Takara Sushi & Asian Bistro is located at the 1890 Ranch Shopping Center in Cedar Park. This family owned restaurant offers traditional and creative specialty rolls as well as Korean dishes. Takara keeps the menu offerings fresh and interesting by continuously updating the menu and occasionally providing special menus for a the week. My favoriteContinue reading “Takara Sushi & Asian Bistro”
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Kawa Asian Kitchen Opens in Steiner Ranch
Kawa Asian Kitchen opened in Steiner Ranch at the end of August bringing a variety of Asian cuisine to the area. There is another fantastic Asian restaurant nearby Cho. Kawa Asian Kitchen did an amazing job at both revamping the space with a large sushi bar while keeping the aesthetic colors and comfortable atmosphereContinue reading “Kawa Asian Kitchen Opens in Steiner Ranch”
Roll On Sushi Diner Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary
Roll On Sushi Diner is celebrating their one year anniversary with a ribbon cutting, free chef special roll, extended happy hours and music. A portion of the proceeds each day will be donated to organizations within the community. Chip and Chad Reed with the Chamber of Commerce Thursday kicks off the three day celebration with aContinue reading “Roll On Sushi Diner Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary”
Lost Creek Vinyard
I fell in love with Lost Creek when it was both a winery and vineyard. In the past few years they opened the Treehouse Bistro and lodging in their beautiful vineyard but in obtaining a full liquor license they had to seize in producing wine (per Texas law). I spent my birthday weekend in theContinue reading “Lost Creek Vinyard”
Soliel at Oasis, TX
Soliel is one of the newish places that opened at the Oasis complex. Boasting a seasonal raw bar and the recent addition of Chef David Burton Sanchez, formerly of Apetite, this restaurant is not to be missed. One of my favorite happy hour items are the shrimp sliders. The shrimp sliders are made of freshContinue reading “Soliel at Oasis, TX”
Swift\’s Attic – Raw Diver Scallops
Swift\’s Attic is not sushi nor Japanese fare but they do serve one of my favorite raw dishes. The Maine raw diver scallops tiradito is simply divine. Delicate raw diver scallops are placed upon a light cucumber sorbet. The flavors are complimented with Himalayan sea salts and the plate is drizzled with aji amarillo. MakeContinue reading “Swift\’s Attic – Raw Diver Scallops”
Spin Modern Thai is Spicing Up North Austin
With two chefs formerly of Uchiko, it is no surprise that Spin Modern Thai produces delictibale dishes that are beautifully plated. The ideal seat is at the bar where you will find an open kitchen. At the bar you may have an opportunity to meet Chef Thai and watch him in action creating his unique dishes. My favorite menu item is theContinue reading “Spin Modern Thai is Spicing Up North Austin”
Texas Saké Company
Kura (brewery) The first time I met Yoed Anis was at one of the Texas Wine and Food Festival events at Uchiko in spring 2011. This bright eyed smiling entrepreneur exuded enthusiasm, was clearly knowledgeable about saké and was eager to share about his new company. Texas Saké Company is the first organic saké Kura in NorthContinue reading “Texas Saké Company”
Yumé Burger: Bringing Japanese Street Food to Austin
Eric Silverstein opened Yumé Burger in February with the idea of capturing some of the influences from street food he had growing up in Japan while bringing something unique to the Austin food scene. And he is doing just that. It is no surprise how quickly Yumé Burger gained fans after seeing the success he has with The PeachedContinue reading “Yumé Burger: Bringing Japanese Street Food to Austin”
Would You Put This In Your Mouth?
I would like to think of myself as adventerous when it comes to trying different foods but now and again I put something in my mouth that I later regret. It is worth it because most of the time I find new favorites. So I pose the question, would you put this in your mouth?Continue reading “Would You Put This In Your Mouth?”
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