Top Colicchio from "Top Chef" puts the responsibility at the feet of UT. Tim Zagat of Zagat Surveys says SXSW brings a lot of new people to the area who could be responsible for the culinary revolution. It could also be due to the fact that we Austinites love to eat. A 2009 study by Bundle.com found that Austinites spend more on food than any other city in the country, so it would naturally follow that our town would be a great place to open a restaurant.
Another reason for our food revolution is that Austin's relatively low cost of living and real estate is attractive to many star chefs who come from expensive cities on the coasts to live here, open a restaurant and raise their family at the same time. Many of these transplant chefs also praise the sense of community among cooks in town. Rather than be competitive, chefs here support one another when one of them garners a big national prize or television spot. It's just further evidence of the laid-back, friendly environment Austin is famous for.
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Austin's status as a culinary mecca has been well-earned thanks to its inventive chefs and varied dining options. There is something for every taste in the city thanks to its thriving restaurant scene. If you're trying to infuse your own cuisine with a little bit of Austin flair, using items like caramel syrup will let your foods pop and will introduce you to the creative spirit of the city.
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