Teams from Lehman and Travis Duke it Out: Gazpacho vs. Heirloom Tomato Soup
September 24, 2010I got a chance to visit with some of Austin’s future chefs Thursday night as teams from Lehman and Travis high schools dueled to see who could make the best soup. Coached by Austin mega chefs David Bull and Josh Watkins, the kids prepped, chopped, Continue Reading »
Austin Restaurants: Watch Out for ROMEO!!!
September 24, 2010I recently had lunch at Freda’s Seafood grill on Pecan Park off 620. As I enjoyed the accent of New Orleans that Freda presents, I couldn’t help but overhear the lively conversation from a group of white-haired men behind me.They laughed frequently Continue Reading »
Chez Zee
September 24, 20105406 Balcones Dr. Austin, TX 78731 (512) 454-2666 Mon-Thu: 11am-10:30pm Fri: 11am-12am Sat: 9am-12am Sun: 9am-10pm MENU chez-zee.com Chez Zee Chez Zee is one of Austin’s most interesting and popular bistro restaurants. It is also Continue Reading »
Backstage Steak House Does Last Serving on Sept. 18th
September 22, 2010This is a real blow to foodies in the Spicewood area to be sure. Raymond Tatum, on of my favorite chefs and the ownership team at the Backstage Steakhouse are closing things down. That leaves Lakehouse Café, Ilsa’s Kitchen, Poodie’s Hilltop and Angel’s Continue Reading »
Perry’s Shines with Silver Oak Wine Dinner
September 17, 2010It didn’t take much for me to agree when we were invited to the recent Silver Oak wine dinner at Perry’s Steakhouse. Silver Oak is one of my favorite California cabs although I think it’s gotten some unfair press recently by being linked to overrated Continue Reading »
Iron Cactus – Galleria
September 17, 201013420 Galleria Circle, Ste. #A128 Bee Cave, TX 78738 (512) 263-7636 & 606 Trinity St. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 472-9240 & 10001 Stonelake Blvd. Austin, TX 78759 (512) 794-8778 Mon-Wed: 11am-12am Thu-Sat: 11am-2am MENU ironcactus.com Continue Reading »
Rob Survives Another Cool River Vodka Fest
September 13, 2010When I first started drinking vodka back in college there were only a few brands that I remember: Gordon’s, Smirnoff, Absolut and Stolichnaya. Whether we actually consumed these brands or not is another matter: the recollections are understandably Continue Reading »
