Restaurant: Impossible Seeks Local Volunteers

Unknown North Austin restaurant getting makeover

"...and and box wine; but in case you don’t Restaurant: Impossible is a hit show that pairs failing eateries..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

New Technology Provides Instant Restaurant Customer Feedback

Technology finally caught up with local software developer's vision

"...and solve problems as part of his popular show, Restaurant:Impossible...."

Feb. 21, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Network Debuts 'Buy This Restaurant' with Austin Entrepreneurs

Skinny Limits owners find brick-and-mortar spot with shows help

"...Buy This Restaurant, a new Food Network series, kicks off its first..."

Feb. 5, 2014 Food Post by Mac McCann

Hunan Restaurant

There’s a spot at a North Lamar mini-mall serving excellent jajangmyeon

"...into a beige booth along the wall at Hunan Restaurant. It's true. The place is lit with a serene..."

March 2, 2018 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Restaurant Service: A Discussion

Twelve Austin professionals come to the table in an effort to define, demystify, and defend the most controversial aspect of dining out.

"...So, what is it about service in restaurants? How many times have you heard someone say, "The..."

March 31, 2006 Food Feature by MM Pack

What If Your Restaurant Doesn't Need Redemption?

Getting Satay ready for its close-up

"...programs featuring hapless restaurateurs, hoteliers, and bar owners in impossible, even nightmarish situations that require redemption and rescue, the..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Vivo

Paul Petersen brings his pit master skills to Lake Creek

"...sophistication. Unfortunately, the same can't be said of the restaurant itself. We approached what we thought was a suburban..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Jade Leaves TeaHouse

Given a greater business flow, Jade Leaves can overcome some bumps with the shoots

"...though it has blossomed into a long-imagined and planned-for restaurant, tea is still its mainstay and anchor. The teahouse..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Tarka Indian Kitchen

Tarka offers a quick, affordable alternative to its sister restaurant, Clay Pit

"...The fast-casual restaurant concept is nothing new to Austin. Many national and..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

East Side Show Room

East Side Show Room may become a victim of its own popularity

"...stores on East Sixth Street into a thoroughly engaging restaurant space that is equal parts Parisian bistro, burlesque cabaret,..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Green Restaurant Goals: The Challenges in Austin

The challenges in Austin

"...In the restaurant business, being "green" is a particularly bold move and..."

May 25, 2007 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Austin's Best New Restaurant DipDipDip Tatsu-ya Reinvents Shabu-Shabu

Feel free to double dip

"...Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll Best New Restaurant award offers an unmatched feast. Fully immersive, the since-June-2019..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Savilino Pivots From Restaurant Gear to Tailored Face Masks

Meet the man behind the masks

"...aprons, uniforms, and other custom items for many notable restaurants including Emmer & Rye, Ramen Tatsu-ya, and Odd Duck,..."

May 15, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Kome

Possessed of a jewellike individuality, Komé hits it out of the park

"...Wise words, and unquestionably true when you think about restaurants! (Think about it for a minute. See? It's true!)..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Sunflower Restaurant

The atmosphere is mediocre, the tables are a little too close together, the service can occasionally border on indifference – but we love this place!

"...Sunflower Restaurant8557 Research #146, 339-7860..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Food Review by Mick Vann

Manuel's

Old favorites and new surprises delight at this Austin mainstay

"...For a taste of the tried and true, it's impossible to go wrong with shredded pork enchiladas ($18) dressed..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Zhi Tea

Zhi Tea expands menu

"...that once you try them, it's difficult, if not impossible, to go back to supermarket tea bags. Lorien has..."

June 22, 2012 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Chen Z Hot Pot and Noodle Bar

Fresh ingredients and generous portions highlight this noodle bar

"...gorgeous iron pots that hold the soy sauce are impossible to pour from; more function, less form, please. The..."

June 15, 2012 Food Review by Mick Vann

Easy Tiger

'Top Chef' alum turns out swell sandwiches

"...jalapeño aioli creates a mess that renders the sandwich impossible to eat without utensils. But the best sandwich I..."

May 11, 2012 Food Review by Melanie Haupt

Vino Vino

New dishes share the spotlight with the unique wines at Vino Vino

"...menu doesn't have dozens of offerings, it is nearly impossible to pick one dish over another, inviting you to..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Walton's Fancy and Staple

Walton's Fancy and Staple pulls out all the stops in its newly refurbished West Sixth Street building

"...It's difficult – no, it's impossible – to write about Walton's without praising the loving..."

July 17, 2009 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

The Menu

Restaurant satire cuts into class and the culinary arts

"...overbearing but undeniably talented chef of a two-star Michelin restaurant. At the same time, Mark Mylod was directing episodes..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Downtown Bar Scene Rides a Malfunctioning Roller Coaster

Local business owners attempt to navigate an impossible situation

"...June 2020 may be the most turbulent month Austin's..."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Execution Issues Trip Jezebel

Second Austin eatery eliminated from Best New Restaurant

"...Wednesday night's episode of Bravo's Best New Restaurant featured a battle of restaurants with unique service concepts..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Location, Location, Location

The Y Bar & Grill's is a great place and has quite the popularity, but what about the food?

"...it has been known to ring true in the restaurant business as well. For the past few years, one..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Habesha Celebrates the Best of Ethiopian Cuisine

Friendly newcomers share Ethiopian food and hospitality

"...Habesha Restaurant and Bar is the newest addition to the small..."

Jan. 26, 2013 Food Post by Angela Shelf Medearis

Al Fico

Missed potential at Austin's latest Italian restaurant

"...2015's Italian steeplechase, Jeff Courington and Kelly Bell's new restaurant skipped the now-customary frenzy when it debuted in late..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...action version of his former Food Network series, Dinner: Impossible. When we spoke to chef Irvine himself last week,..."

June 12, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

First Look: Torchy's Tacos Mueller

Neighbors line up for family dining

"...the Mueller development were this fired up about a restaurant debut was when H-E-B's Cafe Mueller opened in the..."

Dec. 16, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Sway: The Moo Sway Roasted Pork Shoulder Dinner

Family-style feast is fabulously delicious, yet awkwardly served

"...the relatively new and always packed Sway Modern Thai restaurant on South First, they offer a special family-style feast..."

Aug. 8, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

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