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There are numerous possibilities for advertising on our site. Most of our restaurant clients choose to post their menus on a MENU page in up to four menu categories. Then we build links throughout the site to drive traffic to those menu pages. As an added bonus, if we review a restaurant that is advertising […]
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One of the most compelling aspects of DiningOutwithRobBalon.com is the amazing diversity and more upscale nature of our readers. They have more discretionary spending ability and are obviously more inclined to dine out. They are above-average users of the internet, better educated, and have a wide array of interests beyond food and dining. Advertisers interested […]
Booking Dr. Rob Balon
Dr. Rob Balon, CEO of the Benchmark Company, one of the most respected market research firms in America, is a highly entertaining and compelling public speaker. He has captivated a variety of audiences with his outgoing style and highly informational presentations. Dr. Balon has written four books and published dozens of articles on the dynamics […]
What’s Sandra Bullock Up To Now?
I will give Sandra Bullock credit. She has resisted the temptation to be the celebrity restaurant diva owner at Bess on 6th St. She is content at running a restaurant that will give people real value, great food, and an enjoyable evening. Now, across the street from Bess, next to Thai Tara, she’s working on […]
A Tale of Two Malls
The two most recent mall openings in Austin have taken an extremely different approach with regard to restaurants. The Domain at Braker and Mopac hit the ground running with a stable of nationally recognized high-end restaurants. McCormick and Schmick’s, North, Joe DiMaggio’s, Kona Grill and Jaspers’s and California Pizza Kitchen all opened within a few […]
Austin’s Best Restaurants Shine at Busby Foundation’s “Flavors of the Town”
It was my pleasure to host the Busby Foundation’s annual fund-raising event at the Hyatt this past week. 11 of Austin’s best restaurants came out to help raise money for Lou Gherig’s Disease (ALS). Pictured below were some of the many VIP restaurant participants. Imperia Exec Chef Joe Tellus and Marketing Director Trena Garza Hudson’s […]
Bizarre Food’s Andrew Zimmern Speaks at The Austin Hilton
You’ve seen him on The Travel Channel in his quest to eat bizarre and unusual food choices. Deep fried scorpions, Cobra penises, 18-inch sandworms, rats on skewers, etc. This is one of those shows that makes one literally squirm. But it has a legion of dedicated fans who fall all over themselves attempting to outdo […]
Alternate to Las Manitas for Breakfast Tacos: Dona Emilia’s
Where to get downtown breakfast tacos after the closing of Las Manitas? Dona Emilia’s just down the street on Cesar Chavez (across from the Four Seasons), just two blocks away, is open each morning serving up Austin’s favorite breakfast treat. You might not run into Gus Garcia just yet, but that’s actually OK. The tacos […]
Adieu to Dale Rice
Long-time American Statesman food critic Dale Rice is packing in his fork and knife and heading into a new career. I never got to know Dale very well but the times we did bump into each other at some food event or panel were always cordial. He seemed like a decent chap. I wish him […]
The Never-ending Construction on Cesar Chavez
Every time the city begins a road construction project in an area where restaurants are present, I literally hold my breath. I’ve seen the horror stories of the three-year improvement on Barton Springs that literally destroyed several restaurants. Or how about the debacle on Pecan Park that nearly finished off Freda’s Seafood joint? Or the […]
Sarah Palin Fires Chef. Bad Move
Pretty bold move from the McCain folks to select a complete unknown for the VP spot. But this feisty NRA poster woman showed at the convention that she could deliver a speech from the teleprompter as well as anyone: arguably far better than McCain himself. That being said, there are a number of things about […]
