Texans are friendly, but that doesn't mean we don't get a little bit twitchy when presented with a communal dining experience. The Austin Chronicle looks at shared-table spots in Austin: Barley Swine, Blue Dahlia, Elizabeth Street Cafe, Casa de Luz and Contigo. Writer Melanie Haupt wonders, "Is it possible for communal tables and space-loving diners to peacefully coexist?" [Austin Chronicle]
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