Lovely to Make Your Acquaintance.
Welcome in, take a seat and enjoy a moment without haste to appreciate the little things…
Poeta welcomes you into our beautiful, Eastside home, set at Swoop House & Garden. Our monthly Chef’s Tasting-Menus are driven by the award winning, Austinite chefs behind Intero, using seasonal, local ingredients. As a neighborhood restaurant, Poeta looks forward to your visit- Come explore our intimate spaces and thoughtfully prepared, Italian inspired offerings…
For the same reasons behind revisiting the works of your favorite poet, when novelty wears away, we aim to offer a place that brings you back for food and atmosphere. Find familiar comfort, or experience and inspire new, with friends, family, and self at Poeta.
Meet the Team…
Exec. Pastry Chef
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A native Austinite, and self-taught Chocolatier, Pastry Chef Krystal Craig was inspired in a culinary career from growing up in and around the local food scene. After years of creating chocolates for multiple top-Austin establishments, Krystal now co-owns Intero Restaurant and looks forward to continuing her passion for chocolate, pastry and providing a great customer experience with Poeta.
Executive Chef
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Born & raised in Austin, Chef Ian Thurwachter is self-taught in his profession, specializing in whole animal butchery and sustainable cooking practices. In addition to co-owning Intero Restaurant, his career includes cooking with some of the city’s most well-known institutions.
Chef de Cuisine
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Hailing from Massachusetts, Chef Kevin Donovan began his career early on through culinary training in a vocational highschool program and working as a short-order cook. After attending the CIA in New York, he made his way to Austin working for several well-known restaurants. He is a fan of history, all things Italian, honoring regional traditions of cuisine with a Texas flair.
Assistant Gen. Manager : Molly
Bar Manager : Jay
Front of House Faces : Chelsea, Darian & Will
Sous Chef : Nick
Poeta Kitchen Crew : Billy & Kyle
