Rough Hollow Drive is Temporarily Closed: Alternate Directions to the Grille at Rough Hollow
Due to unforeseen road construction Rough Hollow Drive is closed. They apologize for the inconvenience and hope that this map can help if you are planning on dining at The Grille or visiting the Rough Hollow Yacht Club area in near future. Alternate Directions: From Lakeway Blvd turn right on Lakeway Drive Turn Left on […]
Pizzeria Corvina in Round Rock to Take Temporary Hiatus
The popular pizza and pasta restaurant in Round Rock, Pizzeria Corvina, has taken a brief hiatus for menu re-evaluation. We will let you know the minute we know more.
Austin Cold Wave Proves Conservatives’ Point: Global Warming is a Hoax!!!
Just kidding! Wanted to get your attention. What this recent cold snap really proves is that we all need to know where to find a great bowl of hot soup. Here are some suggestions. The Pho Tom (shrimp) at Non La in Lakeway is my favorite: wonderful beef broth, rice noodles, plump shrimp and the […]
The 590 KLBJ Roundtables
I had the opportunity to fill in for Jeff Ward over the holiday season on 590 KLBJ. And I hope you had the opportunity to catch our restaurant roundtable on Dec 29th at 3pm. We had Shane Street from the Grille at Rough Hollow, James Ramsey from Georgetown’s Silver and Stone, and Michael Flume from […]
New Year’s Eve at Cool River
Cool River is one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. I love the layout of the restaurant which creates an effective distance from the rollicking bar, the cigar room, and just the entire vibe of the place. GM Randy Umlah looked dapper in his tux and the place just sparkled. The Bone-In Ribeyes were to […]
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Closed
After a 3-year run, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, the former house of MTV’s Real World Austin, closed on December 31, 2009. We are very sad to hear about the closing, we know how hard Operating Partner Ron Hurley worked to change this restaurant around for the better. We wish him the best of luck in […]
2009 Restaurant Year in Review
Austin was not exempted from the national malaise that swept across the restaurant industry in 2009. But we were in high cotton compared to other cities like Miami, Las Vegas, Providence, Rhode Island or even Los Angeles. Dining in those cities and many others was down over 40% from 2008. Let’s just say this: I […]
Jack Allen’s Kitchen To Open Tonight, Dec. 18th
Chef Jack Gilmore and Tomm Kamm, both formerly of Z-Tejas, have branched off together to create their own concept; Jack Allen’s Kitchen. Jack Allen’s will serve fresh and local, Texan-style food and drinks. The restaurant is set to open for dinner tonight, December 18th, and lunch on Monday, December 20th. Located at the Y in […]
Cartwright’s Famous Bar-B-Q Recently Opens in South Austin
Cartwright’s Famous Bar-B-Q, know for their great sausage, recently opened their second location in the South Park Meadows Shopping Center at 9600 South IH-35, Suite B300. Call (512) 852-9391 for more information, ask for Lynn, and tell her we sent you!
RED’S Porch Opens on South Lamar
Davis Tucker, owner of North by Northwest, brings RED’s Porch to South Lamar. RED’S serves Cajun, Tex-Mex, and Southern cuisine. They’ve got a great location at 3508 South Lamar, behind Citibank, and an even greater view of the Barton Creek greenbelt. Open daily 11am-Midnight, call (512) 440-7337 for more information.
It’s Christmas! Holiday Stories and Musings Around the River City
The Austin holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year. There are multiple dinners, events, parties and just the general boatload of good cheer that seems to permeate our very cool city. We went to the Cantina Laredo event on Dec. 10th. How cool is a Christmas dinner hosted by Don Julio […]
Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet on William Cannon Closed
Unfortunately, the South location (4301 W. William Cannon) of Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet closed last week. Huge fan of Dimassi’s? Don’t worry, check out the North location, which is individually owned and operated. Located at 12636 Research Blvd. Ask for Masood, and tell him we sent you! For more information call: (512) 258-0365.
Cedar Door Unveils Redesign
Steve Potts unveiled his new Cedar Door on 2nd St Wednesday night to a crowd of over 400 diverse and happy revelers. Mexican martinis (made with their famous mix) made the rounds along with tasty bites from the pub’s new menu. The first word that hit me, relative to the Cedar Door that I’ve known […]
