Chinatown Mopac and Westlake Rolling Out Chinese New Year’s
If you haven’t been to one of Ronald Cheng’s Chinese New Year’s blowouts at Chinatown, you’re missing a fun and tasty evening. Aside from terrific food, there’s faux dragons, fireworks, and a generally rousing time. So make sure to put Tuesday, February 5th at Chinatown Mopac and Wednesday, February 6th at Chinatown Westlake on your […]
How Two Techies Met and Started Poke Austin
Trent Schneiter was working in the financial services field when by chance he met a fellow techie named Jennifer from San Francisco. They gradually struck up a friendship and then a relationship. She first came to Austin for a meeting and they dined at Fukumoto. The relationship grew stronger, even though they had some distance […]
From The Creative Mind of Chef Gerald Joshua: Shrimp Tacos at the Oasis
There’s not much more to say about Chef Gerald at the Oasis except this: the man is exceptionally talented. These shrimp tacos prove the point! Do yourself a favor and try this dish. And then ask for the killer pork fajitas. The Oasis on Lake Travis 6550 Comanche Trail Austin, TX 78732 (512) 266-2442 […]
III Forks is a Gonzo Steakhouse to be Sure but Look at These Scallops
We had these lovely scallops at III Forks recently. Of course the steaks are terrific there, but don’t overlook the upper left side of the menu and be sure to order this stunning appetizer. Then get the bone-in ribeye! III Forks 111 Lavaca St Austin, TX 78701 (512) 474-1776 www.3Forks.com
Spoon + Fork Thai Kitchen Opens in Belterra Village
A new Thai restaurant has opened in Belterra Village off Hwy 290 West. Spoon + Fork Thai Kitchen is owned by a husband and wife team and features traditional stir fried Thai dishes along with curries and soups. My daughter Lauren (pictured) and I recently stopped by for a quick bite. I should preface my […]
New Year’s Day Brunch at Juliet Italian Kitchen
Looking for a great New Year’s Day Brunch? I would highly recommend Juliet Italian Kitchen on Barton Springs. Check out their brunch menu below and see if that doesn’t titillate your taste buds! Juliet Italian Kitchen 1500 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704 (512) 479-1800 www.juliet-austin.com
Poke Austin Serving Beautiful Bowls of Poke off Brodie
A husband and wife team with roots from San Francisco to Oklahoma had a common mid-life occurrence: they left their financial careers and opened up a restaurant off Brodie Lane called Poke Austin. They are serving bowls of poke accompanied with house made sauces. First taste overview: Trent and Virginia are locked and loaded and […]
Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q: Briskets to The Left of Me, Briskets to The Right of Me!
Paraphrasing the immortal Line from The Charge of the Light Brigade Seems to work for Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q. My appreciation for Rudy’s moist brisket has long been documented. They buy the best briskets and prepare them for smoking along with their proprietary recipe. This results in tenderly amazing flavors. There is indeed a […]
Coming Shortly – Pasta Wars: Rob’s Favorite Italian Restaurants
When Marge and I first came to Austin, great Italian restaurants were virtually nonexistent. There were a few like Basil’s, but by and large consistently excellent owner operated ones were hard to find. But that was then. Luckily, the number of home grown Italian restaurants has steadily increased to the point where are some really […]
Thai Pepper Basil Shrimp Continues to Amaze at Chinatown Westlake
This dish was one of the original creations from the fertile imagination of Ronald Cheng, founder of Chinatown, and it helped to vault Chinatown into the pantheon of Austin restaurants back in the 1980’s. Chinatown revolutionized Austin’s understanding of Chinese cuisine and it continues to do so. Despite his success, Ronald never stops evolving and […]
Pig Pen BBQ in Dripping Springs is Worth a Visit
Okay, so the name’s a cute play on words meaning they do pork ribs, pork sausage, and pulled pork. You know what? This place serves up some damned tasty ‘cue. The pulled pork is moist, tender and very tasty. The ribs are also quite good. Ditto for the pork loin. It’s located in a small […]
East Side Pies, #1 in our Pizza Wars, Opens North Store at 13265 N 183
Noah Polk and Michael Freid, the honchos at my thin crust favorite East Side Pies are literally on a roll. They’ve opened a new store on North 183 and are about to open a location at the airport as well. Talk about spreading the crust. 🙂 Well, good for them and good for all Austin […]
Verde’s Mexican Parrilla on Hamilton Pool Road Still Delivering Quality
A few years back when I was doing TV food reviews on KVUE, I became very partial to the food at Verde’s Mexican Parrilla on Hamilton Pool Road. I wanted to tape a review there but unfortunately that never came to pass. The GM of KVUE at the time was the mother of the wife […]
III Forks: The Classic Downtown Steakhouse
For a great may reasons, not the least of which is a beautifully marbled 18 oz bone-in ribeye with a wonderful first bite rush of flavor, III Forks has evolved into a classic downtown steakhouse. The bar is engaging and it looks as a steakhouse bar should: sleek, sophisticated, and inviting with touches of marble […]
First Taste of The Brisket Gumbo at The Switch
I had lunch at The Switch with Ron Oliveira and tried the Brisket Gumbo. Unusual dish in that it’s served over a potato salad base but the flavors are fairly mild and the tastes are engaging. You can see Todd Duplechan‘s nuanced influence here and it’s what I expected. I’m really liking this place! […]
