![]() There’s the galbi (Hargreave recounts how the team went through different iterations of the Korean beef dish and then realized that the “no bells and whistles, no frills” version was the best), noodles with mentaiko and uni, smoked eel terrine, and a caviar setup with buckwheat stroopwafels made with a bit of miso, Claudia Lee and Richard Hargreave Brian Cole Photography The result is Korean American dishes with Texas ingredients that pair well with wines. To build out the food menu, the couple worked with consulting chef Morgan McGlone (the Australian chef/operator behind two chicken-centric restaurants), Claudia’s parents Christina and Joseph Lee, and chef de cuisine David Whalen. “Our intention is just to create somewhere we want to eat and drink,” explains Hargreave. Their rescue dog, Squid, serves as the mascot ( see the logo). Underdog is run by co-owners Claudia Lee (a marketing and events professional) and Richard Hargreave (sommelier and Momofuku alum). The 1600 South First Street bar/restaurant/retail shop will debut on Wednesday, May 10. ![]() Hotly anticipated new Austin wine bar, Korean American restaurant, and shop Underdog is opening in Bouldin Creek this month. ![]()
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