Chi-Town Chicago Style Eatery Opens in Lakeway
August 27, 2010Tim Smith has opened a small café near Lakeway that specializes in Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef and sausage sandwiches, Italian ices and other Chicago-area favs including Cheesy Fries, Chicago Rolled tamales and pizza puffs. The address is 2101 Continue Reading »
Primizie Osteria on East 11th Closed
August 23, 2010Continuing the string of bad luck for restaurants on E. 11th St. (refer to Ms. B’s) it has come to our attention that the formerly popular little osteria Primizie has closed. I liked the place early on and that thought it drifted a bit. But as always, Continue Reading »
Rob Gives the Lowdown in New KVUE-TV Q&A Feature
August 23, 2010We started a new feature last week on KVUE-TV. It’s a Q&A segment that airs on various Tuesdays during the Midday (11am) newscast. I appear with co-anchors Olga and Melissa and answer questions that viewers of KVUE or readers of DOWR send in Continue Reading »
Michael Vilim Hits the “Streat”
August 23, 2010I was chatting with the chef and owner of Los Pinos, Margarito Maldanado, the other day and he mentioned that his old boss Michael Vilim (Mirabelle) had opened a new place at 32nd and Red River called The Streat. So we stopped by on Saturday night and Continue Reading »
Dining at the New Gold Class Cinema at the Domain
August 23, 2010The idea of shelling out $29 per person to see a movie is not immediately appealing. But if you like to indulge yourself a bit, I must admit that an evening at Austin’s Gold Class Cinema can be intriguing. Each screening room is limited to forty Continue Reading »
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
August 20, 20105424 Steiner Ranch Blvd. Austin, TX 78732 (512) 381-0800 Sun-Thu 4pm-10pm Fri-Sat: 4pm-11pm MENU steinersteakhouse.com Steiner Ranch Steakhouse If you had to pick out a spot for a classic Texas steakhouse, I don’t think you could Continue Reading »
Tino’s Greek Cafes Have Credit Card Problems
August 13, 2010First off, I don’t think the owners or managers of the Tino’s Greek Cafes had anything to do with the recent credit card fraud suffered by some of their customers. I know several of the owners and they are decent guys. I think they and their patrons Continue Reading »
Cannoli Joe’s Posts Changes in Operating Hours
August 11, 2010A lot of restaurants just kind of chug along on Mondays and Tuesdays. Most would like to close on those days and focus on the Wednesday-Sunday market. But many feel they have to stay open, if only for appearances. Cannoli Joe’s on Highway 290 S. has Continue Reading »
Ilsa’s Kitchen
August 6, 201020700 Hwy. 71 W. Spicewood, TX 78669 (512) 494-4270 Mon: Closed Tue-Thu: 11am-2:30pm Tue-Thu: 5pm-8pm Fri: 11am-2:30pm Fri: 5pm-9pm Sat: 8am-9pm Sun: 8am-2pm MENU ilsaskitchen.net I have many fond memories of my last visit to Bavaria Continue Reading »
Brian O’Neill Lands as New GM at Chez Zee
August 4, 2010Another Belmont alumnus, Brian O’Neill has landed as the new GM at Chez Zee. After a stint at Max’s Wine Dive, Brian is where he belongs. A great restaurant pro, he will be a huge asset to owner Sharon Watkins as they take the iconic Chez Zee into Continue Reading »
