More of Rob’s Favorite Appetizers
By popular demand, here are some more of my favorite soups and appetizers from the Austin restaurant scene.They are unfailingly tasty and have achieved “go to” status for my family and myself. The She Crab Soup at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse is a low country chowder that’s flat out tasty. It’s made of cream, lump crabmeat, […]
Dominick’s Italian American Restaurant in Lakeway (formerly Ciola’s) Closes
Got a brief email from owner Dave Staab that he is closing Dominick’s Italian-American Restaurant in Lakeway. Many will remember this spot as the long-time site of Ciola’s. Staab bought the restaurant from Dan and Tony Ciola last year. But Staab has decided to return to Kansas. No news yet on what, if anything, will […]
Spaghetti Warehouse Closes
One of the longest running restaurant concepts in town, the Spaghetti Warehouse on 4th St. has finally closed its doors. I took my kids there many times and we always enjoyed it. It definitely filled a niche and a lot of families and college students will miss it.
CraigO’s Pizza & Pastaria
4970 Hwy 290 W., Ste. # 460
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 891-7200
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Café Mangu in Pflugerville Closes
This one really is disturbing. Café Mangu had the BEST lechon asado in the area. And their blend of Cuban, Dominican, and Puerto Rican fare was fantastic. Yet, they are gone. They probably should have never opened in Pflugerville. I will really miss this place.
Silver and Stone in Georgetown Closes
It is not often that a restaurant in our Top 20 closes, but Silver and Stone, helmed by James Ramsey, continues the unfortunate trend of fine dining restaurant closings in Georgetown. I thought Ramsey’s restaurant was marvelous, even if it was hidden away on the 4th floor of an office building across from the Monument […]
Dimassi’s Lebanese Buffet on Research Closes
You know, I really liked this place. It was healthy, very tasty, and reasonably priced. It was the only store in this chain of Lebanese buffets from Houston that was independently owned (one would think that would be a good thing). And yet, we bid adieu to Dimassi’s on Research. Too bad.
French Quarter Grille Opens at Former Site of Mama Roux
Dave Gore was the right-hand man to Michael Amr at Mama Roux for many years. He has now taken that experience and opened the French Quarter Grille at the same location. May 2nd is the official opening. The tragic passing of Yoli and Michael Amr cannot be erased by the opening of a Cajun restaurant […]
New India Cuisine Opens on South Congress
Well, Indian food has made its way to South Congress in the form of New Indian Cuisine at 2304 South Congress. The cuisine emphasizes the Coastal areas near Mumbai. I tried the Cabbage Chala Dan and it was excellent with a side of chutney. The Chicken lollipops were also good. There are numerous fish dishes […]
Romanian Restaurant Drakula Closes
Just when I was boasting to a friend that Austin was beginning to have quite a variety of ethnic restaurants (and I don’t include Mexican in that category) it appears that we have lost one. Drakula, the neat little Romanian restaurant just off 183 at Lamar near the Comedy Club has shut its doors. I […]
Donald Trump’s Favorite Meals. Insights?
Whether Donald Trump actually runs for president or not is almost a moot point at this juncture. In all likelihood he probably will not because it’s doubtful that he could stand up to the scrutiny of a media that up to this point has given him the equivalent of a free pass. He achieved a […]
Bryce Gilmore Snags Huge Award
First let me state that I couldn’t be more proud of Bryce Gilmore, owner of Barley Swine at 2024 South Lamar. He has just been voted one of the top ten chefs under 30 in the US by Food and Wine Magazine. If you’ve been to either his Odd Duck trailer or the new brick […]
