on the range

Restaurant Reviews

A Necessary Eastside Experience

Inside a trailer on the Eastside, Raymond Tatum leans against a compact counter as a mobile of figurine pigs’ dances in the corner. Since age 20, Tatum has been collecting knick-knacks of his favorite animal; some decorating the trailer, like good luck charms. Read More | Comment »

1:55PM Tue. May. 7, Carly Yansak

Pars Deli Serves Perfect Persian on Burnet Road

A friend offered me a belated birthday lunch last weekend and I cogitated for a while before I figured out that I hadn’t been to Pars Deli in far too long, and I was hankering for some of their fantastic north central Persian and Middle Eastern food. Read More | Comment »

3:00PM Tue. Jan. 29, Mick Vann

Habesha Celebrates the Best of Ethiopian Cuisine

Habesha Restaurant and Bar is the newest addition to the small number of African restaurants in Austin. The grand opening party on January 5th attracted 300 people and now the restaurant is rapidly becoming a popular spot to enjoy flavorful Ethiopian food in a warm, friendly, and authentic atmosphere. Read More | Comment »

12:00PM Sat. Jan. 26, Angela Shelf Medearis

Hill's Cafe Review

When local radio personality and restaurateur Bob Cole announced recently that this iconic South Austin eatery was struggling financially, it seemed like the right time to take another look at the place. I mean, any restaurant that's been around since 1947 deserves a chance at survival, right? Read More | Comment »

2:10PM Fri. Jan. 18, Virginia B. Wood

Mi Ranchito II Never Fails to Satisfy

After a recent book meeting, Art Meyer and I decided to hit up Mi Ranchito II, at the end of Manchaca Road, where it runs into FM 1626; he had a hankering for a good bowl of soup and I was hungry for a burger. Disparate demands, for sure, but perfectly met by Ranchito Dos. Read More | Comment »

11:00AM Thu. Jan. 3, Mick Vann

New Jack Allen's Kitchen Reflects the Best of the Original

I’m a huge fan of Chef Jack Gilmore, co-owner of Jack Allen’s Kitchen in Oak Hill. His farm-to-table concept using the best ingredients from local purveyors is always evident on his menus. After a year-long search for the perfect north location, chef Gilmore and his partner, Tom Kamm, have opened a second venue in Round Rock. Read More | Comment »

2:00PM Wed. Dec. 26, 2012, Angela Shelf Medearis

Olivia - A Tail of Two Chefs

Chef James Holmes opened his restaurant in 2008 and named it for his daughter, Olivia. In the years that followed, rave reviews, a loyal clientele, and an ever-changing, locally-sourced menu cemented Olivia's place in the forefront of Austin's vibrant restaurant scene. Today, the menu isn't the only thing that has changed at Olivia. Read More | Comment »

11:08AM Thu. Nov. 29, 2012, Angela Shelf Medearis