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High Country Market and Café: Tasty Fare in a Unique Setting

September 4, 2014 by

Don’t let the gas station setting fool you, High Country Market and Café offers much more than your ordinary mini-mart setting! At this Round Rock spot you’ll find a great selection of craft beer, wine, gourmet coffee, fresh pastries and tasty deli foods. You’ll also find free Wi-Fi and patio seating.

If you’re hungry, you can settle in with a burger or sandwich. In the a.m., they have Breakfast Tacos with your choice of fillings like egg, ham, chorizo, refried black beans, avocado, sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, potatoes and spinach. Burgers and pizzas are also on the menu, complete with a selection of toppings. Sandwiches include BBQ Pulled Pork, Roasted Chicken Salad, a BLT and a Marinated Mushroom Banh Mi.

Just a short trip from Indigo Apartments, High Country is open every day.

High Country Market and Café
3701 Gattis School Road
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 541-3499
https://www.facebook.com/HighCountryMarket
http://www.yelp.com/biz/high-country-market-and-cafe-round-rock

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Taste Tom Kha Soup at Austin’s Thai Spoon

August 28, 2014 by

A chic, modern ambiance; a fresh, flavorful menu of regional dishes; and friendly, attentive service are the code words at Thai Spoon. Start you meal with a Thai iced tea, beer, or glass of wine and a yummy appetizer like spring rolls with plum sauce, fried tofu with spicy peanut sauce, or chicken pot stickers with sweet dipping sauce.

Soothing soups are a hallmark of Thai fare, so be sure to order the Tom Kha with coconut milk, chicken, mushrooms, and scallion. Pair your soup with the papaya salad with shredded green papaya, carrots, peanuts, and sweet and tangy sauce. Entrees include Seafood Delight with shrimp, squid, mussels, and scallops; Roasted Duck in spicy basil sauce; and Massamun Curry with sauteed meat, peanuts, onions, potatoes, and carrots in a mild brown curry sauce.

Thai Spoon is open daily.

Thai Spoon
3720 Gattis School Road
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 733-2233
www.thaispoonrestaurant.com
www.yelp.com/biz/thai-spoon-round-rock

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Expect Locally-Sourced Ingredients on Your Plate at Greenhouse Craft Food

May 22, 2014 by

Mint green walls and cheery white tables greet you when you show up at Greenhouse Craft Food in Round Rock. The homespun ambiance matches the quality of the food, which is carefully crafted and cheerfully served.

High quality ingredients from area suppliers are used in the small menu of super-yummy items. The Local Burger features a grilled third-pound patty of local ground beef, house-made pickles, local tomatoes, baby greens, and house sauce on a fresh bun. Order the Shrimp Boat and you get a tasty sandwich with lightly fried Gulf shrimp, tomato, lemon horseradish aioli, and slaw served on a hoagie roll. Other options include a Grass Eater veggie burger, Fish and Chips, and the Farmer’s Salad.

Greenhouse Craft Food is open every day. Brunch is served on weekends.

Greenhouse Craft Food
1400 E. Old Settlers Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 366-5567
greenhousecraftfood.com
www.yelp.com/biz/greenhouse-craft-food-round-rock

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Rudy’s Country Store & Barbecue: Fuel Your Car and Your Belly at This Quirky Barbecue

May 8, 2014 by

Texas is known for many things, but barbecue is surely one of the most important. Rudy’s Country Store and barbecue restaurant is a standout spot in Austin’s booming restaurant scene, beloved for the way it merges a restaurant, general store, and even a gas station if you need to fuel up after dinner.

While the operation is quirky, Rudy’s food menu is one to be reckoned with. Half-pound racks of tender, juicy ribs, moist brisket, tangy potato salad, and sweet creamed corn keep regulars coming back again and again. Order at the counter and watch the skillful cooks slice your meat right in front of you, and then enjoy your meal over a cold soda or beer at one of the long, communal picnic tables either inside or out. Finish your meal with Rudy’s excellent banana pudding and you’ll leave feeling positively stuffed.

Rudy’s Country Store is open 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends. On Sundays, the restaurant is open 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Rudy’s Country Store
11570 Research Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 418-9898
www.rudysbbq.com/page/location/name/bbq-austin%20-%20360
www.yelp.com/biz/rudys-country-store-and-barbecue-austin

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Enchiladas y Mas: Down-Home Tex-Mex Cuisine

May 22, 2013 by

Enchiladas y Mas is a cozy little spot that serves up some of Austin’s favorite Tex-Mex food.  Since 1994 this family-owned restaurant has relied on their family recipes to fill bellies and and put smiles on customers’ faces. They love the saying ‘never trust a skinny cook’ — leave your calorie counter at home and get ready to indulge in cheese smothered goodness.  Regulars love the spicy salsa and guacamole.  Entrees are generously portioned and don’t hide the meat.  Their specialties are enchiladas and fajitas — which have won many awards, including best fajitas from the Austin American-Statesman. This recognition can make for a busy restaurant, but the food is worth the wait. You can pass the time enjoying a margarita or Mexican beer at the bar. Remember, the art is in the food …

Enchiladas y Mas
1911 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 467-7100
www.yelp.com/biz/enchiladas-y-mas-austin

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Carmelo’s: From Sicily To Texas

December 24, 2012 by

This top-flight Italian eatery has been dazzling Austinites for years, and one bite of Chef Carmelo Mauro’s spectacular cuisine will make you a convert as well. Mauro opened the first Carmelo’s in Houston in 1978 and expanded to Austin in 1985. In the three decades he’s been in the restaurant business he has assembled a legion of devoted fans who claim that his place offers the best Italian in Texas, hands down. For appetizers, the beefsteak tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella and fresh basil can’t be beat, as well as the mussels, flavorful and simmered in garlic white wine broth. Entrees that garner special attention are the chicken Parmesan, which is lush and delicious, as well as signature dishes like the tender Ossobucco and fettucine carbonara, which is cooked tableside. In general, the seafood here is beyond reproach, with tender, perfectly-cooked salmon a highlight. Carmelo’s also has an excellent wine selection. For dessert, the lemon cake, served from an old-school three-tiered dessert cart, is some of the best in town.

Carmelo’s
504 E 5th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-7497

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Swad: Dig Into a Dosa

December 4, 2012 by

A vegetarian restaurant with tantalizing food from the North and South of India, Swad is an exotic and delicious treat. The flavors and aromas here are incredibly enticing, making it a great destination even for the most carnivorous diner. The samosas are a wonderful way to start, but the real star here are the enormous dosas. Dosas are crepes made with a batter of rice and lentils, and are not only delicious, but enormous in size. Thali is another great option, in which you are served incredible bread and a plate full of numerous little dishes to eat it with. For the quality and size of the dishes here, the prices are incredibly low, too! For a fantastic, fast meal, give Swad a shot and prepare to be delighted.

Swad
9515 N. Lamar Boulevard #156
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 997-7923
http://www.yelp.com/biz/swad-austin
 

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Truluck’s: Sustainable Seafood For a Delicious Meal

November 20, 2012 by

More and more people are concerned about the future of our oceans, and commercial fishing is becoming less and less sustainable as populations decline. Restaurants like Truluck’s are working hard to ensure that our food supply is sustainable for future generations. This top-flight restaurant has implemented a fantastic program that sources food from carefully-selected providers, including their own crab fishery outside of Naples. This tight control over where their ingredients come from translates into amazing food that has diners raving. Open your meal with the fantastic stone crab claws, served on a bed of ice, and then proceed to the great crab macaroni and cheese, sesame-crusted Hawaiian tuna, tender and succulent filet mignon, or pretty much anything else on the menu. Desserts are also great, with the carrot cake garnering special attention. This place is always a winner, with extremely consistent food and service, good-sized portions, and reasonable prices.

Truluck’s
400 Colorado Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 482-9000

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Driskill Grill: Austin Farm to Table Fare

November 13, 2012 by

One of Austin’s most prestigious restaurants, the Driskill Grill – located within the Driskill Hotel – is an award-winning New American restaurant that serves up innovative and exciting food to a clientele of appreciative diners. The establishment has pulled in multiple Awards of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine, as well as solid Zagat ratings year after year. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Jonathan Gelman, the kitchen produces exceptional menus that dazzle diners. If you don’t feel like deciding, put yourself in the chef’s capable hands with his nightly three-course “farm to table” prix fixe menu, which never disappoints. Eaters who feel like dining a la carte have an excellent selection of dishes, with some favorites including the prime aged filet mignon with smoked cheddar grits, roasted wild mushrooms and glazed onions, as well as the Hawaiian ahi poke.

Driskill Grill
604 Brazos Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 391-7162
http://www.yelp.com/biz/driskill-grill-austin

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J Mueller BBQ: Hit The Pit

October 16, 2012 by

Texas is one of the country’s big destinations for barbecue, with a beef-centric menu and some serious slow-cooked flavor. The Hill Country is rife with barbecue joints, but locals will almost unanimously recommend J Mueller in Austin. Owner John Mueller hails from a barbecue dynasty in Taylor, Texas – his grandfather Louie’s restaurant is internationally known as one of the temples of Texas ‘cue. It took a lot for John to set out on his own, but he quickly found success in Austin. His business has had some ups and downs since then, but since opening the new location in Austin’s Bouldin Creek neighborhood, things have been looking up for Mueller. And for good reason – this is incredible barbecue, perfectly tender and flavorful. The brisket here is the meal of choice, and it’s done up as well as you can possibly do it. Beef ribs and sausage are also quite good. Note that this place has become a little more popular since it was profiled on Anthony Bourdain’s TV show.

J Mueller BBQ
1502 S. 1st Street
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 229-7366
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jmueller-bbq-austin

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