Second Bar + Kitchen
May 27, 2011200 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 827-2750 Sun-Thu: 11am-Midnight Fri-Sat: 11am–2am Second Bar + Kitchen My enthusiasm for Chef David Bull is well known by readers of Dining Out with Rob Balon.com. Since his dramatic makeover ten Continue Reading »
Memorial Day Weekend Dining Tips
May 27, 2011The Memorial Day weekend is upon us. And with the temperatures soaring, our thoughts go to the lakes, water, food and libations. Of course, we are happy to help with recommendations regarding the latter two. Lake Travis has an abundance of neat places Continue Reading »
Annoying Trends in the Restaurant Industry
May 20, 2011There was an interesting article in the Zagat blog about what a number of national chefs consider to be extremely annoying trends in the restaurant industry. Well, this food critic is in almost complete agreement with most of the suggestions. I’ve also Continue Reading »
PoK-e-Jo’s
May 20, 20114109 Capital of TX Hwy. Ste. #100-R Austin, TX 78704 (512) 440-0447 & 9828 Great Hills Trail Austin, TX 78759 (512) 338-1990 & 1000 E. 41st St. Austin, TX 78751 (512) 302-1200 2121 Parmer Lane Austin, TX 78727 (512) 491-0434 & 1202-C N. Continue Reading »
PoK-e-Jo’s
May 19, 20114109 Capital of TX Hwy. Ste. #100-R Austin, TX 78704 (512) 440-0447 & 9828 Great Hills Trail Austin, TX 78759 (512) 338-1990 & 1000 E. 41st St. Austin, TX 78751 (512) 302-1200 2121 Parmer Lane Austin, TX 78727 (512) 491-0434 & 1202-C N. Continue Reading »
Rocking on the Lake at the Gnarly Gar
May 18, 2011You’ve gotta love the name for this floating restaurant on Lake Travis near Little Hust Harbor. The Gar is a lake fish and owner Todd Hynes challenged his staff to come up with a unique branding concept. One of his employees, an Aggie, came up with Continue Reading »
The Gnarly Gar
May 18, 201118200 Lakepoint Cove Point Venture, TX 78645 (512) 267-1845 Sun-Thu: 11:30am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11:30am-Midnight REVIEW gnarlygar.com Read More →
More of Rob’s Favorite Appetizers
May 16, 2011By popular demand, here are some more of my favorite soups and appetizers from the Austin restaurant scene.They are unfailingly tasty and have achieved “go to” status for my family and myself. The She Crab Soup at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse Continue Reading »
Joe’s Bakery
May 13, 20112305 E. 7th St. Austin, TX 78702 (512) 472-0017 Tue-Sun: 7am-3pm joesbakery.com Joe's Bakery Those of you who have followed our reviews over the years know of my fondness for Mexican breakfasts. I make a pretty audacious breakfast taco Continue Reading »
Dominick’s Italian American Restaurant in Lakeway (formerly Ciola’s) Closes
May 10, 2011Got a brief email from owner Dave Staab that he is closing Dominick’s Italian-American Restaurant in Lakeway. Many will remember this spot as the long-time site of Ciola’s. Staab bought the restaurant from Dan and Tony Ciola last year. But Staab has Continue Reading »
