Austin is no stranger to jaw-dropping events. From the ever-evolving South by Southwest parties – equipped with celebrity artists, out of this world design and unforgettable performances – to ACL’s two-weekend spread, to the never-ending list of Austin-based festivals. We all know Austin is home to great events, where, really, anything goes. With the help […]
Foodheads: Tempting Sandwich Secret in Central Austin
An old wooden house on West 34th Street is home to Foodheads, a hidden mecca of breakfast, lunch and dinner delicacies. Homemade sandwiches, soups, salads and more are served fresh daily. This Austin treasure has been my little secret, my go-to lunch spot, but I can’t help sharing it with you. Early on a Saturday (see […]
Beets Cafe: Raw, Fresh Foods in an Upscale Environment
Editor’s Note: Beets closed in June 2014. Beets owner is currently working on a new concept called Sylvia’s Kitchen & Desserts. Beets Living Foods Cafe, an Austin favorite among vegetarians and raw food fanatics, is quite different than any other restaurant in Austin. At Beets Cafe, none of the food is cooked. “Living” foods that are […]
FINO Restaurant Patio and Bar: Modern Mediterranean Food
Editor’s Note: FINO closed at the end of March 2015 after 10 years in business. Hidden in a second story nook, atop several Austin shops between West Campus and Lamar, lies FINO Restaurant Patio and Bar, a modern Mediterranean restaurant and sister to well-known Austin eatery, Asti Trattoria. After cruising past the colorful FINO sign too many […]
Conscious Cravings: Food Trailer Offers Healthy and Satisfying Options
Local food trailer, Conscious Cravings, has Austin written ALL over it. The name alone screams “healthy,” and their dedication to preparing foods with minimal impact on the environment makes them a perfect match for Austin’s earth friendly vibe. Serving a health forward vegetarian menu, Conscious Cravings offers a wide array of nutritious meals, all of […]
Eleven Plates & Wine: Extraordinary Food Amid Elegant Style
This guest blog post is by Meagan Vitek. Editor’s Note: Eleven Plates closed in 2016. Eleven small plates, eleven dinner plates and eleven wines line the menu at Eleven Plates & Wine in Austin. My curiosity about the concept and food resulted in a delicious dining experience last weekend. Nestled among a cluster of shops along […]
Mettle: Rainey Street Queen’s Eastside Restaurant With Signature Flair
Editor’s Note: Mettle closed permanently in January 2016. This guest post is by Meagan Vitek. Bridget Dunlap, the brain behind Rainey Street bars Lustre Pearl, Bar 96, Clive Bar and Bar Illegal, has wowed Austin again, this time with her first restaurant, Mettle. Located at the east end of 6th street, Mettle is nestled next to one […]