Circle H Lodge: Gourmet Dining and Spectacular Lodging on Inks Lake
We literally stumbled upon the coolest B&B on Inks Lake a short time ago. It’s called Circle H Lodge. Not only are the rooms and lakeside setting spectacular, but Chef Matthew Weyland is available for gourmet dinners and terrific custom breakfasts Diners must be staying at the lodge. Ask for the Jefe Room. It’s amazing. […]
The Pita Man and His Empire
Odds are, if you’ve eaten a slice of Pita bread at any local deli or restaurant around Austin, chances are Malek Abijaoude, the proprietor of Phoenicia Bakery and Deli, has gotten up at 2am and fired up his South Lamar ovens and baked the bread that’s covering your Gyro or Shawarma, or what’s served at […]
Restaurant Jezebel Opens
Restaurant Jezebel on 800 West 6th is the latest addition from one of my favorite chefs, Parind Vora. Many may remember Vora as the target of animal rights activists who repeatedly hurled vials of blood against the window of his former Congress Ave. restaurant, Jezebel. This was because he refused to stop serving Hudson Valley […]
Rob’s Top Ten Comfort Food Restaurants in Austin
Ever since 9/11, when the national craving for comfort foods made a dramatic comeback, foodies have been rediscovering all those simple yet memorable tastes from their childhoods. And restaurants have been alert to what might have been called a fad for a time but is now most certainly a trend. Restaurants serving simpler, people-pleasing chow […]
When a Chain Really Doesn’t Act Like a Chain
I very rarely review chain restaurants. The menus are usually predictable, the food often comes out of some prepackaged source, and the servers are generally indifferent and poorly trained. But occasionally a place like Fleming’s at the Domain steps up with a managing partner like Darryl Wittle and exec chef Boyer Derise. And that’s when […]
Mesa Ranch Closes
Things are getting a bit dicey in Northwest Hills. First, Mirabelle gave way to Bistro Mirabelle which barely stayed around long enough for a cup of coffee. Now, after looking like it was actually going to hand in there, Mesa Ranch, which had taken over the space from the bizarre Cathy’s Steakhouse, has finally called […]
South Congress Mega Trailer Lot in Jeopardy, Again!
The trailer lot on 1600 South Congress that begins with the Mighty Cone at one end, and ends with the familiar silver Hey Cupcake! trailer at the other end, is in jeopardy once again. Only this time it looks serious. The reason is that a luxury hotel is in the works on the grounds of […]
More Troubles for John Mueller
A battle with sister LeeAnn Mueller once again spells trouble for the prodigal son of central Texas BBQ, John Mueller. And just like that, in enough time as it takes to say “beef ribs,” John is out at the popular South 1st St. Trailer. No point in going into graphic details here, but suffice it […]
Hoover’s Cooking to License Restaurant at Bergstrom Airport
Hoover Alexander has always been able to deliver that down-home finger-lickin’ good southern style of cuisine at this restaurant on Manor, Hoover’s Cooking. But now the East-side impresario has found a way to bring the dishes at Hoover’s Cooking to Bergstrom International Airport. Hoover has signed a licensing agreement with DNC where he allows him […]
