Cannoli Joe’s Now Open for Sunday Brunch
September 21, 2007If you’re looking for an unusual and tasty Sunday brunch, Cannoli Joe’s in S. Austin is serving up a bevy of Italian treats along with more traditional brunch fare such as: Baked Fontina and Egg Strata Poached Eggs Fiorientina Custom-Made Omelets Belgian Continue Reading »
Finally, Athenian Grille Ready to Begin Construction
September 21, 2007Finally, Athenian Grille Ready to Begin Construction I’m pleased to report that owner Anil Simicia has found a new location for his much-missed Athenian Grille. (Formerly at 8th and Colorado). The new location is on W. 6th St. across from Ruth’s Continue Reading »
Lambert’s Downtown Barbecue
September 14, 2007401 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 494-1500 Mon-Fri: 11am-2pm Nightly: 5:30pm-11pm Sat-Sun: 11am-3pm Lambert's Downtown Barbecue As I was walking into Lambert’s Downtown BBQ on my most recent visit, I heard a woman remark Continue Reading »
Craving Thai? Check Out Rob’s Favorites
September 7, 2007When I first tried Thai food, I was living in Southern California and teaching at Cal St. Long Beach. My restaurant reviewing days were far ahead of me. But from that very first bit of Pad Thai at a place in Newport Beach, I was hooked. Thai food is about Continue Reading »
Austin Java
September 7, 2007301 W. 2nd St., Ste. #100 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 481-9400 & 1608 Barton Springs Austin, TX 78704 (512) 482-9450 1206 Parkway Austin, TX 78703 (512) 476-1829 & 12221 Riata Trace Parkway Austin, TX 78727 (Inside Tuscany Market) (512) 249-1500 Mon-Thu: Continue Reading »
The Status of the Athenian Grille
September 7, 2007The Status of the Athenian Grille I’ve gotten huge amounts of mail about this obviously popular Greek restaurant that was at 8th and Congress before it lost its lease to a newer, larger occupant. Anil Simicia, the owner of Athenian Grille and former Continue Reading »
Ryan Bouillet Assumes the Helm of Bellagio
September 6, 2007Chef Ryan Bouillet Bellagio has been almost a permanent resident in our Top 20 for the last three years. And usually, when there is a transition of chefs at a restaurant of that calibre, one always takes a deep breath. Well, Ryan Bouillet is the real Continue Reading »
