#FoodieFriday: Award-Winning Chef Has Two New Concepts Near Lake Houston

by Gabi De la Rosa on February 12, 2021

Famed chef and Chopped Champion Justin Turner recently opened two Italian concept restaurants in Houston’s Generation Park. Bernie's Burger Bus, the food-truck-turned-Houston-phenomenon closed its doors late last year due to COVID-19 restrictions and uncertainty. The...

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#TXBites: Restare in Austin

by Marika Flatt on November 11, 2020

There’s an Italian dining jewel in North Austin that we adore. We’ve sung the praises of Andiamo not once but twice over the years. Yes, we are fans. And now, there’s more. Locally owned by...

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#TXBites: Be Transported to Italy at Hidden Italian Gem in Austin

by Marika Flatt on July 8, 2020

From the smell of the delicious garlic bread filling the air to the beautiful paintings of Italy on the wall and romantic ambiance, you won’t regret chowing down at this hidden Italian gem. When you’re...

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#FoodieFriday: At Juniper, Dine Northern Italian-Style in East Austin

by Haven Lindsey on November 8, 2019

Tucked away in East Austin, there’s a cozy restaurant that embodies a little bit of Italy and a little bit of Austin. A made-from-scratch menu including bread, pasta and pastry specialties similar to what you...

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#FoodieFriday: Discover the Love at North Italia

by Haven Lindsey on May 31, 2019

It has been said that life is a combination of magic and pasta. In that case, you’ll find both at North Italia. The restaurant, currently with two locations in Austin, two in Dallas and one...

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#FoodieFriday: Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Slinging Award-Winning Pies Across Texas

by Dawn Robinette on September 28, 2018

Upscale yet casual, Grimaldi’s is a family-oriented pizzeria with terrific cocktails, wine and beer for the adults, while kids can play with their own slice of pizza dough at the table. Originally opened in Brooklyn,...

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#FoodieFriday: Eat More Than Cake at Buddy V’s Ristorante

by Dawn Robinette on August 17, 2018

It seems that everyone is coming to San Antonio these days, including celebrity chef Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro. His new Buddy V’s Ristorante has quickly become a hot dining spot in the Alamo City thanks...

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#FoodieFriday: Finding the Exceptional at North Italia

by Eve Richter Dinnan on May 11, 2018

I’ll admit it. I have a bit of a bias against chains. I also tend not to order anything in a restaurant that it would be easy enough for me to make at home; I...