Rob’s Take on Austin BBQ is Live on Forbes.com

Posted by on Aug 22, 2019 in Barbecue, News, Rob On Cuisine, Rob's Blog

When a national site like Forbes.com asks you for your favorite BBQ joints in Austin, it’s very cool. Click on the image above or this link to read the article.

Forbes.com Chooses Rob for Article Rating Austin BBQ

Posted by on Jul 22, 2019 in Barbecue, News, Rob On Cuisine, Rob's Blog

So you thought that Texas Monthly was the only go to source for rating Austin BBQ? Turns out Forbes.com, the website of nationally distributed Forbes Magazine, has shown an interest in BBQ in and around Austin, so they asked Rob to rate the local scene along with a ranking of his favorites. The article is […]

Rob Heads to Tillie’s in Dripping Springs for a First Tasting and Chat with Exec Chef Brandon Martin

Posted by on Jul 11, 2019 in Dripping Springs, News, Rob On Cuisine, Rob's Blog

Tillie’s is a collaborative ensemble of Texas cuisine with international flair. Located at Camp Lucy Resort in Dripping Springs, it derives its name from owner Whit Hanks’ great grandmother, who was an enthusiastic world traveler and co-founder, along with her husband Lewis, of The Austin Country Club. Stay tuned – we’ll be back soon with […]

Chef Gerald Joshua Adds Stunning Chile Relleno to Oasis Menu

Posted by on Apr 6, 2019 in Lake Travis, Menus, Rob On Cuisine, Tex-Mex

The menu at the The Oasis on Lake Travis just keeps getting more inviting. The Pork Chile Relleno pictured above is another new addition to the Oasis menu. It is flat out delicious and the pork is exceptionally tender.   The Oasis on Lake Travis 6550 Comanche Trail Austin, TX 78732 (512) 266-2442 www.oasis-austin.com

From The Creative Mind of Chef Gerald Joshua: Shrimp Tacos at the Oasis

There’s not much more to say about Chef Gerald at the Oasis except this: the man is exceptionally talented. These shrimp tacos prove the point! Do yourself a favor and try this dish. And then ask for the killer pork fajitas.   The Oasis on Lake Travis 6550 Comanche Trail Austin, TX 78732 (512) 266-2442 […]

Ciclo Rolls out Intriguing Menu at the Four Seasons

Posted by on Dec 10, 2018 in Openings, Reviews, Rob On Cuisine

Ciclo’s Interior I have been waiting for my recent Saturday night’s dinner at Ciclo since I first learned about the new endeavor that has replaced Trio at the Four Seasons. Richard Sandoval has teamed with exec chef Elmar Prambs and chef de cuisine James Flowers to create a Latin-accented menu. The food thus far is […]

Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q: Briskets to The Left of Me, Briskets to The Right of Me!

Posted by on Oct 31, 2018 in Barbecue, Rob On Cuisine

Paraphrasing the immortal Line from The Charge of the Light Brigade Seems to work for Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q. My appreciation for Rudy’s moist brisket has long been documented. They buy the best briskets and prepare them for smoking along with their proprietary recipe. This results in tenderly amazing flavors. There is indeed a […]

Coming Shortly – Pasta Wars: Rob’s Favorite Italian Restaurants

Posted by on Oct 29, 2018 in Best Of, Italian, Rob On Cuisine

When Marge and I first came to Austin, great Italian restaurants were virtually nonexistent. There were a few like Basil’s, but by and large consistently excellent owner operated ones were hard to find. But that was then. Luckily, the number of home grown Italian restaurants has steadily increased to the point where are some really […]

Thai Pepper Basil Shrimp Continues to Amaze at Chinatown Westlake

Posted by on Oct 21, 2018 in Chinese, Rob On Cuisine

This dish was one of the original creations from the fertile imagination of Ronald Cheng, founder of Chinatown, and it helped to vault Chinatown into the pantheon of Austin restaurants back in the 1980’s. Chinatown revolutionized Austin’s understanding of Chinese cuisine and it continues to do so. Despite his success, Ronald never stops evolving and […]

The Classic Banh Mi – a bit of history, and where to find one in Austin

Posted by on Sep 3, 2018 in Rob On Cuisine, Rob's Blog, Vietnamese

You might say that the creation of the Banh Mi sandwich was an historical inevitability. Many great dishes have evolved out of cultural mergers brought about either by war or otherwise. The French occupation of Vietnam during the 1950’s is another example. The classic French baguette merged with Vietnamese bbq popular in the small country […]

EurAsia Matures into Must-Visit Spot in Oak Hill

Posted by on Jun 20, 2018 in Reviews, Rob On Cuisine, Rob's Blog

My first impression of EurAsia Sushi Bar & Seafood was to wonder what an Indonesian restaurant was doing at a shopping center at the Y in Oak Hill. Aside from the fact that it it has lovely ambiance and is very inviting, it’s really less of an Indonesian restaurant than an amalgam of European and […]

More Tasting Notes from Sap’s new Krua Thai on South Lamar

Posted by on May 22, 2018 in Reviews, Rob On Cuisine, Rob's Blog

This is the Pad Kee Mao with shrimp and whole noodles. As always with Sap, the flavors were stunning but not overwhelmingly spicy. I would also highly recommend the chicken and Shrimp Shumai. This dish is called the Sizzling Salmon. It’s extraordinarily tasty and laden with both savory and sweeter nuances. Certainly worth trying! By […]

It’s Time for Rob’s Favorite Soups

Posted by on Feb 15, 2016 in News, Rob On Cuisine

I must admit that given the unseasonably warm weather we experienced for most of this year, I was less inclined than normal to indulge in one of my true food passions: great locally-made soups. But now that it’s gotten a bit colder, my taste buds have begun to percolate and my thoughts run to some […]

Local Chefs Who Don’t Always Get the Big Headlines (But Should)

Posted by on Nov 5, 2015 in Cuisine, News, Rob On Cuisine

Without question there is a media pecking order with respect to our local superstar chefs. You can’t pick up any periodical, visit a blog or website without hearing names like Aaron Franklin, David Bull, Paul Qui, Rene Ortiz, Shawn Cirkiel, Tyson Cole, Bryce Gillmore with significant frequency. Do they deserve the spotlight? Most definitely. They […]

Dining Recommendations in the Lakeline Mall Area

Posted by on Jul 15, 2015 in Cuisine, News, Rob On Cuisine

We’re getting an increasing stream of inquiries from readers about dining in North Austin, specifically around the Lakeline Mall area. The good news is that there are many neat restaurants within a 3-4 mile radius. Here are some of our favorites. Soto Located near The Texican just off 183, Soto is a fine little Japanese […]

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