Forthright Eases Into Downtown
Forthright, a new spot at Cesar Chavez and Brazos has opened for breakfast and lunch. The food leans to the healthier side and we could all use a little more of that. Breakfast ranges from Yogurt Parfaits and Quinoa Porridge to Buttermilk Waffles. Lunch scans the gamut from Chicken and Goat Cheese to Veggie Sandwiches. […]
What Trump and Clinton Like to Eat
Donald Trump orders his steaks well-done. (See Kitchen Confidential for more on that). He also like cheeseburgers and meatloaf, also well done. Could the fact that he likes to nuke food be a portent of what might happen were he to be elected? Hillary Clinton likes roast leg of lamb, scrambled eggs on the soft […]
360 Pizza to Open 3rd Location in Rollingwood
Seriously good pizza and more is coming to Westlake as 360 Pizza Opens in Rollingwood Plaza off Bee Caves Road. This is the 3rd location for the Austin grown pizza chain which actually features far more than pizza. There are subs, calzones, Stromboli, salads, antipasti and of course, house made cannolis. Try the Pennybacker (after […]
Eberly to Open on S Lamar
One of our city’s best chefs, Jim Tripi, is back after a three-year stint in Montana, to open Eberly on S. Lamar for the former owners of Stubbs. This restaurant, thanks to the talents of design guru Micki Spencer, is going to be drop dead gorgeous. Tripi’s wife Maria is also along with his chef […]
June’s All Day on S. Congress
At what used to be Wahoo’s Fish Tacos another restaurant has opened at 1722 S.Congress. Welcome to the latest endeavor from Tom Moorman and Larry McGuire: June’s All Day. This is a nice dining spot with subtle touches befitting what one would expect from the group that brought you Lambert’s, Elizabeth Street Cafe and much […]
Salt Traders Coastal Cooking Opens in Round Rock
Jack Gillmore is at it again. One of Austin’s biggest success stories in recent years: Jack Allen’s Kitchens will now add a 4th restaurant. The name is Salt Traders and it will primarily specialize in Seafood. The address is 2850 IH 35. Care for a prediction (I know it’s redundant)? Hour lines at least and […]
Easy Tiger Worth a Visit
One of the things that used to drive us crazy on our Food Friday program on 590 KLBJ was the seemingly endless array of phone calls we got from folks wanting German food. After the European Bistro closed in Pflugerville and Ilsa’s Kitchen shuttered in Spicewood all we had to talk about was Scholtz Garten […]
Flour and Vine Settling in
Once upon a time there was an effervescent and extremely talented restaurateur named Magna Sampaio who ran a lovely Brazilian restaurant on Burnet that bore her name. Alas Sampaio’s was forced to close. Marta wanted to reopen but lacked funds. A regular former customer came to her rescue and she opened Hugo’s near Zachary Scott […]
Ah Sing Den Opens on E 6th St
Yet another very cool looking restaurant opens on the East side. Ah Sing Den is a rather unique little bistro that’s named after one of London’s most celebrated opium dens where the likes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle found inspiration. Sorry, just food at this spot but the small but innovative menu looks intriguing. The […]
827 Ray’s Opens on RR 620
A new restaurant has opened on RR 620 at the long-time site the Hill Country Pasta House. Ray’s 827 is an owner operated establishment. The menu looks good! I will miss my favorite sausage and pasta dish at HCPH but I have a feeling that 827 Ray’s is going to be a good fit. 512-266-9445
Prelogs to Seek Central Location
One of our Top 25 restaurants, Prelog’s on 3rd, is having the same downtown issues that caused the building’s previous resident David Garrido to seek greener pastures at Dine at the Radisson. Florian Prelog announced that he would close that location on August 29th, while he and his wife looked for a better spot in […]
Vivo Quietly Reemerges on N I-H 35
Some years ago a restaurant called Vivo hit the ground running on Manor Road. Their puffy tacos and home made sauces were a huge hit. Founder Roger Diaz then opened a second location on 620 where he added legendary chef Paul Peterson to the mix. And then, seemingly overnight, both locations were gone. The Manor […]
CraigO’s Original 290 Store Celebrates 13th Anniversary
One of my favorite little family-style Italian joints, CraigO’s Pizza and Pastaria on Highway 4970 290 W at South Town Square is celebrating a lucky13 years in business. Owner Craig Plackis is a real people guy and that has been reflected in the support he has received from the community. Oh and the food ain’t […]
Imperia Closes
A few years back Imperia on Colorado was introduced to Austin as the home of “vibe dining” and an extension of the famous TAO restaurants in Vegas and New York.[They opened with the Sous Chef from Tao Vegas on board]. It also introduced many of us to C.K.Chin who has now become, shall we say, […]
