Reunion Grille in Cedar Park Announces Closing
This came as a bit of a shock to me but Reunion Grille in Cedar Park has announced that they will be closed, at least for the foreseeable future while they redesign the concept and the menus. I was just getting my hands around their newly published lunch, dinner, and brunch menus when the word […]
Thanksgiving 2013 Dining Recommendations
Next to Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving is Austin’s other favorite dining out day. And as always, we’re posting a list of restaurants that will be open for Thanksgiving and contact information for those restaurants. We’ll also be updating our list with Thanksgiving menus as they come in. Book your reservations early: whether it’s for a higher […]
The League Kitchen and Tavern Shooting for Nov. 25th Opening in Avery Ranch
Beleaguered foodies out near Avery Ranch have reason to celebrate in a few weeks. Lakeway’s The League Kitchen and Tavern is set to open its second location. The League is all about great comfort food and libations. The Lakeway location on RR 620 has been a smash hit since it opened in the space that […]
Why Most Chefs Start So Young
I was watching some food talk show the other night while drifting off to sleep. Last thing I remember was hearing Bobby Flay, nationally known restaurateur, Iron Chef, and host of about 39 shows on the Food Channel acknowledge that he had dropped out of school in 10th grade. Was I surprised that the multimillionaire […]
Waterloo at Shops at Galleria Closes
Another casualty at the Shops at the Galleria: Waterloo has closed. The popular local chain took a hit this week with the store adjacent to Mandola’s closing for as yet unspecified reasons. I do know this store was a collaboration between two different ownership groups. Rumor has it that a Fuddrucker’s will replace the closed […]
Rob’s Favorite Dishes at Austin’s Newer Restaurants
I’ve tried a lot of great new dishes in the past six months. Some have made it into my reviews and some are still waiting for print. But I wanted to share some of them with you. Sway My only negative on Sway is that I drove by it three times before finding it. The […]
Soleil Closes
Soleil, a restaurant once full of promise adjacent to the Oasis was padlocked and closed Saturday after a lengthy dispute between the the lessees and lessors could not be satisfactorily resolved. Soleil first opened under the helm of nationally known chef Robert del Grande who later gave way to Colorado’s David Burton Sanchez. But neither […]
Zed’s Reopens at Tech Ridge Center
Good news for foodies who live in restaurant deprived north central Austin. Zed’s, a popular comfort food restaurant which closed some time ago is back. Grand opening is today! Usually, it has been my experience that when restaurants close and say they’re planning to reopen, that rarely if ever happens. So, a pleasant exception with […]
Looking for Qui? Double Check the Address Before You Set Out
I’ve been waiting for the initial mania to die down a bit before trying Paul Qui’s new restaurant. So the other day I drove down East 6th looking for 1600. At Comal and East 6th was a nondescript white building, but no indication of the street number or for that matter the name of the […]
The Ultimate Austin Movable Feast
I fantasize from time to time about staging the ultimate Austin movable dinner. You know, one course at each restaurant with a fleet of limos at our disposal as we move for each course. Of course each limo would be stocked with chilled bottles of Yellow Lable Veuve Cliquot! Starter Cocktail This would be the […]
Could We Have Reached the Saturation Point in Austin Fine Dining?
I can’t remember a time in the past 12 years when I’ve heard so many fine dining owners complain about a slow summer that didn’t immediately turn around when schools got back in session. Could it be that we’ve reached Austin’s limit to accommodate more fine dining places? The first thing that restaurateurs have to […]
Mastman’s Opening Appears Questionable
We reported on this site months ago (with great anticipation) about the imminent opening of Mastman’s Kosher Deli on West 6th next to Ruth’s Chris. However, as several stated opening dates have come and gone, we’ve been getting a lot of emails from disappointed foodies who couldn’t wait to get their first Pastrami Reuben or […]
PBK Stem and Stein Humming at Former Location of the European Bistro in Pflugerville
When the European Bistro in Pflugerville closed several years ago, I was sad to see them go. But a new enterprise has arisen in the century old building on 111 East Main Street. It’s called PBK Stem and Stein. It features live music, craft beers, and southern comfort style cuisine. It draws it’s name from […]
Austin Ale House Dishes Up Some Serious Food
The current occupant of 301 West 6th is the newish Austin Ale House. After a quick sampling of their food, it’s my firm wish that this places sticks around a lot longer than the former places at this address like the uber-hot and then almost instantly cold Oslo. Emilio Oliva is from Vera Crus, Mexico […]
