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Better Half ~ Austin TX

Austin
December 22, 2019

Better Half ~ Austin TX

Austin
December 22, 2019
The Vitals: the spot: Better Half 406 Walsh St. Austin TX 78703 the eats: Better Half Burger the bucks: $10 the full nelson: A respectable burger that’s a real deal at happy hour One trend that cannot be denied is that restaurants aren’t getting cheaper these days. A more promising trend for people like you and me are restaurant concepts that merge counter service with high quality food. If you have been keeping up with Bang for your Burger Buck, ...
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Ali vs The Dome teaser

Videos
December 18, 2019

Ali vs The Dome teaser

Videos
December 18, 2019
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Tompkins Square Bagels ~ NYC

New York City
December 15, 2019

Tompkins Square Bagels ~ NYC

New York City
December 15, 2019
The Vitals: the spot: Tompkins Square Bagels 184 2nd Ave or 165 Ave A NY NY  the eats: Bagel with Lox Deluxe the bucks: $13 the full nelson: an East Village Bagel Breakfast fix
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Recipe: Holiday Prime Rib Dinner

Recipe
December 6, 2019

Recipe: Holiday Prime Rib Dinner

Recipe
December 6, 2019
The Vitals: recipe: Prime Rib Holiday Dinner difficulty: Easy. Seems intimidating but the technique is nearly fool proof with the right equipment. health rating: indulgent. It’s the Holidays after all. time: Prime Rib: 4 hours including cooking time and prep. the roast has to be seasoned the night before. Mashed Potatoes: 30 min. Creamed Spinach: 30 minutes Cooking turkey is a big fat pain. There I said it. And this is coming from a guy who literally did a Thanksgiving ...
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Sixth and Waller ~ Austin TX

Austin
November 29, 2019

Sixth and Waller ~ Austin TX

Austin
November 29, 2019
The Vitals: the spot: Sixth and Waller 1108 E. 6th St. Austin TX 78702 the eats: Waller St. Diner Burger the bucks: $13.50 for a double, $8.50 for a single the full nelson: a nostalgic burger built with quality ingredients. 
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Cafe China ~ New York City

Asian
November 20, 2019

Cafe China ~ New York City

Asian
November 20, 2019
The Vitals: the spot: Cafe China 13 E. 37th St. NY, NY 10016 the eats: Spicy Chengdu Wonton, Scallion pancake, Double Cooked Pork, Baby Cucumber, Shredded Tripe in chili oil, Ma Po Tofu,  the bucks: plan on spending $25-30 a person to feast comfortably  the full nelson: legit Szechuan that comes with a renowned food producer’s stamp of approval I have been to New York City many times over the years and yet every time I go I feel like ...
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Barbacoa Taste Test

Videos
November 19, 2019

Barbacoa Taste Test

Videos
November 19, 2019
Took a taco tour of a couple spots in the hood of East Austin
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Discada ~ Austin TX

Austin
November 9, 2019

Discada ~ Austin TX

Austin
November 9, 2019
The Vitals: the spot: Discada 1319 Rosewood Ave Austin TX 78702 the eats: Discada taco the bucks: $1.75 each, 5 (for $8) will do you right the full nelson: a Northern Mexican taco delicacy makes its way to Austin TX
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Johnnie’s Beef ~ Chicago

Cheap Eats
November 1, 2019

Johnnie’s Beef ~ Chicago

Cheap Eats
November 1, 2019
The Vitals: the spot: Johnnie’s Beef 7500 W. North Ave Chicago Il 60707 the eats: Italian Beef sandwich ordered “wet and hot” the bucks: $5.32 the full nelson: a local’s favorite for Chicago’s most revered sandwich
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Cuantos Tacos ~ Austin TX

Austin
October 22, 2019

Cuantos Tacos ~ Austin TX

Austin
October 22, 2019
The Vitals: the spot: Cuantos Tacos 108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702 the eats: Lengua, Buche, Cachete, Suadero, Carnitas, Longaniza, Champioñes – basically all the tacos but in that order the bucks: $2.50 a taco – 5 will do you right so plan on $10 a person the full nelson: the best “street tacos” in Austin TX *Cuantos Tacos has moved since I first wrote this story. Updated address is listed above Tacos in Austin are different. When I ...
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