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Z’Tejas, a Wonderful Place for Brunch and Clan Revelry

This entry is part of a series, Austin Scene»

So much going on these days! That means it’s time to celebrate, of course. We officially kicked off the merry-making with a Sunday Brunch at Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill; the one on the hill, not the original location (on 6th Street downtown), nor the newest central Texas [...]

A Taste of Jalisco in North Austin

This entry is part of a series, Austin Scene»

Deep in Mexico, about halfway between Acapulco and Mazatlan, lies a famous city: Guadalajara, the capital of the state of Jalisco. Populous, compact and relatively well laid-out, this city boasts proud-spirited citizens and great food. The state of Jalisco is known for famous seafood and [...]

Cilantro: Love It or Hate It? There’s a Reason, You See…

Coriander. Chinese Parsley. Cilantro. Yan Shi. Whatever you know it by, this herb is widely used in many cuisines. Some folks love it, some hate it…

Growing up in central Texas, I was a teenager before I realized there was such a thing as “Tex-Mex” or Mexican foods. It was part of the standard meal [...]

Chile Relleno Casserole

This entry is part of a series, RdJ»

I wanted to make chile rellenos the other day, and I got some really nice-looking, deep green poblano chiles at the market that would have been ideal for that. I could hardly wait to try out my new stuffing recipe! Then disaster struck.

Oh, nothing too disastrous, [...]

Tacos are Brain Food, and Brainiacs Eat at El Taquito…

This entry is part of a series, Austin Scene»

Want to win a Nobel Prize, or maybe solve world hunger or cure cancer? Eat tacos. Want your sons to grow up to play pro sports? Feed them tacos; lots and lots of soft tacos. Want your daughters to be like Kim Kardashian? (Okay, maybe [...]

Lazy Sunday at the Ranch

When it’s this hot, we don’t get out and move around a lot. Oh, we grilled sausage for lunch (it was very good). I say “we” because it’s polite. However, it’s also a Royal “We.” I stayed inside and made sure the margarita machine ran on schedule. (It’s particularly tough duty, that; but we [...]

Casa G’s for Lunch (Hint: It’s Awesome)

This entry is part of a series, Austin Scene»

I was out efforting some errands (I like that strange verb) and found myself up the freeway beyond my usual traveling space. I knew I wouldn’t get home in time to eat leftovers and still make my afternoon appointment, so I reluctantly caved to schedule [...]

Quick Bites: El Caribe Tex-Mex

This entry is part of a series, Austin Scene»

Tuesday evenings often find me near the corner of Koenig Lane and Lamar. I guess it gives me a thrill to be walking free near that many Texas DPS troopers. Ah, if they only knew. But I digress…

There are a few eateries on that stretch [...]