Oysters. Either you love them or you can’t get over the idea of swallowing a raw mollusk, which is not an easy thing to overcome for some. If you’ve only ever tried Gulf oysters, give Atlantic oysters a shot at one of the Austin oyster bars listed in this article.
Baked by Amy’s Creates Sweet Dreams from Scratch
Prepare to be smitten with Erin Fellows. Her crystal blue eyes and button nose are framed by blond locks of shoulder length hair, resembling the adorable animated Cindy Lou from Whoville, the knee-high girl with charms even the Grinch couldn’t resist! But Erin has something Cindy Lou lacks. She can bake! To smell divine, some […]
5 Favorite North Austin Lunch Spots
Choosing where to go for lunch can be a challenge given the amount of options (or lack thereof) in North Austin. Something fast? A place where you can sit outside? Maybe something you’ve never tried. Some of the best lunch spots in town can be found north of 2222. If you’re looking for a place […]
La Patisserie: Scrumptious Piece of Paris in Austin
“When I’m having a bad day, I go to work.” Welcome to the sugar coated world of Soraiya Nagree, owner and pastry chef at Austin’s La Patisserie. A darling little cottage sits surrounded by a sprinkling of flowers and colorful umbrella canopies that offer shade for outdoor café tables. While the scene is inviting and […]
5 Places to Find Authentic Mexican Food in Austin
Many people come to Austin to partake in the food scene. A big part of what draws outsiders in and keeps them coming back for more is the influence of Mexican food, or more aptly stated, Tex Mex. Austin food has gained fame thanks to the likes of Torchy’s, Chuy’s and Trudy’s. Breakfast tacos seem to […]
3 Prix Fixe Dining Options in Austin’s Clarksville Neighborhood
Updated July 25, 2016 One of the oldest neighborhoods in Austin, Clarksville sits on the western outskirts of downtown. Commonly referred to as “quaint” and “charming,” this area is rich in history and style. But what I like best about Clarksville: I practically don’t have to make any decisions when it comes to food. There […]
Austin Food Bloggers Embrace Cultural Ties to Food
As the food stratosphere continues to change at a national level, Austin’s food blogging scene is closing the generational gap with culturally significant plates served in the home kitchen. Three Austin food bloggers, Kay Marley-Dilworth, Amy Kritzer and Sahar Arafat-Ray have embraced their heritages (Mexican, Jewish and Palestinian, respectively) by bringing family recipes back to the table. An […]
The Peached Tortilla: Path from Food Truck to Brick and Mortar
This past weekend, SXSW Southbites gathered four of the brightest, most inventive and hard-working individuals among food truck royalty to talk about more than just their food. The panel was about the legacy their brands will leave behind and what goes on behind the curtain when you’re talking food trucks. Eric Silverstein, founder of The Peached Tortilla, was Austin’s […]
OPA! Experience a Greek Cafe That Defies Labels
My title may say this café defies labels, but perhaps it’s more accurate to say that OPA! on South Lamar invites many descriptions – wine bar, café, restaurant, student study haven, happy hour spot and casual hangout. Stone walls outline an extensive front porch perfect for basking in the Saturday sun with a discounted cocktail. Deep in […]
Delysia Chocolatier: You Had Me at Habanero
Even the best department stores lack the ability to bottle and sell a quality most only dream of obtaining: grace. Nicole Patel, proprietor of Delysia Chocolatier, wears it with ease. Her posture is perpetually poised, leaving me to wonder if she were a dancer in her childhood. Her smile is enhanced by warm expressive doe […]
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