Dining at the Inn of The Mountain Gods in Ruidoso, N.M.
As much as I always liked going to the Inn of the Mountain Gods for skiing in the winter and golfing and the race track in the summer, I never saw the Inn as a shining light in the mountains for cuisine. That was until our last visit in July when I had the pleasure […]
Gonzo’s Gorge at Sagra
Rob’s Gonzo Gourmet Club swung back into action at Sagra this past Sunday night. Gabrielle Pellegrini’s SAGRA at 17th and San Antonio put on a really nice 5-course dinner with wines personally selected by the chef. Sagra is at 17th and San Antonio at the site formerly occupied by Mars. The meal began with a […]
The Spirit of Flamenco Flames Anew at Malaga on Wednesday Nights
I cannot admit to have a long history with Flamenco music: my few forays into this cultural art form have always consisted of looking around the venue at other customers to see if they, unlike myself, actually got it. Well, when we arrived at Malaga last Wednesday night at 8pm for some tapas and a […]
Austin’s Kitchen Diva Angela Medearis to Appear Thursday on NBC’s Today Show During 10am Hour CST
Austin’s own Kitchen Diva Angela Medearis will have two cooking segments on Thursday’s Today Show on NBC (cable 4) during the 10am CST hour. The recipes will be from her new African American Kitchen cookbook. I caught her recently on the Fox morning show with Mike and Juliet and she was a blast. Catch more […]
A Day in the Life of Twin Liquors Marketplace at Hancock Center
This is the biggest store, by far, in the locally-owned Twin Liquors chain, and it opened last November over at Hancock Center off IH-35 in the space formerly occupied by Old Navy. The shopping center was opened the same year that David Jabour was born. This is a special store for the Jabour family because […]
Bellagio to Segue into “myplace” in September
It’s rare that a Top 20 restaurant with the quality of Bellagio would be forced by the local economy to restructure the concept of the restaurant but that’s exactly what Linda Bernardone is about to do with the lovely Bellagio at Jester Estates and 2222. Beginning in September, Bellagio will become “My Place,” a more […]
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 […]
Local Dishes You Will Love!
The Barley Risotto at Peche on 4th St. The flavor is engaging and wonderfully nuanced. What a great dish from new chef Jason Dodge, late of Vespaio. The Barbecue Shrimp Taco at Corazon at Castle Hill. Served with mango slaw, pickled red onions, and candied pecans on an open-faced tortilla.This appetizer is irresistible. The Mini […]
Competitive Eating: A New Sport or a New Low?
The Narthan’s Hotdog eating contest, held annually on the 4th of July at New York’s Coney Island, has evolved from a charming curiosity begun in 1916 (the winner ate 12 dogs/buns in 15 minutes) to a flat-out monstrosity dominated this decade by a 132lb Japanese eater who literally doubled the world record in one year. […]
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. […]
