Look! Down on San Antonio Street. It's a nightclub, it's a bar, it's a lounge! But is this new dining destination in downtown Austin, Texas also a good place to eat?
May 14, 2024
13 min
Is east Austin restaurant Fabrik all sizzle and no steak ... or plantabulous? And can a venue serving 100% plant-based dishes really be sophisticated as well as delicious?
Today we investigate whether "fine dining" and "vegan cuisine" are contradictory terms ... and enjoy a chat with Farbik's owners Chef Je and Silas Wallerstein.
Feb 6, 2024
24 min
Can the highly anticipated sibling of two famous, fine-dining ATX restaurants manage to be anything other than fancy? Newbie Uchiba, sister of upscale Uchi and Uchiko, is giving it a whirl.
Jan 9, 2024
24 min
Do friendly strangers, fragrant tapas, and a roving manager who pours wine down patrons' throats make you say, "Absolutemente, si" or "Ay caramba"? Your answer will reveal if ATX's El Raval is a place you should visit.
Dec 13, 2023
25 min
The quintessential Greek restaurant: a comfortable place to gather with family and friends for long conversations, hearty portions of heart-healthy food, and (of course) liters of wine. So is ATX's Yamas quintessential?
Nov 6, 2023
26 min
Is it possible to offer innovative dishes, healthy portions, & reasonable prices while at the same time striving to secure a living wage for your staff? A visit to 1900 Simond Ave, ATX reveals the answer.
Oct 15, 2023
29 min
Want to visit Tel Aviv? New east Austin restaurant Ezov is on a mission to take you there, with decor so vibrant it almost glows and a seafood-rich northern Israeli menu. So is this mission a fail? Or is it fabulous?
Oct 2, 2023
18 min
The story of our visit to new ATX restaurant, La Popular. Plus ... an interview with Torchy's Tacos Founder and CEO Mike Rypka on how to make food "damn good" and new ventures successful!
Sep 5, 2023
24 min
Is little Launderette in the east Austin Holly neighborhood “all washed up”? Or is this celebrated 8-year-old restaurant still an excellent place to clean ... your plate?
Aug 20, 2023
19 min
New ATX restaurant from famed Franklin’s BBQ owner serves up Gumbo, Po’Boys, and Crab Louie late into the night. But do these crowd pleasers really please? Or could you do just as well cooking at home with ingredients from H-E-B?
Aug 7, 2023
21 min