38: Austin, Texas

Subscribe or leave a review in iTunes. In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Kristin Sheppard of the Mad Betty blog offers up another great restaurant recommendation: Ramen Tatsu-yain Austin, where Chef Tatsu Aikawa serves up Japanese dishes like Tokotsu Original Ramen. We talk about Texas barbecue, the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican, and how beets and brussel sprouts are having a moment. Read more about Ramen Tatsu-ya on Mad Betty Visit the Ramen Tatsu-ya website Ramen Tatsu-ya is located at 8557 Research Blvd, Ste. 126 Bloggers help bloggers in the Austin Food Bloggers Alliance Try Texas BBQ at The Salt Lick or Franklin Barbecue Top Chef Season 9 Champion Paul Qui has the East Side King food truck and Hole in the Wall Adam Richman of Man vs. Food isn't dead yet Kristin recommends: Gyoza Potstickers Tokotsu Original Ramen Mochi Austin Dining Districts to Explore: South Austin North Austin Austin Food Events: The Hot Sauce Festival (August) Austin Food and Wine Festival (April) Austin City Limits (October) Food for Thought: Q: What is Austin's signature drink? A: The Mexican Martini. Out of the Frying Pan Picks: Favorite Steak House: The Roaring Fork Favorite Food Truck: Chi'Lantro Favorite Bar to Watch the Game: Red's Porch Favorite Place for Tex-Mex: Trudy's Favorite Place for Mexican Food: Curra's Grill Favorite Name for a Restaurant: Banger's