SXSW: Not So Kind to Fine Dining Restaurants?
March 31, 2008Much is made over the millions of dollars that SXSW brings into the Austin economy each month. But an informal poll we conducted with owners/chefs at fine dining restaurants revealed a segment of the Austin economy that was not blessed with the magic Continue Reading »
Rosie’s Tamale House
March 28, 200813436 W. Hwy 71 Austin, TX 78738 (512) 263-5245 Daily: 10am-10pm When we first moved out to the area southwest of Westlake back in the early 80′s, the restaurant options were far and FEW between. So it was with an emotion Continue Reading »
Tyson Cole of Uchi Brings the Battle into Kitchen Stadium on the Iron Chef
March 27, 2008It isn’t often that a local Austin chef gets to journey to New York to do battle with the big boys on the Food Network’s Iron Chef program.. The last one to do it was the former chef at the Driskill Grill, David Bull. And he lost to Bobby Flay. Chef Continue Reading »
Cabernet Sauvignon: The Grape of Destiny
March 18, 2008In most upscale restaurants across Austin, you will usually see an extensive part of the wine list usually devoted to cabernet sauvignons. The cabernet sauvignon grape is the most widely grown in the world for wine production. Many think that this is Continue Reading »
Josh Watkins is in Fine Form at The Driskill
March 4, 2008One of our traditions in the Balon family is to stay home on Valentine’s Day (would you believe home-made Philly Cheese Steak hoagies) and dine out the evening after. Such was the case with our last meal at The Driskill Grill. Josh Watkins, who Continue Reading »
Westlake Restaurant Scene Continues to Defy Logic
March 4, 2008You’ve all heard me rant about the ongoing paradox that characterizes dining in Westlake. I’ve mentioned the Bermuda triangle of restaurants more than once in this blog: so then what happens? Two new restaurants open within a few months of Continue Reading »
