Emmer & Rye is set to debut next month on Rainey Street. The menu will be comprised of dim sum style servings alongside sharable small plates. The name comes from Chef Kevin Fink’s love for the grain emmer. Although once popular, emmer is harder to come by these days. It has a rougher texture than other grains and slightly spicy, earthy flavor with the aroma of mushrooms. Rye comes from his time in Denmark when he fell in love with rye bread.
The restaurant will seat 166, including a 14 person private dining room, chef’s table and bar. Emmer & Rye will serve four draft beers, six rotating cocktails, draft water and boasts over 40 wines on the menu. Focusing on shareability, dim sum will be available daily to add variety and surprise to the experience. Served on carts and trays that will come to each table. Larger plates will also be available on a regular menu.
Emmer & Rye will focus on singularity with their selections creating a unique dining environment that incorporates local and sustainable produce and meats. Working with whole animals and ethical sourcing is of upmost important to the Emmer & Rye team. The menu will reflect hyper seasonality and allow for an ever-evolving menu while maintaining the highest standards of execution. Chef Fink will mill fresh grain by hand each day for the housemade breads and pastas. Diners should expect a one of kind Rainey Street experience!
Photos are from the media preview at the Sky House Club Room. More photos of the food and restaurant will be coming soon!
Puffed Fire Threshed Emmer Cracker
Gulf Shrimp, Buttermilk, Thai chiles, Fennel, Amaranth Blossoms, and Puffed Sonoran White Wheat Berries
Rye Sourdough Toast
Buckwheat Crumb, Nixtamilized Black Eyed Peas, Hatch Chiles, Mustard Frill, Pea Flowers, and Texas Olive Oil
Braised Goat and Roti
Sonoran White Wheat Roti, Windy Hill Goat, Green Tomatoes, Eggplant, Chilies, Mushrooms
Tea Scone Tajarin
Hoja santa, Papalp, Genovese Basil, Garlic, Shrimp
Tres Leches Cheesecake
Tea Scone Cake, Goat Milk, Cultured Cream Cheese, Malabar Berry Glaze
51 Rainey St
Austin, TX 78701
In the Sky House Building
Valet Parking available Thursday-Saturday
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 5pm–11pm
Brunch Saturday & Sunday: 11am-3pm
Late Night Offerings Thursday – Saturday: 11pm-1am
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