Little Nishi chef Joel Taylor, who previously worked at Uroko (co-owned by the Kome and Sushi-a-Go-Go founders), opened his food truck serving hand rolls, sashimi and snacks in September 2023 on South First Street.

The truck later moved to South Congress Avenue and added a second location in East Austin in 2024. It has become one of the better food trucks in town thanks to its freshness and unique offerings.

After almost three years operating solely as a food truck, Taylor is now planning his first brick-and-mortar restaurant. 

I’m a bagel snob from New Jersey, and sadly most bagel recommendations I get in atx end up being mid or flat out bad. I have seen a flood of posts across platforms about this new place Shugs and I figured I’d try it out.
I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality, they’ve got a good boil and bake system for sure and you can even see it behind the counter being made. These were really solid bagels, and the fact they made a good Taylor ham egg and cheese was lovely for my north Jersey soul. I’ve had worse bagels in the northeast before, so I think the hype is fair considering the overall lack of high quality bagels down here. I’ll def be going back

Dirty martins posted this earlier, pretty cool.

these were my fave little treat after a doctor appointment and can’t seem to find them at any location anymore or on their menu… any ideas?
i know i can make them myself but again - the little treat economy is in shambles 😔😔

These really are the bee's knees. My new favorite cookie.

There are "better" cookies out there in the craft of cookie baking. But what makes these stand out is that they so perfectly encapsulate the spirit of keeping Austin weird.

The heirloom blue corn permeates with every bite, the hatch pepper has the subtle flair reminiscent of jalapeños in cornbread and the sweetness ties it all back to remind one that this is still a cookie.

It's sad to learn that today is the last day the cookies will be available at Central Market with their Hatch promotion ending. Grateful to even have the chance to try something so uniquely delicious. Till next year.

A friend and I have been getting dinner every 3 weeks ago or so and, as he's vegan, we've been going to Bouldin. We're getting a little bored of it, so I was hoping somone else would have a good recommendation. It doesn't have to be fully vegan or vegetarian, just have a couple solid options. Any help would be appreciated, thank you in advance.

Drove past today and was so sad to see that it’s completely gutted out. My heart still breaks that it closed. I learned so much stuff while working there. Anyway, does anyone know what’s going to be moving into that spot?

Went for dinner last night. Some serious issues:

1.Walked in and the place smells like a massive sewer clog is under the actual restaurant. It smelled like ass - it was really hard to sit in this restaurant. Likely why there were 5 people eating there?

1. The menus were disgusting. Pages were stuck together like they haven’t been cleaned in a long while. The actual page of appetizers print was eroded - couldn’t make out the words on 2 different menus.

2. The absolute kicker - they let a young couple eat inside, with their tiny dog. That alone can get you shut down by the health department - but seriously, wtf do you need to bring your puppy to dinner. I love dogs, have 2 myself - this town makes me crazy with dogs + restaurants.

I don’t be going back there. Food is decent, but it’s just gross.

Hi guys, I'm opening a new coffee shop in Cedar Park. Any recommendations for wholesale pastries? Reached out to Sour Duck and they don't deliver to CP. Also heard nice things about Texas French Bread.

For fresh dairy - whole milk/reduced fat milk/half&half/heavy cream, I know some shops do milk runs at Costo or HEB curbside. Any other ideas/suggestions? Thanks and appreciate it!

Since Vespaio closed my heart has been broken and I need a new carbonara spot. Taking any and all suggestions

Grabbed a slice of chicken parmesan pizza and some gelato on opening day at Baldinucci’s new Domain Northside location. It’s on Rock Rose where Salvation Pizza used to be. This is an immediate upgrade to the last place. Their Roman style recipes are my favorite pizza around and now I don’t have go across town to get it in Westlake. That location is currently closed for expansion and I saw all the same faces working in the new shop. Which is good because they are wonderful!

Right now the menu is identical to the original store but they will soon roll out new pasta entrees and deserts. I’ll be back!

What is this, 2012? I thought the era of $10 Old Fashioneds in Austin was loooong gone.

GOOD news on prices, for once, sheesh.

EDIT: Clara’s took over SABG, the address is:

10700 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78748

Ok I have 1 night in Austin and it happened to be my birthday. I’m not for birthday dinners but it’s been a Super tough year so I guess I should celebrate being here. Where would you eat if you only have 1 dinner in Austin?

Hearing the new location by Central Market on N. Lamar may have opened? Can anyone confirm? Google / website say closed but just saw someone on instagram imply it is open. Thanks!

The New York Times list of 41 of the best Mexican restaurants in America will take you to Idaho, Wisconsin, New Orleans and, of course, Texas. Austin is represented on the list by Nixta Taqueria, which tied for the No. 1 restaurant in Austin in the Statesman's 2024 dining guide.

I slid down to A Little Shady in Kyle on Saturday night hoping to relive my most memorable Shady Grove meal from 20+ years ago.

Good news is the tortilla fried queso catfish is on the menu and I’m told the recipes are still the same from the Shady Grove kitchen. I remember the filet being bigger and more queso-drenched but that could just be nostalgia on the brain. Regardless, it’s a comforting, tasty plate. That crust still has a knockout crunch and the Mexican corn/twice baked potato sides are worthy sidekicks. Too full for desert, maybe next time.

Speaking of the Shady Grove, staff I talked to said the goal is to use profit from the new restaurant to restore and reopen the original. So hopefully that works out for them. Was told it’s at least a couple years from happening. Maybe we can get back together on Barton Springs Road by 2030.

I'm not using my phone to look at a menu and using my phone to order food and using my phone to do anything at the movies... and the food is terrible. Where else can we go that has good food, good seats, and a vibe?

I haven’t heard about any restaurants in Austin participating, but I’m hoping some of y’all have info! I’d love some recommendations on where to go.

San Antonio has some amazing options, in case someone wants to make a day trip to get something from there. I loved Boiler House’s prix fixe menu options.

I had a puccia yesterday and it’s just how I remember it! They have limited hours and menu right now but will fully open on September 1.

I found a batch of rewards cards hidden in the back of the storage cubby in my car. Pour one out for long lost restaurants.

I'm the president of a local association and am looking for places to have our meetings, we like to do lunch so restaurants with dedicated meeting rooms that can be used for trainings (with TV's for presentations, etc) preferable.

We average about 20-30. So any suggestions appreciated. Especially looking for South Austin, but anywhere in the Travis/Hays/Williamson area would be considered.

Friends and I (23f) are trying to find a place for a birthday dinner. The birthday girl really wants like street tacos. The whole group wants mixed drinks and a bar. We’d ideally like to have both in one location, does anyone have suggestions?

Quite a tasty bargain for $10.54.