Gonzo’s Gorge at Sagra
August 31, 2009Rob’s Gonzo Gourmet Club swung back into action at Sagra this past Sunday night. Gabrielle Pellegrini’s SAGRA at 17th and San Antonio put on a really nice 5-course dinner with wines personally selected by the chef. Sagra is at 17th and San Continue Reading »
The Spirit of Flamenco Flames Anew at Malaga on Wednesday Nights
August 28, 2009I cannot admit to have a long history with Flamenco music: my few forays into this cultural art form have always consisted of looking around the venue at other customers to see if they, unlike myself, actually got it. Malaga Well, when we arrived at Malaga Continue Reading »
Austin’s Kitchen Diva Angela Medearis to Appear Thursday on NBC’s Today Show During 10am Hour CST
August 26, 2009Austin’s own Kitchen Diva Angela Medearis will have two cooking segments on Thursday’s Today Show on NBC (cable 4) during the 10am CST hour. The recipes will be from her new African American Kitchen cookbook. I caught her recently on the Fox morning Continue Reading »
Masala Wok
August 21, 20091100 Center Ridge Dr., Ste. #300 Austin, TX 78753 (512) 251-9696 Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: 11am-10pm There are times when a restaurant’s success can hinge on much more than good food, reasonable prices and Continue Reading »
Malaga
August 14, 2009440 West 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 236-8020 Mon-Tue: 5pm-12am Wed-Sat: 5pm-2am Sun: Closed REVIEW malagaaustin.com DINNER MENU Piquillos Rellenos de Queso $9.25 Four baked fire roasted Spanish piquillo Continue Reading »
A Day in the Life of Twin Liquors Marketplace at Hancock Center
August 7, 2009This is the biggest store, by far, in the locally-owned Twin Liquors chain, and it opened last November over at Hancock Center off IH-35 in the space formerly occupied by Old Navy. The shopping center was opened the same year that David Jabour was born. Tasting Continue Reading »
Bellagio to Segue into “myplace” in September
August 7, 2009It’s rare that a Top 20 restaurant with the quality of Bellagio would be forced by the local economy to restructure the concept of the restaurant but that’s exactly what Linda Bernardone is about to do with the lovely Bellagio at Jester Estates and Continue Reading »
Grille at Rough Hollow Opens in Lakeway
August 6, 2009As we drove up to the restaurant that is adjacent to Rough Hollow Yact Club, I was immediately struck by a vision of La Costa resort in California. Classic architecture and a beautiful infinity pool that overlook Lake Travis. The ambiance of the restaurant Continue Reading »
