Mattie’s at Green Pastures Sparkles in SoCo
I must admit it had been quite some time since we’d dined at Green Pastures, one of Austin’s oldest and most iconic restaurants. It was badly in need of a makeover and that musty smell had gone from endearing to annoying, so it had kind of dropped off our radar. But the old gal has […]
North Italia and Flower Child to Open in New Google Building Downtown
FOX Restaurant Concepts out of Arizona had early success at the Domain with North Italia, a very decent Italian restaurant. Recently the company also opened Flower Child at the Domain as well. But no one expected what was to come next. The two restaurants are scheduled to open new operations in the Google building downtown. […]
Biderman’s Deli on Far West Blvd. launches Regular Hours Thursday at 7 a.m.
Finally, the closest thing Austin has had in a long time to a genuine Jewish Deli is opening. It’s called Biderman’s Deli and is located in the strip center on Far West Blvd., just down from Hao-Q Asian Kitchen. Biderman’s will start serving at 7 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. The variety of fresh […]
Toulouse Café and Bar Now Open at the Domain in Austin
Yet another high-end chain restaurant has opened at the Domain. Toulouse purports to be a French-style bistro and from my first tasting they did a decent – but not spectacular – job. The Crispy Duck Leg Confit was the best dish I tried (though I have always preferred Thomas Keller’s version at Bouchon) and the Foie […]
EurAsia Sushi Bar & Seafood Celebrates Grand Opening in Austin’s Oak Hill
We told you last week that EurAsia Sushi Bar & Seafood had opened at the Y in Oak Hill. I had the chance to attend the grand opening on May 4th and it was so much more than the usual pomp and circumstance one sees at these things. There was genuine warmth among the guests […]
Tumble 22 Nashville Hot Chicken Trailer Opens on Austin’s West 5th Street
Austin’s fried chicken scene just ramped up another notch with the opening of Tumble 22 Hot Chicken on W. 5th. St. The formal opening date is Monday, May 8th. Tumble 22 is the newest venture of chef Harold Marmulstein, who staked his claim with the Salty Sow on the East Side. It’s hard to […]
Last Minute Mother’s Day Brunch Suggestions in Austin
If anyone deserves a day of nice dining and relaxation it’s your Mom! So here are some suggestions for brunch around Austin this Mother’s Day. The Oasis Best view in the city. Charming restaurant with the perfect menu for all those beleaguered moms. Here’s their menu. Mattie’s at Green Pastures Green Pastures was a brunch […]
Bullfight – celebrating Spanish food, drink and Culture
I have long enjoyed dining at Shawn Cirkiel’s various restaurants: from his first, Jean Luc’s Bistro, to Bullfight, one of his more recent. Shawn is a creative chef and he’s adventurous. In my book that’s an excellent combination. And that brings us to the Spanish-styled Bullfight at 4807 Airport Blvd. I cannot say that I […]
Slab BBQ & Beer Opens in Oak Hill
There’s something cool going on at the Oak Hill Plaza shopping center at the Y in Oak Hill. Two new and really decent restaurants have opened in the past month. We talked about EurAsia Sushi Bar & Seafood several days ago and just down the sidewalk we now have Slab BBQ & Beer. They’ve taken […]
EurAsia Sushi Bar and Seafood Opens in Oak Hill
EurAsia, a sleek and tastefully appointed new restaurant featuring sushi, sashimi, and other Asian dishes along with an extensive Indonesian menu has opened in Oak Hill. I have been very pleased with EurAsia’s cuisine thus far and am delighted to have a credible restaurant serving Indonesian foods. They are planning a grand opening celebration from […]
Cannon and Belle – Farm to Table Fare at the downtown Austin Hilton
If you haven’t been to the downtown Hilton lately, you might be surprised next time you go. The food scene has changed dramatically. Liberty Tavern is gone, as is Finn & Porter. The bar upstairs from these two has expanded exponentially to house the restaurant that has replaced Finn & Porter as well as the […]
Is the Owner Operated Restaurant an Endangered Species?
We went to Dallas over the Easter holiday weekend to have brunch with our daughter. She lives near Plano in a lovely area called The Colony. We ate at a smallish chain restaurant near her apartment called Hash House a Go Go. The wait was well over an hour. The food was decent but the […]
Best spots for Easter Sunday Brunch in Austin – the Oasis and more!
The Oasis I couldn’t think of a better place to enjoy Easter brunch than this cozy spot nestled 450 feet above Lake Travis. Take a look at their menu. McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks This always reliable Seafood restaurant at The Domain has their Easter brunch scheduled from 10:30am to 1pm for a special […]
Hao-Q Asian Kitchen: Inspired Chinese And Vietnamese Dining with a Family Flair
The beauty of Hao-Q Asian Kitchen is extensive: from the lovely and gregarious Hong who works the front of the restaurant to her husband, the amiable and very talented chef Young who produces the varieties of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine that tend to keep this restaurant located at 3742 Far West Blvd. more crowded than […]
