Decent Food, but Disastrous Service

Westernized sushi and a hapless waitstaff define the Tadashi experience

"...nigiri, we ordered uni ($12) and tobiko ($5.50) with quail eggs ($1 each). We also ordered bento boxes. My..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Food Review by Wes Marshall

On Leaving Paradise for an Oasis

An Austin foodie falls in love with Marathon and West Texas' other boutique towns

"...things to come. I went loco over the ancho-chile-glazed quail appetizer, a perfectly bronzed little bird with a savory..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Stella San Jac

Mixed offerings at Westin eatery

"...Take the appetizer (pardon, small plate) of deviled eggs ($6). Your grandmother probably never piped the filling into..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Kome

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

"...such varied dishes as Tako-wasa (octopus with wasabi and quail egg, $5), Hiyayakko (cold tofu, grated ginger, and scallions,..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Dining del Lago 2010

What a difference some rain makes! The water is blue, the hills are green, and several new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.

"...olives; and surrounded by slices of tomato and boiled egg. It was lovely and satisfying. The quiche lorraine ($12)..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

Cafe 909

Cafe 909 can compete on a national level

"...Ditto for the Truffled Egg Salad on toasted pumpernickel with asparagus tips, shaved red..."

May 23, 2008 Food Review by Wes Marshall

How Do I Food & Wine Festival?

An Austin Food & Wine Fest newbie retraces her steps

"...I sampled black bass tartare with harissa and smoked eggplant from showcasing chef Allison Jenkins of LaV; it was..."

April 28, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Olivia - A Tail of Two Chefs

There's a new young hotshot on the range in South Austin

"...fresh picked vegetables from the restaurant’s garden, sun-rise yellow-yolked eggs from Helen, their hen; and earthy-flavored, locally-sourced ingredients. Traditional..."

Nov. 29, 2012 Food Post by Angela Shelf Medearis

Congress

Former Driskill luminaries dazzle again at Congress

"...of carrots with poached lobster, grape tomatoes, a hard-boiled quail egg half, and a white anchovy come perched atop..."

April 22, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Strip Mall Spotlight: Crossroads Shopping Center

Selling my soul down at the Chili’s

"...Green Pepper), into which you dump ramekins of shrimp, quail egg, corn, cabbage, sliced beef, mushrooms, tofu, rice noodles,..."

March 14, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Opinion: Preserving Culture Through Our Parents’ Cuisines

A child of immigrants writes about the importance of promoting cultural identity through food

"...my family’s bamboo rice porridge or braised pork with quail egg. I felt ashamed for not learning about cooking..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Trishta Nguyen

Review: Pitchfork Pretty

Bringing the new back to New American

"...are where their creativity shines brightest. A translucent slow-poached quail egg, pickled in champagne vinegar, rests on a tiny..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Food Feature by Melody Fury

Fukumoto

Can Fukumoto cure Austin's dining malaise?

"...($5.50) is even better, fortified with a pour of quail egg and a dip of bonito. The kushiyaki went..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Dinners to Rock To Series Does Rock

Adventurous, multi-course menus inspired by kickass bands

"...smoke, deconstructed pesto Genovese, and the most perfectly soft-cooked quail egg...."

Feb. 24, 2013 Food Post by Claudia Alarcón

Halloween’s Not Just Another Night Out

East Side Show Room and Midnight Cowboy get gutsy for Halloween guests

"...and cilantro. Beef heart tartare will be topped with quail egg, and Niman Ranch pig trotters will be stuffed..."

Oct. 25, 2012 Food Post by Gracie Salem

Some Points on Sushi

"...should not be a sushi chef. Maybe add a quail egg or ikura, maybe, but what other kind of..."

Aug. 8, 2012 Postmarks

Place of Honor

Twelve rounds between Hiroko Shimbo and Tyson Cole

"...from Burgundy, rich and toothsome house-made duck prosciutto, poached quail egg, shaved asparagus salad with microwatercress, and asparagus coulis...."

June 1, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Texas (Cook)Book Festival

Reviewing the Central Market Cooking School

"...Peanut-Crusted Softshell Crab, Corn and Wild Mushroom Soup, and Quail Egg Hussard are inspired. But make no mistake: This..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Liquid Assets

Holiday Wines

"...Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe) with a cute little raw quail egg nested on top...."

Dec. 19, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

On Judges' Hill

Sits a mansion with a menu of equal elegance

"...With Traditional Garnishes ($7.95), Salad Lyonnaise With a Poached Quail Egg ($7.95), and Grilled Hereford Filet With Tarragon Bearnaise..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Remain Calm and Apothecary On

After 5 years, the Burnet Road oenophile hotspot ups its game

"...King in Yellow would be lucky to ingest such eggy goodness? Yes, those migas: Gone, baby, gone...."

Feb. 26, 2014 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Brunch Bunch

Heavenly hash, Bloody Mary bars, and eggs six ways to Sunday

"...black pudding, banger, potato hash, baked beans, two fried eggs, and a grilled tomato – or perhaps the Kitchen..."

March 14, 2014 Food Feature

Ranch 616

One dinner to check things out turned into several lunches and dinners because the menu's new direction and newcomer Katherine Clapner's flourishes are my kind of food.

"...direction and Clapner's flourishes are my kind of food. Deviled-egg lovers will be thrilled to find a platter of..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Bess Bistro on Pecan

After one visit, you won't be returning for a chance glance at Ms. Bullock

"...artichoke hearts, tossed with crispy fried spinach and Parmigiano Reggiano and served with classic aioli for dipping. On a..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Review: Old Thousand

Chinese concept rebels with in-your-face food and vibe

"...the starters, the Chongqing chicken ($8) and the tea egg salad ($8.88) were standouts. The former is like a..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Food Feature by Melody Fury

Chef Karey B. Johnson Brings Coastal Glow to Whole Foods Culinary Center

Rockport chef shares Gulf Coast flavors

"...and Spanish mackerel. In addition to fresh seafood, antelope, quail, and produce from nearby coastal-plain farms, Johnson forages local..."

Oct. 1, 2012 Food Post by MM Pack

South Austin Irish Pub Features Practically Perfect Fish and Chips

Darcy’s Donkey is a welcoming addition to Barton Springs Road's Restaurant Row

"...defrosted and the fries wanted salt. The rasher-wrapped Texas quail poppers were similarly bland, but inoffensive. Probably the most..."

April 5, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

New Menus, New Bourbon, New Yoga Retreat

And Bahama Bucks (finally) moves into town

"...it light with the number one, which features an egg white and spinach omelette topped with melted cheese, zucchini..."

Dec. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Farmers’ Market Report: Jan 25-26, 2014

Breathtaking tomatoes, local lemons, Dai Due, and duck eggs

"...you that Munkebo Farm is once again selling duck eggs at the Downtown Market. Duck eggs are so superior..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

A Flurry of Fowl

"...they actually butcher the chickens?" "Did you see the eggs?" Finally, my friend Cathy said, "Beth you've got to..."

April 21, 2000 Food Feature by Beth Vlasich Pav

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