Yes, it’s true, another trailer in Austin!  Odd Duck Farm to Trailer is run by Bryce Gilmore, formerly of Wink and Moonshine, also son of Jack Gilmore of Z Tejas fame.  Expect a restaurant worthy menu of locally sourced ingredients, use of the whole animal, and a seasonal daily changing menu (printed on the website [...]

19
Nov

There’s a new player at the South Austin Trailer Park Eatery.  Man Bites Dog serves dogs, dogs, and more dogs. Pick from the special dog menu or create your own, the choices are endless.  This is probably the tastiest and cheapest meal I’ve had in ages.  The bun is outstanding bread, you can tell the [...]

12
Nov
stored in: Features, Food

After closing on my new condo, I could think of no better way to celebrate with friends than having dinner at Justine’s, the newish french restaurant in Austin’s East side.  Be prepared, it’s pretty far down on 5th, so do not be concerned while driving on a one way dirt road next to a train [...]

Be sure to pick up a copy of this month’s Rare Magazine!  On page 77 is a wonderful article by Scarlett Steakley and picture by Annie Ray.  Enjoy!

www.rareaustin.com

10
Sep

East Side Showroom recently popped up on Austin’s east side and I have been hearing great things since their opening day.  Whether it be the food, the cocktails, or the space itself, this is the most raved about place in Austin these days.  I had to visit!  There is something about this place that makes [...]

Open since Thursday, Moo Moo’s is the newest food trailer to hit South Austin.  The stars here are mini burgers, two to an order, in JV (basic toppings) or Varsity (deluxe toppings) options.  You can mix and match if you’d like, but remember, mini burgers are much bigger than sliders so try not to over [...]

10
Aug
stored in: Features, Food

Shuck Shack, bringing the Gulf Coast to Austin.  Some friends and I tried this new spot on Friday and pretty much loved everything about it; games, huge yard, free parking, great seafood, nice bartenders, picnic tables for big groups, cold beer, need I go on?  We knew instantly it was owned by the same investors [...]

11
Jun
stored in: Features, Food

Garrido’s is Austin’s newest Modern Mexican joint located at street level of the 360 Condominiums.  Chef/owner David Garrido has been an Austin restaurant fixture for years now as former executive chef of Jeffrey’s.  What does Modern Mexican mean?  The category allows Garrido to experiment with his Spanish and Mexican roots of the Basque Region and [...]

26
May

No more waiting 3 hours for a table at Hula Hut!  Just next door, Abel’s on the Lake is the newest addition to Oyster Landing on Lake Austin.  Little sister to Cain and Abel’s in UT’s west campus area, the owners know a formula that works.  Location, location, and drinks!  Previously home to Lucy’s Boatyard and countless [...]

Guest Contributor: Josh Kerr
(Ed. note: maggie here, it really is free unlimited beer & wine with your meal until they get their liquor license, there is no excuse not to go to the new downtown location, most likely a month until they get it!) now back to Josh…
I’ve always been a fan of El Chile [...]