Category Archives: Fine Dining

What. The. Hell.

Posted on November 4, 2021 by dwightbrown

Just got an email from Perry’s Steakhouse. Introducing Perry’s Private Reserve Caviar. … Perry’s signature caviar is from the World’s finest small batch Sturgeon that have been ethically and sustainably farmed with an all-natural diet and then harvested with the … Continue reading →

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2020 Austin Restaurant Closings

Posted on January 4, 2021 by lawrenceperson

Here’s a look back at Austin restaurants that closed in 2020, most (though not all) due to lockdowns from the Wuhan coronavirus. These are restaurants the SDC visited in the past, wanted to visit, or noticed the passing of (so … Continue reading →

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Cafe Josie Closes

Posted on June 10, 2020 by lawrenceperson

Another restaurant that used to be a contender bites the dust: After 15 years of working at Cafe Josie, the last seven of those as owner, the 38-year-old Taylor decided it was time to turn off the lights for good … Continue reading →

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Open Table’s 2018 Best Restaurants in Austin List

Posted on October 16, 2018 by lawrenceperson

Open Table came out with their 10 Best Restaurants in Austin list. Here are the ten: Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House (Downtown) Eddie V’s (5th Street) Garbo’s La Volpe Uchi Jeffrey’s Uchiko Eddie V’s (Arboretum) Cafe Josie Lonesome Dove … Continue reading →

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Other Austin Restaurant Openings and Closings

Posted on February 21, 2017 by lawrenceperson

Dwight’s coverage of Hudson on the Bend’s closing reminded me that I wanted to put up a list of restaurant openings and closings of note. These are places we’ve either eaten at, thought about eating at, or plan on eating … Continue reading →

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Hudson’s on the Bend closed.

Posted on February 16, 2017 by dwightbrown

Hudson’s on the Bend, one of Austin’s higher-end restaurants, shut down abruptly yesterday afternoon, according to a report in the Statesman. This is kind of a shame. We had several excellent and memorable meals at the old Hudson’s. But last … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2014: Imperia

Posted on January 17, 2014 by lawrenceperson

Imperia 310 Colorado St. (Austin, 78701) (512) 472-6770 Lawrence’s Comments: We’d been hearing good things about Imperia for quite a while, so we thought they were a good choice for the first SDC of 2014. It lived up to the … Continue reading →

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October 10, 2011: French Quarter Grille

Posted on October 10, 2011 by lawrenceperson

French Quarter Grille 13000 N IH 35, Ste 600 (512) 832-9090 If there has been any dropoff since Dave Gore took over what used to be Mama Roux until the  tragic and untimely deaths of Yoli and Michael Amr, it’s … Continue reading →

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March 2, 1996: Bertram’s Restaurant and Bar.

Posted on March 2, 1996 by dwightbrown

1601 Guadalupe 476-2743 Pepper grinder rating: 3. (Actually, a 2 pepper grinder, but they get an extra point for a good looking design.) Men’s room rating: 3. (Clean, well lighted, but seems too small for the size of the restaurant. … Continue reading →

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February 10, 1996: Alpenhof Steak Haus (Closed)

Posted on February 10, 1996 by dwightbrown

16018 Hamilton Pool Rd. 263-9875 Pepper grinder rating: 0. Dwight’s comments: This isn’t a bad steak place, and the prices are reasonable. I like the atmosphere much better than the Outback’s: it feels very…European hunting lodge. (Whatever you do, don’t … Continue reading →

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