ago that fine dining options in Austin were limited to Green Pastures, Jefferey’s, the Driskill, Shorline, Fonda San Miguel and Hudson’s if you felt like taking the drive. Things have changed. Our city’s taste... (0 replies, last updated by ieathereforeiam June 18, 2009)

My (somehwat random) chow tour of Austin continues with a dinner take-out from Tres Amigos on 360. I was picking up some quests from the Airport and decided to pick up dinner on the way home. I stopped at Tres Amigios on the way... (2 replies, last updated by nancythenice January 25, 2007)

Hi wyf4lyf – I recognized your handle from the home cooking board – welcome to Austin! You are one true chowhound. The previous recommendations are good – some are situated out on 360 where your conference is... (8 replies, last updated by rudeboy July 13, 2007)

There’s so many great places! The topics links that knoblauch posted will help. My personal faves? BBQ – Salt Lick but not the one on 360. Steak – the black & blue ribeye from Austin Land & Cattle. La Reyna,... (6 replies, last updated by austx03 June 9, 2007)

to get you started. There are a couple farms in the Austin area. http://www.localharvest.org/search.jsp?&lat=30.236135&lon=-97.65204&scale=1&zip=78702 (6 replies, last updated by TroyTempest June 19, 2007)

i suggest Rudy’s on 360 - then drive around the hilly side of Austin. They also have great breakfast tacos w/ bbq sausage. I think they also now have a Rudy’s out by the lake if you want to pick some bbq up and go... (10 replies, last updated by JWDC April 11, 2006)

Balon was basically run off of the Austin360 board – so they dessicated it. All you find now are shills and the occasional "Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in Austin?" Kerby Lane used to be a standard for me in... (21 replies, last updated by Jeff March 7, 2004)

I’m not sure how to describe the type of Chinese food I’m looking for in Austin. Some dishes with sliced fish with wasabi, items that are not drenched in sauce, not “old style” Chinese, some spice to the... (13 replies, last updated by Rene December 3, 2008)

Agree, but something seems a bit off with the Ba Le in Austin compared to others I’ve been to. Maybe I’ll give it another try. (17 replies, last updated by JWDC April 11, 2006)

I am moving to Austin temporarily for work and love pizza. How are the offerings there? Some out of towners are coming for a long weekend whilst I am there. What are some MUST do dining spots. Mexican recommendations most... (55 replies, last updated by frombostontoaustin July 7, 2008)

, and surprisingly fresh ingredients. I wouldn’t be surprised if this place becomes a chain at some point — it’s better than the “fast sushi” options in Austin, by far. (5 replies, last updated by larbittier March 26, 2009)

This link is to the Austin Statesman’s "The spirit of Austin tastes good, too. Classics that’ll please visitors and old-timers alike" article in today’s edition: http://www.austin360... (8 replies, last updated by Greg Spence September 19, 2006)

The local newspaper columnist has a blog post with some options. Some seemingly bad choices on there but you might find something to your liking: http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/dalestable/ (6 replies, last updated by smokechop November 23, 2006)

Where is the best gelato to be found in Austin? (8 replies, last updated by NWLarry June 29, 2009)

I am hoping that many of you read the article in the Austin360 about the PF dining scene in Austin. We recently tried Trio and were very favorably impressed. Although I would not have given it 5 stars, whatever that means, I... (9 replies, last updated by poryorick September 5, 2009)