Dick Simcoe passed away on June 11th. I came to know Dick and his wife Surin through their restaurant Little Thailand, the first Thai restaurant in Central Texas. It is also the best. Eating there is like going to someone’s home and having their mother cook for you while their dad serve you drinks and imparts his wisdom. I don’t hesitate to say that it’s my favorite restaurant in Austin.
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I've only been eating sushi for a couple of years. Why? Because women have always been the ones to try to get me to eat sushi, and they don't usually know good food. Too much atmosphere and other sundry things in their restaurant recommendations. Hula Hut? Seriously? But my current GF lived in Okinawa for almost four years so she has street cred.
So I made my first trip to Uchi last Saturday. I was
As BBQ features begin to dominate the writing themes of the offseason, I have another bone to pick regarding a dining experience that doesn't involve an 8 weight animal. I don't get it. I find myself thoroughly pissed off every time my girlfriend and I leave a sushi restaurant. For some unknown reason, the social norm for a sushi experience involves groups of four. Typically, arranged by your
I was fortunate enough to have attended New Orleans' Jazzfest over the weekend, and my brain cells have finally regenerated to the point where I'm able to write about it. Three nights at the Old Absinthe House and two mornings of bloody marys at the Chartre House will have that effect on a person.
BTW, the Olde Absinthe House is the greatest bar in the world. I'm convinced of this and am not
You can always tell what region a fast food chain was founded by checking what their default condiments are.
