Are you looking for a swanky oasis above the hustle and bustle of downtown Austin? Stephen F’s Bar is a great spot to sip a cocktail, glass of wine or local beer while gazing down on Congress from their expansive balcony. I’ve often found myself there during SXSW to escape the hectic street goings on […]
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Suerte–Austin
Run, don’t walk to Suerte in East Austin. But, pause first to make a reservation on Resy as the place was packed at 6 PM this past Saturday night. I’d read the raves from Austin food reviewers, but given the number of openings in Austin, there is never a shortage of glowing reviews. This […]
Numu-Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
The first time we visited Playa Potrero in December, we dined at Numu twice (in three days). On our second trip, we visited again with new friends. Numu is an easy five minute walk from the beach and was easily the best food I have had in Playa Portrero. It is a lovely, open air […]
Falvo’s in Flight….
Central Standard at the South Congress Hotel offers an impressive wine list both by the glass and bottle as well as an innovative cocktail list. I gravitate towards small plates when visiting, but they also have excellent oysters, steak and seafood dishes. The asparagus salad with lump crab, radish, grapefruit and a garlicky tarragon aioli […]