Restaurant Review: The Greek Bar Offers Quiet Mediterranean Confidence

East Oltorf spot is casual yet stylish

"...blue-painted concrete walls do an impressive job of shielding diners from the sight of the street (although they can’t..."

May 16, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Field Guide Festival Returns With Huge Portions and Huge Passion

Food fest celebrates local chefs and farmers

"...farming, and the connection between chefs and farmers, local diners respond with a resounding “yes, please.”..."

April 30, 2025 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

What’s New With This Year’s Best of Austin Poll

When to vote, how to campaign, and more questions answered

"...theatre company, more foot traffic to a park, more diners to a restaurant, and more donors to a worthy..."

March 28, 2025 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Restaurant Review: Eastside’s Con Vista al Mar

East Seventh spot offers vibrant Mexican dishes in a laid-back environment

"...East Seventh, is more than capable of rousing listless diners with dishes that know exactly how to use every..."

March 21, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Restaurant Review: Shanghainese-Meets-Sichuan Food at Mian & Bao

New Triangle spot offers vibrant flavors with a West Coast pedigree

"...counter area facing the kitchen that’s well-designed for solo diners (and the presence of electrical outlets along the wall..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...California no longer seemed a priority to communicate to diners...."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Soul-Warming Austin Dishes You Can Have Delivered on New Year’s Day

The front-door service you need after New Year’s Eve partying

"...Year’s Eve by shuttling their tasty dishes right to diners’ doors. These five spots serve some of our favorite..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Restaurant Review: Austin’s Very Own Saltt

Gulf Coast cuisine served with a smile

"...us should have been worried about the lack of diners in the joint, because I’m pretty sure we ate..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Michelin Guide Delivers Stars to Austin Restaurants

Craft Omakase, Barley Swine among one-star awardees

"...Swine Cuisine: Contemporary The room is decidedly casual, and diners are welcome to come as they are, but there's..."

Nov. 12, 2024 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

Restaurant Review: Bird Dog Pit BBQ

Burnet Road barbecue joint serves staple menu items with heavy smoke flavor

"...that’s been operated by the same family for decades. Diners love the idea of brisket and sausage made using..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Brighton Beach Memoirs: Sean Baker and Mikey Madison on Anora

How the new movie immerses itself in NYC's Russian enclave

"...hall, looking for Ivan and interacting with the genuine diners, drinkers, and players of Brighton Beach “and we’re hearing..."

Oct. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City of Austin to Proclaim The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Day

Celebrating the horror movie that built the Texas film industry

"...Rock but now relocated to Kingsland and open to diners as Hooper's (named after Chain Saw's director, cowriter, and..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Restaurant Review: Casa Bianca

They’re calling it “weirdo Italian” but the better watchwords are “fun” and “approachable”

"...further, serving up dishes that will appear familiar to diners who enjoy modern Italian fare made with local ingredients...."

Aug. 23, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Restaurant Review: Donkey Mo’s

Consistency issues plague this popular Korean fried chicken joint

"...food stall and expands into a brick-and-mortar. I think diners are willing to forgive shortcuts and sloppiness when they..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Austin Chronic: The Taste of Texas Hemp Cup Wants You to Get Them High

“It’s incredible to watch these farmers and the genetics get better every year”

"...have been tested and labeled for potency – so diners don’t overmedicate themselves...."

July 26, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...a delicacy in French cuisine. When eating an ortolan, diners traditionally cover their heads with a napkin or towel...."

July 26, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Restaurant Review: Mexta

Mexta wants to be Austin’s new upscale Mexican dining destination

"...to the scene must provide a convincing argument for diners to spend their time and money in their establishment...."

July 5, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Restaurant Review: Bambino

New Eastside pizza joint from L’Oca d’Oro owners has something to say

"...for additional drinks, dessert, and to-go items. I’d encourage diners to bring their situational awareness with them to Bambino,..."

June 7, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Restaurant Review: Craft Omakase

This elite, 22-course omakase menu is exactly as filling as it sounds ... but we wouldn’t skip a single course

"...the long table features seating on three sides, so diners can easily make eye contact with all of their..."

May 31, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Angels, Devils, and Jim Cummings at The Last Stop in Yuma County

The indie icon breaks down his new dusty noir and its ensemble

"...in any direction – where he and the other diners find themselves at the mercies of a violent gang...."

May 17, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...history’s disappearing,” he said. “The restaurants, the bars, the diners, all the things that make Austin interesting.”..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mother’s Day Events and More in This Week’s Community Events

Lots to celebrate this week around Austin

"...their doors five hours earlier than usual to seat diners for a Mother’s Day exclusive menu of yucca chips,..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Zoé Tong Is Making Dinner Fun

Modern Chinese restaurant brings to Zilker big flavors, sincere hospitality, and a ballsy refusal to be boxed in

"...The appetizers do an effective job of easing diners into Zoé Tong’s Texan-Chinese concept. The flaky scallion swirls..."

April 5, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

First Look: Endo

An intimate omakase in West Campus from NYC sushi royalty

"...served to 10 guests at a time, and all diners will be seated at the sushi counter so that..."

March 7, 2024 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Restaurant Review: Bureau de Poste

Chef Jo Chan delivers delicious cuisine in former Hyde Park post office

"...would do well to assume prior knowledge on their diners’ part. Once he realized we hadn’t just arrived from..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

An Allergy-Friendly Guide to Eating at South by Southwest

Keep filled up and fueled up during the festival without risking your health

"...Gluten-intolerant diners, rejoice, as the whole menu of this completely gluten-free..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

First Look: Saigon Le Vendeur Goes Brick and Mortar

The new restaurant is just down the way from the former truck’s location

"...brick and mortar promises the same high quality Austin diners have come to expect, in a sleek, beautiful new..."

Nov. 28, 2023 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls

Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center

"...menu. People in line are inquiring into what solo diners are eating, followed by nods of delight as they..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Restaurant Review: Yamas Greek Kitchen + Bar

Inconsistent food and service mar influencers’ darling

"...and suit-clad, wandered around doing card tricks for amused diners. The clientele consisted mostly of groups of four to..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Restaurant Review: Ramen Del Barrio

In North Austin, Mexico meets the Land of the Rising Sun

"...made with hamachi, tomatillo kosho, and ponzu-soaked cherry tomatoes. Diners could have a delicious, satisfying meal with these two..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

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