Trio: Austin’s Best Sunday Brunch Gets Better
The Sunday brunch at Trio at the Four Seasons has long been our favorite. The good news is it’s gotten even better. Last Sunday, the new items were readily apparent and equally tasty. The Sushito Pepper dish was delightful. And then the new take on Eggs Benedict. Add bacon and guacamole along with the egg […]
Noble Sandwich Co.
12233 620 N. Suite 105
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 382-6248
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4805 Burnet Rd.
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 666-5124
Billie Jean’s Burger Pub
MENU 6501 South Congress Ave. #105 Austin, TX 78745 (512) 445-7484
Dining Recommendations in the Lakeline Mall Area
We’re getting an increasing stream of inquiries from readers about dining in North Austin, specifically around the Lakeline Mall area. The good news is that there are many neat restaurants within a 3-4 mile radius. Here are some of our favorites. Soto Located near The Texican just off 183, Soto is a fine little Japanese […]
Hill Country Golf and Guitar Features the Six String Grill
Three of my favorite activities: golf, music, and of course eating are all contained in a stunning new venue on 15506 Highway 71 in Bee Cave. Open since November, Hill Country Golf and Guitar and the Six String Grill is the brainchild of Rich Phillips and his team, and you should have a look at […]
Up Close and Very Tasty: Billie Jean’s Men
Billie Jean’s Burger Pub at 6501 South Congress is like an oasis in the desert for that area. The burger’s are very tasty, and the rolls are fresh. But the BLT, the Patty Melt and the Hot Dogs are also a blast. Ditto for the crispy fries. You can scroll through their MENU, and I […]
Is Austin Really Restaurant Friendly?
Austin has a national reputation as a business-friendly city. On the whole, that statement seems reasonable. But take a closer look into the restaurant segment of Austin’s business map. And remember, the restaurant/bar industry in the Austin area employs more workers than our much ballyhooed and tax-abated tech industries. Business-friendly means that the city makes […]
District Summer Menu Off and Running
We had a chance to sample some dishes from the Summer menu at the District at Escarpment and Slaughter. The Braised Pork Shoulder is a show stopper with exceptionally tender pork and roasted corn while the Cornish Hen is a smooth tasting delight. New on the appetizer front is the Grilled Caribbean Marinated Jerk Shrimp […]
Dripping Springs Vodka to Begin Saturday Tours and Tastings
Last Fall, Dripping Springs Vodka was voted Best Spirit at the Dripping with Taste Food Festival. On a much broader level, they remain the only American vodka to win the Gold Best in Class at the International Wine and Spirits Competition. It occurred to me that I had never seen their operation, even though I […]
Are Austinites Average Tippers?
According to an informal poll of local restaurant servers, Austin dinners are about average (20%) to somewhat below average on the tipping front. The poll was in no way scientific, but did bring up some interesting points. First, some of Austin’s best known and wealthiest business moguls are apparently basically crappy tippers. Again, this is […]
New Fortune Chinese Seafood Is Open on North Lamar
Any dim sum fan worth their msg remembers T&S seafood on North Lamar. That was a regular Sunday place for us. Bob Spurck, former head of the Austin Diagnostic Clininc, turned us on to the spot and we were very grateful that he did. But the restaurant business is tough. And fortunes can ebb and […]
Burnet Trifecta Packing Them In
I’ve always loved the trifecta at the racetrack. But that’s a long shot at best. There is a restaurant trifecta on Burnet that is, as racing fans would say, a lock. I’m talking about the back-to-back-to-back configuration of Noble Sandwich Co., Fork and Taco and Pinthouse Pizza. These are three restaurants that have substantially elevated […]
