Poke Austin on Brodie Adds a Beef Tataki Bowl
For those who think that Poke is exclusively about raw fish, there are other possibilities as Poke Austin has beautifully demonstrated. The picture above is their new Beef Tataki bowl. The beef is seared and warm, and imparts wonderful flavors to the fish with the house Ponzu sauce and the Wasabi/mayo sauce. I’ve tried this […]
Mouton’s Bistro on Lakeline Blvd Makes a Delicious Statement about Cajun Fare
Take a look at the above pictures. The jambalaya and the Boudin Balls are two very compelling reasons, among many, to make a visit to Mouton’s Bistro & Bar on Lakeline Blvd. just north of Lakeline Mall. This is Cajun food with an Austin attitude and from what I’ve tried thus far, this place rocks. […]
Max Le: from Vietnamese Restaurant “Le” to “Expert Nails & Spa”
In the “Whatever happened to … ?” category of where restaurant owners go once they close their places, add Max Le. His former restaurant Le was a terrific spot for Pho in Southwest Austin. But alas, Max had to close. So did he do another restaurant? Nope! He opened Expert Nails & Spa just behind […]
Corn and Cheese Tamales for the Holidays at Hyde Park
Hyde Park Bar & Grill is offering it’s famous corn & cheese tamales for the holidays. They’re vegetarian, gluten free, and are made in-house with corn masa, sweet corn, cheese, carrots & spices, steamed in the husk. Get yours before they’re gone! Details here.
Rob’s Dining Suggestions for Christmas Day
If you are among those who don’t feel like toiling in the kitchen to prepare a great Christmas dinner, there are plenty of less strenuous options and we have a few excellent suggestions for you: 24 Diner This is a perfect spot open on Christmas Day and they have terrific food. Turkey and fixins? No […]
Lox, Box & Barrel on 290 Closes
I hate to see signs like this on restaurant doors. Lox, Box & Barrel was a great deli and they made terrific bagels and sandwiches. It was vintage mom and pop, and precisely what the southwest area of Austin needed. I can’t fathom how they couldn’t make the lease work. Probably another example where […]
All You Can Eat Uzbek Buffet at Russian House
This could be a fun night, fellow foodies: an all-you-can-eat Uzbek buffet at the Russian House. When: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 The Russian House 307 E 5th St. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 428-5442 www.RussianHouseofAustin.com
Ciclo Rolls out Intriguing Menu at the Four Seasons
Ciclo’s Interior I have been waiting for my recent Saturday night’s dinner at Ciclo since I first learned about the new endeavor that has replaced Trio at the Four Seasons. Richard Sandoval has teamed with exec chef Elmar Prambs and chef de cuisine James Flowers to create a Latin-accented menu. The food thus far is […]
