The Pizza Cave Introduces Texas Cheesesteak
The Pizza Cave on Highway 290 West has rolled out a new menu addition called the Texas Cheesesteak. What do you think fellow foodies? From the pic it sure looks intriguing. The Pizza Cave2690 E Hwy 290Dripping Springs, TX 78620(512) 829-4157 www.thepizzacave.com
How One Local Restaurant Is Meeting the Challenges of Inflation
As the inflation rate in the U.S. has continued to increase, many consumers and businesses have been negatively impacted. I checked in last week with Joe Cave, owner and operator of the popular The Pizza Cave (one of our favorites) on Highway 290 in Dripping Springs to see how inflation was affecting his overall profits […]
Long-Time Hut’s Location on 6th Street Has a New Occupant: Sammie’s Italian
Our last visit to Hut’s, one of Austin’s true icons, was memorable. We did our usual Buddy Holly burger along with fries and the gigantic onion rings and of course the essential strawberry shakes. We took some silly photos with me holding the rings like ski goggles, recalled all the great time’s we’d had there […]
Chicken Padano New to the Menu at The Pizza Cave
I’ve never been a huge fan of marinara sauce over any type of pasta. Perhaps I’d make an exception for the amazing sauce at Rao’s in New York (and Las Vegas), but I tend to opt for the lighter sauces such as those in linguine with clam sauce. So I’m glad to see that The […]
Pizza Cave on 290 West Gives Christmas Inspired Gifts to Customers: Tempting New Menu Additions
One thing I really like about Joe Cave and his eponymous The Pizza Cave restaurant is that they’re constantly innovating. We recently wrote about his introducing piadas (or piadinas as they say in Italy). Now he’s adding slow-cooked, dry-rubbed pork ribs for pork hoagies and piadas, which will also to be used as a new topping […]
Spacing and Following Health Protocols at Tony C’s
While it may sound good on paper, table spacing at restaurants can be tough, both logistically and financially for most places. But restaurants like Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza & Authentic Italian in the Galleria at Bee Cave have stepped up and are fighting the good fight. No need to be even the least bit virus-averse […]
The Creamy Pepper Soup at The Pizza Cave: Absolutely A Must Try!
Fantastic soup at a pizza joint? Welcome to The Pizza Cave on Hwy 290 West in Dripping Springs. Owner Joe Cave makes this creamy pepper soup and it’s his personal passion. He uses jalapeño and bell peppers, removing the seeds and internal membranes to reduce the heat while retaining the flavors. Add some heavy cream […]
Pizzaiolo Joe Cave Breaks out his Favorite Soup Recipes at The Pizza Cave
Joe Cave of The Pizza Cave is a pizza maker at heart. But he is also a compassionate and caring man. So, in times like these who could argue with a little Italian penicillin? Many would agree that soups have always had curative (whether physical or psychological) powers. Since Joe’s scaled back on his pasta […]
Craving Pizza & Italian Food on the 290 Corridor? The Pizza Cave is Offering Takeout!
The Pizza Cave was among the top ten best pizza spots in Austin in our recent Pizza Wars article. But they also have an extensive Italian food menu ranging from baked ziti to lasagna, eggplant Parmesan, and the classic spaghetti and meatballs. (The meatballs alone are worth the trip.) And by all means don’t forget […]
Pizza Wars 15 is on the Way! Via 313 is a Top Ten Contender
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, […]
Roppolo’s Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Marc Roppolo has been getting a lot of press lately. The founder of the legendary Roppolo’s Pizza in Austin got a shout out from Gayle King of CBS News and BFF of Oprah Winfrey. On top of that, Roppolo’s, which has been adding new locations around town, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. I love their […]
Joe Cave: a True Pizzaiolo At Work At The Pizza Cave on 290 West
I love the New York style pies that Joe Cave serves at The Pizza Cave on 290 West near Dripping Springs. He and his wife Susan run one of the most popular pizza joints in the area. Yet ironically, Joe’s roots are not in New York City as one might expect – as it happens, […]
The Pizza Cave Moves into New Digs on Highway 290 West
I first discovered The Pizza Cave about 4 years ago in its cozy building at the corner of Highway 12 and 290 in Dripping Springs. They served our favorite New York style pizza and we became fairly regular customers, as have a lot of other locals. When a massive rain storm left almost a foot […]
Gino’s Vino Osteria Recreates Old-Time Hospitality in a New Round Rock Restaurant
One of the long lost traditions from my old days of eating Italian food in New Haven (aside from authentic Naples coal fired pizza) was the congenial and seemingly ever present owner who worked the room like a Las Vegas host and virtually presided over every patron‘s table. You usually walked out of one of […]
Numero28 Rocks 2nd St with Excellent Prosciutto Pizza
It had been awhile since our last visit to Numero28 Pizzeria & Vineria. They made the Top 10 in our last Pizza Wars and I’m pleased to report that Bernardo Nolfo and his crew still have the place in fine form. The pizza was a smash. Ditto for the Eggplant Parmesan and the irresistible Cannelloni! […]
