In Search of a Cronut? Head to La Pâtisserie.

Posted by on Aug 7, 2022 in Bakery, Donuts, Pastries

It’s scary when you think how social media sites know as much about you as they do. So I wasn’t surprised when I logged on to Google the other day and up popped a story on the second most popular donut in the United States. (So they clearly know I like the occasional trip to […]

Searching For Poutine in Austin

Posted by on Oct 13, 2021 in Casual, Comfort Food

I first tried Poutine on a business trip to Montreal in the early ’90s. The restaurant was a cozy spot called Moxie’s Grill. I asked my server for a recommendation (a good idea at a place where the waiters actually get to sample the food) and he instantly suggested the poutine. As I learned, Poutine […]

Finally, Abby Jane Bakeshop Opens in Dripping Springs

Posted by on Jan 18, 2021 in Bakery, Dripping Springs, Openings

When I was a kid growing up outside of New Haven, Connecticut, my dad would always wake me early on Saturday mornings and and say “Come on kiddo, we’re going to LA.” No one in my immediate family had ever been within 3,000 miles of Los Angeles then, so my fathers’ early morning verbiage was […]

Supporting Local Owner Operated Restaurants Is Easy When They Serve Food Like Homespun Kitchen & Bar

Posted by on Sep 6, 2020 in Casual, Dripping Springs

I’ve always been a proponent of owner operated restaurants; the places where the owners are there to welcome you (like Katz’s) where their enthusiasm is tangible, where their imprint can be seen on virtually every facet of the menu, where there are always a significant number of “regulars,” and where the food is almost always […]

The New Normal for Dining Settles in at Homespun Kitchen and Bar in Dripping Springs

Posted by on May 19, 2020 in 2020 Re-openings, Comfort Food, Dripping Springs

There’s a cool breeze blowing in from the north that enhances the enjoyment of a glass of wine on the patio of one of my favorite comfort food places around, Homespun Kitchen and Bar. Tuesday is a special takeout day where you can order enough for four! Last week it was an extraordinary chicken pot […]

Noble Sandwich Co. on Burnet is Closing

Posted by on Sep 30, 2019 in Casual, Closings, Neighborhood Favs, Sandwiches & Subs

When the Noble Pig exploded on to the scene on 620 a few years ago, they virtually rewrote the book on the composition and presentation of a great roast pork sandwich. The place did a rousing business and for good reason: they were terrific. They recently moved to Burnet and rebranded as Noble Sandwich Co., […]

Sunset Limited Dining Car recreated recreated as Winner Winner Restaurant on 290W

Posted by on Mar 10, 2019 in Casual, Farm to Table, West

Winner Winner’s interior Under the Direction of Sarah Lindsey, the dining car from the famous Sunset Limited Line (1953) has been lovingly recreated and turned into a farm to table restaurant called Winner Winner on 290 West. Make no mistake: this is not a diner. Breakfast is not served. But rather it’s a cozy, intimate […]

Dahlia Café

2450 RR 1869 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 515-7772 Tue-Sat: 7am-9pm Sun-Mon: Closed REVIEW dahlia-cafe.com  

Billie Jean’s Burger Pub

6501 South Congress Ave. #105
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 445-7484

Southern’s at PBK

111 E. Main St. Pflugerville, TX 78660 (512) 520-5337 Tue: 4:30pm-9pm Wed-Thu: 4:30pm-10pm Fri-Sat: 4:30pm-11pm Sun: 9am-3pm Sun: 4pm-9pm Mon: Closed southernsofpflugerville.com  

Austin Diner

5222 Burnet Rd., Ste. #550 Austin, TX 78756 (512) 467-9553 Sun: 7am-10pm Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm theaustindiner.com  

Shahi Cafe

12410 N. Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78753 (512) 837-8669 Mon-Sun: 11am-9pm REVIEW shahishahi.com   — SNACKS — Pakora — $2.50 A Shahi delight! Crispy onion fritters served with mango chutney. Choose between regular and spinach or mix and match Potato Samosa — $1.00 A traditional South Asian pastry filled with spiced potatoes Chicken Samosa — […]

Stinson’s Bistro

4416 Burnet Rd. Austin, TX 78756 (512) 968-4970 & 2401 Lake Austin Blvd. Austin, TX 78703 (512) 948-8383 Mon-Fri: 6:30-10pm Sat-Sun: 7:30-10pm stinsonsbistro.com deepeddygrill.com   — (Updated October 30, 2014) 042420141811

Zed’s

501 Canyon Ridge Dr. Austin, TX 78753 (512) 339-9337 Tues-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: 11am-4pm Mon: Closed REVIEW zeds.bz  

Saccone’s Pizza & Subs

11416 FM 620 N., Ste. #N Austin, TX 78726 (512) 257-1200 Mon-Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 11am-9pm MENU saccones.com   Appetizers & Salads Mussels Marinara (8-10) – $8.95 Garlic Bread – $3.25 Add Cheese .70 Mozzarella Sticks (6) – $5.99 Battered or Breaded Mini Roni Rolls (4) – $5.99 Fried Cheese Ravioli (8) – $5.99 Jalapeño Poppers […]

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