North Carolina Seafood Trip Continued

Posted by on Jun 26, 2022 in Seafood, Travel

Last night we visited Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar in Emerald Isle. I began with a low country classic: she-crab soup. The taste was mellow and redolent of all the flavor profiles characteristics of this crustacean. Then came the soft shell crab pictured above. It was a mountain of beauty – each claw absolutely exploded […]

The Balons Head to the North Carolina Coast

Posted by on Jun 24, 2022 in Seafood, Travel

We’re literally eating our way through a myriad of locally-owned seafood restaurants on the North Carolina coast around Emerald Isle and Beaufort. And our journey has been rewarding. We just tore through a whole red snapper (above) at a place called The Fish Hut Grill along with some perfectly cooked soft shell crabs. The night […]

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 […]

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  

Santa Catarina

1310 RR 620 S., #A-4 Lakeway, TX 78734 (512) 300-0946 Mon-Thu: 11am-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 11am-9pm REVIEW santacatarinarestaurant.com  

The Gnarly Gar

18200 Lakepoint Cove Point Venture, TX 78645 (512) 267-1845 Sun-Thu: 11:30am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11:30am-Midnight REVIEW gnarlygar.com