Eddie Bernal

Owner, 34th Street Café and Catering

Eddie Bernal's first job in the food business was in 1979 as a high schooler when he answered an ad for a job at a chain restaurant in southwest Houston. He came to The University of Texas and majored in accounting, then moved through a series of increasingly more responsible positions in the local restaurant scene, working for Hyde Park Bar & Grill, Z-Tejas, and Granite Café, among other establishments. In April, 1995 he opened 34th Street Café and Catering.

Eddie has maintained a high profile in the local restaurant scene by participating in civic and food related events, such as Share Our Strength and The Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. 34th Street Café is now a popular lunch and dinner location for Austinites who appreciate moderately-priced, well-prepared food and wine served in an informal, inviting atmosphere. And the catering department of 34th Street has enjoyed great success with many of Austin's most knowledgeable party-givers--for both commercial and private events. His staff has done everything from bank openings to weddings to parties at many of Austin's finest homes.

What does he like most about it all? "Definitely, the challenge of being better than yesterday. Stepping up the ante is what it's all about. In this business, you can't afford to slide backwards."

Read Our Bios:
Owner - Eddie Bernal
Executive Chef - Justin (Raif) Raiford
Manager - Cameron Lockley