In response to the tragedy that occurred at West, TX, Austin Bakes brought the Austin area community together to bake and donate in an effort to raise money for AmeriCares to benefit West. Volunteers set up at 8 Austin area locations. Businesses and individuals donated delicious baked goods, seasonings, and candy themed accessories and jewelry. ItContinue reading “When a Community Bakes Together”
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Austin Food & Wine Festival 2013
If you attended both Austin Food & Wine Festival this year and last year you know what a treat this year was. While I enjoyed last year\’s event, this year festival goers experienced less crowded demos, plush green grass and little to no waiting lines making for an enjoyable experience. While I consider myself aContinue reading “Austin Food & Wine Festival 2013”
Soto Launches a Social Sake Hour
Soto debuted a social sake hour on Monday offering specials on both food items and drinks. The food offerings are made up of both unique and traditional appetizers, fresh sushi and makimono. Their sake social menu is available Monday through Friday 5pm-6:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 3pm-6:30pm and reverse happy hour is Friday & Saturday 10pm-midnight. TruffleContinue reading “Soto Launches a Social Sake Hour”
Rice-less Rolls
I have been on a rice-less roll kick lately. Rice-less rolls are often wrapped in either cucumber, rice paper or daikon. Here are is a gallery of rice-less rolls at restaurants in the Austin area. Soto – Soto Sashimi maki Tomo – Naked in the Bathroom Umi – Sashimi Roll Takara – Q Blossom TakaraContinue reading “Rice-less Rolls”
Is 2013 the Year of the Lobster Roll?
It wasn\’t long ago a friend of mine from New England complained that she could not find a lobster roll in Austin. Well those days are long gone. While the bowl of the year is ramen, the year of the bun is the lobster roll. Garbo\’s 1/2 lobster roll served Maine style Garbo\’s serves twoContinue reading “Is 2013 the Year of the Lobster Roll?”
Uchi Houston
= Uchi Houston\’s menu draws not only from both Uchi (Austin, TX) and Uchiko, they also have several dishes unique to their location. Like the menu, the decor draws from both Uchi Austin and Uchiko but successfully has a ambiance and has je ne sais quoi of its own. This interesting shaped building is aContinue reading “Uchi Houston”
Kohnami Japanese Restaurant Opens
Kohnami recently opened in the old Hoover\’s location in North Austin. They serve a wide variety of fare and have a full bar. Choose your seating from an impressive sushi bar, dining room or the more casual bar area. They serve happy hour drinks Monday through Friday from 4pm-7pm. Miso Soup The summer roll isContinue reading “Kohnami Japanese Restaurant Opens”
Sushi on the Go
There are several healthy sushi options in Austin to eat on the go. While sushi is often enjoyed at the sushi bar with sake and friends, sometimes we need a quick bite. There are several options for quick sushi in Austin besides the sushi section at the grocery store. There are now 4 location ofContinue reading “Sushi on the Go”
Japanese Cooking and Sushi Making Classes in Austin
If you love Japanese food and haven\’t taken a sushi making class or a Japanese cooking class you are missing out. A couple years ago I took Central Market\’s Sushi 101 class and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I wanted to brush up on my skills and recently did some research on classes in Austin. HereContinue reading “Japanese Cooking and Sushi Making Classes in Austin”
Clark\’s Oyster Bar Opens on West 6th
Clark\’s Oyster Bar opened this fall on West 6th just in time to participate in the La Dolce Vita Food and Wine Festival. The small quaint restaurant has bright clean decor of white and blue. Outdoor seating is available with heaters in the winter. Clark\’s treated La Dolce Food & Wine Festival attendees with lobster bitesContinue reading “Clark\’s Oyster Bar Opens on West 6th”
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