Jeff and Joaquin, Los Jefes at Pacific Star Oyster Bar’s Round Rock Location
There’s nothing better for a dose of the culinary blahs than a tasty bowl of crawfish etouffee or seafood gumbo at Pacific Star Restauarant & Oyster Bar, with locations in Round Rock and on Research Boulevard in Austin. Their fresh gulf oysters are always a treat. I also love me dat seafood platter and the […]
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 […]
Chinatown Celebrates 37th Anniversary
Austin has seen its share of long lived restaurants over the years. Most have been family restaurants handed down over generations. But this is the story of one owner, Ronald Cheng, who 37 years ago launched Chinatown restaurant on Bee Caves Road and has since continued to expand the veritable taste explosions he initiated. Austin had seen […]
While Downtown Steakhouse III Forks Has Reopened for In-House Dining, Takeout Service Is Still an Option
Look at this pork chop! Imagine it’s on a beautiful plate at III Forks. But this chop is on a plastic container that we took home the other night. It was savory and tender, as one would expect in the restaurant’s dining room. But it travelled beautifully to our dining room (along with the crab cakes, […]
The New Normal for Dining Settles in at Homespun Kitchen and Bar in Dripping Springs
There’s a cool breeze blowing in from the north that enhances the enjoyment of a glass of wine on the patio of one of my favorite comfort food places around, Homespun Kitchen and Bar. Tuesday is a special takeout day where you can order enough for four! Last week it was an extraordinary chicken pot […]
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 […]
Takeout Orders You May Have Overlooked
PoK-e-Jo’s has a long standing as one of Austin’s more popular locally owned and operated restaurants. But in this era where takeout and delivery have become critical options, there is one thing people may be overlooking when placing an order from PoK-e-Jo’s: in addition to their tasty variety of smoked meats and fowl, they probably […]
Scenes We’ll Hopefully See Again Soon: the Beef Ribs at It’s All Good BBQ in Spicewood
Things have become vastly and tragically different in the Austin area lately due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Simple thoughts that we took for granted like “let’s have lunch” have become memories. But in the presence of all the mandated social distancing and health worries, local restaurants have stepped up to provide safe and health-conscious takeout […]
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 […]
III Forks Reopens Curbside Takeout with Aplomb
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. […]
The Cornonavirus Scare is Impacting Some Chinese Restaurants Around the Country. That’s Just Flat Out Wrong!
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 […]
Chinese New Year at Chinatown North is an Amazing Celebration of Food and Fun
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!
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
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 […]
