How Much is an Oyster Worth?
Being from New England where clams on the half shell are the default choice for slurping mollusks, I was always reluctant to try raw oysters. I think we’d all heard horror stories up there about salmonella and other oyster-related health issues. So when we first came to Austin I was still reluctant to try oysters […]
The Gulf Water Is Cold: Time For Oysters
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 & […]
Why the Old Maxim “Location Means Everything” Doesn’t Mean Much to the Owners of Hays City Store
Tamra and Travis Tindol own a bustling restaurant/cafe out in Driftwood called Hays City Store & Ice House. We kind of stumbled across it over the weekend as we took a drive for the purpose of not going completely berserk after weeks of being cooped up in our house. I put my mask on and […]
Jeff and Joaquin, Los Jefes at Pacific Star Oyster Bar’s Round Rock Location
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 […]
Don’t Miss the Amazing Seared Scallops at III Forks
III Forks is primarily known as a steakhouse and great Wagyu and Kobe Ribeyes do indeed light up the menu. But don’t overlook the seafood offerings either. Pictured above is a delightful dish of seared scallops over a corn and smoked bacon succotash covered with a creamy beurre blanc sauce. This pairs beautifully with an […]
How Two Techies Met and Started Poke Austin
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 […]
III Forks is a Gonzo Steakhouse to be Sure but Look at These Scallops
We had these lovely scallops at III Forks recently. Of course the steaks are terrific there, but don’t overlook the upper left side of the menu and be sure to order this stunning appetizer. Then get the bone-in ribeye! III Forks 111 Lavaca St Austin, TX 78701 (512) 474-1776 www.3Forks.com
Beat the Texas Heat with Cold Water New England Oysters at III Forks Downtown
III Forks is known for their beautifully marbled Ribeyes and New York strips. But there are nights I am drawn like a moth to a flame to their huge selection of Blue Points, Malpeques, and other mollusks from Prince Edward Island, Maine, and Cape Cod. Sure, we all love great steaks but in this steaming […]
III Forks
111 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 474-1776 Mon-Thu: 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm Sun: 5pm-9pm REVIEW IIIforks.com
Verdes
Verdes is a new Mexican grill on Hamilton Pool Road in a area of SW Austin that has relatively few restaurants. Owner Joel Mungia comes from a Carrabas background so he knows a thing or two about grilling.
Verdes – Round Rock
2000 South IH-35 Ste. D1 Round Rock, Texas (512) 255-6587 — Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm 16018 Hamilton Pool Rd. Austin, TX 78738 (512) 263-0500 — Sun: 11am-9pm Mon-Thu: 4-9pm Fri: 4-10pm Sat: 3-10pm REVIEW MENU – Hamilton Pool Rd. verdesmexicanrr.com verdesmexican.com Antojitos Calabaza Cakes 7.99 spaghetti squash, stewed chicken, parmesan cheese, poblano cream sauce […]
Dos Chivos
11620 FM 620 North
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 250-1600
Freda’s Seafood Grille
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 […]
Homespun Kitchen and Bar
131 E. Mercer St. Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 829-4064 Tue-Thu: 11am-3pm Tue-Thu: 5-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-3pm Fri-Sat: 5-10pm REVIEW homespunkitchenandbar.com (updated July 29, 2014) Limited sushi service on Tuesday nights (Sushi Menu updated September 11, 2014)
Cho Sushi
4300 N. Quinlan Park Rd. Ste. #105
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 266-8700
