Blow Out and All, We Make It to JoBell
So last Saturday, we’re driving down Highway 12 from 290 toward Wimberly and the new JoBell restaurant when BLAM, the right rear tire blows out. We coasted on the soft shoulder looking for a level spot. Just as we were about to call AAA, a guy stopped and offered to help. He jacked up our […]
The Omelettry’s Move to Airport Puts Onus on Austin Diner
Burnet is now minus one breakfast joint. Their move to Airport means you’re gonna have to head to the Austin Diner at Loop 110 and Burnet for breakfast. And they have great grub. The Pancho Villa is a wonderful dish, and their omelettes rock as well. Open at 6am Monday-Saturday and 7am Sunday. theaustindiner.com
CelebrASIA Food Truck Competition Saturday at 11am
The Asian American Resource Center is staging a food truck battle Saturday, May 2nd, at 8401 Cameron Rd. Competing trucks are Chaat Shop, Kung Fu Kitchen, Oyama and Thai 2 U. Judges include yours truly, Foo Swassee (Satay), MM Pack (Austin Chronicle), to name just a few. There will also be a focus on the […]
Grand Opening for Southern’s at PBK Tonight
Steve Southern is back with upscale comfort fare at Southern’s at PBK at the site of the old European Bistro in Pflugerville. I have always been a fan of Steve’s back from his Tequila Grille days at Iron Cactus. The cost for tonight’s all-you- can-eat Fest is $18 pp plus bar. I am so happy […]
Dos Chivos Opens Thursday on 620 Near Anderson Mill
In a bit of departure from their normal offerings, Tony Ciola and Creed Ford IV (Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza and the League Kitchen and Tavern) are opening a Mexican restaurant called Dos Chivos on 620 near Anderson Mill. Tony and Creed have tossed this idea around, but several months ago they really got going […]
Austin Food + Wine Festival Returns
Back for another year, this Friday through Sunday at Auditorium Shores is the gentrified and most definitely pricier Austin Food + Wine Festival. Most of the same chefs from last year are back, along with a few national imports. There can be no doubt as to the quality and culinary skill represented this year: it’s […]
Franklin Barbecue Gets Slammed
In what has been an almost unbelievable run of positive stories, reviews, and sensational national PR, Austin’s best-known BBQ joint finally received a chink in their almost invincible armor of wildly popular press. This came in the firm of an apparently drunken driver who slammed into one of the walls, and prevented Franklin from opening […]
Homespun Kitchen Needs Cooks and Servers
We don’t normally use this site for restaurants seeking employees. But one of my favorite Dripping Springs spots, Homespun Kitchen and Bar has asked for help. They are classy people, and from what I’ve seen, the work environment is a pleasant one as are the opportunities for good servers to make good bucks. So we’ve […]
Launderette Already Edging Closer Toward Our Top 20
Used to be that getting into our Top 20 required not only excellence and innovation but time. After my last tasting at Launderette, the most recent collaboration between Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki, it’s clear that given the way this spot has hit the ground running, time has become less of a factor. Launderette exhibits […]
District Launches their New Spring Menu
I have begun to look forward to the quarterly menu updates at District Kitchen + Cocktails on Escarpment and Slaughter. Some favorites remain year-round (lamb kabobs, pork wings, beet salad), but lots of new additions as well. Hit the link to view their MENU, and take a look! Or view the menu below. Their website […]
Southern’s Fine Dining to Open in Pflugerville
Steve Southern, one of the architects of the Tequilla Grill Concept at Iron Cactus, is opening his own spot at the former site of the European Bistro in Pflugerville. The soft opening will begin on April 7th, with the grand opening set for April 30th. The menu will be upscale casual, and Steve is just […]
Donnie Damuth Launches George’s on the Town
Donnie Damuth is a skilled restaurateur who opened NoRTH at the Domain, and then started Trento with Frank Seely in Davenport. After a short stay with Jack Allen’s Kitchen in RR, he has launched George’s on the Town at 708 IH-35 in Georgetown. The restaurant is upscale casual with New American cuisine. They also feature […]
A Dog and Duck Update
Spoke to owner Susan Forrester yesterday, who is the owner of the beloved Dog and Duck. The Duck was a go-to spot for many who loved the beers and the various Irish accented dishes. (Loved the Bubble and Squeak.) Alas they lost their lease last fall, and had to move to a new location on […]
Wu Chow Opening About 60 Days Out
Talked to the mercurial CK Chin today about the highly anticipated opening of his Wu Chow restaurant downtown. In the what-else-is-new category for Austin eateries, the opening, originally targeted for the end of March, will be delayed by about 60 days. If you blame the usual suspects you’d be almost right. I can’t think of […]
Ramen Tatsu-ya Opens Second Location on South Lamar
The wildly popular noodle house Ramen Tatsu-ya has joined the latest throng of new restaurants who now call South Lamar home. I was one of the first people in the door when the north location opened several years ago, and every slurp was delightful. This is not the Ramen Noodles you can get at HEB […]
