Silver and Stone Opens in Georgetown
Downtown Georgetown has a new fine dining restaurant called Silver and Stone. It’s located at 501 S. Austin Ave and it’s helmed by Main Street Grill alumnus James Ramsey. The menu looks thoughtful and very attractive. I can’t wait to check it out. silverstonerestaurant.com
Doc’s Drafthouse in Pflugerville Now Open
Taking the place of the former Water Tank, Doc’s Drafthouse Bar and Grill will have its grand opening April 2nd at 15821 Commerce Drive in Pflugerville. Doc’s serves great comfort food and has a wide variety of libations; something, in our opinion, that would serve Pflugerville very well. $3 burgers, $2.50 beer specials, and hourly […]
Café Blue Reopens out at Volente Beach
Yeah! Café Blue has reopened. Spring Hours are Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10 pm and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. This was one place that I really hated to see close last fall. They were cranking out some seriously good food. But the good news is that they are back, the lake is […]
El Sol y La Luna Moves to 600 E. 6th St. and Opens for Business
One of our long-time favorite Mexican restaurants has moved from its South Congress location to 600 E. 6th St. They opened Tuesday, March 3rd. El Sol y la Luna (the sun and the moon) features a diverse menu and clientele. I love their Shrimp Enchiladas and their Gorditas as well. And it’s good that they […]
Ronald Cheng’s Chinatown Downtown Opens Next to Kenichi
The space next to Kenichi on W. 5th St. has been home to several restaurants: Noodleism, which enjoyed a nice run, and Bellisimo, which was around barely long enough for a cup of coffee. The new restaurant in that space, Ronald Cheng’s Chinatown Downtown, will in all likelihood be around much longer than either of […]
Mighty Fine Burgers to Open 2nd Store on Brodie, and Run a Superbowl Ad Sunday
Mighty Fine Burgers is opening their second store on 5601 Brodie in Sunset Valley on February 3rd. Seems that Austin has fallen in love with Mighty Fine if their sales at the North Mopac and Braker store are any indication. On top of that they’ve also scheduled an ad for the godfather of all media […]
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar Opens Second Location at The Domain
One of my favorite steakhouses, Fleming’s, is opening its second location today at The Domain in N. Austin. Aside from very tasty USDA prime steaks, Fleming’s also serves over 100 wines by the glass and is a very good spot for business dining or a date night out. Operating Partner Reuben Rolf said: “We’re really […]
Finn and Porter at the Hilton to Reopen on Jan. 21st
After half a million dollars of renovation, Finn and Porter, the signature restaurant at the Hilton, will reopen on January 21st. The innovations include changes to the menu as well, some tweaking in the absence of the departed Chris Bauer, and a new look. I had a few bites at a private tasting several weeks […]
Yu Sushi Izgaya Opens Downtown at 206 Colorado
In what must be truly called a labor of love, Sushi Sake owner Gary Chiuq finally got his new restaurant Yu Sushi Izgaya opened downtown on 206 Colorado. It took three years and much heartache but the build out is complete, the interminable permit process is done, and the place is open. There’s no website […]
Bennigan’s Downtown Gives Way to Fiddler’s Hearth
The old Bennigan’s at Riverside and Barton Springs has made way for a new restaurant venture called Fiddler’s Hearth. This is an Celtic-style establishment serving Irish, Scottish, Welsh and a variety of other Celtic cuisines. It’s family owned with locations in Indiana and Austin. Looks like they’re serving all the obligatory pub grub including Bangers […]
Tony C’s Pizzeria Ready to Open at Hill Country Galleria
You’ve heard me talk about family-owned Italian joints before and one of my favorites is Ciola’s in Lakeway. They are about to branch out into the pizza business with the opening of Tony C’s across from the Cinerma at the Hill Country Galleria. We went to the private New Year’s Eve party and the place […]
Karibu Ethiopean Restaurant and Bar Opens on 1209 E. 7th
In a city that has precious if little ethnic cuisine, we welcome the opening of Karibu Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar on 1209 E. 7th St.
Fion Wine Pub and Bistro
Steiner Ranch has seen a recent surge in places to wine and dine. Fion Wine Pub and Bistro is one such new location off Quinlan Park Road from Highway 620 just east of Mansfield Dam. Fion started out as a wine retail store that also allowed customers to drink of the premeses. The pub offered […]
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse Opens off Highway 620
It’s been a long time coming but there’s a new steak house in southwest Austin across Highway 620 from The Oasis. Steiner Ranch Steakhouse has a commanding view of the lake and a menu that offers quality prime steaks, chops, and seafood. This is an area dominated by various forms of Mexican cuisine and a […]
Twin Liquors Opens New “Marketplace” at Hancock Center
The new Twin Liquors Marketplace opening at Hancock Center will be much larger than the typical Twin store. It will feature over 7,000 different wines and spirits as well as having an inventory of nearly 1,000 cigars. The marketplace will include a tasting bar for wine and spirits along with educational seminars led by Twin […]
