Here’s a selection of Austin’s culinary news, as collected from numerous PR releases and words on the internet street.
Yes, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the final week of October here in the demon-haunted developments of our riverine city …
You, um, you DidThis is what you should know BBQ Ramen Tatsu-yaThe latest version Aikawa Brothers’ growing (and acclaimed) (oh, RightfullyYou are a well-respected and highly respected empire of noodley goodness. didThis is what you should know it’s open now, right? Yes: They’ve stealthily debuted their A new bastion for yum that focuses exclusively on brisketWhere Contigo used to be (2027 Anchor); and we’ve yet to try it at press time; but, given our past experience with Tatsu-ya endeavors (and that there’s an illustration of Tatsu AikawaIn the dictionary, next to “repeatedly knockin’ it outta the park”), we’re stoked, citizen, we’re so highly stoked …
That whole area that’s so conveniently close to the ChronicleYou know what offices do? You know why? Used to be Sala & Betty’s location down the road has been taken over by those good folks behind Austin’s former Russian House – it’s now ATX Grill RH, at 5201 Airport – and you can imagine how career journalists might react to a nearby place so brightly flowing with vodka …
But, no, you’re right: That’s just bad stereotyping of journos, isn’t it? Some people prefer it. beer. It is a blessing that popular’s second iteration was released. Lazarus Brewing Company is gearing up, is About to increase the already formidable drinking-and-eating presence along that popular corridor – at 4803 Airport …
Last week, we asked if a municipality could ever truly have. There is plenty pizza. The unique, but collaborative people behind pizza. Salt & Time, Lenoir, Rosen’s Bagels, Swedish HillYou insist No, it can’tBy bringing “a nostalgic and family-friendly menu to South Austin”Their Dovetail PizzaThe restaurant will open at 1816 S. First sometime in mid-November or early December. Of course – as our recent, unrelated convo with chef Charles ZhouOf Apt. 115 affirmed – the building-permits process in this city leaves much to be desired, so we’ll just keep our pizza-grabbing fingers crossed …
Mmmmm… that Minty Chip Monster From The Salty
In more holiday-topical news, here’s Halloween – the nightmare before Election Day, if you will (and we can only hope that Election Day itself won’t turn out to be a total fucking nightmare) – here’s All Hallows Eve, with the tricking and the treating and the usual macabre shenanigans – and if you’re still getting supplies for your most badass party, we’re gonna point you in the direction of The Cupcake Bar. We had the pleasure to sample Their exquisite confectionsAt the recent opening Hotel Granduca“New” Laurel restaurant, and we know they’ve got There are many spooky treats on offer sure to supercharge any decent soirée. Although, even with that emporium’s excellence well in stock, we’d still hit up The Salty(2000 S. Congress) To include a few Minty-Chip MonstersOur party spread. These mini-brioches have mint cream and whipped Oreo filling, and are topped with a mint glaze. Yes, they’re It’s scary good …
But if you’re not throwing a party of your own, you might wish to check out the spooky action at a not-too-far distance, via Wax Myrtle’s ‘House of Wax’ Halloween pop-up bars that boasts, among its eldritch decorations, a curated cocktail menu, tarot card readings every night, and a TV wall installation that’s playing old horror movies via VHS. That’s Thu.-Mon., Oct. 27-31, 8-11pm, within the elegance of The Thompson Downtown (506 San Jacinto) … also, the DoorDashA truck with ice cream is parked outside the venue Northwest YMCA(5807 McNeil), Sat. Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30pm to giveaway Free ice cream, candy bars and candyTo everyone (And treat-filled pumpkin pails for the first 450 visitors) … and don’t forget to head over to Sawyer & Co.’s deliciously New Orleans-inflected diner at 4827 E. Cesar Chavez, where, If you are wearing a costume (Sun., Oct. 30, 3-9pm, or Mon., Oct. 31, 8am-3pm), they’re gonna give you a free root beer float …
Here’s a quick cure for any tailgate blues
Halloween and its collateral – even the glut of pumpkin spice everything – will come and go, though, and what will remain in our sports-crazed midst is tailgating, tailgating, tailgating. Particularly with Halloween. National Sandwich Day coming up on Nov. 3, we can’t imagine a more convenient way to celebrate a gameday than with a tasty array of Antone’s Famous Po’Boys. (A cousin promised last year that he would propose to me. Marriage to one of those Antone’s roast beef po’boys – but, okay, the dude was 1) maybe a little drunk at the time and 2) an Aggie, so go figure.) Still, a couple of Antone’s chicken-and-swiss delights, a tuna po’boy or three, maybe a Piggy (stuffed with chopped ham, salami, pepper jack, and provolone with mayo, pickapeppa sauce, and dill pickle), accompany it all with some sweet & spicy pickles and that crowd-pleasing Chow Chow of theirs, and – yeah, that’s a tailgate treasure chest just waiting to be opened. You can also get a few of Antone’s chicken-and-swiss delights, a tuna po’boy or three, and a Piggy (stuffed with chopped ham, salami pepper jack and provolone with mayo pickapeppa sauce and dill pickle). Know you can find ’em at H-E-BAnd all over town …
Let’s see – what else, what else? There’s a pop-up wine tasting from Kerrville Hills WineryAnd Rivenburgh wine out in the country – This Saturday at The Hill of Hye …And this Sunday brings the 2022 Wine & Swine porkapalooza to Camp Mabry …And Edgar Rico and Sara MardanbigiOf Nixta will be the collaborators at L’Oca d’Oro’s excellent Pasta Paisanos gig on Tuesday …
Also, next weekend, the Austin Food & Wine Festival will be giving our city its best annual gastrogasm … at around the same time the Texas Book Festival is boosting our bibliophilic brilliance … and, with so much festive excitement everywhere, you might want to relax near where the Austin FCHe has been challenging all challengers lately: At the Domain, the friendly Lone Star CourtThe domain (10901) will soon be home to a variety of Drunk Yoga classes …
WUXTRY! On Tuesday, Nov. 8All Kerbey Lane CafeThese locations will offer a variety of services. Free pancakesAlso known as Pancake Poll PerksTo all who show their appreciation. “I Voted” sticker. Note: Those who participated in early voting (Oct.24-Nov. 4) are encouraged to keep their sticker to bring in on Election Day …
WUXTRY! This is a great rooftop restaurant that you must visit! NidoAt the top, newly debuted The Loren HotelRiverside? Riverside is more than just a great spot to stay. Great view of the city while you’re enjoying the kitchen’s culinary treasures, but they’ve also permanently 86’d foie gras from the menuAfter a little heart to heart or perhaps a few enlightening minutes (or both), Liver) with the folks from PETA …
Now eat as well as you can, tip like it’s going out of style, and do something nice for your favorite neighbor.
