by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Jun 15, 2021 | Dining, Leisure
As far back as the 1820s in the United States (Delmonico’s), and a bit further back in France (1760’s – Boulanger), naming an eatery after yourself has been a pretty common thing. It signifies pride of ownership and pride in the quality of the food...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Jun 7, 2021 | Dining, Leisure
In 2013, before the actual opening of Barlata in South Austin, there had already been a considerable buzz about the impending restaurant. Stories abounded on Chef Daniel Olivella’s colorful past and his success in the culinary industry. He was well known to foodies...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Apr 18, 2021 | Dining, Leisure
The old saying that “God is in the details” has been referenced to everything from architecture to computer programming, however, most recently I found it applied perfectly to my experience at San Antonio’s fine dining restaurant Signature. Located on one of the...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Nov 23, 2020 | Dining, Leisure
It’s strange to think that it’s been ten years since I first visited Foreign & Domestic. In 2010, it was a trendy new restaurant in the booming North Loop area in north-central Austin. It had a dynamic (sometimes fiery) Chef/owner, was getting noticed by some...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Sep 10, 2020 | Dining, Leisure
Generally, a place specializing in Champagne is a rare thing (ok, less unusual in a place like River Oaks, Houston) but, finding one with a huge curated selection, and known for having great prices, is one in a million…. throw in great oysters, grilled steaks, and an...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Jul 22, 2020 | Dining, Leisure
From my neck of the woods in northwest Austin, I’m about a mile west of the many upscale shops and restaurants of the original Domain development – it’s actually a short hike and a clever shortcut by foot, or more often than not, a reasonably quick car trip. So, for...