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Ramen Tatsu-Ya Now Serving Ol\’ Skool Lunch

Ramen Tatsu-Ya launched their lunch soft opening this weekend featuring tori (chicken) shoyu ramen. They will open for lunch on the weekends from noon until 3 p.m. (or until they sell out) through August with plans to extend lunch service into weekdays in September. The lunch menu is simple, they are serving their tori shoyu withContinue reading “Ramen Tatsu-Ya Now Serving Ol\’ Skool Lunch”

Cupcakes and Cocktails 2013 Benefiting Arc of the Capital Area

This is the second year the Austin Food Blogger Alliance hosted the Cupcakes and Cocktails fundraiser benefit. This year the fundraiser was for Arc of the Capital Area. Local bakeries created delicious cocktail themed cupcakes using Texas spirits for guests to enjoy. The generous bakeries that participated were Crema Bakery and Cafe, Sugar Mama\’s Bakeshop, SugaPlumpContinue reading “Cupcakes and Cocktails 2013 Benefiting Arc of the Capital Area”

Bufalina Bringing the Flavors of Naples to East Austin

Bufalina is bringing the flavors of Naples to East Austin using high quality and fresh ingredients. The meats are sourced from Salt & Time and Antonelli\’s Cheese Shop and they also use Antonelli\’s cheese. While they do prepare most of their food in house, they also serve Austin\’s beloved Easy Tiger baguettes to accompany theContinue reading “Bufalina Bringing the Flavors of Naples to East Austin”

Rebecca Rather\’s The Pink Pig Bakery and Restaurant

I was introduced to Rebecca Rather\’s delicious food at the Bites for Bloggers event which celebrated the talented women chefs in Austin and surrounding area and served as a meet and greet for out of town and local food bloggers. The \”Pastry Queen\” of Fredericksburg\’s Pink Pig wooed event goers with a creamy wild flower honey pannaContinue reading “Rebecca Rather\’s The Pink Pig Bakery and Restaurant”

Japanese Kaiseki with Supper Friends and Chef Jay Huang

Swoop House Supper Friends is a collaboration from the folks behind 2 Dine 4 Fine Catering and local Austin area chefs. The dining experience is held at the charming East Austin swoop house in which is also available for event rentals. Sitting Area Walking the grounds you will find inviting sitting areas along withContinue reading “Japanese Kaiseki with Supper Friends and Chef Jay Huang”

Dinner and Drinks at Qui

While the appeal of watching Top Chef winner and Austin\’s Culinary sweetheart will undoubtedly bring the crowds to Qui, the exceptional food and dining experience will equally impress and lure them back. The team at Qui exudes synergy, each chef and cook busily prepping for dinner while hosts, bartenders and servers competently take care ofContinue reading “Dinner and Drinks at Qui”

The Grove Wine Bar Opens in Lakeway

Today was opening day for The Grove\’s newest location in Lakeway. I decided to indulge during lunch by leaving the office to check out this new restaurant for meatless Mondays. The former Mizu location has transformed into The Grove with their signature modern colors and walls of wine on display. With a wine wall likeContinue reading “The Grove Wine Bar Opens in Lakeway”

Upcoming Japanese Multi-Course Dining Experiences

Friday June 21st Finn & Porter is having SUSHI 101. SUSHI 101 is a four course meal and hands on demo. Learn how to make your own California & Vegimaki rolls and then enjoy the creative courses such as the tuna foie gras. The demo starts at 6:30pm and the price is $70. Finn &Continue reading “Upcoming Japanese Multi-Course Dining Experiences”

What\’s New at Roll on Sushi Diner

Who\’s Your Daddy Roll Roll on Sushi Diner is featuring a specialty roll for father\’s day. Stop in today and try the Who\’s Your Daddy roll! This delicious roll is made of pickled veggies, cucumber, tempura asparagus topped with seared escolar, avocado, bacon and a garlic chili vinaigrette. They are open until 9 p.m. onContinue reading “What\’s New at Roll on Sushi Diner”

Umami Mia Pizzeria\’s Bloody Caesar

I love a good spicy bloody Mary so when I read the description for Umami Mia\’s Bloody Caesar I was intrigued. This bloody is made with Tito\’s vodka, Clamato juice, Umami tomato sauce, lime juice, cracked pepper, Sriracha and wasabi sauce. While the Sriracha and wasabi add some spice and heat to the drink it isContinue reading “Umami Mia Pizzeria\’s Bloody Caesar”