Austin Restaurants Where Takeout Dinners Match Quality of Dine-In

Posted by on Jun 29, 2020 in 2020 Re-openings, Curbside Service, To-go

As a restaurant critic, one thing I almost never did at my favorite restaurants prior to the pandemic was to order a meal to-go. But things have changed. While I still prefer dining in with enhanced safety measures in place, there are times that’s just not possible. So where does one go for curbside takeout where the order […]

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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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