The District Launches Bloody Mary Bar
The District Kitchen + Cocktails will debut a Bloody Mary bar during their New Year’s Day brunch. I’m more of a wine guy, but I’ve always loved a properly made Bloody Mary. The District has served up some tempting cocktails this year, so I’m looking forward to their take on this classic libation! As soon […]
Homespun Kitchen and Bar – Christmas Eve Menu 2014
131 E. Mercer St. Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 829-4064 Tue-Thu: 11am-3pm Tue-Thu: 5-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-3pm Fri-Sat: 5-10pm REVIEW homespunkitchenandbar.com — More Holiday 2014 Menus
Rob’s Christmas and New Year’s Dining Options 2014
For your convenience, we’ll be compiling many recommended restaurants’ hours of operation for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Enjoy, and don’t forget to generously tip your servers over the holiday season. We’ll be updating this list as we approach the holidays, so check back with us daily for more […]
Podcast: Steve Adler
Mayor-Elect Steve Adler joins us this week to discuss the permitting, licensing, and other infrastructure issues that confront and often cripple the hospitality industry (restaurants, bars, hotels, clubs, et al.) that comprise the LARGEST number of workers in central Texas (far larger than IT). Unbeknownst to many, the city is actually protected by a […]
Hollywood Comes to Austin for Opening of Fat Sal’s
I must admit to being a huge fan of Entourage, the long-running HBO comedy about a band of buddies playing or trying to play the Hollywood game. But when Jerry “Turtle” Ferrara and his former East Coast pal Sal Capik (who turned out to be my High Pointe neighbor) decided that LA needed some decent […]
Michael McNeilly new Chef Partner at Fleming’s Domain
Just heard from head honcho Darryl Wittle at Fleming’s at the Domain. The official announcement of the new chef partner has been made, and it’s Michael McNeilly. Michael is quite talented as I discovered tasting his cuisine at Trattoria Lisina out in Driftwood. This should be a great match for Fleming’s and their patrons. He […]
Noble Pig or Noble Sandwich? All Still Good
After John Bates and company changed the name of their wonderful sandwich shop from the Noble Pig to the Noble Sandwich Company and added locations at The Oasis and on Burnet, a question came up the other night about the name change. If there is a city where restaurants are obsessed with pork, bacon, et […]
Rob’s Favorite Tex Mex Places
When I first came to Austin over 30 years ago, I had never heard of Tex Mex. But I was a fast learner, and soon we had become addicted to the unique flavors of true Tex Mex. Your cardiologist may not approve, but I look at this as a guilty pleasure more than worthy of […]
Cho Sushi Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
There is plenty of good sushi and sashimi in the Steiner Ranch area thanks to John and David Cho of Cho Sushi. They are celebrating their 5th anniversary next week with a variety of specials at the Steiner Ranch location. On December 13th from 11am to 10pm, ALL sushi and maki (rolls) on the menu […]
Jezebel Reported Closed, But Internet Rumors Prove False
Okay, here’s the deal. Initial reports that Restaurant Jezebel has closed are not correct. The story now is that they are open, but that the space remains available for lease. Either way, that doesn’t sound promising. Upon their opening, we pointed out that their mandatory jackets-only for men probably wasn’t the best idea for laid-back […]
Trace – Thanksgiving Menu 2014
200 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 542-3660 Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2pm Mon-Thu: 5:30pm-10pm Sat-Sun: 5:30pm-11pm traceaustin.com — More Thanksgiving 2014 Menus
Podcast: Freda Cheng of Freda’s Seafood Grille
Freda Cheng is a proud member of one of Austin’s family restaurant dynasties. As proprietor of Freda’s Seafood Grille, she has teamed with brother Ronald Cheng (Chinatown) to bring the River city a diverse array of excellent food. It’s hard not to like Freda. Her bubbling and energetic personality have endeared her to many […]
