The Creamy Pepper Soup at The Pizza Cave: Absolutely A Must Try!

Posted by on Apr 29, 2020 in Dripping Springs, Italian, Pizza

Fantastic soup at a pizza joint? Welcome to The Pizza Cave on Hwy 290 West in Dripping Springs. Owner Joe Cave makes this creamy pepper soup and it’s his personal passion. He uses jalapeño and bell peppers, removing the seeds and internal membranes to reduce the heat while retaining the flavors. Add some heavy cream […]

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 […]

Homespun Kitchen and Bar Evolves into Must-Visit Restaurant in Dripping Springs.

Posted by on Jan 2, 2020 in Cuisine, Dripping Springs

When I I first visited Homespun Kitchen and Bar, I was impressed with its hominess and the quality of its comfort food dishes. But owners Randy Ford and Jennifer Walker (shown above) have ramped up the food to the point where they have a real coterie of devoted foodies. Sophisticated dishes like fried catfish Pontchartrain […]

Joe Cave: a True Pizzaiolo At Work At The Pizza Cave on 290 West

Posted by on Nov 7, 2019 in Dripping Springs, Italian, Pizza

I love the New York style pies that Joe Cave serves at The Pizza Cave on 290 West near Dripping Springs. He and his wife Susan run one of the most popular pizza joints in the area. Yet ironically, Joe’s roots are not in New York City as one might expect – as it happens, […]

The Pizza Cave Moves into New Digs on Highway 290 West

Posted by on Oct 28, 2019 in Dripping Springs, News, Openings, Pizza

I first discovered The Pizza Cave about 4 years ago in its cozy building at the corner of Highway 12 and 290 in Dripping Springs. They served our favorite New York style pizza and we became fairly regular customers, as have a lot of other locals. When a massive rain storm left almost a foot […]

Uncle Billy’s Brewery & Smokehouse Closing on Barton Springs and Moving to Dripping Springs

Posted by on Oct 23, 2019 in Closings, Dripping Springs, News

Uncle Billy’s Brewery & Smokehouse has been serving up craft beers and BBQ in its Barton Spring Road location for quite some time. They’ve recently disclosed that the original location is closing and they’re relocating to a yet to be named location in Dripping Springs. This news could make the owners of The Switch a […]

Homespun’s Oktoberfest to Benefit Helping Hands In Dripping Springs

Posted by on Oct 9, 2019 in Dripping Springs, Festivals

Come out and join owners Jennifer Walker and Randy Ford of Homespun Kitchen and Bar as they kick off the autumn season with some excellent food and music. Homespun’s 5th annual Oktoberferst Musikfest will run from Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13 and features a great lineup of live bands, not to mention food […]

In Search of Breakfast Tacos? Try the Breakfast Quesadillas at Austin Java on 290 West

We’ve all experienced that undeniable craving for a great breakfast taco. Sausage or bacon, eggs, cheese and onions (in my case) along with a zesty salsa, and of course, freshly made and uber-soft flour tortillas. In the mist of such a craving moment I walked into Austin Java on 290 West. I noticed breakfast quesadillas […]

Creek Road Cafe’s Clam Chowder Just Keeps Getting Better

Posted by on Sep 6, 2019 in Cuisine, Dripping Springs

You can always tell a lot about the quality of what a restaurant will offer farther down the menu by one simple barometer: their soups! The first time I tried Chef Chae’s clam chowder at Creek Road Café in Dripping Springs, I had no doubt what would follow: pure unadulterated excellence! And you know what? […]

Rob Reviews The League Kitchen & Tavern at Belterra Village

Posted by on Aug 6, 2019 in Dripping Springs, Fine Dining, Reviews

I have known The League Kitchen & Tavern co-owner Tony Ciola since he worked for his father Dan at the family owned Italian restaurant Ciola’s in Lakeway. Back then his goal was to be a high-level baseball pitcher, but an injury caused him to put that dream on hold and immerse himself in the restaurant […]

Tillie’s at Camp Lucy Serves Sunday Brunch Amidst Painstakingly Imported Artifacts

Posted by on Aug 4, 2019 in Brunch, Dripping Springs, Fine Dining

Tillie’s owner Whit Hanks has traveled the world collecting religious relics and beautiful statues. How appropriate that they frame the wonderful dishes at Tillie’s that constitute one of the Hill Country’s best brunches. Chef Brandon Martin‘s brunch unfolds one delicious dish at a time beginning with a classic French Toast (below) and followed by a […]

Rob Heads to Tillie’s in Dripping Springs for a First Tasting and Chat with Exec Chef Brandon Martin

Posted by on Jul 11, 2019 in Dripping Springs, News, Rob On Cuisine, Rob's Blog

Tillie’s is a collaborative ensemble of Texas cuisine with international flair. Located at Camp Lucy Resort in Dripping Springs, it derives its name from owner Whit Hanks’ great grandmother, who was an enthusiastic world traveler and co-founder, along with her husband Lewis, of The Austin Country Club. Stay tuned – we’ll be back soon with […]

Homespun Kitchen in Dripping Springs Makes Remarkable Comeback from Flooding

Posted by on May 29, 2019 in Dripping Springs, News, Rob's Blog

Given the images in this photo it would be hard to imagine this restaurant opening its doors literally less than a week after the disaster. But Homespun Kitchen and Bar owners Randy Ford and Jennifer Walker were not to be deterred by the deluge. Water was pumped out of the restaurant. Walls were repaired and […]

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