WELCOME to Intero
Just as in Italy where the food is genuine and locally sourced, you'll find the same at Intero with truly farm-to-table Italian cuisine.
At its core, the concept behind Italian cooking stems from necessity and gratitude for regionally available ingredients.
Translating to “whole’’ in Italian, Intero embraces this ideology by utilizing whole local ingredients from their entirety, paired with traditional Italian techniques and cooking sensibilities. This naturally sustainable approach allows for innovative, yet familiar dishes that highlight the seasonal availability of what’s grown and raised in Texas.
On the sweet side, Italy was fundamental in the development of chocolate as we appreciate it today. Providing an authentic nod to this rich history, Intero specializes in offering house-made artisan chocolates (including truffles, barks, and sipping chocolate) along with traditional Italian desserts in classic, seasonal and unique flavors.
Visit Intero with friends, family, or on your next dating adventure to enjoy great food & service along with our extensive Amari collection, select wines, and craft cocktails all in a warm and comfortable atmosphere for indoor and outdoor dining.
Intero Supports ALL LOCAL ALL THE TIME!
the goal of Zero-Waste drives of what we do.
The Farms we work with mean everything…
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Our menu continually changes. This is due both to the availability of seasonal ingredients as they come and go, and the varying yields of protein cuts acquired through our in-house whole animal butchery program. Creativity in using every part of an ingredient is what drives us to maintain sustainability with the goal of zero-waste. Exclusively featuring local meats and produce from ranches and farms across Texas supports local producers and reinvest in the local economy. We appreciate your support and understanding towards achieving these goals and making an impact for the benefit of our community together.
THE WHOLE TEAM
CHEF/OWNERS
Krystal Craig
Exec. Pastry Chef/Chocolatier & GM
Ian Thurwachter
Exec. Chef & Kitchen Director
INTERO KITCHEN
Sous Chefs ~ Scott & Nathan
Pastry Sous Chef ~ Pete
Cooks On the Line ~ Ashton, Brody, Elijah, Larry, Nick, Nicholas & Romeo
Dish Arena ~ Pablo & Nestor
INTERO FRONT Of HOUSE
Bar Director ~ Bridger
Intero Floor Leads ~ Alyssa & Chelsea & Jeremy
Sommelier ~ Harry
Your Welcoming Hosts ~ Lauren M., Shawna & Victoria
Main Table-Side Servers ~ Carinne, Chantal, Courtney,
Haley, Lua, Messina & Raechel
Kitchen-to-Table Expo Eyes ~ Jake & Shannon
In the Bar/Lounge ~ Jay, Mark & Marcy
Awesome Team Support ~ Allie & Lauren S.
We Look Forward to Your Visit!
LOGO DESIGN ~ Justin Beal @ www.hammerknife.com
METAL WORK & SIGNAGE ~ Ryan Scott-Nairns @ www.metalworkaustin.com
CERAMIC PLATEWARE ~ Evan Horn @ www.evanhorn.com
ARTWORK by: Lucy MacQueen, Sarah Frommer & Yoshi Aoki
Ask for for their information!
MEET THE CHEFS & CO-OWNERS
Krystal CraiG & Ian Thurwachter
Born and raised in Austin, duo Chef Ian Thurwachter & Chocolatier/Pastry Chef Krystal Craig sought to share their love of Italian cuisine with their combined knowledge of savory and sweet. Both self-taught in their specialties, each attributes the inspiration of their work to influences they had growing up. Bringing together over 35 years of collective experience in the food and restaurant industry, along with the talents of many friends and family, they partnered to open Intero together in 2018 focused on farm-to-table, sustainable practices.
Krystal Craig
Native Austinite Krystal Craig is the Managing Co-Owner & Chocolatier/Pastry Chef of Intero Restaurant. As a self-taught chocolatier, Krystal co-founded a first dessert company at 21yrs of age that focused on small batch, handcrafted artisan chocolates from sustainable, organic ingredients. After years of producing creations for a multitude of Austin's top establishments, she developed and opened Intero with Chef Ian Thurwachter. Driving her entrepreneurial and artistic spirit, Krystal attributes the foundation of her work to influences of growing up in and around the local food scene along with an inspirational trip to Italy, and her personal affinity of chocolate.
Ian Thurwachter
Austin born and raised, Ian Thurwachter is the Executive Chef & Co-Owner of Intero Restaurant. Following his time as a Chef for some of the city’s best institutions, Ian sought to bring forth the enthusiasm for Italian cuisine, and whole animal butchery to better highlight sustainable cooking practices in co-opening Intero. Ian’s inspiration in the culinary world derived from learning to cook alongside his dad growing up while watching how to make various cuisines from PBS culinary shows. Additionally, Ian is an avid reader and collector of cookbooks, and loves creatively working with his hands on carpentry projects, a craft taught to him by his dad as well.
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