Chef Shuffle at Mettle Sparks a Major Menu Revamp

Mettle's new chef Carson Symmonds released a significantly different new menu for the bistro, focused more on "international flavors." This means a lamb tikka masala starter and beef tongue banh mi. The menu at Bridget Dunlap's first restaurant project previously rotated quarterly, but often kept a number of the same items. Take a look at the brand new menu below.

Mettle East Austin Bistro New Menu

Snacks:

Popcorn with truffle oil and salt

White bean salad and pickled anchovy bruschetta with sundried tomato pesto

Vegan Bagna Càuda with crudité and Baguette

Fries with house ketchup and aioli

Salads:

Bibb Lettuce Cobb with blue cheese, pickled tomatoes, and avocado

Mixed green salad with crispy onions, goat cheese, pickled cherries, sherry vinaigrette

Starters:

Lamb Tikka Masala with grilled naan, riata, and mint

Fried Boudin, cornmeal battered and served with spicy remoulade sauce, and grilled kale

Escargot topped with paella butter and puffed rice

Entrees:

Flat Iron Steak Frites served with charred garlic, poblano gratin, and a side of ketchup and aioli

Fried Chicken with seven-pepper gravy, buttermilk biscuit, and pickled jalapeño

Pork Confit Carnitas with pickled red onions, cotija cheese, cilantro, and  poblano cream

Cheese Burger with  lettuce, tomato, onion, and beet mustard

Beef Tongue Bánh Mi on French bread with pickled vegetables, and spicy au jus

Thyme Basted Redfish with lentils, shallot confit, and pickled carrots

Grilled Pork Chop with kimchi, and bacon vinaigrette

Warm Cauliflower with tofu and local vegetables, topped with a soy glaze

Pork and Beef Sugo over pappardelle pasta with parmesan-reggiano and fried parsley

Vegetarian Pasta of the Day

Sides:

Pomme Purée

Butter Nut Squash with brown butter, walnuts, and fried sage

Kimchi Fried Rice with togarashi

Grilled Broccoli topped with manchego cheese

Macaroni and Potato Chip Gratin

Local seasonal vegetables