New Menu Items at The Grille at Rough Hollow
A new menu will be rolling out at The Grille at Rough Hollow, and this weekend we’ll be giving you a sneak peek at two of our tasty additions! Tuna Poke (Po-kay) This appetizer has been in high demand, and we’ve decided to give it a go. Ahi tuna tartare prepared with sweet chili, red […]
Quatro Gatti Gathering Fans at 908 Congress
I’m haring more and more about this little Italian restaurant at 908 Congress. There is some real authenticity here and the dishes are done with a lot of care and presented quite impressively. At least that’s what I’m hearing from readers. We’re dining there his weekend and I’ll let you know. In the meantime, call […]
Winners from the Gypsy Picnic Trailer Cook Off
Aside from the fact that it was cold as hell when we began judging at 9am this past Saturday morning at Auditorium Shores, the task of rating the food from over 30 of Austin’s food trailers was a pleasant one. The judges were sequestered in a tent at the east side of festival and C3 […]
Rob’s Favorite Cheeseburgers in the Austin Area
In the FAQ category, I get “Who’s got the best cheeseburger?” probably more than anything. I don’t know if that’s a reflection on our overall tastes here in Austin or just the fact that we dearly love our burgers. Well, there are so many excellent burger choices in our area, but let me narrow it […]
Vince Young’s Steakhouse to Open Saturday, Nov. 6th
Probably the most celebrated and popular UT football player since Earl Campbell, Vince Young, the current starting QB of the Tennessee Titans is opening a steak house bearing his name at 3rd and San Jacinto. Can Austin absorb another downtown steak house? I didn’t think we could handle Perry’s a few years ago, but I […]
Notes on my Alleged “Chugging” of Rudy’s BBQ Sauce
I got more than a few emails this morning from folks who had heard that that I chugged an entire bottle of Rudy’s BBQ asking how I could have possibly managed to accomplish thatat the conclusion of my TV review of the Rudy’s 183 store. One guy commented that, “I can’t imagine this would have […]
Vince Young to Open Steakhouse Bearing His Name at 3rd and San Jacinto
UT football icon and NFL quarterback Vince Young is going into the steakhouse business with a new opening at the site of the former Rio Grande at 3rd and San Jacinto. With the possible exception of Don Shula’s in Miami, celebrities have usually not fared well in the restaurant business. Austin’s own Earl Campbell’s on […]
The Top Five Ranking TV Spots for National Restaurant Chains
I just came across a press release discussing the relative popularity of some of the TV commercials rolled out this year by national restaurant chains. Are you ready for the Top 5? A research firm called ACE Metrics has ranked the best of these spots and at the top is the Starbuck’s “Big Picture” campaign […]
Hopdoddy Opens at 1400 South Congress
When a burger joint opens that features the creative collaboration of Austin restaurant luminaries like Chuck Smith and Larry Perdido of Moonshine, and Larry Foles and Guy Villavaso of Z Tejas, Eddie V’s and the Roaring Fork fame, it’s worth taking more than the usual notice. That’s some serious pedigree. In the space of the […]
Food at ACL Fest: Best Year So Far?
The Austin Eats food court was a thing to behold at this year’s ACL Festival. Of course Jeff Blank’s Mighty Cone (Hot and Crunchy Shrimp and Avocdo) was there, as it has been since day one. But lots of other interesting new players were on the scene. Aquarelle, my favorite French restaurant had a tasty […]
Teams from Lehman and Travis Duke it Out: Gazpacho vs. Heirloom Tomato Soup
I got a chance to visit with some of Austin’s future chefs Thursday night as teams from Lehman and Travis high schools dueled to see who could make the best soup. Coached by Austin mega chefs David Bull and Josh Watkins, the kids prepped, chopped, and blended and came up with an excellent gazpacho as […]
Austin Restaurants: Watch Out for ROMEO!!!
I recently had lunch at Freda’s Seafood grill on Pecan Park off 620. As I enjoyed the accent of New Orleans that Freda presents, I couldn’t help but overhear the lively conversation from a group of white-haired men behind me.They laughed frequently and appeared to be having a great time. My curiosity got the best […]
Backstage Steak House Does Last Serving on Sept. 18th
This is a real blow to foodies in the Spicewood area to be sure. Raymond Tatum, on of my favorite chefs and the ownership team at the Backstage Steakhouse are closing things down. That leaves Lakehouse Café, Ilsa’s Kitchen, Poodie’s Hilltop and Angel’s Ice House as one of the few “go to” food destinations left […]
