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December
7th Dinners Across the City Raise Almost $35,000 for the Deployed
Soldiers and Families Fund at Ft. Hood
Fantastic, Austin!
Ronald Cheng spearheaded a city-wide event on
December 7th from his base at Chinatown Mopac. Restaurants all across
Austin gave a portion of their proceeds from the evening to the
Deployed Soldiers and Families Fund at Ft. Hood.
Thus far, almost $35,000 has been collected
and given to Ft. Hood. That will go a long way toward helping families
visit their wounded soldiers in hospitals. And there’s no end to
the event. Anyone wishing to donate to this very worthy cause can
simply call Ronald Cheng at 343-9307.
01/25
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China
Harbor Super Buffet Opens on William Cannon
China Harbor Chinese Restaurant and Seafood
Buffet has opened at 801 East William Cannon Drive, #117. Their
buffet hours are:
Monday - Friday, Lunch 11am - 3:45pm. Adults $5.99.
Monday - Friday, Dinner 4pm - 10pm. Adults
$7.99.
Weekends 11am - 10pm. Adults $7.99.
China Harbor is in the same shopping center as Academy at I-35 and
East William Cannon.
01/25
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Fajita
Warehouse Opens in Cedar Park
A new, owner-operated
restaurant, The Fajita Warehouse has opened at Lakeline mall.. It’s
at the intersection of Highway 620 and Lake Creek at the former
site of Serrano’s. We have reports that the skirt steak fajitas
and the pork fajitas are the bomb.
It’s owned by former Dan McKlusky’s (at
the Arboretum) employees. Their phone number is 336-1919.
01/21
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Juan
Mario’s Opens on Highway 620 Near Lakeway
Juan Mario’s, under
the helm of John Innes, a former City Grill alumnus, has opened
on Highway 620 near the intersection of Highway 71. The cuisine
is eclectic: Mexican, Italian, Steaks, and the initial buzz is good.
The restaurant is at the location previously
occupied for many years by Calame’s, and then for a short time by
Canyonside.
The phone number is 263-8602. Their address
is 3595 FM 620.
01/18
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Family-Friendly
Dandelion Café Opens in Austin
The Dandelion Café has opened at 1115
E. 11th St., in the heart of the new commercial enterprise zone
on E. 11th.
This is a breakfast and lunch kind of place.
Tried the Breakfast Pie (sort of a frittata) which was quite good.
Also very tasty is the Dr. Mark’s granola, which they make at the
restaurant. And their Brazillian coffee is excellent. For lunch,
they offer a variety of sandwiches, including an intriguing Italian
Grilled Cheese and a comfort inducing PB&J! Also a variety of
soups and healthier fare such as Black Beans and Rice.
The owners, Stepanie Schoonover and Marybeth
Casias, wanted to do something with good food that was fun and casual.
And they’ve succeeded. Now all they need is an infusion of customers.
So head over to the Dandelion for breakfast or lunch. Hours are
Monday-Friday from 7AM-3PM and Saturday from 8AM-3PM. www.dandelioncafe.com
01/10
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Italian
Lessons at Ciola's
Ciola's
Italian Restaurant in Lakeway is offering Italian Classes for
Travelers starting Monday, Jan. 17, 2005 through April 25th. Beginners,
intermediate and advanced classes taught by a native Italian. To
register or more information, contact Tina Polo at tinapolo@direcway.com
or call 259-2331.
01/12
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February
Malt Events at Opal Divine's
Wednesday, February 9th at 7PM Opal Divine's
will be tapping a cask conditioned firkin of Live Oak Brewing Company's
Liberation Ale. Master Brewer Steve Anderson and Live Oak Brewing
Company founder Chip McElroy will be on hand to answer any questions
about the brewery or this special dry-hopped version of their seasonal
big IPA. This should mark the beginning of the end for these cherished
hop headed seasonal monster IPAs so come and get it while it lasts.
The cask conditioned ale will go quickly, at an event similar to
this last month the firkin was drained in less than an hour, so
don't be late! There is no cover for this event, first come, first
served!
For more information about Live Oak Brewing Company see: http://www.liveoakbrewing.com.
On Wednesday February 16th at 7PM the always entertaining James
McCartney will be hosting a "Fireside Whisky Chat" upstairs
at Opal Divine's. James and his silver tongue will lead us through
some regional samplings of Diageo. He will be discussing food pairings
and whisky and whatever else lifts his kilt. He promises a special
dessert pairing as well! This event will feature 6 whiskies and
a buffet of food paired with the offerings. the cost will be $50
per person with seating limited to 28 seats. You can sign up with
a visit to Opal Divine's or with a credit card via phone at (512)
477-3308.
01/26
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Z
Tejas Bayou Bash for Charity
For the whole week
leading up to Fat Tuesday starting on February 1st, both Z
Tejas locations, 1110 W. 6th and 9400-A Arboretum Blvd, will
be celebrating Les Bon Temps with daily Hurricane Happy Hours
and New Orleans-Style menu specials for lunch and dinner with $1
of every special menu item and hurricane going to Share Our Strength.
Don't miss Brunch both Saturday and Sunday, and while you are there
grab a Big Easy Seafood Gumbo-to-Go for Superbowl on Feb 6. Make
sure and register at both Z
Tejas locations for the drawing for a Free Trip to New Orleans…all
of this and more culminating in a fabulous Share Our Strength charity
blowout Bayou Bash on February 8th at the 6th St Annex location.
Dine, drink and dance the night away at the Soiree of the Season
at the Z Tejas Bayou Bash
featuring Cajun and Creole Specialties, live New Orleans style music,
roving entertainers such as jugglers and fortune tellers and Masque
face painters. Wear your Mardi Gras costume and have your photo
taken! The party will be held in the Annex at the 6th Street location.
The Ticket price of $50 per person includes
Cajun specialties by Executive Chef Jack Gilmore, a Hurricane Cocktail
Coupon and live entertainment with 100% of proceeds going to Share
Our Strength. Charitable contributions will be accepted for extras
like fortunes, photos or purchase a piece of the giant King Cake
($5) and win a prize if you get the Baby! Prizes will include event
T shirts, donated items from local businesses and Host-Your-Own
Mardi Gras Party kits.
Drop in Feb 1 through 8 to sample featured specials
from the kitchen including Bayou Martinis. Crawfish Popper Salad,
Big Daddy Voodoo Steak, Crawfish Etoufee, Rachel's Bread Pudding
with Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum Sauce and more. "I'm really
excited to be servin' up some of my Louisiana favorites," says
Executive Chef Jack Gilmore, "we are honoring the cuisine of
great history and culture. It's going to be a lot of fun!"
Daily hurricane happy hour specials include: half priced appetizers
and $1 off all hurricanes, margaritas and cocktails. Make sure and
register to win a Southwest Airlines New Orleans Weekend Vacation
Package-one to be given away at each location. Drawings will be
held at both locations on February 7th during the hurricane happy
hours. Registration for tickets is available at either Z
Tejas.
Advance tickets can be purchased at both Z
Tejas locations. Call 478.5355 for more information.
01/24
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Taste
of Austin 2005
What: Taste
of Austin
When: Wednesday January 19th, 2005
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Palmer Events Center
Event Organizers: Austin Restaurant Association, Westwood
High School DECA
Sponsors: KASE 101, KEYI, The Austin Chronicle and The Austin
Restaurant Association.
Purchase tickets: online at www.tasteofaustin.com,
or at Austin's Pizza locations and Iron Cactus locations.
More information available at www.tasteofaustin.com
01/10
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