Friday, May 24, 2013

The PoK-e-Jo’s Back Story

May 20, 2013

Danny Haberman and Doug Bone are two very unpretentious guys who have a fierce passion for the BBQ business. They have nurtured and guided the growth of PoK-e-Jo’s through a tough beginning to their current success with multiple Austin locations. Danny’s dad Porky and friend Joe Slayton actually began the first store off Mopac at… Read the Rest »

Collaboration Between Family Members of Smitty’s and Kreuz Market in Lockhart to Result in Schmidt Family BBQ at the Galleria in Bee Caves

May 21, 2013

I have to admit this one caught me by surprise. In the fiercely competitive and parochial world of central Texas BBQ, this is almost the equivalent of a home invasion. Family members of the iconic Smitty’s and Kruez Market in Lockhart are collaborating on a new BBQ joint at the upscale Galleria in Bee Cave…. Read the Rest »

Opportunity for Area Professionals at Oasis Catering

May 14, 2013

The OASIS, long-time capital of sunsets and comfort food emporium, is looking for highly qualified and motivated professionals to work in the catering department. The successful applicant will have two years full-time catering experience, solid knife skills, the ability to multitask, excellent ingredient knowledge and must be food handler certified. Call (512) 266-2442 and ask… Read the Rest »

Baton Creole Opens on E. 6th

May 10, 2013

Coon asses throughout Austin will delight in this one. Baton Creole is a unique street-side joint that offers two choices: Cajun fare on a stick and not on a stick. Things you can get on the stick include Jambalaya (I gotta see that one), Zapp’s Potato Chip Fried Chicken and Beer Battered Tofu (that’s an… Read the Rest »

Hot Plate: Recent Reviews

Eat Ban Mi
May 17, 2013

1007 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-9999

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Royal India
May 10, 2013

4894 Hwy. 290 W.
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 346-0909

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Pieous
May 3, 2013

12005 Hwy. 290 W.
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 394-7041

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Soto
April 26, 2013

11066 Pecan Park Blvd. #402
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 257-0788

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Maybe it’s the Moon or the Smoke from Mexico
May 23, 2013

It seems that over the past few weeks, I’ve heard more horror stories than I have in a year about our readers’ bad experiences at restaurants  Continue Reading »

Food Friday Celebrates Anniversary
April 29, 2013

One of the longer running programs on Austin radio is Food Friday on 590 KLBJ-AM. The show airs the last Friday of every month from 9-10am, and  Continue Reading »

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