I am happy to report that Brisket and Bagels took Best in Show at the fifth annual Quesoff this past weekend. The event took place at the Mohawk and featured over 25 teams from around the city including home cooks and well-known local restaurants like Tacodeli, Frank, Top Golf, Freedmen’s and … Read more
Not all pecan pies are created equal. Store bought pies are often soggy and short on pecans which can make them cloyingly sweet. My preference is a pecan pie made with honey, maple syrup and lots of nuts. When cooked long enough, the edges of the filling develop a chewy texture and the pecans, a rich toasted … Read more
Twice this week I’ve been asked, “Who makes the best bagels in Austin?” It’s time to make my recommendation official. But first it’s important to discuss what makes a good bagel. There are three things by which a bagel should be judged: the outer crust, the doughy inside, and the overall flavor and … Read more
The Republic of Sandwich has some of the best sandwiches in Austin. It’s a small unassuming shop adjacent to a gas station, located right across the street from Épicerie in Rosedale. The roasted pork is the main event at Republic of Sandwich. The meat is tender, juicy, well seasoned and has a rich … Read more
Tacodeli is one of my favorite restaurants here in Austin. They serve a laundry list of tacos with options that will please palates of both meat eaters and vegetarians alike. The restaurant is routinely praised for their delicious tacos, but they have also garnished awards for their salsas too. Their signature salsa … Read more
The beloved hamburger can be as polarizing a topic as politics. Everyone’s got a favorite but for those looking to explore the burgerdom that is part of Austin’s rich history, I’ve compiled a diverse list of meaty patties. This is a guide to beef (not veggie) burgers, not a review. If I’ve omitted … Read more
MOD Pizza officially opens today at Noon in the Mueller Market District. MOD, which means made on demand, opened it’s first restaurant in Seattle in 2008. The restaurant has rapidly expanded, and while the highest concentration of locations is on the West Coast, the company has franchise locations across the country. I attended the … Read more
This isn’t your ordinary beef cheek ravioli recipe, and let me explain why. Even though this is an Italian dish, the concept was inspired by a Chinese dumpling called shao long boa (xiaolongboa), also known as soup dumplings or buns. The dumpling is crafted by encasing a chilled ground meat and gelatinized broth mixture inside a flour-based dumpling … Read more