Category: Austin
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Tasting Austin: Trio Happy Hour
Just a quick post, because my head is super-full today, but wanted to share these yummies with you… Tuna tartare with avocado and soy lime vinaigrette… Crispy pork belly, pickled market vegetables and plum sauce… and it was delicious. 🙂
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Tasting Austin: East Side Show Room
I’m smitten. We went to East Side Show Room on Saturday, and I immediately fell in love with the place. I walked in and was instantly reminded of Duck Fat in Portland, Maine, which I love. The Show Room is gorgeous… all of the metalwork was designed by the owner, Mickie Danae Spencer. There were…
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Tasting Austin: Lambert’s
A few nights back, we stopped at Lambert’s with Rachel and Logan for some snacks and drinks. I’ve never actually been to Lambert’s for a full dinner, and after such a lovely time sitting at the bar, I’m not sure there’s a need to! We had several drinks… I tried a Raspberry Mule (left), made…
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Tasting Austin: Annie’s Cafe
Updated 10/12/09: Unfortunately, David Alan is no longer the bar manager at Annie’s, Ryan Ffrench is no longer bartending, and Mark Schmidt is no longer chef. I can’t verify that the food and beverages are as delicious and wonderful as they were under David’s watch, but I have heard some sad reports from friends that…
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Fino: The Chef’s Table
Okay, okay. We all know how much I adore Fino. But seriously! They outdid themselves this time… I received an invite to their Chef’s table, billed as a four-course meal paired with cocktails, with chef Jason Donoho and mixologist Bill Norris. It was $100 per person, and though I really wanted to go, I wasn’t sure…