Does the Concept of a “Jinxed” Restaurant Location Really Exist?
August 25, 2008At face value, one would think that the notion that there are just some locations that will just never work for a restaurant is true. Look at the site on Walsh Tarlton in Westlake off Bee Caves Road. It has housed at least 10 restaurants since the early Continue Reading »
Andiamo
August 22, 20082521 Rutland Drive Austin, TX 78758 (512) 719-3377 Mon-Fri: 11am-2:30pm Mon-Fri: 5pm-10pm Sat: 5pm-10pm Andiamo North Austin, the area north of Research is not exactly fertile ground for fine dining. But there are a few notable Continue Reading »
Trio
August 18, 200898 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 478-4500 Mon-Thu: 11am-2pm Mon-Thu: 6pm-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-2pm Fri-Sat: 6pm-11pm Sun: 10am-2pm Sun: 6pm-10pm MENU fourseasons.com The Café at the Four Seasons was a permanent fixture in Continue Reading »
Trio
August 15, 200898 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 478-4500 Mon-Thu: 11am-2pm Mon-Thu: 6pm-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-2pm Fri-Sat: 6pm-11pm Sun: 10am-2pm Sun: 6pm-10pm REVIEW fourseasons.com Read More →
“Kids Eat Free” Promotion at ZuZu
August 12, 2008ZuZu is offering “Kids Eat Free” Monday through Wednesday nights after 5:30 pm. Two kid items free with the purchase of an adult platter. In house only, no take out and not valid with any other offers. Click here to see the MENU for ZuZu. Read More →
What I Expect from a Good Restaurant Server
August 11, 2008I think that regardless of the pedigree of the establishment, every restaurant patron should be able to expect competent and efficient service from their waitperson. Here are some things I always look for and upon which I tip accordingly: 1. Be polite Continue Reading »
Blue Bamboo
August 8, 200812918 Shops Pkwy., Ste. #300 Austin, TX 78738 (512) 263-8889 Mon-Sat: 11am-4am Mon-Sat: 5pm-10pm Sun: 12pm-9pm The intersection of Highways 71 and 620 in the tiny town of Bee Cave has produced a gigantic amount of retail space Continue Reading »
Ninfa’s on 183 Closes
August 4, 2008One of my favorite spots for carnitas, Ninfas on 183 near IH 35 closed last Friday. Ninfas was a thriving chain out of Houston back in the 90’s but then went through a sale of a number of its restaurants. After that, things did not seem to go as well Continue Reading »
