Karibu Ethiopean Restaurant and Bar Opens on 1209 E. 7th
December 23, 2008In a city that has precious if little ethnic cuisine, we welcome the opening of Karibu Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar on 1209 E. 7th St. Owner Solomon Kassa is very enthusiastic about his new restaurant and justifiably so. So just what is Ethiopian cuisine? Continue Reading »
George Thomas to Assume the Helm at Imperia
December 22, 2008Big changes at one of my Top 20 restaurants, Imperia. Chef Joe Tellus has left the restaurant and chef George Thomas, late of the Paggi House and Maiko joins as the new executive chef. Thomas is a hell of a chef and I’ve enjoyed his work for the last Continue Reading »
Mars to Close on Dec 22nd
December 22, 2008When Laurie Simon moved her restaurant from 17th and San Antonio to the high rent district of South Congress just south of Riverside, it was a gamble. Much higher rent, but a larger store with the chance of much greater revenue. But after a promising Continue Reading »
Amusing Moments in the Life of a Food Critic
December 22, 2008Saw this lady next to us go nuclear at an Italian restaurant central Texas one night. She had asked her date to order for her and he had asked for the risotto with black squid ink. When she returned from making a phone call, there was the blank ink interspersed Continue Reading »
Doc’s Backyard
December 12, 20085207 Brodie Ln., Ste. #100 Sunset Valley, TX 78745 (512) 892-5200 Mon-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: 11am-10pm MENU docsaustin.com Doc’s Backyard at 5207 Brodie Lane is the son of the original Doc’s Motorwork’s on South Congress. Continue Reading »
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse Reopens Thursday, Dec 11th
December 11, 2008After the unfortunate events that occurred on Monday of this week, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse will reopen this Thursday evening. Chris was a very likeable young man as well as a wine enthusiast who had taken great pleasure in putting together the wine list Continue Reading »
For Those Who Are Unaware, Today is Repeal Day
December 5, 2008That’s right. 75 years ago today, in 1933, prohibition was repealed when the 21st amendment was ratified. Created 14 years ealier in 1919, prohibition was probably one of the most misguided attempts to legislate morality ever to rear its head in the Continue Reading »
Get a Head Start on Christmas Day 2008 Dining: Choices Other than Hotels
December 5, 2008Christmas day dining options are usually a great deal more limited than Thanksgiving. Usually the major hotels have buffets and that’s about it. But here are some options you might not have considered that take you past the traditional hotel fare. Monday, Continue Reading »
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
December 2, 20085424 Steiner Ranch Blvd. Austin, TX 78732 (512) 381-0800 Sun-Thu 4pm-10pm Fri-Sat: 4pm-11pm REVIEW steinersteakhouse.com Read More →
Fion Wine Pub and Bistro
December 1, 2008Steiner Ranch has seen a recent surge in places to wine and dine. Fion Wine Pub and Bistro is one such new location off Quinlan Park Road from Highway 620 just east of Mansfield Dam. Fion started out as a wine retail store that also allowed customers Continue Reading »
