Rumors of Zoot Closing are FALSE
Let’s put it plain and simply: Zoot has not closed, nor is it going to close. We have this on record from management. The popular eclectic restaurant on Hearn St. has been the target of “closing” rumors. We repeat, these are false. Zoot: (512) 477-6535
Austin Hilton’s Mark Dayanandan Critiques Escoffier Society Dinner
Anyone who used to believe that Austin is just a backwater stop on the national food scene had better wake up and smell the café au lait. We’ve had chefs like David Bull of the Driskill, Will Packwood of Cibo, and Tyson Cole of Uchi win prestigious national awards. We’ve had restaurants like Ciola’s win […]
Pizza Wars: Rob Ranks Pizzas in the Austin Area
Most of you know that I’m originally from New Haven, Conn. This is the epicenter of great pizza with the shrine of all US pizza joints: Pepe’s and Sally’s. Also the amazing Grande Apizza in East Haven. So I know from whence I speak when it comes to pizza. Our early years down here were […]
The Toughest Reservation in Austin
We are fortunate to live and dine in a city like Austin with its abundance of excellent restaurants. But imagine living in LA, San Francisco, Chicago or New York where reservations in a hot, new restaurant or an old favorite can be almost impossible to obtain! Take Rao’s in NYC for example. Unless you are […]
First Tastes at Sandra Bullock’s “Bess” Encouraging
The question is a familiar one for businesses owned by celebrities. Is the venture more about hubris or is it genuine? After lunch at Bullock’s new bistro restaurant, Bess, at 500 West 6th, I’d say that she is definitely committed to making this a quality operation. Bullock has been working with Vespaio ex Brenton Childs […]
Mark Your Calendars: the Beaujolais Nouveaus are Here on the 16th
I don’t know why we get so excited about the Beaujolais Noveaus. They are simple, young wines with none of the astringents so common to heavier reds. (Probably why so many women enjoy the lighter taste.) There’s simply a lot to be said for tradition. But some 76 million bottles will be shipped world wide […]
