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Drinking with Gusto at One of My Favorite Austin Wine Bars

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Laura Darby

Gusto is one of the best Austin wine bars

Good crowd even on a weeknight

Our guest blogger Rob Moshein has written about relaxing Austin wine bars downtown, but there also happen to be some great wine spots in North Austin that should be shared as well!

I first discovered Gusto Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar when I was on Burnet Road looking for another wine bar in the same neighborhood. Considering how I wandered in, lost and confused, it turned out to be a wonderful treat and surprise, boasting an impressive list and variety of wines.

And while Gusto is a great place to have some appetizers and a glass or two of wine, it also has delicious, fresh-tasting food and excellent happy hour specials. When we get just a LITTLE bit more warmth in Austin, we’ll really appreciate their fantastic outdoor patio space! [Read more…]

Best Austin Food Trucks: Big Fat Greek Gyros

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Eric Highland

Among the best Austin food trucks is Big Fat Greek Gyros

Happy customers at Big Fat Greek Gyros – one of the best Austin food trucks

Editor’s Note: Big Fat Greek Gyros has moved to the food truck park on Rainey Street.

The Austinot is consistently asked about where to find the best Austin food trucks. So we’ve decided to start a search for the best in town. As we run across Austin food trucks that we like, we’ll let you know. All of the posts in this series will start with “Best Austin Food Trucks.” This is the first review in the series.

If you have a food truck to recommend, leave a comment at the end of the article. Tell us the name of the join, what you like most about them, and where we can find them. We’re always willing to check out something new. [Read more…]

Experience Unique Cajun Dining at Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe in Round Rock

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Eric Highland

Ever ripped the tail off a properly spiced crawfish or taken a bite into some tender alligator meat? If you have, your mouth is probably watering already. If you’ve never had a chance to try these Cajun staples and they sound a bit too strange for you, don’t knock it ’til you try it.

The moment you start approaching Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe in Round Rock, you can tell that the place is going to be fun. People leaving are smiling, and the folks entering have that anticipatory look that says they know they’re in for a treat. Plus, the frog on their sign is playing an accordion. [Read more…]

Romance at Austin Italian Restaurants: Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Laura Darby

Find Carmelo’s at 504 E. 5th St.

Want a taco? Austin has a million places to go to get one. Some BBQ? Absolutely. But until I visited Carmelo’s downtown, I wasn’t sure that I could experience really wonderful Italian food in our southern capital city.

The trope of the romantic Italian restaurant is pervasive in movies and TV. Sadly most Italian restaurant experiences don’t measure up to their cinema counterparts, and we just have to be glad that they don’t simulate scenes from The Godfather and that we can walk out alive. From red and white gingham table cloths to greasy, undercooked garlic knots, a lot of Italian restaurants are too cheesy in every sense of the word. [Read more…]

Alamo Springs Cafe: Burger Heaven Near Fredericksburg

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Eric Highland

Alamo Springs Cafe Known for Best Texas Burgers

The Alamo Springs Cafe

For the longest time, Alamo Springs Cafe didn’t have a website. AlamoSpringsCafe.com redirected to a Facebook page. They are out in the middle of nowhere. And none of this bothers them in the least.

When your burgers are this good, you don’t need to worry about silly little details like location and a functional website. I mean, who needs all that to be successful, right?

From the Alamo Spring’s Cafe Facebook About page:

“Inconveniently located in the middle of nowhere” between Fredericksburg and Comfort. Laid-back atmosphere, serious food, and ice cold beer. We were on the Cover of Texas Monthly “Best Burgers in Texas ” issue (August 2009) [Read more…]

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: Dirty Martin’s

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Eric Highland

If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin, you’ve come to the right place. This post is part of a series on the Austinot.

All the posts in this series start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin” in the title. Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience as a whole.

You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. I’m not on any burger joint’s payroll. Agree or disagree, I’d love to hear your thoughts. [Read more…]

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: Wholly Cow Burgers

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Eric Highland

Wholly Cow Burgers on South Lamar in Austin Texas

Wholly Cow Burgers is inside the Zen Food Mart on S. Lamar

If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin, you’ve come to the right place. This post is part of a series on The Austinot.

All the posts in this series start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin” in the title. Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience as a whole.

You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. I’m not on any burger joint’s payroll. Agree or disagree, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

First Impression of Wholly Cow Burgers in Austin

Nestled inside the Zen Food Mart on way South Lamar, you’ll find Wholly Cow Burgers. [Read more…]

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: Your Mom’s Burger Bar

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Eric Highland

Q: Where you havin’ lunch? A: Your Mom’s

Editor’s Note: Your Mom’s closed May 2014. Read a letter from the owners here.

If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin, you’ve come to the right place. This post is part of a series on The Austinot.

All the posts in this series start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin” in the title. Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience as a whole.

You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. I’m not on any burger joint’s payroll. Agree or disagree, I’d love to hear your thoughts. [Read more…]

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: Moonie’s Burger House

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Eric Highland

If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin, you’ve come to the right place. This post is part of a series on The Austinot.

All the posts in this series start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin” in the title. Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience as a whole.

You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. I’m not on any burger joint’s payroll. Agree or disagree, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

First Impression of Moonie’s Burger House in Austin

Moonie’s has four locations. I visited the North Austin location at 12001 N. Burnet Road, east of where Burnet and Mopac meet, in a little strip mall. I went to Moonie’s because it was suggested in a comment on one of my burger reviews. See folks? I do [Read more…]

Harvesting the Best Veggie Burger in Austin: Galaxy Cafe

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Editor’s Note: Galaxy Cafe’s Triangle location is closing April 15, 2018. Three other locations remain open: West Lynn, Brodie Lane, and Mesa Drive.

This guest blog post is by Kat Mandelstein.

This post is the fifth review in a series on The Austinot. It’s the companion of the Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin by Austinot owner, Eric Highland, who is not a vegetarian or vegan. That’s where I come in.

If you’re a true carnivore, be sure to check out his series. But if you’ve been looking for the best veggie burger in Austin, you’re in the right place. All the post titles in my series begin with “Harvesting the Best Veggie Burger in Austin.”

In this review series, I’m not only judging the veggie burger, but the restaurant experience itself. With that in mind, know that these are my personal opinions. Feel free to agree or disagree with them. Either way, I’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations. [Read more…]

First Impression of Wholly Cow Burgers in Austin

First Impression of Moonie’s Burger House in Austin

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