I went down to San Antonio from Austin to see some works of art at a gallery in Terrell Hills/Alamo Heights and afterwards headed to one of my favorite spots downtown, Mi Tierra. You’d think the long lines and busy bar would mean a long
Midtown, east of 35 on 51st is Paco’s Tacos. Simply amazing tacos. The flavors are unreal, trust me on this one; they use a very different tortilla that changes everything. Nom nom nom…
The Austin Opera Serenata Wine Dinner and Auction, held on February 21 at Austin’s Four Seasons Hotel, was a fabulous event. The four course meal was enjoyable, the wine flowed generously, and there was song, dance and, most of all, auctions. The event is fundamentally a wine
I knew Valentine’s Day was going to be a chaotic mess since it was on a Saturday, so I opted for a nice Italian lunch in Downtown Austin in lieu of dinner. I had my heart set on dining at the new Osteria Pronto at the
Every once in a while I think it is important to give yourself a little “pick me up” or treat just to make things pleasant and interesting. My favorite place to do that in Downtown Austin is the 1886 Cafe and Bakery and the thing that
I’ve always liked what Due Forni did with the space in the Littlefield Building at 601. E Congress. They offer a number of quick lunch menu items including a delicious lunch burger with a side dish and salad. You can expect to get out of
I had completely forgotten that I recommended the Hightower as a destination for dinner. I took the recommendation of a coworker and voila, a group of friends and I found ourselves there after a few early libations at the Driskill Bar. The appetizers were phenomenal. The brussels