Poke Austin Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Poke Bowl Competition
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 […]
Chef Gerald Joshua Adds Stunning Chile Relleno to Oasis Menu
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
Sunset Limited Dining Car recreated recreated as Winner Winner Restaurant on 290W
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 […]
Chinatown Westlake Just Keeps Getting Better
The history of Chinatown restaurant is nothing short of remarkable. Ronald Cheng opened this spot on Bee caves Road in 1983 with an assortment of chef-driven cuisine from various regions of China. He was a brash young talent at the time and he had reason to be. His skill in the kitchen was such that […]
Disappointing News from Cedar Park: Big Cat BBQ has Closed
I’m very sad to report that Big Cat BBQ has closed. Owner James Jones had bounced back from incredible physical challenges to launch the popular Big Cat, but his family restaurant was overwhelmed by a proliferation of chain restaurants in Cedar Park. I, for one, am saddened by the loss of Big Cat And the […]
Sakura Takes Definitive Position for Sushi/Sashimi in Lakeway
Sakura Sushi & Bar is a Japanese sushi restaurant off Medical Drive in Lakeway. The preparation is meticulous and the dishes, all under the watchful eye of Chef Po, are delicious. Various gyoza style dumplings are also available. This is a spot that’s worthy of your attention. Omakase dinners are served on Tuesdays. Sakura […]
III Forks: The Classic Downtown Steakhouse
For a great may reasons, not the least of which is a beautifully marbled 18 oz bone-in ribeye with a wonderful first bite rush of flavor, III Forks has evolved into a classic downtown steakhouse. The bar is engaging and it looks as a steakhouse bar should: sleek, sophisticated, and inviting with touches of marble […]
Carmela’s Keeps the Pasta Coming in the Hill Country near Dripping Springs
I tend to patronize family owned and operated restaurants because they usually place a premium on customer care and satisfaction. Carmela’s Pizzeria Café & Deli on Route 12 at Hamilton Pool Road near Dripping Springs is one such spot. They make authentic Italian dishes and always leave me satisfied. They’re not going to be on […]
Clark Griswold has Nothing on The Oasis on Lake Travis!
Every year when Christmas season rolls around, we inevitably watch Christmas Vacation at least a few times. The classic movie from National Lampoon has more than its share of illumination. But that’s a movie. If you want to see the real thing head out to The Oasis on Lake Travis. They know how to do […]
Dine at the Radisson
111 E Cesar Chavez St Austin, TX 78701 (512) 478-2991 Sun-Thu: 7am-2pm, 4-10pm Fri-Sat: 7am-2pm, 4-11pm dineradissonaustin.com
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Dahlia Café
2450 RR 1869 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 515-7772 Tue-Sat: 7am-9pm Sun-Mon: Closed REVIEW dahlia-cafe.com
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Hao-Q Asian Kitchen
3742 Far West Blvd. #113 Austin, TX 78731 (512) 338-6003 Mon-Thu: 11am-2:30pm Mon-Thu: 4:30-9pm Fri: 11am-2:30pm Fri: 4:30-9:30pm Sat: 11:30am-9:30pm Sun 11:30am-9:30pm REVIEW haohaofarwest.com Appetizers Vietnamese Egg Rolls, (4) $5.95 Pork Egg Roll $1.50 Veggie Egg Roll, (2) $1.50 Fried Won Tons, (6) $2.95 Shrimp Spring Rolls, (2) $3.95 Marinated Beef Sticks, (4) $4.95 […]
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Il Forte
800 Brazos St #215 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 212-9797 Mon: 11:00am–3:00pm, 5:30–10:00pm Tues-Fri: 11:00am–3:00pm, 5:30–10:00pm Sat: 5:30–10:00 pm Sun: Closed http://www.ilforteaustintx.com Antipasti Antipasto misto – 15 Caprese di Bufala – 13 Olive del Forte – 8 Carpaccio di Bresaola – 14 Carpaccio di Salmone – 14 Pane Caldo Della Casa – 4 Pane – […]
East Side Pies
1809 W. Anderson Ln. Austin, TX 78757 (512) 467-8900 & 1401-B Rosewood Ave. Austin, TX 78702 (512) 524-0933 5312 Airport Blvd. Ste. G. Austin, TX 78751 (512) 454-7437 — Sun: 12pm-10pm Mon: 4pm-10pm Tue-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri: 11am-11pm Sat: Noon-11pm REVIEW eastsidepies.com 100820120801
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
