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Hey, Oishi Sushi, You Know What I Hate?

I hate a Flash-front in website that forces me to wait ten seconds while it draws mock-calligraphy before taking me to the main page, then has a menu page that won’t load because I don’t have the right crappy plugin. … Continue reading →

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March 24, 2012: Chagos Caribbean Cuisine

Chagos Caribbean Cuisine 7301 N Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78752 (512) 275-6013 http://www.chagos.biz/ This is a nice, cheap, hole-in-the-wall restaurant on a stretch (north Lamar between Airport and 183) that has traditionally been hostile to any restaurant not named “Kim … Continue reading →

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Decmber 12, 2011: The Original New York Joe’s Pizza and Pasta

The Original New York Joe’s Pizza and Pasta 9070 Research Blvd Ste 303 206-0555 http://joesitaliancuisine.com Lawrence’s comments: This is a very solid Italian place. I thought the calamari and mushrooms were above average, while the pizza was pretty good and … Continue reading →

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October 10, 2011: French Quarter Grille

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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