The Gulf Water Is Cold: Time For Oysters

Posted by on Feb 3, 2021 in Cajun, Seafood

I have always absolutely loved cold water oysters (Malpeques et al.) But those large and succulent Gulf oysters have also been high on my list, particularly when the water temperature is below 60 degrees. Well, the water temp is pretty cold right now and that means it’s time for a trip to Pacific Star Restaurant & […]

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Jeff and Joaquin, Los Jefes at Pacific Star Oyster Bar’s Round Rock Location

Posted by on Jul 3, 2020 in Cajun, Seafood

There’s nothing better for a dose of the culinary blahs than a tasty bowl of crawfish etouffee or seafood gumbo at Pacific Star Restauarant & Oyster Bar, with locations in Round Rock and on Research Boulevard in Austin. Their fresh gulf oysters are always a treat. I also love me dat seafood platter and the […]

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Spam Comes Back with a WHAM at Poke Austin

Posted by on Oct 23, 2019 in Cuisine, Hawaiian

Spam is one of those kinds of canned meats that many people disdain upon initial contact. But because of its long shelf life and no need for refrigeration, it was introduced to GIs in Hawaii during World War II. The product gradually spread to the locals and to this day remains a phenomenally popular black […]

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Poke Austin Breaks out the Best: 100 Pounds of Copper River King Salmon

Posted by on Jun 21, 2019 in Hawaiian, News, Restaurant Events, South

Man, what a way to sample the best tuna in a poke bowl! Starting Thursday at Poke Austin on Brodie until they run out. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to miss this!!   Poke Austin 5601 Brodie Ln #1200A Austin, TX 78745 (512) 891-8368

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Jennifer Ling and Trent Schneiter: From High Finance to Poke Austin

Posted by on May 21, 2019 in Cuisine, Hawaiian, South

There’s a great back story to how Poke Austin on Brodie Lane got started. Trent Schneiter worked in high finance where he first met Jennifer Ling, who hailed from China and had an MA in economics from UCLA. Trent had always enjoyed cooking and dining out. Jennifer also had family in the restaurant biz in […]

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Poke Austin Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Poke Bowl Competition

Posted by on Apr 8, 2019 in Hawaiian, News, South

Poke Austin had a celebration on Sunday, April 7th to mark their first anniversary. Customers competed to see who could prepare the best Poke bowl. Accompanied by Hula dancers, founders Jennifer Ling and Trent Schneiter oversaw the festivities. And your local food critic got to taste all the entries. Hula dancers at the celebration You […]

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Poke Austin on Brodie Adds a Beef Tataki Bowl

Posted by on Jan 19, 2019 in Cuisine, Hawaiian, Reviews

For those who think that Poke is exclusively about raw fish, there are other possibilities as Poke Austin has beautifully demonstrated. The picture above is their new Beef Tataki bowl. The beef is seared and warm, and imparts wonderful flavors to the fish with the house Ponzu sauce and the Wasabi/mayo sauce. I’ve tried this […]

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How Two Techies Met and Started Poke Austin

Posted by on Jan 14, 2019 in Hawaiian, Reviews, Seafood

Trent Schneiter was working in the financial services field when by chance he met a fellow techie named Jennifer from San Francisco. They gradually struck up a friendship and then a relationship. She first came to Austin for a meeting and they dined at Fukumoto. The relationship grew stronger, even though they had some distance […]

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Poke Austin Serving Beautiful Bowls of Poke off Brodie

Posted by on Dec 4, 2018 in Hawaiian, Openings, Reviews

A husband and wife team with roots from San Francisco to Oklahoma had a common mid-life occurrence: they left their financial careers and opened up a restaurant off Brodie Lane called Poke Austin. They are serving bowls of poke accompanied with house made sauces. First taste overview: Trent and Virginia are locked and loaded and […]

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Freda’s Seafood Grille

Posted by on Sep 11, 2014 in Cajun, Menus, North, Seafood, Steaks

10903 Pecan Park Blvd. Austin, TX 78750 (512) 506-8700 Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: 10am-9pm — REVIEW fredasseafoodgrille.com   Happy Hour, Mon-Sun: 4-7pm Wednesday 1/2 off select bottles of wine Thursday 4-Close, ladies nite, free champagne Sunday buffet 10am-2pm Wine dinner every month Live music Wednesday-Saturday —   APPETIZERS Freda’s Crab Cake — $12 Roasted […]

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Shahi Cafe

Posted by on Sep 11, 2014 in Mediterranean, Menus, Neighborhood Favs, North, Persian, Sandwiches & Subs

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 — […]

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Evangeline Café

Posted by on Apr 22, 2013 in Cajun, Family, Menus, South

8106 Brodie Ln. Austin, TX 78745 (512) 282-2586 Mon-Sat: 11am-9:30pm REVIEW evangelinecafe.com     042520071751

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Meltzer Uptown Pub

Posted by on Apr 8, 2011 in Deli, Fine Dining, Fine Dining, Fine Dining, Menus, North, NorthCentral, Upscale Casual

7522 N. IH-35 Austin, TX 78752 (512) 420-2333 Daily: 11am-Close meltzeruptownpub.com   Updated Menu Coming Soon

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CR Surf & Turf

Posted by on Dec 20, 2010 in Cajun, Family, Menus, North 183-North Mopac, Seafood, Steaks

601 E. Whitestone Blvd. #200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 260-0600

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Phoenicia Bakery & Deli

Posted by on Nov 20, 2009 in Deli, Greek, Menus, South

2912 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78704 (512) 447-4444 & 4701A Burnet Rd. Austin, TX 78756 (512) 323-6770 Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 10am-7pm REVIEW phoeniciabakery.com   PHOENICIA SPECIALTIES: — FALAFEL: (Vegetarian)……………..$3.79 Fried patties of chick peas, fava beans, cilantro, and spices. Served on a fresh-baked pita bread, with your choice of lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and tahini […]

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