Sap Opens New Concept Krua Thai on South Lamar
My good pal Sap, owner of Sap’s Fine Thai Cuisine on Westgate, is setting up his new Krua Thai on South Lamar in the former location of Barley Swine. He calls it “urban Thai “ and the menu looks very cosmopolitan. A lot of the Asian restaurant cognoscenti were there. Saw Vicky Vicha from Thai […]
The League Kitchen & Tavern Opens 3rd location in Belterra Village on 290W near Dripping Springs
I’m very happy to see one of my Lakeway favs, The League Kitchen & Tavern opening in the new Belterra Center on Highway 290 near Dripping Springs. We dined at the soft opening Thursday night and felt right at home once we saw the famous Atlantic City Mural. Equally comfortable was their terrific chicken pot […]
Wild Kitchen + Bar To Open off Hwy 71 at the former site of Hill Country Golf and Guitars
Meet Lindsey and Colby Crelia. They are bringing a new dining concept to the Austin Hill Country – Wild Kitchen + Bar. They have chosen as their location the former Hill Country Golf and Guitar off Highway 71 just west of Hamilton Pool Road. The menu is aiming at family friendly fare, featuring wild game […]
“The Switch” to Open at Belterra Center
Just heard from grill master supreme Bill Dumas that bbq fav Stiles Switch has hooked up with chef Todd Duplechan of Lenoir to create some new dishes at their upcoming concept, The Switch, at Belterra Center near Dripping Springs. I’m very buzzed about this development – can’t wait to try it!
Finally, Austin Java Opens on 290W near Dripping Springs
It’s been at least a year since the word went out that an Austin Java was opening near Dripping Springs. But for what seemed like an eternity, the external structure and the sign were all that one could see. And then finally, it all came together on February 1. And voila, all my AJ favs […]
Hops and Thyme Opens in Lakeway
Hops and Thyme has opened in Lakeway and this brasserie-styled spot helmed by chef Nathan Pearlman looks enticing. We’ll have a report for you soon! Hops & Thyme 2125 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Ste. 400 Lakeway, TX 78734 (512) 710-1011 www.hopsandthyme.com
Fareground Food Hall to Open in mid January
Well this is interesting. What do you get when you take the essentials of a good food trailer park and then ramp it up to a brick and mortar edifice? The answer is Fareground Food Hall which will house some familiar restaurant names with engaging concepts. It’ll be located on Congress between Caesar Chavez and […]
Be More Pacific Filipino Kitchen and Bar Opens on 7858 Shoal Creek
For years now I have been bitching and moaning about the city’s lack of great Filipino cuisine. Nothing against Mang Dedoy but it’s a store with four tables. I used to love dining at Goldilocks in Las Vegas which is a terrific Filipino restaurant and bakery. I even asked the owner, Mandrei, if he would […]
Eldorado Cafe Opens at the former site of Alborz
We have a new Latin restaurant that just opened off Anderson Lane at the site of long-time Middle Eastern spot Alborz. Eldorado Cafe is the brainchild of Joel Fried and his wife Joanna. Fried has deep roots in the Austin food community that go back to Jean Pierre’s Upstairs (Jean now runs a pizza joint […]
Cisco’s is Back Under New Ownership
Rudy Cisneros, my old pal, would be happy to see that his beloved Tex-Mex joint on E 6th is now in good hands. Grandson Matt Cisneros is now the new owner with a team of partners and they have big plans: for the first time in the history of this iconic spot they’re going to […]
Burgerville To Open in Dripping Springs
Miles Frost, a long time player on the Austin restaurant scene is opening Burgerville in the Pig Pen Trailer Court on 290 in Dripping Springs. Miles had a great restaurant in Westlake with his Redbud Grille and he almost singlehandedly saved Smoke’n Hops on 290 when he took over as GM and started serving his […]
Happy Lobster Truck Now Permanently Rolling Through Austin
A spin-off of a popular Chicago food truck that serves Maine lobster rolls, The Happy Lobster Truck is now out and about in Austin. They are not tied to one location but are cruising to different locations throughout the city. Can’t wait to try one as I grew up on lobster rolls, fried clams and […]
ATX Cocina Opens Monday July 17th on San Antonio
In what seems to be an extension of the endless efforts of investors to become the Mexican equivalent of what Olamaie is to Southern food, welcome to ATX Cocina. Lots of big local players behind this one. Larry and Guy who no longer need last names due to their local notoriety and new GM Matt […]
Juliet Italian Kitchen Reopens
After a brief hiatus, one our favorite Italian spots has reopened. Juliet Italian Kitchen on Barton Springs is back with Exec Jacob Weaver helming the kitchen. The emphasis has changed a bit according to owner Dan Wilkins as they are trying to be a bit more inclusive with regard to accommodating a wider range […]
DK Maria’s Legendary Tex-Mex Opens on 1807 Slaughter
Replacing the former Tres Amigos, DK Maria’s Legendary Tex-Mex has opened at 1807 Slaughter. The fare is family-style Mexican food inspired by the creative influences of DK Maria herself. Former Kenichi investor Mike Reynolds is highly involved with this restaurant and he told me today that he’s been “delighted” with the initial response from the […]
