Get a Head Start on Christmas Day 2008 Dining: Choices Other than Hotels

Christmas day dining options are usually a great deal more limited than Thanksgiving. Usually the major hotels have buffets and that’s about it. But here are some options you might not have considered that take you past the traditional hotel fare. Monday, we’ll post the entire holiday dining schedule for some of our favorite spots. But for now, here’s a bit of an appetizer.

Chinatown Mopac
Chinatown will offer a Dim Sum brunch on Christmas day from 11:00am-2:30pm. We think this is a great idea. Open your presents, and then bundle up and go get some dim sum. (512) 343-9307

Manny Hattan’s Deli
This North Austin deli will be open all day on Christmas day from 8am-8pm. Their varied menu has something for just about everyone and it’s all good. (512) 794-0088

Hill Country Dining Room at Barton Creek Resort
This excellent restaurant will be open on Christmas Day evening from 6-9pm. (512) 329-4000

Chon Som on Wells Branch Pkwy.
How about a little Thai food for Christmas day? Works for me. And the very tasty Chon Som will open for Thai and Sushi Fans.