The Status of the Athenian Grille
The Status of the Athenian Grille.
More Vandalism Directed at Parind Vora’s Jezebel.
Tyson Cole of Uchi to Appear on Iron Chef.
Why Not More Negative Reviews?
Ryan Bouillet Assumes the Helm of Bellagio
Bellagio has been almost a permanent resident in our Top 20 for the last three years. And usually, when there is a transition of chefs at a restaurant of that calibre, one always takes a deep breath. Well, Ryan Bouillet is the real deal and will more than capably fill the shoes of the departed […]
Vodka Fest at Cool River Serves Up Some Great Spirits
The annual Vodka fest at Cool River on Parmer Lane attracted between 600-700 people on August 29th. It was a fun night to be sure replete with intriguing new tastes, lovely vodka pourers and lots of cool people. There were some very interesting new vodkas on hand including the amazing 42 Below from New Zealand […]
Finn and Porter Voted Best Steaks in Austin by City Search Readers
Readers of City Search have spoken and the ballots are in. Finn and Porter, the signature restaurant (helmed by Chris Bauer) of the downtown Hilton Hotel, has been voted to have the Best Steaks in Austin. As readers of our site will recognize, I’ve long been a fan of this restaurant as well and they […]
Ego’s: A Neighborhood Bar in a City that Could Use Some More
I grew up in New England. To say that we had a lot of neighborhood bars and taverns is an understatement. There was one on every corner. Some catered to the blue-collar shift workers; others to college kids while others were very ethnic in their persuasion. My father-in-law spent many a memorable evening at the […]
Perez Sister Decide They Don’t Want City Loan After All
Lydia and Cynthia Perez have told the city that they are no longer interested in receiving the almost completely forgivable $750,000 loan earmarked for Las Manitas. The sisters have said they want to keep the “iconic” Las Manitas open, but are now not sure where they will find the money for the renovation costs, estimated […]
Women in France–Especially in Foie Gras Country–Are Living Longer!
Women in France–Especially in Foie Gras Country–Are Living Longer
Hut’s Gets Some Love From Good Morning America Friday at 8:15am
The Good Morning America camera crew was in Austin this week to film some burgers at one of Austin’s perennial favorites: Hut’s on West 6th. The national ABC morning show is doing a burger referendum. Rumor has it that Emeril Legasse will also be involved. Hut’s has won more than its share of best burger […]
Beware of Friends or Relatives Who Are Prone to Corpulence
Beware of Friends or Relatives Who Are Prone to Corpulence
Chef Opart of Ka Prow Reaches into the Till to Help Mother’s Café
Chef Opart of Ka Prow on Howard Lane is donating 10% of his total sales each Wednesday and Thursday in August to help the Mother’s Café rebuilding fund. I applaud this effort and hope other restaurants will pitch in as well. The vegan community has been devastated with the loss of Mother’s and Nu Age.
Animal Rights Stooges Now Vandalizing Restaurants Serving Foie Gras
Animal Rights Stooges Now Vandalizing Restaurants Serving Foie Gras.
Woman Decides Randall’s Soups Need Mothballs.
The Infamous Wine Bandit is Brought to Justice After Fleecing Fleming’s
Running a restaurant is replete with challenges; none more so than dealing with a well-dressed professional with a knowledge of fine wine and a penchant for bolting tabs. Claimed he was waiting for a party of four but said he was going to go ahead and eat because he was starving. He ordered a bottle […]
