Guest article by Ashley Alkek Pasta. Arguably the greatest creation involving flour, water and eggs. There are literally thousands of ways to prepare and enjoy each flavorful shape. Some talented folks in the Austin culinary community are serving up dishes that are designed to rip you away from reality and into a glorious food coma. […]
5 Austin Food Trucks Plating Mouthwatering Italian Food
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 […]
Delicious Meets Healthy With Italian Food at L’oca D’oro
Wolfgang Puck once said, “Italian food is all about ingredients and it’s not fussy and it’s not fancy.” It seems to me Chef Fiore Tedesco of contemporary Italian restaurant L’oca D’oro would agree with this statement. Moreover, he brings it to life. If you aren’t sure how to pronounce the name L’oca D’oro, don’t stress […]
Dine Peruvian Style at Lima Criolla in Austin
Austin is known for Tex-Mex. Much less noticeably, there has been a recent surge in other Latin American cuisine. It’s about time we start branching out to try these restaurants inspired by Central and South America. Lima Criolla is one such restaurant. Small and tucked away in North Austin, it’s owned by a family that moved here from Peru. They’re dedicated […]
Multi-Regional Italian Cuisine Hits Downtown Austin at Red Ash Italia
Tex-Mex and steakhouses may be the Texas standard, but when it comes to Austin’s growing culinary scene there are many cuisines challenging that tradition. Italian food is one of the most popular cuisines across America, yet in Austin we lack authentic options. Only in the last five to ten years have we seen an increase in authentic Italian […]
Taste Emotional Italian Food at Chef Curren’s Italic Restaurant
Do you know an easy way to find out how good the food is in a restaurant? Order a dish made of vegetables. When you order a pasta with meat sauce that has been slow-cooked for hours, or a pizza with cheese bubbling on top, you know it’s going to be good. But if a […]
Eat Like Italian Royalty at Vespaio Ristorante, Enoteca Vespaio in Austin
Do you want freshly-made, locally-grown food served with a warm South Austin attitude? Vespaio Ristorante and Enoteca Vespaio bring both–with Italian passion–to the heart of South Congress Avenue. These culinary cornerstones of the SoCo strip have been setting the standard for Italian food in Austin for decades. The kitchen staff at both restaurants is up and […]
7 Extraordinary Mac and Cheese Options in Austin
Mac and cheese often gets overlooked in Austin, where brisket and tacos reign supreme. But what’s better than creamy, cheesy carbs? Nothing. With so many remarkable restaurants in town, you have plenty of gourmet options to tantalize your need for cheese. Next time you go out, just say no to BBQ and Tex-Mex, and give cheese […]
aRoma Italian Kitchen Opens on South Lamar
Editor’s Note: aRoma is closed as of November 2017. Another Italian restaurant named ManinPasta is expected to take its place. As the outline of South Lamar continues to change and quickly rise upward, Austin welcomes a new kid to town, aRoma Italian Kitchen & Bar. Located at 3403 S. Lamar, aRoma has cozied up as a […]