La Mancha Tex Mex Tavern Opens on Hancock
At the site of the former Jorge’s on Hancock, La Mancha Tex Mex Tavern has just opened. Owner John Korioth and his staff look like they have taken a somewhat more traditional than the New Mexican style offered by Jorge’s. I guess their name sums it up. Austin is a town replete with good tex […]
Qui Opening is Tonight
Probably one of the more anticipated openings in Austin’s fine dining world begins tonight as Paul Qui and his tightly knit group roll out their wildly eclectic and very interesting looking menu. The address is 1600 E. 6th. Bring your platinum card if you’re lucky enough to get a seat. It will be uber-pricey. As […]
Hotel Ella Undergoing Extensive Makeover Before Reopening
What was the Mansion at Judge’s Hill for years will reopen as Hotel Ella, named after the wife of the man who received the edifice as a wedding present from his father in 1898. Ella was known as a woman with excellent taste in architecture and the Greek columns that remain today were her idea. […]
Los Pinos Opens 2nd Location on Bee Caves
Los Pinos, a Mexican staple on Hudson Bend Blvd. for years, has now opened a second location on Bee Caves Road not far from the Galleria. It’s in the same building that housed Zoot several years ago, and before that the Bee Caves Bistro. Margarito Maldanado is a gifted chef who worked with chef Michael […]
Qui Opening Set for June 20th
One of Austin’s most anticipated openings, Paul Qui’s namesake restaurant Qui, will open June 20th at 1600 East 6th. Qui, who made Uchiko and East Side Kings into household names in Austin is rolling out what will be an extremely, almost wildly eclectic menu. He’s used local crafts people for interior design, painting and even […]
Construction at Mastman’s Kosher Restaurant Continues on W. 6th
I don’t know when my family has more keenly anticipated a downtown restaurant opening. Since the closing of Katz’s on West 6th and later Manny Hattan’s in Gateway, the Jewish deli scene here has been downright slim. Thus it is with great interest that we await the opening of Mastman’s Kosher Restaurant next to Ruth’s […]
Umami Mia Pizzeria Opens on Barton Springs
Umami Mia Pizzeria has opened at the site of the former Romeo’s on 1500 Barton Springs. This is a joint venture between several veteran restaurant owners (Austin Java, Lucky Robot, Zen) who are well versed in the biz. The menu is a mix of pizzas, pastas, salads et al. The key though will be the […]
Collaboration Between Family Members of Smitty’s and Kreuz Market in Lockhart to Result in Schmidt Family BBQ at the Galleria in Bee Caves
I have to admit this one caught me by surprise. In the fiercely competitive and parochial world of central Texas BBQ, this is almost the equivalent of a home invasion. Family members of the iconic Smitty’s and Kruez Market in Lockhart are collaborating on a new BBQ joint at the upscale Galleria in Bee Cave. […]
Opportunity for Area Professionals at Oasis Catering
The OASIS, long-time capital of sunsets and comfort food emporium, is looking for highly qualified and motivated professionals to work in the catering department. The successful applicant will have two years full-time catering experience, solid knife skills, the ability to multitask, excellent ingredient knowledge and must be food handler certified. Call (512) 266-2442 and ask […]
Baton Creole Opens on E. 6th
Coon asses throughout Austin will delight in this one. Baton Creole is a unique street-side joint that offers two choices: Cajun fare on a stick and not on a stick. Things you can get on the stick include Jambalaya (I gotta see that one), Zapp’s Potato Chip Fried Chicken and Beer Battered Tofu (that’s an […]
Legendary Jeffrey’s Reopens in Clarksville
Put another jewel in the crown of Larry McGuire and his partners with the acquisition and renovation of the legendary Jeffrey’s. Begun back in the early 70’s by Ron and Peggy Weiss and Jeff Winebeger, Jeffrey’s was Austin’s ultimate example of Bistro dining. Larry and Tom Moorman have their reputations solidly in place with Lambert’s, […]
Tony C’s Opens in Avery Ranch
Austin’s only coal fired New York style pizzeria, Tony C’s at the Galleria, has opened a second store this week at 10526 Parmer Lane in Avery Ranch (across the street from Z’Tejas). This is good news for the restaurant-starved denizens of Avery Ranch. The menu at the new Tony C’s will be a bit broader […]
Zoe’s Kitchen Opens on Brodie Lane
Zoe’s Kitchen, a Mediterranean-styled chain restaurant out of Birmingham, Alabama with an emphasis on freshness and authenticity, has opened a store at 5601 Brodie Lane in Suite 1525. Zoe’s Kitchen is a natural extention of Zoe Cassimus lifetime of cooking for family and friends. The fare is inspired from Zoe’s original recipes and is made […]
The Bonneville Opens at Site of Former Taste on Cesar Chavez
Under the helm of Chef Chris Hurley, the Bonneville recently opened at 202 W. Cesar Chavez at the site of the former Taste. It’s a relief to once again have a restaurant in that space. The cuisine is New American with an emphasis on sustainability and local products where possible. Hurley and his wife run […]
East 6th Gets New Ramen Noodle Spot: Daruma Ramen
The runaway success of former Imperia sushi chef Tatsu-san at his Ramen Tatsya in North Austin probably gave the owner of Kome the confidence to open downtown’s first noodle joint (Daruma Ramen) since the close of Jeff Liu’s Noodleism on West 5th (now home to Chinatown). Daruma Ramen will have an emphasis on vegetarian dishes […]
