Whether you are a newcomer to Austin for SXSW or just trying to navigate our restaurant scene during the conference, Zagat has got you covered with their digital "Flavor of Austin" e-guide. more ›

Tyson Cole is a smart chef. To encourage pre-orders of his new Uchi: the Cookbook, Cole is throwing a VIP book signing on March 1 at Uchiko...with complimentary passed dishes straight from the pages of the new tome. If you're interested, head to uchicookbook.com for more information. The new book retails for $39.95 and was co-authored by Texas Monthly and Fodor's contributor Jessica Dupuy. more ›

Uchi may be Austin's most beloved restaurant: it placed first in The Fearless Critic's most recent edition, scoring a 9.8 out of 10. The rub: it also came in at an average cost of $80 - not unfair given the restaurant's sterling rep, but also not designed for everyday consumption. In a fun twist, Uchi has decided to do a limited "bargain" of sorts by offering a 14-seat community table once a month for just $45. The next event takes place on Monday, 10/25, and as of this writing, a few seats are still available. more ›

There seems to be some confusion about the why and wherefore of Tacodeli. So, to offer a clarification: Tacodeli is not a hybrid eatery where you can get black beans with a side of pastrami. Tacodeli is, however, an exclusively Tex-Mex breakfast-thru-lunch taco bar with three locations in Austin. The third location quietly opened this month on North Lamar, right across the street from Central Market. more ›

You're probably familiar with Tyson Cole, one of Austin's best known chefs and Executive Chef at Uchi. You probably also know that he's hard at work on his second restaurant, Uchiko, which will be located at 4200 North Lamar. But did you also know that he's working on a cookbook? And aren't you kind of curious as to what his favorite places to eat in Austin are? The answer might surprise you! more ›

Photos by Austinist contributing photographers Steve Hopson and Scott Miller from the Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival event at Long Center. more ›

Starting out as a dishwasher at Kyoto, Cole has made a name for himself in the sushi world beyond the city's borders. In 2005, two years after Uchi's opening, Cole was named one of Food and Wine magazine's prestigious Best New Chefs, and last year the chef took on his idol Masaharu Morimoto in battle ginger on Iron Chef America. more ›

Uchi's take on ceviche consists of of salmon, striped bass, vine-ripened tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, garlic and cilantro drizzled in a light vinegar mixture. more ›

Hungry to share your most provocative Austin food photos? Send them here. Make sure to include your name, where the photo was taken and a complete description of the food. more ›

Forget tasting menus with wine pairings, the Peacock kicks off a monthly "Second Tuesday" tomorrow featuring a cocktail menu with food pairings. more ›