CelebrASIA Food Truck Competition Saturday at 11am
The Asian American Resource Center is staging a food truck battle Saturday, May 2nd, at 8401 Cameron Rd. Competing trucks are Chaat Shop, Kung Fu Kitchen, Oyama and Thai 2 U. Judges include yours truly, Foo Swassee (Satay), MM Pack (Austin Chronicle), to name just a few. There will also be a focus on the […]
Grand Opening for Southern’s at PBK Tonight
Steve Southern is back with upscale comfort fare at Southern’s at PBK at the site of the old European Bistro in Pflugerville. I have always been a fan of Steve’s back from his Tequila Grille days at Iron Cactus. The cost for tonight’s all-you- can-eat Fest is $18 pp plus bar. I am so happy […]
Dos Chivos Opens Thursday on 620 Near Anderson Mill
In a bit of departure from their normal offerings, Tony Ciola and Creed Ford IV (Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza and the League Kitchen and Tavern) are opening a Mexican restaurant called Dos Chivos on 620 near Anderson Mill. Tony and Creed have tossed this idea around, but several months ago they really got going […]
Austin Food + Wine Festival Returns
Back for another year, this Friday through Sunday at Auditorium Shores is the gentrified and most definitely pricier Austin Food + Wine Festival. Most of the same chefs from last year are back, along with a few national imports. There can be no doubt as to the quality and culinary skill represented this year: it’s […]
Franklin Barbecue Gets Slammed
In what has been an almost unbelievable run of positive stories, reviews, and sensational national PR, Austin’s best-known BBQ joint finally received a chink in their almost invincible armor of wildly popular press. This came in the firm of an apparently drunken driver who slammed into one of the walls, and prevented Franklin from opening […]
Homespun Kitchen Needs Cooks and Servers
We don’t normally use this site for restaurants seeking employees. But one of my favorite Dripping Springs spots, Homespun Kitchen and Bar has asked for help. They are classy people, and from what I’ve seen, the work environment is a pleasant one as are the opportunities for good servers to make good bucks. So we’ve […]
Places You Should Try in the Spicewood Area
Many Austinites don’t give the Spicewood area on Highway 71 the chance it deserves. There are some little gems out there that are worthy of consideration. Here are just a few of our favs with more on the way. Angel’s Ice House This little comfort food emporium on 71 dishes up pretty much things that […]
Launderette Already Edging Closer Toward Our Top 20
Used to be that getting into our Top 20 required not only excellence and innovation but time. After my last tasting at Launderette, the most recent collaboration between Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki, it’s clear that given the way this spot has hit the ground running, time has become less of a factor. Launderette exhibits […]
South of the River: New Restaurants Taking Off
Until very recently, South Austin has been a bit sparse on the food scene. But that has changed quite a bit in the past 3-4 years. Jack Allen’s Kitchen in Oak Hill really got things started as Jack Gillmore’s upscale comfort food really struck a chord. Son Bryce got things rolling on South Lamar, first […]
District Launches their New Spring Menu
I have begun to look forward to the quarterly menu updates at District Kitchen + Cocktails on Escarpment and Slaughter. Some favorites remain year-round (lamb kabobs, pork wings, beet salad), but lots of new additions as well. Hit the link to view their MENU, and take a look! Or view the menu below. Their website […]
