Todd Duplechan and Jeff Weinberger Revive Texas Tradition
Todd Duplechan, who was Chef de Cuisine at Trio under Elmar Prambs before starting Lenoir on South 1st Street, and Jeff Weinberger, long time owner of the Shoreline Grill, have collaborated on a significant bone-in fried chicken revival at J.T. Youngblood’s at the old Airport. It is quite simply terrific fried chicken and were I […]
Pieous Settles into New Digs at Belterra Village off 290
After many nights being crammed in between patrons in line and tables teeming with hungry pizza lovers, Pieous founders Josh and Page Kaner are probably breathing a big sigh of relief to be in their new building at Belterra Village not far down 290 from their original location. Can’t blame them – the new place […]
Craving Burnt Ends? Check out the Tuesday Special at Big Cat BBQ
Damn these look good!!! Big Cat BBQ 401 W Whitestone Blvd, C-100 Cedar Park, TX 78613 (512) 986-7032 www.bigcatbbqtx.com
Celebrate National Lobster Day at C.R. Surf & Turf in Cedar Park
Today is National Lobster Day! You can celebrate by heading up to C.R. Surf & Turf in Cedar Park. C.R. Surf & Turf owner Hao Lien with a massive 14 lb. lobster Lobster fact: Cold water lobsters have two large claws and a tail. Warm water or rock lobsters have no claws. Surprisingly, the larger […]
Wild Kitchen and Bar Opens off Highway 71
The ambiance at Wild Kitchen + Bar is very pleasant and the service was excellent. The old mini golf course from the former restaurant is still outside and kids will love it, but the food here will send mom and dad into spasms of culinary rhapsody. The Fried Duck Leg Confit falls off the bone […]
Packed for a Monday: The League at Belterra Village Gains Traction
It was a simple mission actually: get some food to go for my wife who is on the mend from knee replacement surgery. But this simple mission would have been far less easily accomplished if I’d have had to go to the original League Kitchen & Tavern in Lakeway from our house in Highpointe. Apparently […]
Jayson Munguia Takes the Reins at Juliet Italian Kitchen
Stellar dishes like the Chicken Saltimbocca (pictured above) and the Salmon Crudo are very important to Juliet Italian Kitchen regulars. The challenge to new exec Jayson Munguia will be to maintain the consistency that departing head chef Jacob Weaver initiated. Should be an interesting next month at the Barton Springs eatery!
Lenoir and Stiles Switch Collaboration “The Switch“ Opens in Belterra Village
When you take a grillmaster with the style and experience that Bill Dumas of Stiles Switch BBQ has and mix that with the culinary chops of former Trio Sous Chef and current Lenoir founder and owner Todd Duplechan, one thing is certain: You’re going to get something special. Welcome to The Switch at Belterra Village […]
Read the Big Cat BBQ Back Story in the Austin Business Journal
We were first introduced to James Jones by KEYE TV Meteorologist Chikage Windler, who’s a big fan of Big Cat BBQ. We’ve written about James’ amazing story here. Now you can also check out the back story of James and Big Cat BBQ in the online version of the Austin Business Journal. Here’s the article […]
Sap Opens New Concept Krua Thai on South Lamar
My good pal Sap, owner of Sap’s Fine Thai Cuisine on Westgate, is setting up his new Krua Thai on South Lamar in the former location of Barley Swine. He calls it “urban Thai “ and the menu looks very cosmopolitan. A lot of the Asian restaurant cognoscenti were there. Saw Vicky Vicha from Thai […]
The League Kitchen & Tavern Opens 3rd location in Belterra Village on 290W near Dripping Springs
I’m very happy to see one of my Lakeway favs, The League Kitchen & Tavern opening in the new Belterra Center on Highway 290 near Dripping Springs. We dined at the soft opening Thursday night and felt right at home once we saw the famous Atlantic City Mural. Equally comfortable was their terrific chicken pot […]
Where to Go When You’re Craving a 14-lb Maine Lobster
Yes, that is one hell of a massive 14 pounder. How was it? When perfectly steamed by Hal and his crew at C.R. Surf & Turf in Cedar Park, it was tender, absurdly tasty and wonderful. The crab dishes they do are amazing as well. My only regret is that I don’t liver closer to […]
Wild Kitchen + Bar To Open off Hwy 71 at the former site of Hill Country Golf and Guitars
Meet Lindsey and Colby Crelia. They are bringing a new dining concept to the Austin Hill Country – Wild Kitchen + Bar. They have chosen as their location the former Hill Country Golf and Guitar off Highway 71 just west of Hamilton Pool Road. The menu is aiming at family friendly fare, featuring wild game […]
