Estancia Churrascaria Opens 2nd Location at Arboretum
My favorite Brazilian steak joint (for both taste and value), Estancia Churrascaria, has opened up a 2nd location at the Arboretum at the former site of Serrano’s. The original store on Highway 290 S. next to the Holiday Inn Express has been a runaway hit since the day it opened. Owner Ironi worked for Fogo […]
Old School Grill Opens 2nd Location on 6th
First it was the famous Old School BBQ Bus. Then it was the first opening of Old School Grill on Parmer (at the site of the former Kahuna’s). Now a 2nd location of Dan Parrrot’s popular comfort food emporium has opened on 6th St at the former site of the Paradise. The 2nd location will […]
Café Blue to Open at the Galleria
One of my favorite lakeside joints, Café Blue at Volente Beach off Lake Travis, is about to open a 2nd and more importantly, year-round location. Café Blue at the Galleria will open in early December at the site of the former Wyland’s Ocean Blue at the Galleria in Bee Cave, just down the street from […]
CraigO’s Opens in Lakeway
CraigO’s Pizza and Pastaria has opened a new location in Lakeway at 2501 RR 620. This is one of my favorite owner-operated local chains and they have food that rivals the downtown big boys. The Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorites as is the Penne Alfredo and the house special pizza. Owner Craig Plackis […]
Finally, Fore Gears Up for October 26th opening in Lakeway
There has been a lot of expectation about Fore in Lakeway (at the site of the former Mulligan’s on RR 620) since I first announced on KVUE and 590 KLBJ-AM that they would open in August. Well, that’s the restaurant world for you. A delayed permit here, an inspection snag there and suddenly your anticipated […]
The League Kitchen and Tavern Opens at Former Site of Ciola’s in Lakeway
Just when it seemed like I was bemoaning the fact that Lakeway needed some more restaurants, along comes Apatite Cafe, Sobani and now the new League Tavern and Kitchen at the site of the former Ciola’s Italian eaterie. Dan Ciola’s son Tony has partnered with Creed Ford IV on this one and it just opened […]
Ajishin Sushi Opens at Parmer and McNeil
The area of north Austin needs an infusion of Asian cuisine and Ajishin may just be the tonic. The new sushi restaurant just opened and unlike many Sushi restaurants in Austin, the owners are actually from Japan. The address is 6301 W. Parmer in Suite 505. They feature a variety of sushi dishes as well […]
CraigO’s Pizzeria and Pasta Opens in Round Rock off Greenlawn
One of our favorite locally owned Pizza and Pasta joints, CraigO’s, has opened a new location in Round Rock off of Greenlawn and 45. I am addicted to their Eggplant Parmesan and their Penne Alfredo. The Sausage Roll is also a blast. CraigO’s is also about to open a new Lakeway location as well. That […]
Mighty Fine Burgers Opens New Cedar Park Location
The folks at Mighty Fine are pretty sophisticated when it comes to opening up new locations. They have won the prestigious Baldridge award for their ability to run a quality business. And one of those components is the key to understanding new markets and potential service areas. So this is a big plum for Cedar […]
Carmela’s Pizzeria, Café and Deli Opens Near Dripping Springs
For the restaurant-starved and downright anemic dining area at Highway 12 and Hamilton Pool Rd., Carmela’s Pizzeria, Café and Deli is like an injection of B12! As the name implies, this is mostly Italian-style fare with some appetizer and burger concessions as well to Central Texas. They do a variety of pasta dishes with several […]
Bacon Opens at 10th and Lamar
In our city’s current dining infatuation with all things pork and pork related (Barley Swine, The Noble Pig, Three Little Pigs just to name a few) a new restaurant called “Bacon” opened over the weekend at the former site of The Screaming Goat at 10th and North Lamar. As you would expect from the name, […]
Old School Grill Opens on Parmer
Nice to see that the classy Old School Grill has opened at 6301 W. Parmer Lane way out in an area that’s fairly restaurant deprived. The menu ranges from what I hear is a killer chicken fried steak to Philly Cheesesteaks and ceviche along with vegetarian options. It’s in the Parmer / McNeill Plaza. Call […]
Los Pinos on Hudson Bend Begins Rebuilding
I, along with many of you, was devastated when the Los Pinos fire occurred earlier this summer. But the good news, as this picture will attest, is that rebuilding has begun. Not sure of what the ultimate time table for completion will be but I know there will be many happy patrons of this fine […]
Rasta Pasta Opens on The Drag
I’ve always enjoyed the combination of Jamaican spices and pasta but have not seen much of this around Austin since the heyday of the old Granite Café. Now there’s a new spot on The Drag called Rasta Pasta and they are dishing up some seriously accented and tasty pasta dishes. The store is spin off […]
Kenichi Reinvents Itself
I went to a function at the newly renovated Kenichi at 5th and Colorado on Monday night. Kenichi Kenada was there from Kona (he whipped up some razor-thin slices of kobe tartar in a truffle oil emulsion) and did not look a day older than when I had last seen him about 8 years ago. […]
