J.J. “Jake” Pickle

Mike Chapman’s post on Jake Pickle bought back several memories of Austin’s US Representative from 1963-1995.  Mr. Pickle changed Austin’s landscape.  He steered money to the University of Texas, and today the University’s J.J. Pickle...

Swad – Indian Vegetarian Cuisine

Some of my favorite childhood meals were eaten at the ubiquitous snack carts of Bombay (now Mumbai)–dosas at Juhu Beach, spiced milkshakes at Chowpatty Beach, bhel puri at the stand on Linking Road, thali’s at Shoba.  The closest I’ve come to getting...

Austin Skyline at Twilight

Saturday Night was crisp and clear.  Finally got a decent shot of the beautiful Austin Skyline.  Now I’m looking for other alternative views that’ll show both the Capitol and UT Tower.  Any thoughts?

Texadelphia Cheesesteaks on Anderson Lane

Our offices have been near the corner of Anderson Lane and Mopac for 18 years.  We’re bored of the food choices.  I was thrilled when my friend Mark finally opened a Texadelphia on Anderson Lane.  Chip Rosenthal talks about it in his blog and...