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Jamie Biondi
Articles by Jamie
The Strip Club Meat and Fish
Oct 5, 2017

The Strip Club Meat & Fish

Grass-fed beef is the name of the game at St. Paul’s premier meatery, an independent St. Paul chop and fish house, helmed by chef JD Fratzke.

Jackson Fillmore san Francisco thrillist outside building
Oct 5, 2017

Jackson Fillmore

Is there a better way to start dinner off with a smile than with complimentary Bruschetta the minute you sit down?

Egg dish at Garibaldi's
Oct 5, 2017

Garibaldi's

Garibaldi's has been around for over 20yrs cranking out ridiculously good eats from risotto croquettes to maple-brined pork chops, plus specialty cocktails like their Presidio Paloma with blanco tequila, elderflower, grapefruit, lime, and a salt rim.

Basil-Mezcal Sour at 1760
Oct 5, 2017

1760

A still-fancy-but-way-more-approachable-than-its-sister-spot eatery with pasta from the expert pasta-maker at Michelin-starred Acquerello, 1760 is a Polk fusion-ery (Italian/Japenese/Mediterranean/Spanish) plating the likes of a fried duck sandwich with slaw, pickles, and spicy aioli.

Plush bartender
Oct 5, 2017

Plush

A downtown dance club that hosts eclectic performances and has earned the nickname "The OG DJ Mecca" of Austin.

Hill's Cafe sign
Oct 5, 2017

Hill's Cafe

A comfort food palace that slings Mexican-American eats like a Tamale Trinity (brisket, chicken, and sweet potato-apple) and Crispy Catfish and Shrimp.

Isles Bun & Coffee sign
Oct 5, 2017

Isles Bun & Coffee

A quirky coffee shop with every kind of brew you could ever want, plus their famous Puppy Dog Tails, addictive cinnamon twists that were named by the nursery school children next door.

East Side Social Club sign/exterior
Oct 5, 2017

East Side Denton

A Denton standout with 100 beers on tap, 60 of which are from Texas (!), plus 40 different kinds of whiskey/bourbon, Golden Tee, darts, foosball, pool, a huge outdoor patio, and food trucks on site to fill your belly.

El Ranchito meal
Oct 5, 2017

El Ranchito

An authentic Maxstaurant that's been around since 1983 serving up eats from the North part of our neighbor to the South, like deep-fried catfish and a Hamburguesa Mexicana guac, refried beans, cheese, ham & jalapeños.

Frank dogs
Oct 5, 2017

Frank

Although Frank is known for its creative hot dogs and sausage sandwiches made with nontraditional meats like antelope, venison, and kangaroo, it also boasts an extensive selection of fries, including chili cheese and Reuben waffle fries.

Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar interior
Oct 5, 2017

Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar

The mastermind behind Del Frisco's and Bubble Bar, Dee Lincoln, has done it again with this must-eat meat eater's paradise.

The Claremont Hotel interior
Oct 5, 2017

The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa

A posh Berkeley hotel that also has the Spa Clarement and over 30,000sqft of meeting space.