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La Dolce Vita Food and Wine Festival 2013

La Dolce Vita Food and Wine Festival is a well orchestrated event held annually at the picturesque Laguna Gloria. This year\’s event was held on October 24th. The festival benefits The Contemporary Austin and showcases 50+ restaurants from in and around the Austin area, wines from Texas wineries, cocktails from Texas\’ finest liquors and theContinue reading “La Dolce Vita Food and Wine Festival 2013”

The Dojo Sake Bar & Izakaya Grand Opening is Today

The Dojo Sake Bar and Izakaya recently opened in the Crossroads Shopping Center. The restaurant caters to both the happy hour and late night crowd. They have two chefs, executive chef Moto Seto whose specialty is izakaya runs the kitchen while \”Ramen Ninja\” Mike Elliot feeds your soul with his miso based ramen. Vegan MisoContinue reading “The Dojo Sake Bar & Izakaya Grand Opening is Today”

Whole Food Market\’s Flagship Store Opens New Sushi Bar Venue

On Tuesday Whole Foods Market Lamar location opened their new full service sushi bar. Members of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance were introduced to the new venue and treated to a complimentary sampling of some of what the KIKKA team is serving at the new location which is now by the seafood department. The interactiveContinue reading “Whole Food Market\’s Flagship Store Opens New Sushi Bar Venue”

Lucy\’s Fried Chicken on Burnet

After several months of remodeling, the former Austin Diner location has transformed into Lucy\’s Fried Chicken second location.  Lucy\’s menu The casual restaurant specializes not only in crispy fried chicken but they also serve baked oysters, fried appetizers and delicious pies.   Lucy\’s bar They have a full bar with local drafts, a decent selectionContinue reading “Lucy\’s Fried Chicken on Burnet”

Half Priced Rolls at Kohnami

Kohnami, North Austin\’s newest sushi restaurant, is drumming up business by offering 50% off most sushi rolls. I was told the offer will extend through September and is currently advertised on their website. $1 sushi Tuesdays The offer is all day, every day in addition to their daily happy hour which is Monday through SaturdayContinue reading “Half Priced Rolls at Kohnami”

TopGolf\’s Mushi

Mushi If a burrito and a sushi roll had a baby it would be TopGolf\’s mushi. Mushi is an oven baked concoction made of sticky rice, drunken beans, chicken, cheddar cheese, wrapped in their cheddar jalapeño tortilla topped with sour cream, avocado and chili sauce. While the big draw at TopGolf are the games, grabbingContinue reading “TopGolf\’s Mushi”

Otto\’s German Bistro Opens in Fredericksburg

Otto\’s opened their doors to the public about a month ago in a converted house and former bookstore a block off Main street. While they were remodeling the old bookstore into a beautiful restaurant they hosted several pop up dinners around town. The restaurant\’s interior is small and intimate and the patio open and inviting.Continue reading “Otto\’s German Bistro Opens in Fredericksburg”

Roll On Sushi Diner Turns Two

Joel\’s Ani-Roll Today is Roll On Sushi Diner\’s two year anniversary and they are celebrating with drink specials and one free anniversary chefs special roll per table. Drink specials include $2 wine, beer and carafes of sake. They are open until 9 pm. Come on out and help them celebrate! Roll On Sushi Diner\’s eventContinue reading “Roll On Sushi Diner Turns Two”

Midway Food Park Now Open in Westlake

Midway Food Park opened today bringing the trailer food trend to Westlake. Currently both Dock & Roll Diner and The Seedling Truck call this expansive park home and undoubtedly others will soon join their ranks at this welcoming new park. The Seedling Truck will open for dinner service while Dock and Roll opens at 11 amContinue reading “Midway Food Park Now Open in Westlake”