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Discover Austin Eats

Discover Austin Eats

Written by: Hosted by Michael Zook and Craig Smyser
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 We celebrate great Austin area restaurants and the people that make it all possible. Join us as we interview owners and chefs, enjoy the food, and share our thoughts on the whole experience. We're not food critics. We're just a couple of guys who love great food. Join our Facebook group to carry the conversation over there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1772868333659273Hosted by Michael Zook and Craig Smyser Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • Whip My Soul

    Whip My Soul
    Jan 28 2026

    Michael and Craig set out for Austin's finest soul food at Whip My Soul.


    https://www.facebook.com/Whipmysoul/

    11416 N FM 620

    Austin, TX 78726

    512-514-0103


    Tony and Tia Echols, Owners


    Tony’s Favorite Menu Items

    Ox Tails

    Collard Greens

    Cheezy Mac and Yams

    Red Beans and Rice


    The Most Popular Menu Items

    Chicken Wings

    Catfish

    Chicken Tenders

    Pork Chops


    What we ate

    Collard Greens

    Fried Okra

    Hushpuppies

    Red Beans & Rice

    Cheezy Mac

    Cornbread

    Chicken Wings

    Fried Shrimp

    Fried Fish

    Ox Tail

    Caramel Cake


    Other Restaurants Mentioned

    Victory Grill

    Flores Mexican

    Bellisima Italian

    Anything’s Baked Potato

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    44 mins
  • R&B's Steak and Fries

    R&B's Steak and Fries
    Jan 14 2026

    Michael and Craig stop at the R&B's Steak and Fries food truck for the best cheesesteak in all of Austin.

    https://www.rnbssteakandfries.com/

    1700 E. Sixth Street
    Austin, TX 78702
    737-217-4552

    Arman and Kris Elliott

    What we ate

    Cheesesteak with White American, Onions, and Mushrooms

    Cheesesteak with Cheese Whiz and Onions

    Hoagie Cheesesteak with Provolone Cheese

    Cheesesteak Loaded Fries

    Regular Fries


    Other Restaurants Mentioned

    el Coqui (closed as of the release of the podcast)

    la Volta Pizza Club

    la Barbeque

    Show Me Pizza

    Anything’s Baked Potato

    Casa Columbia
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    38 mins
  • Bayleaf Indian Restaurant

    Bayleaf Indian Restaurant
    Dec 4 2025

    Michael and Craig enjoy some superb North Indian cuisine at Bayleaf.

    www.BayleafAustin.com

    3200 Greenlawn Blvd, Suite #280

    Round Rock, TX 78664

    512-547-3200


    Interviewed Nav Singh, one of the co-owners


    Nav’s Favorite Dishes

    Butter Chicken

    Chicken Saag

    Paneer Pashwari

    Paneer Pasanda

    Lobster Tikka Masala

    Most Popular Dishes

    Laccha Paratha (bread)

    Missi Roti (bread)

    Peshwari Naan (bread)

    Butter Chicken

    Peshwari (chicken, lamb, paneer, shrimp)

    Lamb Rogan Josh

    Malai Kofta

    Paneer Tikka Masala

    Paneer Butter Masala

    Paneer Pashwari

    Paneer Pasanda


    What we ate

    Paneer Pakora

    Mango Lassi

    Peshwari Naan

    Garlic Naan

    Chicken Shahi Korma (This is the one we didn’t know during filming)

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    Butter Paneer

    Tandoori Chicken

    Basmati Rice


    Other Restaurants Mentioned

    Beluga Japanese Restaurant (now closed)

    Din Ho Chinese BBQ
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    50 mins
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