Bozeman, Montana Restaurant Says “No Thanks” to Donald Trump, Jr.
The Midtown Tavern in Bozeman, Montana has cancelled a planned event featuring Donald Trump, Jr. hosting a Republican fundraiser. It’s surprising, as most restaurants don’t walk away from lucrative event business. And even more surprising given that Montana is definitely a red state and Trump, Sr. territory. But the manager is quoted as saying “We’re […]
The Chicken Fireballs at The Oasis are Addicting. That’s How Tasty They Are.
Remember the old tag line for Lay’s Potato Chips: “Bet you can’t eat just one?” I feel the same way about the Fireball Chicken appetizer at The Oasis. The dish is irresistibly tasty and crunchy. It comes with a killer jalapeño cream sauce. And damn it, I just can’t stop eating them. This was amply […]
Sweetish Hill Closes; will Reopen with New Name, Ownership
Larry McGuire continues to evolve his Austin food empire with the acquisition of the iconic Sweetish Hill Bakery which will soon reopen as Swedish Hill Bakery Café & Deli as part of McGuire Moorman Hospitality. The idea is for the new Swedish Hill to serve as a baked goods source for McGuire’s other concepts like […]
Todd Duplechan and Jeff Weinberger Revive Texas Tradition
Todd Duplechan, who was Chef de Cuisine at Trio under Elmar Prambs before starting Lenoir on South 1st Street, and Jeff Weinberger, long time owner of the Shoreline Grill, have collaborated on a significant bone-in fried chicken revival at J.T. Youngblood’s at the old Airport. It is quite simply terrific fried chicken and were I […]