Chefs Brady and Loiacono Team at Ventana
I like the idea of a functioning restaurant as a learning center for culinary students: you know a place where they can put their classroom instructions to the acid test. Ventana, the commercial restaurant of the Texas Culinary Academy is such a place. And the TCA just scored a major coup by securing the services […]
Craving German Food? Scholz Garten is Alive and Well!
Scholz Garten, aside from being one of the oldest restaurants in the city, is a fun place to snarf down some vienerschnitzel or bratwurst. They also have many, many beers to choose from and provide an excellent venue for watching games on TV. Click here for MENU.
You Want Some Real Comfort this Weekend: Check Out Angel’s Chicken Fried Meatloaf
Chicken Fried Meatloaf? Why the hell not, I say. And Mary and Sara at Angel’s Ice House in Spicewood agree. This weekend the special is Chicken Fried Meatloaf. It’s served with brown gravy, corn, mashed potatoes and Texas toast. What’s not to like about that? Call (512) 264-3377 for more information. Angel’s is at 21815 […]
Watch Hut’s Recent Appearance on Emeril Legasse’s Good Morning America Segment
The colorful Legasse recently gave some well-deserved love to Hut’s, the legendary 6th St. burger emporium. You can watch it HERE in the all-too-brief segment. But hey, national TV? Emeril Legasse? Way to go Hutch and the gang!
Cannoli Joe’s Now Open for Sunday Brunch
If you’re looking for an unusual and tasty Sunday brunch, Cannoli Joe’s in S. Austin is serving up a bevy of Italian treats along with more traditional brunch fare such as: Baked Fontina and Egg Strata Poached Eggs Fiorientina Custom-Made Omelets Belgian Waffles French Toast Blueberry and Raspberry Scones Cherry Strudel Bacon, Sausage and Ham […]
Craving Thai? Check Out Rob’s Favorites
When I first tried Thai food, I was living in Southern California and teaching at Cal St. Long Beach. My restaurant reviewing days were far ahead of me. But from that very first bit of Pad Thai at a place in Newport Beach, I was hooked. Thai food is about searing flavors, huge spices, and […]
Ryan Bouillet Assumes the Helm of Bellagio
Bellagio has been almost a permanent resident in our Top 20 for the last three years. And usually, when there is a transition of chefs at a restaurant of that calibre, one always takes a deep breath. Well, Ryan Bouillet is the real deal and will more than capably fill the shoes of the departed […]
Vodka Fest at Cool River Serves Up Some Great Spirits
The annual Vodka fest at Cool River on Parmer Lane attracted between 600-700 people on August 29th. It was a fun night to be sure replete with intriguing new tastes, lovely vodka pourers and lots of cool people. There were some very interesting new vodkas on hand including the amazing 42 Below from New Zealand […]
Finn and Porter Voted Best Steaks in Austin by City Search Readers
Readers of City Search have spoken and the ballots are in. Finn and Porter, the signature restaurant (helmed by Chris Bauer) of the downtown Hilton Hotel, has been voted to have the Best Steaks in Austin. As readers of our site will recognize, I’ve long been a fan of this restaurant as well and they […]
Ego’s: A Neighborhood Bar in a City that Could Use Some More
I grew up in New England. To say that we had a lot of neighborhood bars and taverns is an understatement. There was one on every corner. Some catered to the blue-collar shift workers; others to college kids while others were very ethnic in their persuasion. My father-in-law spent many a memorable evening at the […]
Perez Sister Decide They Don’t Want City Loan After All
Lydia and Cynthia Perez have told the city that they are no longer interested in receiving the almost completely forgivable $750,000 loan earmarked for Las Manitas. The sisters have said they want to keep the “iconic” Las Manitas open, but are now not sure where they will find the money for the renovation costs, estimated […]
Hut’s Gets Some Love From Good Morning America Friday at 8:15am
The Good Morning America camera crew was in Austin this week to film some burgers at one of Austin’s perennial favorites: Hut’s on West 6th. The national ABC morning show is doing a burger referendum. Rumor has it that Emeril Legasse will also be involved. Hut’s has won more than its share of best burger […]
Chef Opart of Ka Prow Reaches into the Till to Help Mother’s Café
Chef Opart of Ka Prow on Howard Lane is donating 10% of his total sales each Wednesday and Thursday in August to help the Mother’s Café rebuilding fund. I applaud this effort and hope other restaurants will pitch in as well. The vegan community has been devastated with the loss of Mother’s and Nu Age.
The Infamous Wine Bandit is Brought to Justice After Fleecing Fleming’s
Running a restaurant is replete with challenges; none more so than dealing with a well-dressed professional with a knowledge of fine wine and a penchant for bolting tabs. Claimed he was waiting for a party of four but said he was going to go ahead and eat because he was starving. He ordered a bottle […]
Lengendary Brewer Brian Peters Back at Uncle Billy’s
Most of the regular readers of diningoutwithrobbalon.com know that I am a wine guy first. I certainly appreciate a good glass of beer but my knowledge of the fine art of beer-making is sketchy at best. But when you need an expert to expand your education, one need look no further than Brian Peters. Peters […]
