http://www.chow.com/boards/61 Wed, 05 May 2010 22:16:45 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/471494#7342255 About six months ago the chronicle did a break down of all the services. That might be useful Rptrane Wed, 16 May 2012 12:11:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/471494#7342255 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849370#7342218 If you call ahead to Louie Mueller they'll set whatever you want aside for you. I love Mueller but honestly for a bachelor party I'd go to the Salt Lick. Rustic atmosphere but actually somewhat clean and not filthy, decent food and it's byob. Rptrane Wed, 16 May 2012 11:34:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849370#7342218 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844836#7342135 The salsas to look for are the green and red "molcajetes" Both are on the spicy side and have great chunks of chiles, onions, and tomato. I'm soaking in the red right now. The roasted tomato chipotle comes in second to those - a thinner concoction without the heavy tobacco of dried chiipotle. Makes a great wet chimichanga or taco sauce. The milder tomatillo and the quemeda are my least favorite because they're not my style. I don't do tart or dried peppers. -sw sqwertz Wed, 16 May 2012 08:18:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844836#7342135 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/756991#7341592 Live Oak BBQ did a whole roasted pig for a friend's wedding. They might be worth giving a call. Homero Wed, 16 May 2012 00:59:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/756991#7341592 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846235#7341558 Just loved the Capital Grill. What a loss. They had a wonderful duck and andouille gumbo that you couldn't beat with a stick. Mike C. Miller Wed, 16 May 2012 00:35:56 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846235#7341558 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848892#7341294 Good thinkin. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846235 ms1195 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:21:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848892#7341294 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/831639#7338187 Thanks for your interest in Michi Ramen! We had our opening this weekend and, starting tomorrow, will be open regularly for lunch and dinner. Please check our FB, Yelp or website for times. We are located in The NATY (I initially thought you wrote "Jewish" haha) located near 183 and Lamar in the same lot as Planet Fitness and Hobby Lobby. michiramen Mon, 14 May 2012 17:32:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/831639#7338187 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847810#7337791 Thank you. I ended up with samosas from SWAD and they received good reviews from the attendees. Skipped spring rolls. Anj anjgupta Mon, 14 May 2012 15:16:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847810#7337791 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848965#7337080 last few times I've been to wink have been disappointing. nothing bad, but for that price point I expect more. some other suggestions:Congress, Chez Nous, Carillon, Green Pastures chrisdds98 Mon, 14 May 2012 01:35:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848965#7337080 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/818199#7336571 Oh that is sad that it is for sale. My parents retired to LaGrange and I remember the place fondly. It always just smelled SO good! danny_w Sun, 13 May 2012 18:17:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/818199#7336571 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848733#7335898 I've been to Phatso's and Way South Philly. They both use Amarosa's bread and both have the choice of provolone or Cheese Wiz. That said, I've enjoyed Way South Philly more than Phatso's. The Tres Leches Sun, 13 May 2012 03:15:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848733#7335898 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848461#7335556 Had a delicious mid-afternoon lunch thanks to 2 Passport France deli case items purchased earlier this week: 1) Roasted Fennel with breadcrumbs and herbs on top Fennel is not always the first thing I'll order or reach for, but I loved this version. Something in the herbs + breadcrumbs is really good.. 2) I snagged the very last French Herbed Roti chicken the extra herbs gives it some but not a huge extra zing vs the regular chicken + a Becker Vineyards "springtime" white. I also restocked my popcorn supply of Rocky Mountain popped popcorn, butter flavor located in the gluten-free aisle, about mid-way, just below knee height, the stuff I wrote about here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/784759 and also orderable online by the case: http://www.rockymountainpopcorn.com/flavors/butter and perfect for smuggling into movie theaters as a more delicious, non-GMO, inexpensive snack. I did NOT like the Ficelle bread. Too hard, + the prosciuto? or something similar added to it was too overpowering. I do not see the point of chip-a-tooth hard bread. However, the ficelle would be good for gently jabbing someone, giving a whack on the backside, or fencing. sweet100s Sat, 12 May 2012 22:59:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848461#7335556 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/833256#7335373 At this point I've been twice. It's not fancy, but The Egg & I is a well-run, family-friendly restaurant with a cheerful atmosphere -- it reminds me a bit of a hotel breakfast room, in a good way. It's certainly a step up from IHOP and Denny's and their ilk and though the prices are a bit higher than those chains (figure on $10 per head), it's worth it. The menu is quite large and they messed up our order on both visits (forgetting to include things like toast and potatoes), but the waitstaff is friendly and does try hard to please. The Parisian Benedict and the Green Chili Chicken Hash are both awesome and should satisfy the largest appetites. luggage512 Sat, 12 May 2012 20:26:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/833256#7335373 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848316#7334970 missmitzi - I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed it! My daughter had the same thing as you (enchiladas) and she loved them. cheesy_rice Sat, 12 May 2012 14:47:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848316#7334970 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848600#7334674 sounds like a great trip, whitey. glad you enjoyed austin. thanks for posting! i never had bbq brisket before moving here. mmmmm. dinaofdoom Sat, 12 May 2012 05:05:51 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848600#7334674 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847978#7334358 So if we were discussing the the idea of U R Cooks (long gone), it wouldn't be OK to comment that we don't like the idea of cooking the food ourselves? I think ever aspect of the restaurant, service, and protocol is fair game for discussion here. The fact that it's a, uh, Gentleman's Club(?) should not cause prejudice. sqwertz Sat, 12 May 2012 00:49:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847978#7334358 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/676039#7333188 yep, they had merguez (n. african) 10 May, at the westgate Central Mkt meat counter--they're featuring 'french' which is ok, but remember, this is a capitalist outfit here . . . so you ask't for 'some good ideas'?, well here's a good one: while intercoursing (socially, and economically) with the costum'd French aprons, the workers, and the sellers, there, Let's always seize the moment to remind them-- and do this within EARSHOT of other consumers, or habituees on OUR side of the aisles-- that such a grocery market ought to be WORKER OWNED AND OPERATED, for the people, whether voting or non-voting!! now THAT's a good idea, eh, non? 't would be a lost cause, trying this at Whole Foods, heh heh; but, as clarence darrow said: 'lost causes are the only causes worth fighting for'! which is to say: Occupy all putative healthful food stores! & that way they can be made healthful for 'all' of us, the 99-percenters, i.e. the MERGUEZ was label'd 'lamb' tho i don't recall a mention of beef in the ingredients. bon appetit! socialist Fri, 11 May 2012 14:36:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/676039#7333188 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/821379#7333090 I haven't been there in a while but I need know how to get that super crispy crust. I need to know how to make the batter. It's not just that they may fry it twice. That doesn't explain how it gets that crispy. Even when it sits in the fridge overnight, it's still crispy - No normal fried chicken holds up to that. I'm thinking it may be glucose, maltose, or corn syrup. My thinking is that it caramelize to the hard crack stage (with flour/starch embedded in it), but isn't as sweet. At least that's my theory from researching this in the McGee book. I looked all over at the grocery store next door, but I didn't see any mixes that looked like it would do the job. But then again, I didn't quite know what I was looking for , other than something labelled "That Stuff they use next door at Rocking Rice for fire chicken". Maybe I'll take a trip up to Hana World Market today for the first time and see if there's anybody up there that can help me out. sqwertz Fri, 11 May 2012 13:28:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/821379#7333090 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848281#7331035 You can find them at some HEB's. Try the more "mexican"-oriented ones (Pleasant Valley, Rundberg, 7th street , Springdale/Bluestein, etc). I've bough them twice for my bucket list but threw them away. I know what they're going to taste like, so why bother? I'm pretty sure MT Super always has at least pork kidneys. sqwertz Thu, 10 May 2012 10:03:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848281#7331035 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/444840#7330743 ill stay away from ritas nytexan Thu, 10 May 2012 03:30:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/444840#7330743 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/90249#7329633 Have you tried the Texican by Lakeline? A coworker and I ate there for lunch and we both had the rellenos (once cheese one beef). I think they are at least similar to what you are looking for. danny_w Wed, 09 May 2012 18:33:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/90249#7329633 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/499664#7327366 you just replied to a 4 year old post. Might have been true back then At least i know Antonelli's wasn't around then. TroyTempest Tue, 08 May 2012 18:46:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/499664#7327366 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847471#7327176 My husband orders that pasta dish every single time we go to Enoteca. It's amazing. I bet it'd be outstanding as a sandwich. foodiegal71 Tue, 08 May 2012 17:49:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847471#7327176 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847643#7326208 Hope you do, too! Optimista Tue, 08 May 2012 06:14:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847643#7326208 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840642#7325111 Thanks - glad you enjoyed it. Unfortunately, the only reason I normally get down there is for work, which makes Franklin's tough. I had two Saturdays down there on my last trip, and one was for Snow's, and the other was during SXSW, which I assumed meant Franklin's would be extra-packed, so I used it for a Lockhart/Luling trip. Besides, it was raining most of the day, and I didn't feel like standing in line in it. greghoffman Mon, 07 May 2012 19:21:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840642#7325111 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847687#7320226 They have these at Central Market and Whole Foods. Not sure if they're actually grown in France, but they're the typical French green lentils and taste great. I cook with them all the time. popvulture Fri, 04 May 2012 19:33:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847687#7320226 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847451#7319137 Skip the ramen here. You can get much better elsewhere. Where are you visiting from? If it's not a place with great Mexican food and you want something interesting and unique, I might suggest an early meal at La Condesa for your second night. You can try huitlacoche (corn smut) there, and it's delicious - as are most all of their other dishes. You could get your taco fix there, as well. Optimista Fri, 04 May 2012 05:52:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847451#7319137 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847594#7319133 Love that place. I was crushed when they closed their downtown location. Optimista Fri, 04 May 2012 05:47:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847594#7319133 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846593#7318802 i also had a vip ticket. i figured for my 40-10th birthday I'd splurge. my review. The festival needs some major work. We had a good time but i dont think it was worth the $850. and from what I heard from people with tthe $250 tickets,they were basically a waste of money. The grand tasting was good for the first 45 minutes until they let the weekender tickets in. then the tents got way to crowded. they need either more tents/demos etc or theyhave to cut way back on tickets sales. I would really have to think long and hard before I would attend next year friday nights VIP event was so so. the food wasnt all that special. rdking647 Fri, 04 May 2012 01:45:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846593#7318802 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835009#7317346 The owner is undergoing surgery and chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. There's a link in this thread to make donations, as she does not have health insurance. http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2012-04-27/food-o-file/ heyzeus212 Thu, 03 May 2012 16:29:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835009#7317346 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847093#7316760 If you really must limit yourselves to either SoCo or 6th Street, I think you're more or less limited to South Congress Cafe or Enoteca Vespaio. Both have great food, but South Congress Cafe can be pretty loud, so if you care about hearing one another, you might not be too happy. On the other hand, loud can also contribute to a festive feel. Enoteca's big drawback is that it's small, so a group of that size will be a challenge in their space. If you're willing to branch out a little bit to places downtown generally, my top picks would be La Condesa, Lambert's, or Ranch 616 (although the latter has a bit of the loudness issue, as well). Optimista Thu, 03 May 2012 07:25:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847093#7316760 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836404#7316753 Wow, thanks for the incredibly thorough report! Glad you had a nice trip from an eating perspective. Hope we get a chance to welcome you back to ATX again soon. Optimista Thu, 03 May 2012 07:18:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836404#7316753 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847255#7316683 That could only be the quickie mart where the El Flor(?) taco truck sits. It's pretty much the only non-chain convenience store on South First. Just north of Stassney in the "gully' as I call it. Second bet would be at Eberhadrt and First - also staffed by Mexicans but a little more mainstream than the former. Have never seen it at mexican grocers but I know not to look at the beer section at those stores. If anybody finds it I'd be interesting in hearing about it. And what it's alcohol content is :-) (gotta make it worth my while!) sqwertz Thu, 03 May 2012 05:37:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847255#7316683 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846602#7316585 Thanks. What do you recommend at those two besides the brisket. What makes them standout from the ones i've visited? I never did make it to the Gonzales place for sausage and it looks like Belmont Social Club is in the same area? Jase Thu, 03 May 2012 03:55:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846602#7316585 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/571956#7315938 Still looking for fresh cabrito? I raise grass fed, hormone and drug free meat goats in Manor, TX, 15 minutes east of downtown Austin. Call me, Marisa Smith, @ Razel Ranch, (512) 851-3182. RazelRanch Wed, 02 May 2012 22:54:36 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/571956#7315938 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846201#7315176 Funny enough, I was also introduced to Lupe Tortilla while working at one of the Big 4 firms. I made it eight years before I threw in the towel. We never had the NRL either, although I sure wish we did. I finally went to LT today for lunch and it was good, but it left me a little underwhelmed. The beef fajitas were very good, but they weren't as amazing as I remembered them to be. I was hoping the marinade would be more flavorful on the meat, as this is what always stood out to me in the past. The meat itself looked like it was sent through a meat tenderizing machine. It looked more like meat for a chicken fried stead than it did fajita meat. The fajita meat itself may have been slightly disappointing but the huge and thin tortillas blew me away. They well exceeded my expectations. And the refried beans were also fantastic. I was also a little surprised by how cramped the tables were. We were in the area to the right of the entry. The tables were really tight and it was also hot in there. Overall I’d give the experience a C+/B-. I have such fond memories of this place that I will certainly go there again. Plus I would never count out a restaurant for less than perfect food/service/etc just days after they opened. They still need to work out the kinks. Sweet_Cheeks Wed, 02 May 2012 17:55:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846201#7315176 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828900#7314652 Reminds me a lot of the UK only they call it a Queue. If a Brit sees a line, no matter for what, they will instinctively get in it. The older I get the less things I am willing to stand in line for. Yes, this goes for Franklin's too. ericthered Wed, 02 May 2012 14:51:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828900#7314652 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846371#7313284 In addition to Asti and Enoteca, I also recommend Fino and Texas French Bread. Fino is Asti's "sister" restaurant and is more all-over medeterranean with some great seafood dishes. My husband and I love their paella, particularly the squid ink. Don't let Texas French Bread's name turn you off. It's a sandwich/pastry/coffee place by day, but in the evenings the 29th Street location turns into a nice bistro with very local, fresh items on a weekly menu. I've had some pretty good pasta and seafood dishes there. Bonus is you can bring your own wine, and they often run Groupons (and happen to have one today!). My husband and I go there often for an "open that bottle night" when we have a nice bottle that we want to drink with something better than just a takeout pizza but don't want to hassle with a corkage at a nicer place with their own wine list. Royale Tue, 01 May 2012 22:21:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846371#7313284 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846830#7310480 i would think Phoenicia...they have desserts other than baklava, although idk if they're Greek desserts NirvRush Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:20:12 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846830#7310480 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846258#7307564 Sounds like a really cool spot! Will check it out next time I'm up that way. Love those great tips, too - I'll bet I could dig up an old board game around the house and get myself a freebie! :D Optimista Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:48:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846258#7307564 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846486#7307558 YES. Swift's Attic. Outstanding. Optimista Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:44:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846486#7307558 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843861#7305470 Hmmmm. OK. Think you are missing the boat. Even though La Condesa is in Napa - this one is in Austin. Ans it's a vibrant part of downtown... paternite Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:10:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843861#7305470 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/758847#7303988 The Tea Lounge on Parmer is the only place I've had bubble tea (see my recent post asking about other sources of bubble tea). I've tried 4 flavors so far--with great satisfaction. They have a 'rewards' card that you can get stamped each time--to earn a free tea, I think, after 10 purchases. Staff was friendly and helpful. They have a huge selection! CapitalGal Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:02:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/758847#7303988 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844892#7303319 I picked up some chicken today, stayed away from the sides per your recommendation. The chicken was tasty. Nothing earth shattering but still decent. I'd go back if I was in the mood for grilled chicken. Rptrane Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:16:56 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844892#7303319 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841422#7303110 Anyone else been lucky enough to have the Chicken Chettinad? Rich, brown curry laden with fennel seeds, poppy seeds, curry leaves, cumin, heat, coconut, tomato - the list is long and the result deeply flavorful. This might be, no is, the best chicken curry I've ever tasted. As ArkieInAustin mentioned, these guys are Tamil and this is a dish from Tamilnadu in the south. I had not had it anywhere else in all my travels. What a treat !! slowcoooked Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:24:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841422#7303110 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/798457#7302673 I love the key lime pie at Hula Hut--yummy crust (with almonds)! CapitalGal Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:31:51 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/798457#7302673 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843707#7301574 Nope, I meant Zax. http://zaxaustin.com/ Optimista Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:08:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843707#7301574 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844741#7301445 A quick google got me the following description: Yumé Dog (all beef hot dog, wasabi mayo, tonkatsu sauce, nori, crispy onion strings). That at least gets us a list of ingredients, I suppose. gilintx Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:20:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844741#7301445 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845200#7301408 ^^^ I agree completely. It's not like we're being rude, but we get these questions like at least once a week. Just do a little searching and you'll see that there are tons of threads on here. Good luck, and enjoy our city! popvulture Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:54:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845200#7301408