III Forks Reopens Curbside Takeout with Aplomb

Posted by on Mar 29, 2020 in Downtown, Fine Dining, Gourmet Takeout, Steaks

A few weeks ago we regretfully reported that III Forks downtown had suspended their curbside takeout services and deliveries. But almost immediately they began working on a plan to reopen those services as soon as they felt they could safely serve their customers. Then came the announcement late last week that they had resumed services. […]

Breaking News: III Forks Downtown Reopens for Curbside Service and Deliveries

Posted by on Mar 27, 2020 in News, Openings

Hands down, the most email I’ve gotten from our readers over the past month has dealt with the question of when III Forks was going to resume curbside service and deliveries. Talk about pent-up demand! Well, the good news is in! III Forks has resumed curbside and delivery services beginning today, Friday, March 27th. Hours […]

Popular Downtown Steak and Seafood Restaurant III Forks to Temporarily Suspend Curbside and Delivery Services

Posted by on Mar 21, 2020 in Closings, News

III Forks, one of the Balon family’s favorite restaurants, has announced that due to health concerns for their employees and customers (and to do their best to help Austin flatten the curve of the coronavirus’ spread), they will temporarily suspend curbside service and deliveries until those health concerns allow a resumption. The emphasis here is […]

Austin Restaurants Ramp Up After Adler Ruling

Posted by on Mar 18, 2020 in Uncategorized

Prior to Mayor Adler’s Tuesday morning ruling limiting restaurants to takeout and curbside service, many popular downtown and area eateries were substantially ahead of the curve. Downtown steak and seafood house III Forks had already begun delivering to specific locations and was preparing a gracious curbside service program emphasizing the cleanliness, safety, and quality to […]

Dishes So Iconic You Can Tell the Restaurant With a Picture

Posted by on Mar 14, 2020 in Uncategorized

The picture above is, to borrow the ancient Chinese adage, truly worth a thousand words. There are some dishes around the Austin food scene that are so iconic that for foodies, a simple look at the picture will immediately identify the restaurant. The picture above is of the famous pork chops with fried okra and […]

The Cornonavirus Scare is Impacting Some Chinese Restaurants Around the Country. That’s Just Flat Out Wrong!

Posted by on Mar 7, 2020 in Chinese, News

It’s hard to believe that the coronavirus scare is actually keeping some people around the country away from Chinese restaurants. In times like this, people can become panicked and irrational, but because the virus originated in China does not in any way mean that avoiding Chinese restaurants or the people who work there will somehow […]

2020 Pizza Wars: The Best Pizza Places in Austin

Posted by on Feb 24, 2020 in Uncategorized

Buona Giornata pizza fans! It’s time for our annual tradition: Pizza Wars. The quality of pizza in Austin has grown exponentially since I was a professor at UT in the late 70’s. Being from New Haven, Connecticut, home to some of the most heralded Neopolitan pizza joints in the country, I was totally underwhelmed when […]

Quick Picks For Valentine’s Day Dining in Austin

Posted by on Feb 12, 2020 in Best Of, Holiday Dining

Looking for last minute ideas for Valentine’s Day dining in Austin? See below for some favorite spots around town that are sure to be a hit … and possibly even melt a heart or two. EMMER & RYEArtisanal craftsmanship on Rainey Street. CICLOLatin flavored cuisine downtown at the Four Seasons. SUERTEThe name means “dream” in […]

Chinese New Year at Chinatown North is an Amazing Celebration of Food and Fun

Posted by on Jan 30, 2020 in Chinese, Holiday Dining, North

Ronald Cheng, the owner of Chinatown, knows how to throw a party. The recent Chinese New Year party there was a riotous event, replete with firecrackers, dancing dragons and amazing food. The menu included Beijing Duck , crab soup, Cantonese style lobster, and many more favorites from the Chinatown menu. This celebration was characteristic of […]

There’s a Reason Why the Pasta Dishes at Emmer & Rye are So Popular!

Posted by on Jan 15, 2020 in Cuisine, Downtown, Farm to Table, Pasta

Chef Kevin Fink and his team at Emmer & Rye on Rainey St. make some amazing pasta dishes. The restaurant takes its name from emmer, a hulled wheat that contributes to artisanal breads and pastas and has a long history of cultivation in Europe. My first sample of the pasta at this multidimensional restaurant was […]

Bombay Bistro’s Classic Saag Paneer

Posted by on Jan 12, 2020 in Cuisine, Indian

If dishes from Northern India are in your culinary wheelhouse then surely you will appreciate a well made Saag Paneer. This classic and delicious vegetarian dish which features creamy spinach along with chunks of paneer or Indian cheese is virtually irresistible when served with some hot naan bread for dipping. One of my favorite versions […]

Finally, a New Korean Restaurant, Oseyo, Opens on the East Side

Posted by on Jan 6, 2020 in Cuisine, Korean, Openings

I can’t tell you how long I’ve been craving a new Korean restaurant in town. That’s why I’m so pleased that Oseyo has opened on the East Side. The menu is packed with all my favorites: Bibimbap, Mandu (dumplings), Bulgogi, Pa Jeon, Kalbi, Kimchi and other original Korean mega dishes. Nothing against the other Korean […]

Homespun Kitchen and Bar Evolves into Must-Visit Restaurant in Dripping Springs.

Posted by on Jan 2, 2020 in Cuisine, Dripping Springs

When I I first visited Homespun Kitchen and Bar, I was impressed with its hominess and the quality of its comfort food dishes. But owners Randy Ford and Jennifer Walker (shown above) have ramped up the food to the point where they have a real coterie of devoted foodies. Sophisticated dishes like fried catfish Pontchartrain […]

Don’t Miss the Amazing Seared Scallops at III Forks

Posted by on Dec 28, 2019 in Downtown, Fine Dining, Seafood

III Forks is primarily known as a steakhouse and great Wagyu and Kobe Ribeyes do indeed light up the menu. But don’t overlook the seafood offerings either. Pictured above is a delightful dish of seared scallops over a corn and smoked bacon succotash covered with a creamy beurre blanc sauce. This pairs beautifully with an […]

Pizza Wars 15 is on the Way! Via 313 is a Top Ten Contender

Posted by on Dec 19, 2019 in Best Of, Pizza

One of our most popular annual features, Pizza Wars, will be back in January. We’ll bring you our top ten choices for the best pizza in Austin. This is our 15th Pizza Wars and there are lots of serious contenders: Via 313, The Pizza Cave, Salvation, Saccone’s, Home Slice, Desano Pizzeria Napoletana, Tony C’s, Pieous, […]

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