James Ramsey New Exec Chef at The Goodnight
James Ramsey, who has helmed Fore in Lakeway and his own restaurant, Silver and Stone in Georgetown, has now taken over the reins at The Goodnight on W.Anderson. This is a bit of a coup for owner David Goodnight as Ramsey is very well-respected in the industry. I’ve always enjoyed his highly creative yet approachable […]
Back by Popular Demand:, Best New Restaurants in Austin: Rob’s take
For those who used to mourn the lack of quality restaurants in Austin, those days are long gone. Just in the last two years we’ve had dozens of quality openings. And as CK Chin keeps telling me, more are on the way! So here’s our take on the newbies: both fine dining, casual. and food […]
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 […]
Il Forte Rolls Out Happy Hour
One of our favorite new restaurants in Austin, Il Forte, has begun a happy hour from 4:30 to 7:30. Drink specials and scrumptious Italian appetizers will be served. And i don’t use the word scrumptious lightly! The chef, Gianni, is from Sardinia and he can flat out bring it. Now, they are on 8th between […]
Chili To The Left of Me, Chili To The Right of Me.
Judging a Chili cook off can be challenging to the palate. Thus my experience Saturday evening outside DKR Stadium at the Engel & Volkers hospitality tent was a pleasant exception. I had not expected Realtors could be so passionate and enthusiastic about Chili. And talented too. Every entry was unique and thoughtful in its own […]
Wu Chow FINALLY opens downtown!
C.K. Chin’s long-awaited Wu Chow has finally opened downtown. Nov 5th today is the big day. Mr. Chin has a wicked sense of humor and he’s teased the local foodie crowd about an opening that was originally scheduled for the first quarter of this year. But now, finally, here it comes. I suggest Wu will […]
Homespun Kitchen Broadens Menu
We sat down to a pleasant surprise the other night at Homespun Kitchen in Dripping Springs. Not only was a cool blue grass band holding forth on the outside deck but inside we saw the menu had broadened to include some very tasty sandwiches. I love a good Cubano and they had introduced one. Think […]
Homespun Kitchen Broadens Menu
We sat down to a pleasant surprise the other night at Homespun Kitchen in Dripping Springs. Not only was a cool blue grass band holding forth on the outside deck but inside we saw the menu had broadened to include some very tasty sandwiches. I love a good Cubano and they had introduced one. Think […]
Sbragia Home Ranch Chardonnay 2012
I have long been a fan of legendary California winemaker Ed Sbragia since he stunned the wine world back in 1994 with his award winning Chardonnay. His new 2012 chard has received a 94 from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker has characterized Sbragia as having the “Midas touch.” Couldn’t agree more. Retail is around $30 […]
Our Favorite Austin Restaurants Owned and Operated by Women
In the constant furor over whose doing what in the uber hot Austin dining scene, we often forget that there are a boatload of successfully and highly entrepreneurial women who have found their niche in what used to be a business dominated by men. That is, as you will see, is no longer the case. […]
Billie Jean’s Burger Pub Podcast
Billie Jean’s Burger Pub is a hot, new joint at 6501 S. Congress helmed by Miranda and Christie, two veterans of the local Austin food wars. As you will hear, they are quite personable and really buzzed about their new place. I really like these ladies and what’s more, I truly enjoy their food […]
Four Restaurants You Must Try Now
There are some terrific restaurants around Austin that are kind of flying under the serious foodie radar scopes thus far. The purpose of this article is to let you know about these little gems before the rest of the vast majority Austin cognoscenti catch on. So don’t wait till next week or next month: go […]
This Week’s Podcast: Cesar Navarri of il Forte
Il Forte is a charming little Italian restaurant on 8th between Brazos and Congress. It is run by an ingratiating Italian gentleman named Cesar Navarri. He and his wife Renata along with chef Giovanni have created quite a restaurant: enough for them to make our recent Top Ten List of best new Austin places. […]
The Best Comfort Food Places in Austin: An Update
Three years ago we posted a story on our favorite comfort food spots in Austin; however, given the speed at which the Austin restaurant scene is moving, it’s time for an update. 1. Jack Allen’s Kitchen Well, some things just don’t change. Jack Gillmore’s ode to upscale comfort food now has locations in Round Rock […]
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 […]
