Rob Heads to Tillie’s in Dripping Springs for a First Tasting and Chat with Exec Chef Brandon Martin
Tillie’s is a collaborative ensemble of Texas cuisine with international flair. Located at Camp Lucy Resort in Dripping Springs, it derives its name from owner Whit Hanks’ great grandmother, who was an enthusiastic world traveler and co-founder, along with her husband Lewis, of The Austin Country Club. Stay tuned – we’ll be back soon with […]
Ciclo Rolls out Intriguing Menu at the Four Seasons
Ciclo’s Interior I have been waiting for my recent Saturday night’s dinner at Ciclo since I first learned about the new endeavor that has replaced Trio at the Four Seasons. Richard Sandoval has teamed with exec chef Elmar Prambs and chef de cuisine James Flowers to create a Latin-accented menu. The food thus far is […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s Time for Rob’s Favorite Soups
I must admit that given the unseasonably warm weather we experienced for most of this year, I was less inclined than normal to indulge in one of my true food passions: great locally-made soups. But now that it’s gotten a bit colder, my taste buds have begun to percolate and my thoughts run to some […]
Local Chefs Who Don’t Always Get the Big Headlines (But Should)
Without question there is a media pecking order with respect to our local superstar chefs. You can’t pick up any periodical, visit a blog or website without hearing names like Aaron Franklin, David Bull, Paul Qui, Rene Ortiz, Shawn Cirkiel, Tyson Cole, Bryce Gillmore with significant frequency. Do they deserve the spotlight? Most definitely. They […]
Dining Recommendations in the Lakeline Mall Area
We’re getting an increasing stream of inquiries from readers about dining in North Austin, specifically around the Lakeline Mall area. The good news is that there are many neat restaurants within a 3-4 mile radius. Here are some of our favorites. Soto Located near The Texican just off 183, Soto is a fine little Japanese […]
