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Fonda
San Miguel Brunch Reopens With Expanded Selections
Fonda San Miguel’s Hacienda Sunday Brunch reopens
on September 12th after taking “summer vacation” in August, according
to owner Tom Gilliland. The brunch, which received top honors in
the Austin Chronicle’s 2004 Readers’ and Critics’ Polls, will now
be expanded with additional regional Mexican specialties, changing
monthly, Gilliland said. “We’re taking the Fonda San Miguel brunch
experience one step higher with this move,” he noted. The brunch
is $34.95. Hours are Sundays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.. Also, Fonda
San Miguel will now offer Happy Hour from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays
and Tuesdays. Many of the restaurant’s most popular appetizers will
be half-price and all margaritas will be $1.00 off during these
hours.
Fonda San Miguel is located at 2330 W. North Loop, Austin, Texas
78756,
(512) 459-4121. For more information, visit www.fondasanmiguel.com.
09/08
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First
Bites: Chef Chris Bauer's Wine Dinner with Kim Crawford: shows promise
for Finn and Porter
Lots of restaurants do wine dinners these days;
in fact, too many. So you pick and choose the really good ones.
The ones at Dona Emillia's are usually quite good, and the Four
Seasons as well. And Chef Chris Bauer knocked our socks off with
his cuisine for the Kim Crawford Wine Dinner at Finn and Porter
at the Hilton.
We began with an assorted sushi platter featuring a sampling of
the various offerings of the restaurant. A prosciutto-wrapped seared
Muscovy duck breast followed and it was a delight. The next course
featured a roasted Japanese style Mero (in the perch family) with
soba noodles. Loved the texture and flavor of this dish. Then came
a lovely Tournedo of Beef with a burre blanc sauce that had a hit
of foie gras in it. And finally, an Italian Cream Cake for dessert
that was pristine and delicous. Winemaker Kim Crawford, from New
Zealand, poured some stellar Cabs and Pinots along with some trash
talk about Aussie golfer and faux winemaker Greg Norman. He was
a riot, and has got some nice wines in the $15-$18 dollar range.
Look for them at Grapevine Market.
What really enthused me about the dinner was that Chef Chris Bauer
has obviously got the goods. Can't wait to sit down at the restaurant
and order off the menu.
09/24
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Sushi
Japon Opens at 6801 N. I-35
Pleased to announce the opening of a new sushi
restaurant on N-IH 35, Sushi Japon. It's up from Papadeux on the
same side of the access road. First impressions were favorable.
Very fresh sushi, flown in every other day. Tasteful appetizers
like the Avocado Kama and Gyoza. Also a tasty Seafood Udon soup.
Call 323-6663 for more information. Ask for CJ.
09/29
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Thai
Restaurant Ka Prow opens on Howard Lane
Ka
Prow has opened on 1200 West Howard Lane just off I-H 35 N.
It is a Thai restaurant run by the engaging Opart, better know as
just "O" to friends and customers. He helmed the kitchen
at Vicky Vicha's Thai Spice before opening Ka
Prow. The restaurant also offers sushi and sashimi along with
the Thai goodies. Phone: 990-2111
09/24
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Billy's
on Burnet opens at corner of Hancock and Burnet
Billy's on Burnet opened
September 15th at the corner of Hancock and Burnet. Billy's is a
burger and wing joint with beer and all the good stuff. And the
owner, Billy Forrester, has got some heritage in the city. He was
the orignal founder of Waterloo Brewing Company at 4th and Guadalupe,
along with the Dog and Duck on Guadalupe.
Hours are 11-midnight Monday-Friday and till 1 AM on Saturday, and
12-12 on Sunday. Phone is 407-9305
09/23
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Is
the Paggi House headed for a reopening?
Heard a rumor today
that a group of local restaurateurs have secured the Paggi House
on Riverside at S. Lamar and are planning to reopen with a more
casual concept along with an expanded beer and tequila selection.
Limited information at this point but we'll keep you posted as always
as we learn more. It would be nice to have this lovely location
back in some form, even if it won't be a replication of the original.
09/16
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Manny
Hattan's Opens for Breakfast on Weekdays
Manny Hattan's announces
the Grand Opening of the best breakfast in Austin. Manny will be
serving breakfast 7 days a week beginning at 7 a.m. daily... a takeoff
from their already successful weekend brunch.
Manny Hattan's is an awesome choice for a full-service
(yet quick) breakfast in the restaurant or to take back to the office
for your hungry co-workers.
Manny will be serving an expanded selection
of the world famous H&H bagels from Manhattan, omelettes, pancakes,
waffles, french toast, Bagel & egg sandwiches, breakfast tacos,
and so much more!
Manny Hattan's has been a consistent choice
for the freshest overstuffed authentic deli sandwiches in Austin
served daily for lunch & dinner... and now they're raising the
bar on breakfast.
09/13
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Bud
and Walt's Pizza Opens in Cedar Park
Cedar Park has a new pizzeria with its roots
in Chi-town. Bud and Walt's on 183 is in strip mall that features
a Popeyes and a Subway.
Walt was the owner's grandfather who had a pizzeria in Chicago 30-35
years ago. His name was Walt. Bud was the name of his first partner.
Bud only lasted a year, but the name stuck.
This is a square cut pizza which is very common in the Chicago area.
And from a very old family recipe. Call 336-8686 for more information:
ask for Ryan.
09/10
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Southwest-styled
Tin Star Opens at Hancock Center
The fast casual trend is the hottest thing in
the restaurant business at this moment. And Tin Star, recently opened
at Hancock Center (1000 E. 41st St) and featuring Southwest cuisine,
is Austin's latest entry into the fray.
Tin Star features a variety of wraps and designer items such as
the Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger Taco and the Chipotle Chicken Scallopine.They
also have a wide array of breakfast tacos. For more information:
377-4888. The owner and operator is Frank Sickelsmith.
09/03
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Fonda
San Miguel Happy Hour
Fonda San Miguel now hosts Happy Hour from 5:00
to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. Many of the restaurant’s most
popular appetizers are half-price and all margaritas will be $1.00
off during these hours.
Restaurant owner Tom Gilliland said, “We think
that this new happy hour is a perfect way for our patrons to ease
into the week. And we’re hoping that some Austinites who haven’t
tried Fonda San Miguel yet will take this opportunity to do so.”
Fonda San Miguel is located at 2330 W. North
Loop, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 459-4121. For more information, visit www.fondasanmiguel.com.
09/29
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Events You Might Have Missed:
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Eat,
Drink, Watch Movies / Rolling Roadshow Collaboration
The Austin Chronicle, the Alamo Drafthouse,
and the Barr Mansion present a very special Eat, Drink, Watch Movies
/ Rolling Roadshow collaboration! Join us on September 19th for
a sumptuous French Banquet and Silent Auction before an alfresco
screening of the delicious foodie movie Vatel. The evening is a
benefit tribute honoring chef Roger Mollett.
The Details:
When: September 19th, 2004
Where: The Barr Mansion, 10463 Sprinkle Road
What Time: Banquet and Auction at 6pm Movie Screening at 8pm (seating
at 7:30pm)
How much: Banquet, Silent Auction & Movie $50 Only the Movie
$10
The Movie: This glamorous costume epic is the
quintessential foodie movie - based on the true story of legendary
French chef Francois Vatel. Vatel was the personal chef to French
finance minister Fumet. He was responsible for designing the banquets
and entertainments to fete King Louis XIV and his court when they
visited Fumet's estate for a fortnight. The menus and productions
were extravagant an d the King was duly impressed. The movie recreates
the momentous fortnight in all it's glorious detail and reveals
the royal intrigue that drove the talented chef to take his own
life. Bring quilts and lawn chairs and revel in the luxuries of
17th century France on the beautifully manicured lawns of the stately
Barr Mansion.
The Banquet: Some of Austin's most creative
chefs will prepare a wonderful French banquet to be served before
the movie to benefit beloved chef Roger Mollett.
Appetizers - Assorted bites by Quincy Erickson & Karen Farnsworth,
Amuse Bouche Catering
Pates - Country Pates by Eric & Martine Pellegrin, Le Marseillais
Salad - Salad Lyonnaise by Quincy Erickson & Karen Farnsworth,
Amuse Bouche
Soup - Bouillabaisse by Larry Perdido of Moonshine Patio Bar &
Grill
Entree - Salmon Filet over Dupuy Lentils by Terri Wilson & Robert
Brady of Aquarelle
Fromages - Ike Johnson of Grapevine Market; Cheeses, fruits and
breads from Central Market
Desserts - Creme Caramel by Marta Guzman of Marta's Flan; Petit
Fours & Assorted Sweets by pastry chef Aimee Olson and students
of Texas Culinary Academy
Texas Wines, Tea, Water
The Honoree : Roger Mollett helped open the
original Central Market here in 1994 and became the teaching chef
in the nationally-known cooking school in 1996. During the years
he held that position, he taught thousands of students and welcomed
hundreds of local and visiting chefs to the kitchen. After his retirement
from the store, chef Mollett developed some serious health problems.
This charming and generous man now finds himself in need of assistance.
We'd like to enlist the support of all his former students, friends,
and culinary colleagues in making this benefit tribute a rousing
success.
Reservations : Make reservations for the entire
evening or just the movie by going to
www.drafthouse.com,
click on Roll ing Roadshow, then on Sept. 19th Vatel Benefit
09/09
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