Hanabi has an extensive happy hour menu making it my favorite happy hour in North Austin. Their executive chef is Chef Choo formerly the executive chef at Beluga, Osaka and Afin. Owners Sunny Kim and John Yoo are hands on and usually can be found greeting guests and working alongside their employees at the restaurant.Continue reading “Happy Hour at Hanabi”
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Cho Sushi Japanese Fusion in Lakway Turns Two
Half priced nigiri during Cho\’s anniversary party Cho Sushi celebrated their 2 year anniversary yesterday at their Lakeway location. Guests enjoyed food and drink specials to include: Half price on all sushi and rolls $5 calamari and gyoza Complimentary edamame $2.50 Sapporo and Kirin $4 Hana sake $20 bottle of Ty-Ku Silver and select bottlesContinue reading “Cho Sushi Japanese Fusion in Lakway Turns Two”
Cooking with Paiche from Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market recently started selling paiche which is a sustainable species of fish responsibly farmed in South America. It has a light flaky texture and buttery notes making it a great alternative to sea bass and similar fish. While you can find paiche at a limited number of restaurants, Whole Foods Market isContinue reading “Cooking with Paiche from Whole Foods Market”
From Small Plates to Fast Food
With three new restaurants opening on December 12th 2013, last week was a huge one for Austin\’s culinary scene. The opening of Bryce Gilmore\’s Odd Duck was flawless. Service was timely and the dishes were creative and delicious. Like its sister restaurant Barley Swine, Odd Duck\’s menu is made up of farm to table shareableContinue reading “From Small Plates to Fast Food”
Weekend Events: Austin Bakes for Austin Benefit and Sushi Specials
Now that we survived Thanksgiving and our wallets might be a bit lighter from the madness known as black Friday, here are some sushi specials that wont leave you broke. As a bonus I listed a must visit bake sale benefiting our community. Austin Bakes for Austin, benefiting the victims of the recent floods inContinue reading “Weekend Events: Austin Bakes for Austin Benefit and Sushi Specials”
How Do You Roll\’s Arbor Walk Location Reopens and Launches a New Menu
HDYR? Arbor Walk store front After closing for a week the How Do You Roll Arbor Walk location will reopen today just a few suites down from its previous location. In addition they are rolling out a new menu. Creation Station Fans of the original How Do You Roll\’s concept of watching your roll madeContinue reading “How Do You Roll\’s Arbor Walk Location Reopens and Launches a New Menu”
Veterans Day Specials for Veterans and Active Duty Military
Fire Salmon at Soto There are several restaurants showing their appreciation for veterans and active military personnel by offering specials on Veterans Day. Soto, one of the best sushi restaurants in Austin, is offering 20% off of veterans\’ and active duty members\’ meals with military ID or in uniform. Chef Andy\’s menu is creative andContinue reading “Veterans Day Specials for Veterans and Active Duty Military”
How Do You Roll Celebrates 5 Years
This October marks HDYR\’s five year anniversary and they are celebrating by offering $5 or less on all menu items. The special offer runs through October 31st. Mango Tango roll
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”
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