Original menu image courtesy the Frisco Shop With the Brentwood Tavern and the Travis County Farmer's Market both closing last month, the Allandale culinary scene is certainly undergoing some transition. The Austin Business Journal and the Statesman's Dale Rice report that the Frisco Shop (North Central Austin's haven of pie and artery-clogging comfort food) has found a new home and will not close its doors after learning last year that its location would soon house... more ›

In a city where gadget geeks and analog-loving musicians abound, we're surprised that there aren't more of these events taking place: tonight, the folks behind Austin Dorkbot are hosting an evening of open-source, DIY audio and "seriously strange sounds." Taking place at Brentwood Tavern, "Transparent Mike Night" is presented in an open mic format and showcases a spectacular salmagundi of zany instruments, recording devices, mixing tools, and other, never-been-done-before kind of audio devices. At... more ›

We have some ambivalence about reporting on a restaurant that features meat. You know, being vegetarians and all, it feels like we're kinda traitors to the cause. But we can't help but get excited when a place that specializes in pig parts on buns, offers up all of their specialities in non-pig-part options. more ›

Calling all occupants of the Brentwood, Allandale, and Crestview neighborhoods: there is a new place in town for your casual dining needs. It's the place that used to be The Stone House Grill, a stone house (huh) of sorts on Burnet Road in the enclave of businesses that also features Dog Almighty (review coming soon!) and G & J's barbeque. The menu is nothing special--burgers, sandwiches, and the apparently necessary showing of tex-mex items.... more ›