The Balons Gorge in Conn and Mass
June 28, 2011You’ve heard me go on ad infinutum ad nauseum about all the wonderful foods I remembered from my youth in Connecticut and Massachusetts. So last week we headed back to the ancestral digs to reconnect with family and of course, sample the local fare.The Continue Reading »
The Upper Decks
June 24, 2011301 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78704 (512) 291-2686 Mon: 4pm-2am Tue-Sat: 11am-2am Sun: 5pm-2am MENU upperdecksaustin.com The Upper Decks The rise in the upscale sports bar as both a viewing and dining destination has been one of Continue Reading »
How to Get the Best Experience from Visiting DiningOutWithRobBalon.com
June 17, 2011Our newly redesigned site has a number of features designed to make things easier for our readers to find the information they want, quickly and efficiently. The content that you’ve all come to know over the years is still the same: it’s just Continue Reading »
24 Diner
June 17, 2011600 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78703 (512) 472-5400 Open 24 hours 24 Diner The downtown dining scene was considerably enhanced several years ago by the introduction of the 24 Diner at 6th and North Lamar next to Waterloo records. Now the Continue Reading »
My How Austin Sports Bars Have Changed
June 13, 2011A few years ago it would have been a cold day in hell before I could have dragged by wife to a local sports bar to eat, much less to eat and watch a game. But times and sports bars have changed. Have they ever. Two in particular that she enjoys (me included) Continue Reading »
Karaoke and Serious Chinese Food Blend at Chinatown on West 5th
June 13, 2011We passed a most pleasant evening last Saturday night at Chinatown on 5th St. munching on chicken wings, dim sum, and the usual killer entrees at Ronald Cheng’s Chinatown. We sampled dishes like Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Jalapeno Scallops, Sesame Shrimp, Continue Reading »
80 lbs. Lighter, Rob Goes Back to Max’s Wine Dive!
June 13, 2011Met Gonzos Art and Carol San Miguel at Max’s Wine Dive at 3rd and San Jacinto the other night. It had been a while since I’d been there (actually our last Gonzo Gourmet Dinner) and my exile had been self-imposed. While I was in my serious weight-loss Continue Reading »
South Congress Trailer Tour
June 10, 20111600 S. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78704 Hours vary Wurst Tex The huge rise in food trailers in Austin has been both a reflection of the sluggishness of the economy and a simple entrepreneurial reality for those folks who’ve longed to start Continue Reading »
Hugo’s Opens on South Lamar Adjacent to Zach Scott Theater
June 9, 2011For those who fondly remember Sampaio’s Brazillian restaurant on Burnet (and I’m one of them) I have good news. The irrepressible Magna Sampaio is back with a new concept on S. Lamar called Hugo’s. It’s Mexican this time (can you Continue Reading »
Contigo Opens on 2027 Anchor Lane
June 9, 2011A new restaurant has opened in east Austin: it’s called Contigo. The food is based on the meals served over the years at Contigo Ranch in S. Texas. And the menu looks most intriguing. There are charcuterie platters. small plates with offerings like Continue Reading »
