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Bird's nest soup in Austin?
I think I've seen this boxed up at the Asia Market on the southwest corner of 183 and Spicewood Springs, but not at a restaurant.
Besides Amaya's, who has crispy tacos?
Jorge's on Hancock, Arandas on S 1st, El Borrego de Oro, among others.
Groupon Restaurants to Avoid
Do you actually have experience dining at a restaurant that's done a Groupon? I've been to Groupon restaurants that have sold out of their vouchers, the day after the voucher was sold, and have never experienced dissatisfaction with food or service.
Provincetown on the Cheap
I'm headed to Provincetown in a few weeks and I'm looking for some affordable chow. I'd prefer for it to be decent, of course, but price is key!
Good quick eats off 81 in Virginia?
I'll be driving from Charlotte all the way to Connecticut next week and am looking for some good, quick roadside eats. I have my dog with me so I'd prefer a drive-in/drive-thru place. Anywhere from around Christiansburg to Staunton would probably be best. Thanks!
2 Cheap, local meals in Cambridge/Boston
I'll be driving from VT to the Cape in a few weeks with a short stop in Boston. I currently live in Austin and I'm looking for an inexpensive lunch and dinner in Boston and/or Cambridge. I'd prefer something that can only be found in Boston/Cambridge but would also not mind a cheap, hole in the wall ethnic restaurant. I know this is a tall order but if you could tell me some of your favorites I'd appreciate it.
Not interested in BBQ, Mexican or Vietnamese. We have plenty of that here!
Sonoran hot dogs?
I think I've seen something like this at the La Pulga Market that pops up on weekends in a parking lot at Elmont and Pleasant Valley.
Korean Fried Chicken
Last time I went, the owner said the buffet was no more. So disappointed.
Late evening boudin and cracklins in Cajun Country?
I'll be traveling east towards New Orleans this Thursday on I-10 and am looking for some eats on the way. My usual stops (Don's and Poche's) will be closed when I roll through between 9pm and Midnight. Does anyone know places where I can pick up a link later in the evening?
THEY WANT HOW LITTLE? Reasonable Beyond Belief Food Pricing In Austin Part 1
Baguette House: Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) and a pate chaud (flaky pastry with pork) all for less than $5.
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Baguette House & Cafe
10901 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Best ny/nj pizza in austin
Nikki's and Slices and Ices are good for when you want Times Square style NY street pizza, but if you're looking for more inner-Brooklyn, old fashioned flavor I would head to House Pizza on Airport. It has the char, dough bubbles on the top of the crust, oil sheen, super thin crust-- everything. I'd go for the pepperoni pie instead of the fancy stuff.
Drive-thrus, drive-ins and walk up windows
Hey all--
I'll be taking a road trip from Mobile to DC via Charlotte during the heat of summer and won't be able to leave my dog in my car to go eat. I wanted to know if anyone had recommendations for local, cheap drive-thrus, drive-ins or walk up windows. I will taking the following highways:
65 from Mobile to Montgomery
85 from Montgomery to Charlotte (then on to Greensboro)
29 and 360 to Richmond (or I may stay on 85 if there's good chow)
95 to DC
Drive-thrus, drive-ins and walk-up windows in the South
Hey all--
I'll be taking a road trip from Mobile to DC via Charlotte during the heat of summer and won't be able to leave my dog in my car to go eat. I wanted to know if anyone had recommendations for local, cheap drive-thrus, drive-ins or walk up windows. I will taking the following highways:
65 from Mobile to Montgomery
85 from Montgomery to Charlotte (then on to Greensboro)
29 and 360 to Richmond (or I may stay on 85 if there's good chow)
95 to DC
Chinese buffet?
I'd go for Sea Dragon's lunch buffet. It doesn't have the extensive selections of the other places (no sushi or mongolian grille), but the selections they do have are way above average. They also have some Vietnamese stuff on the buffet.
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Sea Dragon
8776B Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
Places that are Popular to Hate
If Tamale house was ever good, I don't know when that was. No offense to your name, but "glorp" sounds like a good way to describe their migas-- there was more unidentifiable gloppy soupy base there than there was eggs! Maybe this is a good go-to place for hungover UT hipsters from Plano but if you're really into good chow I don't know how you can like this place.
Best Hot Dog In Austin
Deep fried Vienna Beef with kraut, relish, onion and mustard (or Chicago style) at Chris' Little Chicago.
Al Pastor on Riverside - Overrated
If you're talking about a taco trailer in front of the Korean market, that's not the one that everyone talks about. The Al Pastor trailer of legend is down the street-- across Parker and in the parking lot on the other side of Church's. It's not in front of a Korean market, it's in front of a Mexican disco and the Al Pastor restaurant. And they don't run a 5 x $5.99 deal or have that on their sign. It just says "Al Pastor."
You went to the wrong place. Try again. And yes, the right one is "the best we've got."
Best Italian Beef?
I'll be in Chicago late next month and I'm looking for the best Italian Beef sandwich in the city. I'm staying in Lincoln Park and looking for somewhere within a half hour on public transportation as I will not have a car. Most of the city (but not out in the burbs) should be fine.
Ross Old Austin Cafe in Austin Texas
Any updates on this place? I'm planning on going Friday and would like some recommendations.
Red bean buns? Anywhere? I hope?
Asia Cafe at 183 and Spicwood Springs/McNeil has them.
Best Fajitas in Austin?
Oh baby. Yeah, the fajitas al guajillo from Polvo's are the best fajitas to have passed my lips!
Smoked Boudin @ Willie's BBQ
Tried Willie's for the first time yesterday, and picked up the boudin and a half-pound of brisket. The boudin wasn't Louisiana caliber, but is the best I've had in town and definitely not borderline nasty like the boudin I got at Sambet's. It's nicely spiced and has a VERY crisp casing that makes it possible to eat straight up instead of squeezing the filling out or dealing with a stringy casing. I would have liked it to be a little more moist and maybe cheaper ($2.85 for a single link).
The brisket was moist and tasty, but could have stood to be smoked longer. I like my brisket to be almost falling apart and this definitely needed some knife pressure, but it was good nonetheless. The ribs looked delicious and I look forward to trying them and reporting back. I encourage everyone to stop by and check out this local institution.
Dog Friendly in Austin?
Here is a list I have compiled from some various other lists that are floating around. If anyone has any additions or revisions, I would appreciate it!
Amy’s Ice Cream – Multiple locations
Artz Rib House -2330 South Lamar Blvd.
Austin Java Company -1206 Parkway
BB Rover's Cafe and Pub -12636 Research Blvd.
Baja Fresh -5300 S Mopac, Suite 503
Billy's on Burnet -2105 Hancock Street
Bongo Barbecue -1004 West 24th St.
Boomerang's -3110 Guadalupe
Bouldin Creek Coffee House -1501 S 1st Street
Carmelo's Italian Restaurant -504 East 5th St.
Carrabba's Italian Grill -6406 North IH-35
Carrabba's Italian Grill -11590 Research Blvd.
Casa Garcia's Mexican Restaurant -1000 S Lamar Blvd
Central Market -4001 North Lamar Blvd
Chipotle Mexican Grill -5400 Brodie Lane
Cipollina -1213 West Lynn St.
Club de Ville -900Red River Street
Crown and Anchor Pub -2911 San Jacinto Blvd
Culver’s -3424 West William Cannon Drive
Dog & Duck Pub -406 West 17th Street
Draught House Pub -4112 Medical Parkway
Freddie's Place -1703 South 1st Street
Freebirds World Burrito -1100 Center Ridge Drive
Ginger Man Pub -304 W. Fourth Street
Green Man Mesquite BBQ & More -1400 Barton Springs Road
Irie Bean Coffee Bar -2310 S Lamar Blvd
Jo's Coffee -1300 S. Congress Avenue
La Madeleine -35th and Lamar Blvd Austin
Little Woodrow’s -520 West Sixth Street
Mangia Chicago Stuffed Pizza -2401 Lake Austin Blvd.
Mangia Chicago Stuffed Pizza -3500 Guadalupe
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill -303 Red River Street
Mother Egan’s -715 West Sixth Street
North by North West Restaurant and Brewery -10010 N. Capitol of Texas Hwy.
Opal Divines -700 West 6th Street Austin
Opal Divines -3601 S Congress Avenue, Suite K
Opal Divines -12709 Mopac and Parmer Lane
P Terry's Burger Stand -404 S Lamar Blvd
Portabela -1200 W. 6th Street
Red River Cafe -2912 Medical Arts
Rio Grande Restaurant -301 San Jacinto Blvd
Romeo’s -1500 Barton Springs Road
Rudy’s BBQ -2451 South Capitol of Texas Hwy
Scholz Beer Garden -1607 San Jacinto Blvd.
Ski Shores -2905 Pearce Road
South Austin Trailer Park and Eatery -1311 S First Street
Spider House -2908 Fruth St.
Taco Shack -4412 Medical Parkway
Taco Xpress -2529 South Lamar Blvd
Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse -6007 North IH 35
The Gingerman Pub -301 Lavaca
Third Base Sports Bar and Restaurant -1717 West 6th Street
Whole Foods Market -9607 Research Blvd. #300
Zen –Multiple Locations
Check out the Austin Chronicle Favorite Restaurant Poll for 2009
Wanna grab a Starbucks and a Chuychanga?
Check out the Austin Chronicle Favorite Restaurant Poll for 2009
After reading that list, I think I'll stick to the recommendations on Chowhound.
Lucky Js Waffle and Fries on Burnet
Hmm.. those are some valid concerns. Perhaps a bottle of water and a piece of cloth would suffice for some parking lot hand washing, but the heat factor would be the clincher. You don't want to be faced with some crispy, aromatic fried chicken that you can't eat without burning your fingers. Perhaps keep a metal fork in the car with you for emergency situations such as this?
But I agree, having them supplied there would be ideal.
