Piranha Killer Sushi Opens on San Jacinto at 3rd
The list of downtown Sushi joints continues to swell with the addition of Piranha Killer Sushi, a small chain, with three stores in Arlington and Ft. Worth. Seems like a few years ago all we had was Kyoto. Then along came Silhouette, Maiko, Imperia, Yu Sushi Izagaya, Kenichi and, let’s see, have I left anyone […]
Promise Pizza Offers Organic and Gluten Free Fare in Round Rock
In what may well be the Austin area’s first organic and environmentally conscious pizza place, Promise Pizza has opened at 1500 A.W Grimes Bld in Round Rock. Take Gattis School Road to A.W. Grimes Blvd. and you are there. My first taste was quite encouraging: I tried both the thin and thick crusts and found […]
Grille at Rough Hollow Opens in Lakeway
As we drove up to the restaurant that is adjacent to Rough Hollow Yact Club, I was immediately struck by a vision of La Costa resort in California. Classic architecture and a beautiful infinity pool that overlook Lake Travis. The ambiance of the restaurant is just about as good as it gets: elegant yet still […]
Yoli and Michael are Back at Mama Roux
Those of you who’ve been in Austin for awhile will fondly remember the original Gumbo’s on Bratton Lane in Round Rock. It was a tiny little spot in a strip center (space currently occupied by It’s Italian) but it was a Cajun delight. The gumbo, the étouffée, it was all marvelous. Michael in the kitchen […]
Garrido’s Opens Downtown at 360 Nueces
David Garrido is one of the Austin culinary heavyweights: he walks in that rarified air of David Bull, Tyson Cole, Jeff Blank, Elmar Prambs and other serious players. So we welcome him, after many years at Jeffrey’s and other exotic ports of call, to the new Garrido’s, a kind of upscale Taqueria at 360 Nueces. […]
‘Get Sum Dim Sum’ Opens on N. Lamar
A new dim sum restaurant has opened on N. Lamar called Get Sum Dim Sum. They don’t have the traditional carts: just order off the menu. But they get things out quickly and expeditiously. Their menu is not as extensive as some of the other dim sum houses and reviews from readers of diningoutwithrobbalon.com have […]
Non La Asian Cuisine Opens in Lakeway
Owner Sean Ly opens Non La in Lakeway located at 2121 Lohman’s Crossing Road. We stopped in the other night for dinner. I ordered the Pho Chicken Soup to cure my cold, my father ordered the Panang Curry and the Pad Kee Mao. His Panang Curry was so good, not only did my father have […]
Mangieri’s Opens 2nd Location in Lakeway
Mangieri’s, known for serving East Coast Style pizza, has opened a 2nd location at 2133 Lohmans Crossing Road in Lakeway. My father, Rob, has always been a huge fan of the Sicilian and Marghertia pizzas. Mangieri’s was also mentioned in the most recent and most widely read Pizza Wars! Let’s hope the new location goes […]
Waterloo Ice House Opens at Galleria in Bee Cave
A new Waterloo has opened in the Shops at the Galleria out in Bee Cave. And it is HUGE! It has seating for 550, far larger than the other Waterloo locations. So far so good on the food. We’ve already dined there twice and the fare is vintage Waterloo. Great burgers, wings, fish tacos, et […]
The Long Awaited Grand Opening of Yu Sushi Izagaya Scheduled for June 11th
After months of waiting for a liquor license, Yu Sushi Izagaya will have its grand opening Thursday June 11th. They will be serving $3 draft beers, half price appetizers, and half price specialty drinks. Located at 206 Colorado, this place has got some serious sushi! Please call (512) 708-8887 if you have any questions.
Perlas Opens in the Space on South Congress Vacated by Mars
Larry McGuire and his team from Lambert’s Downtown BBQ have stuck again, this time with Perlas at S. Congress in the site formerly occupied by Mars. On first glance, I thought it was Mexican in concept. But upon stepping inside, the immediate impression is nautical, a Cape Cod kind of vibe. Our first lunch there […]
Verona Ristorante Italiano Opens at the Y in Oak Hill
Reza Faridi knows his way around Italian food from his tenure at Giovanni’s in Round Rock and from his time at the Treehouse on S. Congress. So a welcome player in Oak Hill is his new restaurant Verona Ristorante Italiano. It’s in the Oak Hill Shopping Plaza on Highway 71. They are newly opened and […]
Looking for Pan Asian in Dripping Springs? Try Koi Lantern
I have yet to try this Pan Asian restaurant in Dripping Spings but our readers have been sending in their commentaries. So far it appears to be a mixed bag. But I will get out there very soon. In the meantime, there ain’t a lot of Asian cuisine in Dripping so give it a shot. […]
Terra Burger Adding Second Location To Northwest Austin
Terra Burger will be opening their 2nd location June 1st at 10611 Research Blvd., right in front of the Costco. The new location will be family friendly with a drive-thru window, a shaded backyard seating area, a playland, and a kids splash feature. Rob is a big fan of the Veggie Terra Burger and the […]
Max’s Wine Dive to Open May 12th on San Jacinto
You craving some fried chicken along with champagne? Why the hell not, right? Well wecome to Max’s Wine Dive on San Jacinto. This is a restaurant that makes up rules as they go along and if that doesn’t sound like Austin, then what does? The official opening is on May 12. So if gourmet comfort […]
