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Chocolate cake with Chocolate Icing or Fudge Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Icing

What about Hyde Park Fudge Cake at Texas French Bread?

Jul 18, 2011
platinum in Austin

Any updates on Frank Hot Dogs Cold Beer?

I think I remember reading something like that, but failed to remember the important part: pulled espresso shots (and foregoing the bottomless cup). Thanks for the reminder and I look forward to enjoying Tyler's talent.

Feb 15, 2010
platinum in Austin

Any updates on Frank Hot Dogs Cold Beer?

Went to brunch this past weekend. Should have tried the sausage, but had steak and eggs. Steak wasn't so good--too chewy and cooked irregularly (one half was cooked longer than the other--how does that happen? Usually it's one side or all of it cooked incorrectly; it's as if only half of the meat was on the grill. Puzzled.). Eggs were fine. Biscuit tasted microwaved, as if they baked it and then nuked it later. Soggy, but okay. Agreed, coffee not great. Reminiscent of ass, and not in a good way. Hoping it would be quieter, I sat at the bar because man, I didn't do cocaine before eating and the loud, pulsing music was not conducive to either conversation or digestion. But I'm in my late thirties, so maybe I've just outgrown that aural aesthetic. But I'll go back because I'm interested in trying their sausage as well as some of their cocktails. Service was friendly and mostly attentive.

Feb 05, 2010
platinum in Austin

Late night dining - help.

I was in your predicament last night and found myself at The Good Knight on East 6th Street and was happily sated. I think East Side Showroom on the same street serves late as well. In your neighborhood, Woodland serves most nights until 11 (except Sundays, when they stop serving at 10). I wish more restaurants served late, and look forward to reading more posts regarding this pressing issue.

Oct 05, 2009
platinum in Austin

House Pizzaria

I have eaten there twice, the first time with a vegan and the second time with an omnivore. The vegan pizza was fine: crispy, thin crust, nonbland olives, decent sauce. I didn't much miss the cheese. The second time I had the Margherita Extra and was extremely disappointed. Too much cheese, laughable amount of basil, but the crust is what did it. it was a soggy, practically inedible mess. I shudder at the memory.

Aug 17, 2009
platinum in Austin

wanted: truck with (good) food @ my party

I've had success with mmmpanadas (/mmmpanadas.com).

Aug 05, 2009
platinum in Austin

Need a sat afternoon drink

What about enjoying Bill's delicious pre-prohibition cocktails outside at Fino for happy hour 5-7?

May 29, 2009
platinum in Austin

Houston Pie (dessert) recommendations

House of Pies on Kirby.

http://houseofpies.com/

Enjoy!

May 19, 2009
platinum in Houston

Sunday October 12th:"Polkas in the Park"

I think I heard that the mmmpanadas truck was going to be there (mmmpanadas.com).

Oct 12, 2008
platinum in Austin

Best bulk organic grains and beans

Wheatsville.

Jun 13, 2008
platinum in Austin

Best machacado?

Another vote for Habanero.

Jun 10, 2008
platinum in Austin

Financial Center Happy Hours, including Appetizers?

any suggestions?

Sep 26, 2007
platinum in Manhattan

Pizza in Austin

anyone know anything about zen's pizza bistro in san marcos?

Aug 30, 2007
platinum in Austin

888

Anyone try 888 on Oltorf?

Aug 28, 2007
platinum in Austin

P&K Grocery

fyi: it's Peg and not Pam

Jul 31, 2007
platinum in Austin

New to Austin...moving off Tinnin Ford btw Lakeshore and Riverside

And don't forget Boggy Creek--It's a gem! So lovely to be able to go straight to the food source.

http://www.boggycreekfarm.com/

Jul 30, 2007
platinum in Austin

P&K Grocery

what about farm to market? isn't that an alternative to the corporate schlock? they're in the neighborhood, owned by people who live in the neighborhood, and stock many local items.

Jul 16, 2007
platinum in Austin