Sampaio’s Brazilian Restaurant Closes
January 21, 2010I hope this is not the ending chapter in the engaging script that Magna Sampaio has crafted over the last several years on the Austin food scene. But for now Sampaio’s appears to be closed and we’ll keep you posted on any further developments. Read More →
New Restaurants Load Up at the Ever Changing HEB Center at 360 and Bee Caves
January 19, 2010The Lion and Rose Pub is the third restaurant to occupy the space next to Macaroni Grill and Chick Fil A.. Then most previous occupant was Ruggles (out of Houston) which then segued into Austin’s Cheesecake Kitchen before closing. Neither restaurant Continue Reading »
4th Quarter Reports for National Chains Not Good
January 19, 2010Financial analysts, looking to the hospitality sector to lead an economic recovery, got some disappointing news as year-to-year figures were released for a number of chain restaurants. Most were flat or in a state of decline. And even the usually reliable Continue Reading »
Rough Hollow Drive is Temporarily Closed: Alternate Directions to the Grille at Rough Hollow
January 15, 2010Due to unforeseen road construction Rough Hollow Drive is closed. They apologize for the inconvenience and hope that this map can help if you are planning on dining at The Grille or visiting the Rough Hollow Yacht Club area in near future. Alternate Directions: From Continue Reading »
Pizzeria Corvina in Round Rock to Take Temporary Hiatus
January 11, 2010The popular pizza and pasta restaurant in Round Rock, Pizzeria Corvina, has taken a brief hiatus for menu re-evaluation. We will let you know the minute we know more. Read More →
Austin Cold Wave Proves Conservatives’ Point: Global Warming is a Hoax!!!
January 8, 2010Just kidding! Wanted to get your attention. What this recent cold snap really proves is that we all need to know where to find a great bowl of hot soup. Here are some suggestions. The Pho Tom (shrimp) at Non La in Lakeway is my favorite: wonderful beef Continue Reading »
The 590 KLBJ Roundtables
January 8, 2010I had the opportunity to fill in for Jeff Ward over the holiday season on 590 KLBJ. And I hope you had the opportunity to catch our restaurant roundtable on Dec 29th at 3pm. We had Shane Street from the Grille at Rough Hollow, James Ramsey from Georgetown’s Continue Reading »
New Year’s Eve at Cool River
January 8, 2010Cool River is one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. I love the layout of the restaurant which creates an effective distance from the rollicking bar, the cigar room, and just the entire vibe of the place. GM Randy Umlah looked dapper in his tux and Continue Reading »
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Closed
January 4, 2010After a 3-year run, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, the former house of MTV’s Real World Austin, closed on December 31, 2009. We are very sad to hear about the closing, we know how hard Operating Partner Ron Hurley worked to change this restaurant Continue Reading »
2009 Restaurant Year in Review
January 1, 2010Austin was not exempted from the national malaise that swept across the restaurant industry in 2009. But we were in high cotton compared to other cities like Miami, Las Vegas, Providence, Rhode Island or even Los Angeles. Dining in those cities and many Continue Reading »
