Birdie's in Austin Named Food & Wine's 2023 Restaurant of the Year

Birdie's in Austin has been named Food & Wine's 2023 Restaurant of the Year. Owned by chefs Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel, Birdie's offers a seasonal, thoughtfully sourced menu in a casual counter-service setting. The restaurant prioritizes employee well-being by providing paid vacation and parental leave and adds a health and wellness fee to support staff benefits. Birdie's has previously been recognized on various "best of" lists and is praised for its sustainable workplace practices.