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Papa Roja

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  1. I've eaten at, I think, all of the Tex-Mex and Mexican places in the South 1st/Oltorf area. Many of them are mediocre at best. Let me tell about my favorite: Habanero Cafe on Oltorf about two blocks east of South 1st. Friendly, family-run, great value, great food. Try the Beef Fajita Gordita Plate or the Chile Colorado (slow-simmered pork in red chile sauce - get it hot and fresh around lunchtime). Hope you like it as much as I do.

    As far as brisket, a lot of it's overrated. I had a good experience recently at Iron Works downtown because I got the combo plate. All the meats were very good but nothing really exceptional. The great thing was I had enough left to take home for another meal.

    The baby back ribs at Artz Rib House on South Lamar are usually terrific, and they have great potato salad and cole slaw (no mayonnaise in either, I think). Their beans are terrible, though. (?!)

    And Taco Deli over on Spyglass is worth checking out as well.

    Anybody else know of any good pulled pork in Austin? I know it's a beef town, but thought I'd ask ...

    Hi Everyone,

    I've posted an occasional comment here and there, but now that I've finally settled into Austin (I moved here in the beginning of October), I thought I'd introduce myself.  My name is Renee, and I'm originally from the San Francisco Bay Area.  For a change of pace, and want of a better and more affordable neighborhood, my husband and I picked up and moved into SoCo.  We love it so far.  I've been trained in baking and pastry, and have practiced it for the past 5 years, and am currently looking for a job here.  Since I'm not sure if I want the stress of being a restaurant pastry chef, my options seem a little slim.

    Anyway, exploring Austin food has been fun.  My favorite Mexican place so far is El Borrego de Oro #2 on S. Congress.  Homemade corn tortillas, and great tongue tacos.  Though I've eaten many more Guisado de Puerco burritos from Polvos because it's so close.

    Other things I've really enjoyed are banh mi from Ba Le, braised pork from Vespaio, and butter tortillas  and naan from Central Market.

    I can't wait to eat more!

  2. John,

    That's a different "Central Market." Ours is in Texas only. See the following link:

    http://www2.pricechopper.com/plabel/index.shtml

    My local Price Chopper Supermarket in upstate New York has been carrying Central Market products for awhile now. I only recently decided to try some, however, based on this thread. The products they carry are limited. I bought some cheddar crackers and asiago crackers. The asiago crackers were good, although the cheddar were all spice and no cheddar flavor. While they weren't bad, I was looking for cheddar. I also bought a variety of stuffed olives. They were ok. I'll keep an eye out for the Italian sodas.

    Price Chopper used to carry President's Choice products from Canada. Now that is a quality line!

  3. Hi Bill,

    Sorry I missed your post until now. I'll say hello to Allison next time I'm in the store on North Lamar. (I'm have a journalism background myself.)

    I work for Central Market, and it's wonderful to hear so many positive comments about our "own brand" products. A tasting panel worked hard for over a year selecting the right ones. Personally, I love the pasta sauces, the whole-grain mustard and the frozen cookie dough as well.

    My daughter Allison transfered from the Dallas store to the one on Lamar--I believe she is still in cheese. She is enrolled at UT in January-- CM has been good to her. She is in Journalism and her experience has her considering going into food writing. Regards, Bill

  4. Hi, I was referring to about 30 HEBs being built in the Houston area. HEB is the parent company of CM, and the new HEB stores are really nice. There are no plans at this time that I know of to build an additional CM in Houston.

    If you are interested in knowing exactly where the HEBs are being built, I can probably find out for you.

    I work for Central Market, and it's wonderful to hear so many positive comments about our "own brand" products. A tasting panel worked hard for over a year selecting the right ones. Personally, I love the pasta sauces, the whole-grain mustard and the frozen cookie dough as well.

    Papa Roja, which CM do you work in, or are you at the corporate office? I am at the Westheimer location every week, and I'd love to say hello!

    Rebecca,

    That's kind of you. I work in a division office in Austin but travel frequently to the stores. I love the Westheimer store!

  5. I work for Central Market, and it's wonderful to hear so many positive comments about our "own brand" products. A tasting panel worked hard for over a year selecting the right ones. Personally, I love the pasta sauces, the whole-grain mustard and the frozen cookie dough as well.

    Papa Roja, which CM do you work in, or are you at the corporate office? I am at the Westheimer location every week, and I'd love to say hello!

    Rebecca,

    That's kind of you. I work in a division office in Austin but travel frequently to the stores. I love the Westheimer store!

  6. I saw CM for the first time this past weekend, and I have to say that it's impressive, really gives Whole Foods a run for their money.

    Papa Roja, any chance you can convince the powers that be at CM to open a branch in NYC?

    No plans for Central Market going out of state at this time. There are seven Central Markets in Texas, with an eighth on the way to Southlake (between Plano and Fort Worth). There are a bit more than 300 H-E-B's (the parent company) in South Texas, Louisiana and Mexico; I believe there about 30 being built in the Houston area.

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