I’m pleased to share my contribution to the Austin Food Blogger Alliance City Guide for 2015. It’s no secret that Austinites love meat. Here are my suggestions for meat-minded locals and visitors alike looking to satisfy their carnivorous cravings. Most restaurants and trailers on this list offer seasonal menus that are subject to change so be sure to check…
Eating Austin
WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA @ ST. PHILIP
My wife isn’t one to obsess over food. So when she told me four times how much she liked the wild mushroom pizza at St. Philip, I took note. And she’s right, it is notable. The pizza delivers big garlicky roasted mushroom flavor. Traditional red sauce is replaced by St. Philip’s seriously flavorful umami sauce which is…
Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival Roundup
This past weekend carnivores and music lovers from near and far gathered in Tyler, Texas for the second annual Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival. Barbecue aficionados packed downtown to sample smoked meat from eighteen joints from across the state. The lineup was formidable with eleven of the eighteen ranked on the Texas Monthly Top 50…
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden: Old School Sausage Making in Downtown Austin
Sausage making is a time intensive and laborious process. It is an under appreciated craft that has become commercialized over the years. During a recent visit to Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden, it was refreshing to see that the art of the housemade sausage is alive and well on Rainey street. Chef Ted Prater’s Philosophy I…
Chicken & Waffle @ 24Diner
I’ve been converted. Had a revelation, a come to Jesus moment. No, I’m not talking about God (we’re already tight), I’m referring to the Chicken & Waffle at 24 Diner. I generally don’t get excited when I see it on a menu. When a dish is so simplistic that it only features two main components, they…
Bun Belly Opens, Baby Bun to Follow This Summer
According to general manager Melissa Hale, Bun Belly on Airport Blvd is scheduled to open today. The restaurant is offering contemporary Vietnamese cuisine and is located in the space formerly occupied by Your Mom’s Burger Bar. The restaurant will offer an abbreviated menu initially with plans to add more items once opened. Some featured dishes include: shrimp and avocado summer…
A Visit To Louie Mueller Barbecue
In the heart of Taylor Texas, a with a population of 16,000, sits an old brick building that houses the Louie Mueller Barbecue. The surrounding street doesn’t offer much beyond a service station, some antique shops and a Mexican restaurant. Two large fans sit atop the wooden screen doors at the building’s entrance and circulate air during…
SICHUAN STIR FRIED CHICKEN @ SICHUAN RIVER
I haven’t been impressed by the quality or diversity of authentic Chinese food since I moved to Austin a few years ago. There are some respectable Cantonese options in Din Ho and Ho Ho. You can get Taiwanese at Cocoa’s but the menu is limited and I haven’t found any Shanghai-style restaurants. Dim Sum has…
Navigating The MMHG Burger Challenge
During the month of August, the McGuire Moorman Hospitality Group (MMHG) is hosting a burger challenge. This is not a paid advertisement nor do I have an affiliation with MMHG but I’m completely fascinated by the marketing the group is using to promote their restaurants and it seems like I’m not the only one. During the…
Passport to Greece at Central Market Runs April 29 – May 12
Today through May 12, Central Market will feature Greece during their annual Passport event. A few weeks ago I was invited to a sneak peak event where I sampled food and drink offerings that will be available during the two week period. While I’m not Greek, I ate my fare share of authentic Greek food growing up…