Finally, a New Korean Restaurant, Oseyo, Opens on the East Side
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 […]
Don’t Miss the Amazing Seared Scallops at III Forks
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
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 […]
Best Comfort Food Restaurants In Austin
We all love comfort foods, be it a heaping bowl of Blue Bell Pralines ‘n Cream or a delicious dish of mac and cheese. So for those of you who are looking for the best restaurants for comfort food in Austin, here is our list! Hoover’s Cooking Hoover Alexander is master of Southern comfort fare. […]
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 […]
Spam Comes Back with a WHAM at Poke Austin
Spam is one of those kinds of canned meats that many people disdain upon initial contact. But because of its long shelf life and no need for refrigeration, it was introduced to GIs in Hawaii during World War II. The product gradually spread to the locals and to this day remains a phenomenally popular black […]
Too Early for Planning New Year’s Eve? Not At All. The Oasis Has You Covered!
If you’re like most people, New Year’s Eve is one of those nights that doesn’t always get a lot of advance planning. You know, at the last minute couples start asking each other what they want to do. Or they call friends with the same question. Usually these last-minute decisions, as I can tell you […]
Torchy’s Original Brick and Mortar Restaurant to Close Shortly
Torchy’s, the little taco stand on South 1st that grew up into a brick and and mortar store and then into a more substantial local chain, announced that they’ll be closing that location toward the end of October. I have never personally been a huge Torchy’s fan (breakfast tacos are just so-so) but many of […]
How Mourad Belkacem Brought the Texican Cafe to Life
Mourad Belkacem spent his formative years working in a restaurant in the suburbs south of Paris. He later emigrated to Texas and studied engineering at UT. To make ends meet he took a job at the original Mr. Gatti’s startup. He was intrigued by the energy there and moved up the ladder at Mr. Gatti’s […]
Tex Mex And BBQ ? Welcome to Valentina’s
It was inevitable. In a city that consumes vast amounts of Tex Mex and BBQ, somebody finally had to fuse the two. That’s what happened at Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ, a permanent trailer off Manchaca run by a husband and wife team. In the picture above is an absolutely palate pleasing moist brisket taco topped […]
Noble Sandwich Co. on Burnet is Closing
When the Noble Pig exploded on to the scene on 620 a few years ago, they virtually rewrote the book on the composition and presentation of a great roast pork sandwich. The place did a rousing business and for good reason: they were terrific. They recently moved to Burnet and rebranded as Noble Sandwich Co., […]
In Search of Breakfast Tacos? Try the Breakfast Quesadillas at Austin Java on 290 West
We’ve all experienced that undeniable craving for a great breakfast taco. Sausage or bacon, eggs, cheese and onions (in my case) along with a zesty salsa, and of course, freshly made and uber-soft flour tortillas. In the mist of such a craving moment I walked into Austin Java on 290 West. I noticed breakfast quesadillas […]
In the Midst of Remodeling, III Forks Still Delivers a Killer Ribeye
We had this ribeye Thursday night at III Forks on Lavaca. They are remodeling the restaurant, which will undoubtedly embellish the always comforting and inviting decor. But the 18 oz prime bone in ribeye was as good or better than ever! III Forks 111 Lavaca St Austin, TX 78701 (512) 474-1776 www.3Forks.com
