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Black Star Co-Op: Good For Your Conscience

December 24, 2012 by

At Black Star Co-Op Pub and Brewery, you can enjoy tasty pub food without worrying your conscience. This north Austin brewpub is founded on ethics; sustainable, local ingredients, fair employment with a livable wage, and democratic management. Their menu is simple and offers traditional pub grub with just as many options for vegetarians as meat-lovers.  For example, in addition to offering traditional fish and chips made from locally sourced Texas redfish, they also offer fried portobello and chips.  Try their burger made from ethically raised meat that is ground in-house.  Customers love their crispy fries!  You don’t need to be a member to enjoy dinner at Black Star.  Although the co-op title might be intimidating, the staff is friendly and there are signs to guide you through; order your dinner in one line, beer in another, and you choose and clear your own table. Livable wages for staff make tipping unnecessary.
 

Black Star Co-Op Pub and Brewery
7020 Easy Wind Dr
Ste 100
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 452-2337
www.yelp.com/biz/black-star-co-op-pub-and-brewery-austin

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French Quarter Grille: Cajun Fare in Austin, Texas

December 11, 2012 by

If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, you know that Cajun food can be presented two different ways. There’s the quick and tasty plates of shellfish and oyster po’ boy style, and then there’s the upscale, French-influenced dining that brings out some of the most intense and nuanced flavors that the cuisine has to offer. The French Quarter Grille in Austin ably bridges the gap between those two styles, presenting excellent Cajun and Creole food at good prices in a classy atmosphere. Start your meal with an order of the crawfish beignets – these small French donuts are stuffed with spicy, tender seafood and come with a light jalapeno tartar sauce for dipping. Entrees are diverse and universally good, with some favorites including the exceptional blackened catfish gumbo, the pecan-crusted trout, and the blackened ribeye Ponchartrain, which updates surf & turf with a perfectly-seared steak topped with shrimp, crab and crawfish in a mushroom brandy cream sauce.

French Quarter Grille
13000 N. IH 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 832-9090
http://www.yelp.com/biz/french-quarter-grille-austin

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Upper Crust Bakery: Marvelous Bread and Pastries

December 4, 2012 by

Upper Crust Bakery is a family owned and operated business that creates European-style breads, pastries, and cakes. Here, you'll find stellar cinnamon rolls and big, full danishes. The bread is amazing, too, especially the varieties of croissant and stuffed brioche available. There's a huge selection, and it's all fresh and of the highest quality. These acclaimed offerings have been a delightful temptation for the past fifteen years, and Upper Crust's café menu makes for a satisfying lunch stop. A host of delectable soups, salads, and sandwiches are on hand to take care of your appetite, and the variety of teas and coffee drinks here complement them perfectly. The food at Upper Crust Bakery is sure to satisfy whether you want a fresh, healthy meal or a nice way to indulge your sweet tooth.

Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 467-0102
http://www.yelp.com/biz/upper-crust-bakery-austin
 

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Pablito’s Bakery: Tacos, Tacos, Tacos

November 20, 2012 by

The unassuming exterior of Pablito’s Bakery in Austin — along with the cheap prices of its food! — belie what’s in store here for your taste buds: delicious, authentic Mexican flavor with a few American dishes thrown in to boot. Pablito’s Bakery has largely built a reputation around its breakfast tacos. Pick two among your choice of egg, bacon, potato, ham, bean, sausage, and cheese. The tacos are gargantuan: one is enough for a whole meal. And despite its enormity, a taco only runs $1.29 (extra toppings for only 20 cents). Come back for lunch for more of Pablito’s affordable and generous portions. You can sample their tostadas, non-breakfast tacos, quesadillas, and cakes. This is a bakery, after all. And if your pennies are really pinched, grab some tamales for only a dollar each!

Pablito’s Bakery
1015 E. Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 491-8902

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Tenderland: World Famous Tenderloin

November 13, 2012 by

The burgers at Austin's Tenderland are great, of course. But you don’t go to a Philadelphia cheesesteak stand and choose the pork roll sandwich, and you might get some funny looks if you drive all the way to this food truck without choosing Tenderland’s eponymous, famed dish: the tenderloin sandwich!

Tenderland’s gargantuan tenderloin is properly approached without guilt and without fear. If you’re planning to begin a diet, it’ll have to wait until tomorrow. Until then, enjoy this oversized slap of deep-fried pork smothered in pickles, onions, and your choice of condiments. It's all barely contained by the delicious jalepeno-cheddar bun. Tenderland's fries are hot and crispy. If you can finish both them and the sandwich, you owe yourself a pat on the back… along with a trip to the gym.

Tenderland
2406 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 230-8167

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