Bo Theriot Assumes Controlling Interest in Soleil. Recruits Chef David Burton Sanchez from Apatite Café
November 4, 2011David Burton Sanchez This is a big story for the Lakeway area and for foodies all over Travis County. Oasis owner Bo Theriot announced today that he has purchased a controlling interest in Soleil, the Mediterranean restaurant adjacent to the Oasis. Soleil, Continue Reading »
Sandra Bullock Graces Bess on New Year’s Eve
January 12, 2011For all the Sandy Bullock fans who head to Bess on 6th St. hoping for a glimpse of Austin’s uber star only to leave disappointed should have gone on New Year’s Eve. Sandy was there with fellow actor and ostensible new beau Ryan Reynolds. Sandy, according Continue Reading »
First Dinner at Vince Young Steakhouse Very Encouraging
January 12, 2011We had dinner at Vince Young Steakhouse on Saturday night. It was our first full meal at the recently opened restaurant at 3rd and San Jacinto. The place was almost full and it seats a goodly number of diners. The dinner was quite good. I had the Charcuterie Continue Reading »
Snacks with Jeff Trigger at “2nd”
January 12, 2011I first met Jeff Trigger when as the new manager of the Driskill Hotel, he had the good sense to bring chef David Bull to Austin. Well, now Trigger runs the La Corsha Hospitality group and he and Bull have reunited at the two restaurants in the new Austonian Continue Reading »
Brian O’Neill Lands as New GM at Chez Zee
August 4, 2010Another Belmont alumnus, Brian O’Neill has landed as the new GM at Chez Zee. After a stint at Max’s Wine Dive, Brian is where he belongs. A great restaurant pro, he will be a huge asset to owner Sharon Watkins as they take the iconic Chez Zee into Continue Reading »
Ben Nathan Reconnects with Matt Luckie
August 4, 2010I’ve always been a fan of Chef Ben Nathan’s work. I think he had a hell of a run at the Belmont working under highly stressful conditions. He’s now back with original Belmont owner Matt Luckie at the new Lavaca Street Grill. This is one that I’m Continue Reading »
CK Chin and George Thomas Depart Imperia
August 4, 2010When Imperia at 4th and Colorado debuted a few years back with its ultra chic “vibe dining” concept, the idea was to clone the wildly successful Tao in Las Vegas. I doubted whether Austin was ready for the Vegas idea of uber cool dining and partying Continue Reading »
Heard on the Street: Mizu Makes Exec Chef and Management Change
November 5, 2009Mizu, the snazzy new steak and sushi emporium on Highway 620 in Lakeway has severed ties with Exec Chef Chris Bauer along with the general manager. A new exec chef, Steven Bonnin with ties to Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago is scheduled to arrive on Monday. This Continue Reading »
The Infamous Wine Bandit is Brought to Justice After Fleecing Fleming’s
July 20, 2007Running a restaurant is replete with challenges; none more so than dealing with a well-dressed professional with a knowledge of fine wine and a penchant for bolting tabs. Claimed he was waiting for a party of four but said he was going to go ahead and Continue Reading »
