Counter 3. Five. VII at 315 Congress
Bit of an odd name for a restaurant but it reflects their customers’ options for the prix fixe dinner with the number of courses they can select. The idea here is a sort of informal intimacy where you interact with the chef and staff as your food is being prepared. You sit at a counter […]
Austin: The Best City for…
Lately, it seems that Austin has won just about every national accolade possible for livability, business environment, music and lifestyle, entrepreneurship, housing, food trucks, and well, the list just goes on. Problem is, the more the country hears about how affordable housing is around here, the less affordable it actually becomes! Then I noticed that […]
Chameleon Cold-Brew Coffee Receives Venture Funding
One of my favorite Austin owned coffee businesses, Chameleon Cold- Brew Coffee has just received a 4 million dollar infusion of investor cash according to the Austin Business Journal. This is great news for founders Chris Campbell and Steve Williams as it will allow them to broaden their reach. I had never tried a bottle […]
Briarcliff Bistro and Bacon Bar: What Some Water Can Do!
I’ve always enjoyed the Briarcliff Bistro and Bacon Bar at 108 Pace Bend S. Their brunches are worth the drive no matter where you live in our sprawling city. But I was amazed to see the throng of cars there last week. And one of the secrets is that dry ditch [Pedernales] that they overlook […]
The Best Comfort Food Places in Austin: An Update
Three years ago we posted a story on our favorite comfort food spots in Austin; however, given the speed at which the Austin restaurant scene is moving, it’s time for an update. 1. Jack Allen’s Kitchen Well, some things just don’t change. Jack Gillmore’s ode to upscale comfort food now has locations in Round Rock […]
Anxiously Waiting for Wu Chow
Got a lot of emails after my comment that Wu Chow, C.K. Chin’s new downtown restaurant is still not quite ready to open. Sadly, not an unfamiliar story in the restaurant business. Why? Construction delays, city red tape and all the usual crap. But C.K. has assured us that he is getting very close. I […]
New Food Friday Smoothly Segues into the Todd and Don Show on KLBJ
Just finished up the 2nd Food Friday program in its new 10 a.m. time slot on the Todd and Don show. One minute it was 10:02 and then boom: 10:59:30 and out. Had so much fun I didn’t know where the time went. Food Friday has always been a show for Austin foodies and the […]
Trio: Austin’s Best Sunday Brunch Gets Better
The Sunday brunch at Trio at the Four Seasons has long been our favorite. The good news is it’s gotten even better. Last Sunday, the new items were readily apparent and equally tasty. The Sushito Pepper dish was delightful. And then the new take on Eggs Benedict. Add bacon and guacamole along with the egg […]
