Bombay Bistro Disappoints on Repeat Outing

Posted by on Oct 16, 2020 in Indian, Reviews, Takeout

The Bombay Bistro has always been a family favorite from its days on Jollyville to its current location in Brodie Oaks off of South Lamar. After a disappointing take out experience several months ago we decided to give it another try. Alas, there was no discernible improvement. The vegetable samosas, which had always been moist and tasty, […]

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While Downtown Steakhouse III Forks Has Reopened for In-House Dining, Takeout Service Is Still an Option

Posted by on May 27, 2020 in 2020 Re-openings, Downtown, Takeout

Look at this pork chop! Imagine it’s on a beautiful plate at III Forks. But this chop is on a plastic container that we took home the other night. It was savory and tender, as one would expect in the restaurant’s dining room. But it travelled  beautifully to our  dining room (along with the crab cakes, […]

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Takeout Orders You May Have Overlooked

Posted by on Apr 9, 2020 in Barbecue, Takeout, To-go

PoK-e-Jo’s has a long standing as one of Austin’s more popular locally owned and operated restaurants. But in this era where takeout and delivery have become critical options, there is one thing people may be overlooking when placing an order from PoK-e-Jo’s: in addition to their tasty variety of smoked meats and fowl, they probably […]

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The Current Takeout Dilemma: Which Orders Travel Best?

Posted by on Apr 8, 2020 in Delivery, Takeout, To-go

I’ve gotten a lot of email from readers asking for my opinion on which meals travel best with regard to retaining texture, taste, and overall continuity. Here are my thoughts on the subject, broken down by category. TEX MEXThis category can be dicey. I love nachos, but they typically arrive much too moist and devoid […]

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The League Kitchen & Tavern is “Primed” for Easter Sunday Takeout

Posted by on Apr 7, 2020 in Dripping Springs, Holiday Dining, Takeout

Ever since The League Kitchen and Tavern First Opened in Lakeway, I have been a fan of their upscale comfort food concept. Their expansion to locations in Belterra Village near Dripping Springs and Avery Ranch did not dilute their distinctive quality in the least. So when they roll out this Easter Sunday takeout menu, rest assured […]

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III Forks to Offer Gourmet Easter Takeout Menu

Posted by on Apr 6, 2020 in Holiday Dining, Takeout

At this time it’s more important than ever that we focus on days like Easter, when a celebration can be enjoyed by those families who, like most of us, are self distancing. III Forks has prepared prepared the above menu for takeout in a safe and totally clean environment. Call (512) 474-1776 to reserve yours […]

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Scenes We’ll Hopefully See Again Soon: the Beef Ribs at It’s All Good BBQ in Spicewood

Posted by on Apr 2, 2020 in Barbecue, News, Takeout

Things have become vastly and tragically different in the Austin area lately due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Simple thoughts that we took for granted like “let’s have lunch” have become memories. But in the presence of all the mandated social distancing and health worries, local restaurants have stepped up to provide safe and health-conscious takeout […]

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Pizzaiolo Joe Cave Breaks out his Favorite Soup Recipes at The Pizza Cave

Posted by on Apr 1, 2020 in Italian, Takeout

Joe Cave of The Pizza Cave is a pizza maker at heart. But he is also a compassionate and caring man. So, in times like these who could argue with a little Italian penicillin? Many would agree that soups have always had curative (whether physical or psychological) powers. Since Joe’s scaled back on his pasta […]

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Local Restaurants Like Rudy’s Bar-B-Q Adapt by Adding Groceries to Their Takeout Service

Posted by on Mar 31, 2020 in News, Takeout

When I called in my order to Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q on 360 in Westlake on Sunday, they asked if I needed anything else. Somewhat surprised, I asked what that “something else” might be. I was told they had eggs, milk, cheese, butter, vegetables, red potatoes, bread, paper towels, chocolate bars, and a variety […]

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