by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Apr 19, 2018 | Dining, Leisure
The desire to ‘go home’ and nostalgia for simpler times is a strong recurring theme in everything from the classic literature of Proust and his beloved madeleines to pop culture in kids movies like Ratatouille where the cynical food critics’ heart is melted by food so...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Feb 17, 2018 | Dining, Leisure
About a year ago some friends and I were at the Pearl Brewery redevelopment near downtown San Antonio. Once the home of the old brewery, the large site has been transformed into a picturesque district with flower beds, fountains, boutiques, a branch of the Culinary...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Dec 15, 2017 | Dining, Leisure
In Austin, being open for 9 years is practically old guard – Péché, in the heart of what is ironically called the “Warehouse District” on 4th Street, has seen sleek office buildings and apartment towers replace many of those old warehouses in that short amount of...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Oct 13, 2017 | Dining, Leisure
It’s always fascinating when something humble is elevated to international fame and status. Such is the case with a small shop that started in Taipei in 1972 and the little soup dumplings that eventually earned them Michelin status and a presence in eleven countries...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Aug 28, 2017 | Dining, Leisure
Located on the edge of the University of Texas campus and in building that looks very much like a part of the school itself, calling this restaurant a “hidden gem” is more literal than with other places. Once found though, the search pays off with a cool and...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Aug 25, 2017 | Dining, Leisure
The first thing that strikes you about the menu at Soto is the definite feel of a more culinary bent. Specialty Kumamoto Oysters, Hamachi Carpaccio, Foie Gras, both nigiri and in a dessert, plus several items featuring truffles are featured along with over 60...