Rob’s Friday Review: Café Blue Rocks Downtown and the Galleria
When I first met Jason Landtroop, he was running a small restaurant on the shores of a cove off Lake Travis. It was a seafood and light sandwich joint called Café Blue. I immediately liked it. Alas, the building the restaurant occupied had not been built with fall and winter in mind. Enter local entrepreneur […]
EurAsia Matures into Must-Visit Spot in Oak Hill
My first impression of EurAsia Sushi Bar & Seafood was to wonder what an Indonesian restaurant was doing at a shopping center at the Y in Oak Hill. Aside from the fact that it it has lovely ambiance and is very inviting, it’s really less of an Indonesian restaurant than an amalgam of European and […]
It’s Impossible to Just Saunter by the Kitchen at Dai Due …
That is truly the case. Every time I pass the counter at Dai Due I find myself wanting to jump over and start on a charcuterie platter. 🙂 Dai Due 2406 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722 (512) 524-0688 www.daidue.com
Great Cuisine at Beijing Noodle No. 9 at Caesar’s Palace
Beijing Noodle No. 9 is one of our faves in Vegas and yes, those are thousands of fish behind Marge! Extremely creative menu.
Make Pops Happy on Father’s Day at Any of These Dad-Friendly Restaurants
Looking for the perfect place to take your Dad for a special Father’s Day meal? Here are some suggestions for a few of our favorites. The Oasis The Oasis on Lake Travis is hard to beat – it’s a perennial favorite that everyone is sure to enjoy. III Forks What Dad wouldn’t want to […]
Two Dishes to Always Try at Homespun Kitchen and Bar
This is a picture of Homespun Kitchen and Bar’s Shrimp Tostadas. Not only are they picturesque, but they are delicious, too – crunchy, crispy and rich with flavor. We usually get two orders and turn what is normally an appetizer into an entree. Add a dash of pico and guacamole … and voila! Here is […]
When Not in the Mood for a Ribeye, the Flat Iron Steak at III Forks Works Just Fine
Chef Adrian at III Forks makes an amazing ribeye. But he also has a deft tough with the classic Flat Iron steak to which I occasionally defer. The Flat Iron, which uses the grainier meat of the shoulder, is tasty and much more tender than when lesser chefs prepare it. It’s also known as a […]
More Tasting Notes from Sap’s new Krua Thai on South Lamar
This is the Pad Kee Mao with shrimp and whole noodles. As always with Sap, the flavors were stunning but not overwhelmingly spicy. I would also highly recommend the chicken and Shrimp Shumai. This dish is called the Sizzling Salmon. It’s extraordinarily tasty and laden with both savory and sweeter nuances. Certainly worth trying! By […]
Sap Opens New Concept Krua Thai on South Lamar
My good pal Sap, owner of Sap’s Fine Thai Cuisine on Westgate, is setting up his new Krua Thai on South Lamar in the former location of Barley Swine. He calls it “urban Thai “ and the menu looks very cosmopolitan. A lot of the Asian restaurant cognoscenti were there. Saw Vicky Vicha from Thai […]
The League Kitchen & Tavern Opens 3rd location in Belterra Village on 290W near Dripping Springs
I’m very happy to see one of my Lakeway favs, The League Kitchen & Tavern opening in the new Belterra Center on Highway 290 near Dripping Springs. We dined at the soft opening Thursday night and felt right at home once we saw the famous Atlantic City Mural. Equally comfortable was their terrific chicken pot […]
Where to Go When You’re Craving a 14-lb Maine Lobster
Yes, that is one hell of a massive 14 pounder. How was it? When perfectly steamed by Hal and his crew at C.R. Surf & Turf in Cedar Park, it was tender, absurdly tasty and wonderful. The crab dishes they do are amazing as well. My only regret is that I don’t liver closer to […]
Wild Kitchen + Bar To Open off Hwy 71 at the former site of Hill Country Golf and Guitars
Meet Lindsey and Colby Crelia. They are bringing a new dining concept to the Austin Hill Country – Wild Kitchen + Bar. They have chosen as their location the former Hill Country Golf and Guitar off Highway 71 just west of Hamilton Pool Road. The menu is aiming at family friendly fare, featuring wild game […]
Craving Chilaquiles? Austin Java on 290W Has the Answer
I love Chilaquiles. I first tried this dish at Beau Theriot’s place in Acapulco several years ago. I’ve tried them at Kerbey Lance since then, but no fireworks until I tried these at Austin Java on 290W in Dripping Springs. They don’t overload this dish with tomatillos and the flavor is subsequently a bit more […]
