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Five Minutes With Otoko’s Chef Yoshi Okai

by Rhonda Jenkins on January 2, 2020

Austin’s punk rocker --- turned sushi rockstar. Austin, Texas—-the capital of the Lone Star State, the Music Capital of the World, is now fast becoming a culinary capital. In 2019 alone, it was home to...

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Tulum Takes You There

by Adam Zoblotsky on December 27, 2019

Located in Dallas, at the Shops of Highland Park, this gem of a restaurant will work both as a pre-and-post vacation stop.  Named after the Yucatan Peninsula hotspot Tulum, this dining getaway offers everything for...

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DipDip Hooray!

by Haven Lindsey on December 20, 2019

The wait (might be) over. DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya, the immensely popular, wait-a-month for a table shabu-shabu restaurant, has recently expanded its hours – so, getting a table is easier! In a city the size of Austin...

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Cheers to Bubbles for Every Budget!

by Robin Barr Sussman on December 19, 2019

Fizz the season for all things merry, bright and bubbly! From Champagne, France, to California, Oregon and Italy, we’ve rounded up tried and true sparklers in all price ranges from beloved regions and a few...

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#TXBites: The Nine Spot

by Adam Zoblotsky on December 18, 2019

Number nine. That’s the number of his favorite kitchen song, “Sullivan Street” by Counting Crows. It pairs with the Ozersky Burger. The song choice might be a breadcrumb into the creative intelligence that is Chef...

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Sophisticated, Down-to-Earth Dining at TRACE

by Haven Lindsey on December 13, 2019

Sophisticated, but not snooty. Eloquent, but not pretentious. TRACE, located in the W Austin hotel in the heart of downtown Austin, serves an eclectic menu of local, farm-to-market provisions keeping sustainable, renewable foods front and...

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Uncorking Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers

by Robin Barr Sussman on December 12, 2019

It’s shopping time! Holiday lists can be overwhelming but there are a few friends, colleagues and family members who will relish anything wine-related. From the wine neophyte to the connoisseur, expect no re-gifting of these...

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#TXBites: Karbach Brewing Co. Go for the Beer, Stay for the Food

by Gabi De la Rosa on December 11, 2019

Tis’ the season (and the weather) for slower afternoons with patio dining. And there is no better place to revel in the cooler temperatures than Karbach Brewing Co. Enjoy a drink, some good conversation, and...

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A Texas Take on Peruvian Food in Austin

by Britni Rachal on December 6, 2019

Peruvian favorites with subtle Texas taste hints. If you’re looking for Peruvian food in Austin, you won’t find another restaurant as unique and contemporary as Yuyo. One of only a few Peruvian restaurants in the...