Due Fornii Opens at 106 East 6th
Hoping to duplicate their success in Las Vegas, chef Carlos Buscaglia and UT alum Alex Taylor have opened Due Forni on East 6th at the former site of Louie’s 106. Due Forni literally means two ovens in Italian: one oven for the Neapolitan style pizza and the other for the Roman style both of which […]
Chinatown on Bee Caves Waiting on Final Permits
This is one reopening of an Austin classic that I’m really looking forward to. Heard from Ronald Cheng that he’s waiting on final permits to begin the remodel. Those should be in any day. When Chinatown first opened in 1983 it was an immediate hit. I expect this 2nd version to be nothing less. Cheng […]
In-N-Out Burger Opens in Round Rock
Well, the typical hysteria we usually see surrounding the opening of certain restaurants in this area is once again draped all over the debut of California based In-N-Out Burger in Round Rock at 4251 N. IH-35. The chain has many die-hard fans and some detractors along with it, but they do know how to generate […]
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken Coming to 2nd and San Jacinto
There’s an extremely popular little fried chicken joint in Memphis called Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken. They are going to open up a store at the former site of the Mongolian Grill at 2nd and San Jacinto sometime early after the first of the year. I’ve not tried Gus’s yet but long-time Austin restaurant operator […]
Ronald Cheng to Reopen the Original Chinatown Restaurant on Bee Caves Rd. in Westlake
30 years after a brash, young Chinese chef raised the bar for Chinese dining in Austin, that same chef, the brilliant Ronald is going to reopen the original Chinatown in the same location on Bee Cave Road in a small strip center just off Mopac. Cheng and his wife Linda ultimately divorced and both moved […]
Tapasitas to Open on W. 6th Wednesday, Nov. 20th
A very Austintatious kind of concept, Tapasitas is opening at 800 West 6th St on November 20th. The idea is a grand bar wrapped around tapas, cigars, cocktails, desserts and wines. This looks like a fun kind of place. For more information call (512) 436-9633. Those going from 6:30-8pm on the 20th will find complimentary […]
The League Kitchen and Tavern Shooting for Nov. 25th Opening in Avery Ranch
Beleaguered foodies out near Avery Ranch have reason to celebrate in a few weeks. Lakeway’s The League Kitchen and Tavern is set to open its second location. The League is all about great comfort food and libations. The Lakeway location on RR 620 has been a smash hit since it opened in the space that […]
Zed’s Reopens at Tech Ridge Center
Good news for foodies who live in restaurant deprived north central Austin. Zed’s, a popular comfort food restaurant which closed some time ago is back. Grand opening is today! Usually, it has been my experience that when restaurants close and say they’re planning to reopen, that rarely if ever happens. So, a pleasant exception with […]
Looking for Qui? Double Check the Address Before You Set Out
I’ve been waiting for the initial mania to die down a bit before trying Paul Qui’s new restaurant. So the other day I drove down East 6th looking for 1600. At Comal and East 6th was a nondescript white building, but no indication of the street number or for that matter the name of the […]
Mastman’s Opening Appears Questionable
We reported on this site months ago (with great anticipation) about the imminent opening of Mastman’s Kosher Deli on West 6th next to Ruth’s Chris. However, as several stated opening dates have come and gone, we’ve been getting a lot of emails from disappointed foodies who couldn’t wait to get their first Pastrami Reuben or […]
PBK Stem and Stein Humming at Former Location of the European Bistro in Pflugerville
When the European Bistro in Pflugerville closed several years ago, I was sad to see them go. But a new enterprise has arisen in the century old building on 111 East Main Street. It’s called PBK Stem and Stein. It features live music, craft beers, and southern comfort style cuisine. It draws it’s name from […]
Austin Ale House Dishes Up Some Serious Food
The current occupant of 301 West 6th is the newish Austin Ale House. After a quick sampling of their food, it’s my firm wish that this places sticks around a lot longer than the former places at this address like the uber-hot and then almost instantly cold Oslo. Emilio Oliva is from Vera Crus, Mexico […]
The Little Greek Opens in Lakeway
Joined owner Cindy Dillon yesterday for lunch at the newly opened Little Greek restaurant in the small shopping center in Lakeway just west of Lohman’s Crossing. It’s a small chain run out of Tampa but the owner has definitely put her imprimatur on it. The Greek Salad was quite good, the Gyro was also very […]
Lucy’s Opens 2nd Location on Burnet
I have always enjoyed the proximity of our office on South Congress to Lucy’s Fried Chicken. After suffering through a long stretch where the popular southern tradition virtually disappeared from central Texas menus, Fried Chicken is back with a vengeance, and Lucy’s is one of the better purveyors. Now the popular joint has opened a […]
Stanley’s Farmhouse Pizza: 180 Acres and Lots of Dough
Chad Nemec is a developer by profession yet he and his wife Cinnamon have found themselves making pretty decent pizzas out at the old Stanley Ranch off Fitzhugh Rd. north of Dripping Springs. We tried some pies a few days back, and they were good. There’s lots of variety, and the pizzeria is next to […]
