestled in this stunning three-story historic home just west of Downtown Austin, you will find a peaceful oasis that is @preludeaustin, exuding in sophistication on a whole another level 🕯️- perfect for date night or an intimate reunion, you’ll find yourself surrounded by rich conversation + daring artwork (some rare pieces here!) 🖼️ let’s talk about the canapés - hands down some of the tastiest bites I’ve had this year! the chawanmushi toast was buttery melt-in-your-mouth heaven while the parmesan tart was just too pretty to eat 😍 the sweet pea croquettes were divine & do I even need to start with the chicken nuggets? 🤪 they’ll be opening a tasting menu restaurant later next year but for now, you don’t want to miss this culinary delight! We grab a reservation on their secluded back lawn - perfect for sippin’ on their phenomenal cocktails during golden hour 🌅 our recommendations — 🧆 sweet pea croquettes 🍞 chawanmushi toast 🧀 parmesan tartlet 🍗 chicken nuggets 🍸 carrot + oat; strawberry + coconut; + chili morita + chocolate cocktails fun fact 👉🏼 @chefmatthewpeters’ better half is chef Loren of @getcookierich, the bakery located at @littlefieldsatx alongside @getgoldys! 👩🏼🍳 he is also the first American to win gold at @bocusedor! 🏆 Reservations available on @opentable 21 days out! 📆 📍@preludeaustin | 707 West 10th street . . . #austintexas #preludeaustin #atxnewopening #atxeats #atxthingstodo #atxeats #512eats #eateraustin #austinfoodie #austinfoodstagram #austinfoodblogger #austinfoodinfluencer #austincontentcreator #austinlocaleats #whattodoinatx #365thingsaustin #downtownaustin
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Yes, Prélude offers a beautiful back lawn lounge with downtown views, and multiple guests mention enjoying meals and drinks on the outdoor lawn.
Prélude feels like an elevated cocktail lounge inside a restored historic home, guests praise its chandeliers, fireplaces, French pocket doors and luxurious finishes, calling the vibe moody, intimate, and ideal for a date night, with a roomy back lawn as an outdoor option.
Prélude occupies a historic home with multiple rooms: a swanky bar/lounge, upstairs dining rooms and loveseats by fireplaces, plus a beautiful back lawn and private rooms throughout the house.
Prélude focuses on French canapés and small plates, and several guests report that sampling multiple canapés (about seven items) left them feeling comfortably full.
Prélude is especially lovely for a late-night nightcap on the back lawn, guests note sitting outside around closing made it noticeably quieter; the restaurant is open Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm.
Yes, Prélude is a lovely choice for date night, set in a moody historic home with intimate rooms, handcrafted cocktails and multiple guests praising anniversary and romantic visits.
Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing without anything overly formal; it suits Prélude’s elegant cocktail‑lounge setting, where many guests visit for date nights.
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