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Ah Sing Den’s Exotic Name Matches Revamped Food and Drink Menu

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Samantha Saenz

Ah Sing Den Cocktail in Austin

Asian-inspired tipples and morsels are on the menu at Ah Sing Den

After a seven-year run, East Side Showroom bid adieu last July, after owners Trudy and Mickie Spencer announced plans to revamp the bar and lounge completely. A few weeks later, an Asian-inspired concept called Ah Sing Den rose from the metaphorical ashes, in East Side Showroom’s place on East Sixth Street.

The Spencers’ vision for Ah Sing Den came from the venue’s namesake, an opium den in East London that was famous in the Victorian era. In the den, it was said both Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle found creative inspiration. I was invited to stop by recently to sample Ah Sing Den’s new menu and find some inspiration of my own. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: cocktails, eastside

8 International Desserts in Austin to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Epicerie Beignets and Coffee in Austin

Beignets and coffee at épicerie (Credit: épicerie Cafe and Grocery)

Guest article by Archana Vemulapalli

For those of you with a sweet tooth here in Austin, you already know there are plenty of places for fresh bites to satisfy those cravings. But what you may not know is that Austin’s local businesses offer international desserts for the times when you want to indulge in something different. Get ready to travel around the world without having to leave Austin city limits.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: dessert

5 Austin Food Trucks Plating Mouthwatering Italian Food

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Samantha Saenz

Regal Ravioli Italian Food Trucks in Austin

Regal Ravioli is one of many Italian food trucks in Austin

People say Austin doesn’t have a diverse food scene, but I say you just have to know where to look. While the capital city may not have a version of New York’s Little Italy, pasta, pizza, and authentic Italian desserts can still be found scattered throughout our streets. So, when you find yourself craving the warm, comforting goodness that only a certain boot-shaped country can provide, give these five Italian food trucks in Austin a try. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: food trucks, italian, pasta

Eat Your Way Down Walkable East Sixth Street With 7 Eclectic Restaurants

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Amanda Sayers

East Sixth Street Restaurants

The east side of Austin has a dining spot for every meal of the day

The East Sixth business district has grown over the years. It’s still authentically rough around the edges, but new buildings and businesses are popping up all the time. If you’re a self-proclaimed foodie like me, East Sixth Street should be added to your list of areas to explore. It’s quite walkable, and the ever-changing lineup of eateries will keep you busy all year long.

For a fun-filled foodie adventure that begins first thing in the morning and lasts all day long, follow this itinerary of seven East Sixth Street restaurants and cafes.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside, sixth street

5 Places to Relieve Hatch Green Chile Fever in Austin

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan

Chuy's Burrito en Fuego With Hatch Chile

Burrito en Fuego at Chuy’s makes true Hatch lovers cry tears of joy (Credit: Chuy’s)

Mention Hatch green chiles to Austin residents, and you’ll likely witness a Homer Simpson-esque lolling back of heads, replete with drool.

Austin LOVES its Hatch green chiles and reveres the annual Hatch season—a time of treating our taste buds to some real heat, to accompany the 100-degree+ weather we face in August. Rejoice, for these five locally-based companies embrace the potent peppers from New Mexico, too. If you have a fever and the only cure is more green chiles, then you’re in luck! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink

Snow’s BBQ Ranks as Best Barbecue (and Line?) in Texas

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Snow's BBQ Meat Plate

Snow’s holy trinity: brisket, jalapeño sausage, and pork steak

Guest article by Cristopher Rubio

I had been craving Snow’s BBQ for a couple months, the eatery ranked number one among Texas Monthly’s “Top 50 Barbecue Joints in Texas.” So a few Saturdays ago, I convinced my in-laws, Mayra and Jorge, to join me for a visit. The following is a running diary of an excellent day spent with excellent people, eating some of the best barbecue in the state. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: bbq

No Experience Necessary: Bougie’s Donuts Serves Fresh, Creative Donuts and Coffee

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Bill Tucker

Bougie's Donuts Homer and Apple Fritter

Coffee and donuts with an upscale yet unpretentious vibe, await you at Bougie’s Donuts (Credit: Bill Tucker)

At some point in life, you have to take a leap of faith. Jump off the ledge and dive into the great unknown. Sometimes it’s a tiny tumble. Other times, it’s a 50-mile plunge.

Bougie’s Donuts is the result of one man’s drop into uncharted waters. With fresh flavor, outstanding coffee, and a heart for the surrounding community, one of the newest players in Austin’s dessert scene is a stand-out winner. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: dessert, south austin

Pitchfork Pretty Dishes Out Inventive Delights With Ease

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan

Pitchfork Pretty Kitchen Prep Work

Prep work for each dish at Pitchfork Pretty is meticulous (Credit: @dananddog)

Pitchfork Pretty has arrived on the east side restaurant scene, meeting all great expectations. Walking into the airy, cozy spot, I’m instantly taken with the natural light and comfortable setting. Jars of pickled vegetables near the front door catch my eye, and I have to stop a minute to take in the gorgeous surroundings. And then I try the food: sublime. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside

Before Austin Was a Foodie City, Chez Nous Served True French Food

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Yulia Dyukova

Chez Nous French Restaurant in Austin

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Sixth Street, with its never-ending chain of bars, live music pounding from open windows, and bright neon signs, is a restaurant that is quiet, cozy and feels like home. Our home. For that’s exactly what Chez Nous, the name of this French bistro off Sixth Street, translates to: “our home”, or “our place.”

How can such a cozy family restaurant operate in the Dirty Sixth district? Let’s rewind back to the late 70’s when three friends, Sybil Reinhart-Regimbeau, Robert Paprota, and Pascal Regimbeau, arrived in the capital of Texas from Paris, with hopes of introducing unsuspecting Austinites to the cuisine of their homeland. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: downtown, french

5 Places to Get Tantalizing Frozen Treats for a Summer Chill in Austin

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan

Mango Hill Frozen Treats at Hay Elotes in Austin

Mango Hill treat at Hay Elotes satisfies the sweetest sweet tooth (Credit: Sam Saenz)

When Austin reaches triple-digit temperatures, nothing makes me smile like tropical frozen treats.

Here are five of my favorites in town, all delectable and thoroughly “researched.” These inspired, frosty creations are difficult to beat when it comes to bringing down the heat. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: dessert, gelato, ice cream

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