Filed under: The Early Word by Meghan McCarron Feb 3, 2014, 8:00am CST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: The Early Word Pocket Flipboard Email Statesman restaurant critic Matthew Odam is optimistic about new East 7th restaurant The Hightower. He tweets: "bold flavors, excellent service, great prices. Bet they smooth the wrinkles." [Eaterwire/Twitter] More From Eater Austin Sign up for the newsletter Eater Austin Sign up for our newsletter. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest Holly Restaurant Bento Picnic and Wine Shop Saba San’s Are Closing for Now By Erin Russell Eater Austin's Heatmap Archive By Eater Staff New Truck With Fried Chicken Sandwiches Opens at a Southeast Austin Brewery By Nadia Chaudhury An Austin Hotel Shows Off a High-Brow Take on Dinner and a Movie By Erin Russell New Giant Entertainment Restaurant/Bar Opens in Cedar Park By H. Drew Blackburn These Austin Restaurants, Food Trucks, and Bars Are Adjusting Hours or Closing Because of Winter Storm By Nadia Chaudhury