Episodes

  • The Guest House: Do You Want To Be Invited?
    May 14 2024

    Look! Down on San Antonio Street. It's a nightclub, it's a bar, it's a lounge! But is this new dining destination in downtown Austin, Texas also a good place to eat?

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    14 mins
  • Fabrik: All Sizzle (& No Steak) ... or Plantabulous?
    Feb 6 2024

    Is east Austin restaurant Fabrik all sizzle and no steak ... or plantabulous? And can a venue serving 100% plant-based dishes really be sophisticated as well as delicious?

    Today we investigate whether "fine dining" and "vegan cuisine" are contradictory terms ... and enjoy a chat with Farbik's owners Chef Je and Silas Wallerstein.

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    25 mins
  • Uchiba: Is this Japan ... or Mad Men?
    Jan 9 2024

    Can the highly anticipated sibling of two famous, fine-dining ATX restaurants manage to be anything other than fancy? Newbie Uchiba, sister of upscale Uchi and Uchiko, is giving it a whirl.

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    25 mins
  • El Raval: Will you say, "Absolutamente si" or "Ay caramba"?
    Dec 13 2023

    Do friendly strangers, fragrant tapas, and a roving manager who pours wine down patrons' throats make you say, "Absolutemente, si" or "Ay caramba"? Your answer will reveal if ATX's El Raval is a place you should visit.

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    25 mins
  • Yamas: If You're There, Are You Family?
    Nov 6 2023

    The quintessential Greek restaurant: a comfortable place to gather with family and friends for long conversations, hearty portions of heart-healthy food, and (of course) liters of wine. So is ATX's Yamas quintessential?

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    26 mins
  • L'Oca D'Oro⁠: Can Good Food & A Good Heart Coexist?
    Oct 15 2023

    Is it possible to offer innovative dishes, healthy portions, & reasonable prices while at the same time striving to secure a living wage for your staff? A visit to 1900 Simond Ave, ATX reveals the answer.

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    30 mins
  • Ezov: Is this Tel Aviv Texas Mash Up a Fail or Fabulous?
    Oct 2 2023

    Want to visit Tel Aviv? New east Austin restaurant Ezov is on a mission to take you there, with decor so vibrant it almost glows and a seafood-rich northern Israeli menu. So is this mission a fail? Or is it fabulous?

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    19 mins
  • La Popular: Great for Dates, Mates ... or Child's Plates?
    Sep 5 2023

    The story of our visit to new ATX restaurant, La Popular. Plus ... an interview with Torchy's Tacos Founder and CEO Mike Rypka on how to make food "damn good" and new ventures successful!

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    24 mins