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The 50 best restaurants in Austin?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by dwightbrown

A friend of the SDC (who shall remain nameless unless they want to out themselves in comments) sent along a link to Matthew Odam’s “Top 50 Restaurants” in the Statesman. He also observed that every one of the places on my … Continue reading →

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Let’s go retro!

Posted on October 15, 2012 by dwightbrown

From Rob Balon’s website: Slowly but surely, some restaurants around Austin and elsewhere are adding some dishes to menus that haven’t been seen in some time….I’m beginning to see a return of 60′s-70′s stalwarts like Oysters Rockefeller, Beef Wellington, Lobster … Continue reading →

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Quote of the day.

Posted on September 26, 2012 by dwightbrown

I’ve just started An Economist Gets Lunch: New Rules for Everyday Foodies, but I have a feeling I’m going to like this book. As it stands, food writers, commentators, and foodies are misled by three doctrines, useless in Nicaragua, useless … Continue reading →

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Openings and closings.

Posted on September 20, 2012 by dwightbrown

Where do folks get their news about restaurant openings and closings? Other, that is, than driving past some place and noticing a new banner or a “For Lease” sign? The two major sources I use are: Rob Balon’s website. Balon … Continue reading →

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