Twin Liquors Opens New “Marketplace” at Hancock Center
November 21, 2008Wine Tasting Bar at the new Hancock Twin Liquors Marketplace The new Twin Liquors Marketplace opening at Hancock Center will be much larger than the typical Twin store. It will feature over 7,000 different wines and spirits as well as having an inventory Continue Reading »
Corazon at Castle Hill
November 21, 20081101 West 5th St. Austin, TX 78703 (512) 476-0728 Mon-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: Closed – REVIEW corazonatcastlehill.com Botanas Tuna Tartare – 6.95 Fresh tuna tossed in a chile lime juice dressing with pico de gallo and avocado. Lamb Continue Reading »
Corazon at Castle Hill
November 21, 20081101 West 5th St. Austin, TX 78703 (512) 476-0728 Mon-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: Closed – MENU corazonatcastlehill.com When Cathe Dailey announced her plans to close the beloved Castle Hill Café this summer, there was much weeping and Continue Reading »
Cover 3 Sports Bar Opens on Anderson Lane
November 20, 2008As an ex- football player, I was amused by a sports bar naming itself after a defensive strategy which employees three deep defenders each guarding one-third of the deep zone. Now, whether that will resonate to non football players is the key. Thus far Continue Reading »
Mama Fu’s Opens on Colorado at Corner of Cesar Chavez next to Taste
November 20, 2008The popular local Chinese restaurant chain Mama Fu’s is opening Sunday, November 23rd at 100 Colorado on the corner of Cesar Chavez. The lunch is a fast casual format with a transition to full service for dinner utilizing the same mneu. This is great Continue Reading »
Five Guys Burgers Opens at 3208 Guadalupe
November 20, 2008This is a national chain that has a rabid following tantamount to In and Out or Carl Jr’s. They yell at you (East Coast Style) when you walk in the door. Growing up as I did in CT, you take that stuff for granted. But down here, I don’t know. Frankly, Continue Reading »
Patton’s on Main Closes in Marble Falls
November 19, 2008Just a few short months ago, Marble Falls was buzzing with high-end culinary activity. Then, 909 closed on short notice. And stunningly, less than a month later, Patton’s on Main (and for a time an occupant in our Top 20) closed. Just like that, the Continue Reading »
Chef Jim Tripi Shines at Spanish Oaks Golf Club
November 18, 2008Chef Jim Tripi I first became a fan of Chef Jim Tripi when he began the delightful Rojo Red restaurant at the downtown Marriott some eight years ago. Tripi was at the time was ranked among the top 5 chefs in the entire Marriott chain and it was easy to Continue Reading »
Yama Chinese Sushi/Grill on Highway 620 in RR
November 17, 2008Chef Roger Jang About a mile west of St. David’s Round Rock Hospital on Highway 620, you’ll find a small strip mall with a killer Asian restaurant. Remember this name: Yama Chinese Sushi/Grill. This place is seriously good. Chef Roger Jang and his Continue Reading »
Maria Maria opens on Colorado next to Kenichi
November 14, 2008Jeff Dudham knows how to do the celebrity restaurant thing far better than most. He’s made it work with McCovey’s after baseball player Willie McCovey, Joe DiMaggio’s (in the Domain), and now with Maria Maria, a collaboration between legendary musician Continue Reading »
