This was my second time going to a cheese tasting at Antonelli's. It was a beautiful night and so…read moremuch fun! You sit at long tables with other people in your party or just other people who live for cheese. You learn about cheeses and you get to taste all of them along with some foods that enhance other flavors, you can even do a wine flight and purchase your favorites. It's highly recommend for any cheese-lover, a totally worthwhile the experience.

For the cheese tasting: There was LOTS of cheese! They give you your entire cheese tasting plate at…read morethe beginning and then slowly walk you through the tastings 2-3 at a time. The entire experience lasts about 90 minutes, and they did start a few minutes late. They did a good job describing the cheeses, the other paired snacks, and the wine pairings. They also did a good job choosing a good variety of cheeses and giving good pairings. The table crackers are refilled throughout the tasting, but nothing else on the cheese plate is refilled. The setup was not quite what I expected. There are six tables that seat ~six people, so you're going to be sitting with strangers. You start by going around the room and introducing yourself and your favorite cheese, basically as an ice breaker to meet everyone there. It was a little noisy and not intimate for a 2-person outing. It felt much more like a social gathering, and I think it would be better as a friend meeting, group gathering, or even a team-building activity. It's also a good way to meet strangers if that's what you're looking for. You get a discount on in-store purchases, which is a nice bonus. You can also take your leftovers home, so don't feel compelled to eat the entire plate like I did! The only other issue was that cashing out took a long time at the end because their POS system wasn't working well.

An update full of nostalgia and sadness. This location is closed now, but this seems like a great…read moreplace to review their online shop too. Up until it's final day Rebel Cheese has been excellent in food, atmosphere, and service. The space was always clean and there were plenty of foodstuffs to peruse in their store. On more than one occasion I got myself a bit of snacky vegan deliciousness to go. It wasn't all cheese, there were sauces, spreads, and sugary treats too. Every single cashier has been kind and friendly. The food always came out fresh and hot. Online ordering is easy and my products arrived right on time. No complaints! This is a great place to at least try to make the switch to vegan cheese. There are plenty of options and everything is flavorful.

Ordered for the first time from Rebel Cheese about a month ago after having them on my radar for a…read morelong time. Being a mail order customer isn't for the faint of wallet because it makes sense to order at least six cheeses at a time, and that's not a small amount of money. Trying to factor in the timing is also part of the experience. Some of their cheeses can be frozen, and some are recommended to not be, like the brie. They recommend consuming the cheeses within 7 days of opening. It's just my husband and me in the household, so finishing a whole package of cheese in a week's time could be daunting. Speaking of the brie, it wasn't my favorite of the selection I received, which was a curated collection of Lorie's from Shark Tank. When we first got the delivery Dear Hubby and I set up a charcuterie tray for ourselves as a late lunch / early dinner. So many wonderful tastes! It was a delightful experience to mix the cheeses with crackers, salamis, Mediterranean olives, and fruit / jam. The sweet chevre offering was divine. Might have been my favorite. We opened four of the cheeses to sample them and left two for later. It's been wonderful for me to have better vegan cheeses than what the local grocery stores tend to stock. Real flavor! Real creaminess! With the holidays approaching, I'm considering when to place another order to carry me through the time when having special cheese would add to the edible side of the season.

Spread & Co. has definitely become one of my favorite spots for a low key lunch. With limited table…read moreseating and a handful of bartops, it does feel a little busier on the weekends. I try to sneak in before the rush for my favorite brunch sandwich - the stracciatella and prosciutto. They offer incredibly fresh and high quality ingredients. I always peek at what they have for sale at the deli, everything looks amazing. The staff is friendly and don't ever seem overwhelmed when it's busier. Parking could be a little troublesome with the popular Vic and Al's and Dai Due right next door, but it's worth spinning the block a few times. Would highly recommend!

Overall I'm sitting at a 4.4 star rating. It's a cute place that also sells cheeses, breads, jams…read moreand other assorted items. The area is quite small but I went at 10:30 on a Tuesday and it wasn't too crowded. The front parking is horrid but there's also parking in the back. I tried the turkish eggs and the mortadella sandwich. We wanted to try the cookie as well but they unfortunately had sold out because of a large order before us. Very sad but maybe another time. Turkish eggs: 3.5/5 The eggs were perfectly cooked and the chili oil had nice garlic flavor. The bread was lovely quality. The sauce wasn't my favorite and I don't think it paired well together but it wasn't bad. Mortadella sandwich: 4.5/5 This was the star of the show. The bread is great and the pesto brightens the sandwich up. The arugula is a nice touch and the cheese is delicate. There's a ton of meat which I appreciated. There's one guy with a mustache who might have just been having a bad day but his energy was off putting, however all the other people were very nice.

It has been a year since starting to go here. A friend of mine wanted to know if halal vs…read morenon-halal meats tasted different. So being the non-Muslem, I decided to help him decide. It is located in an old strip mall behind another building. This lead to no front door parking. So I found a spot and walked over. It is a small store with groceries to the right and a meat/butcher counter to the left. The store only had a couple of customers in it at that time. I strolled around the limited groceries and they had the basics. Then I wandered back toward the meat counter. Dividing the two sections I found precut meats. This is when I decided to do my test on chicken breasts. Couldn't find the full breasts so I went with smaller cut pieces. Just an FYI, you can request any cuts of meats at the counter. But I didn't want to wait so I grabbed and headed to pay and go. The results, BTW, halal meat was more tender and tasted the same and prices the same

Austin Meat Market is one of the best grocery stores in North Austin. It has a very good mix of all…read moregroceries, grains, noodles, and most food items. The service is excellent. All meats are fresh and organic. Also, the store is very clean. The location is convenient off of 620N. We go there quite regularly.

We are so lucky to have Dia's market in our neighborhood! They stock a variety of fresh produce, as…read morewell as canned good items, crackers, chips, and frozen food. They have a large selection of beer and wine, as well as a great selection of fresh baked goods. If you are feeling a bit hungry, they have a deli in the back of the store where they make fresh sandwiches. As a member of the local community, they often hold special events in the evenings and on the weekends. The staff is friendly and helpful. The store is clean, and if you are grabbing a sandwich, there is outdoor seating available in front that is covered.

Dia's is a great local market! They have a wide selection of craft beers, wine and nonalcoholic…read morebeverages. They offer home-baked goods and have quite the Rice Krispie selection. The staff is friendly and helpful, making sure that we knew about Thursday night movie night. Tons of local products and the prices are fair. Clean, well-organized. Great place!

Dai Due is built on the philosophy that every ingredient sourced in the restaurant is local…read more Starting with the drink offerings, every beer they offer at Dai Due is crafted in Austin. All the wines are made in Texas. Everything is local. The grains are local, the olive oil is local. The fats and butter come from locally raised animals. Creativity thrives under constraints, and these constraints make everything Dai Due stands for a strong selling point to me. This leads to an ever-changing menu based on the season's harvest and what's accessible in Texas. Okra is abundant in the Texas summer, so they got okra options. That's the gist of Dai Due. They are capital L local, and they're proud of it. We threw a 5:30 pm reservation down a few weeks prior to get a nice meal before our concert at the Moody Center across the highway. We arrived right at the start of our reservation time to a full parking lot. One thing they mention on the reservation page is to be warned of their small parking lot. Luckily, a guy was leaving as we pulled in, so we nabbed a spot. Once we walked in, we were seated pretty instantaneously. On their one-page menu, there were plenty of delicious options of appetizers, mains, and sides, plus the back containing wine, beer, and other drink options. I ordered the Meanwhile Brewing German-Style Pilsner on draft while my girlfriend ordered a glass of the Vermentino from Duchman Family Winery. For starters, we split an order of their Parisa. Parisa originates from the Medina County region, where my parents live, so I am quite familiar with Parisa. For those unaware, it's a ground beef delicacy (which usually means it's gonna be something peculiar and quirky in my opinion) made with raw beef, cheese, jalapeños, and lime juice. I've eaten my fair share of it while visiting, and it's usually served with traditional saltine crackers. Here at Dai Due, it's served with homemade tortilla chips. The Parisa here was way fresher than the kind I buy off the shelf at Dzuik's, as I could tell from the redness of the meat. Here, it was served with grated cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and diced onions, and presumably lime juice. It was delectable and was like a steak tartare with ten times more personality. It was probably some of the best Parisa I've had, and I've had it from the source. For our mains, I ordered the Wild Boar Confit while my girlfriend got their Spicy Aoudad Meatball Skewers. We got a side of their grilled okra to complement our meals. Honestly, the pace of how the food came out was sharp. There was never a lull moment, and it felt like once we finished our appetizer, our mains were coming out. The Wild Boar Confit was truly exceptional. The watermelon flavors on it were subtle but added a lot of character. On top of the brick of glory was fresh dill, jalapeños, mint, and a watermelon rind relish. It was really special. The confit really tasted like an upscaled and earthier short rib, packed with more flavors in the meat. It was so exquisite that after I gave my girlfriend a bite to try, she immediately decided that we would swap plates. It wasn't an ask. I couldn't negotiate. She made the executive business decision regardless of what the other shareholders at the table (me) felt. My fate was sealed. I would be eating the... Spicy Aoudad Meatball Skewers. I confuse ovine meats sometimes. An Aoudad is a wild goat-sheep. They were served on wood skewers with a chile yogurt sauce that was creamy but didn't hesitate to add an extra touch of heat. The cucumbers on the side were the only way to counteract the heat of the course and the morita salsa served with the Aoudad. The Aoudad was very flavorful, and the heat was manageable, but still strong enough to claim the spicy in its name. Sometimes spicy feels like they just mean peppery, and this obviously is NOT that. We ultimately had a 50/50 split of both meals, which allowed us to try more of what Dai Due had to offer. The side of the grilled okra was a much-needed differentiation from the intense levels of meat consumption we had, and balanced it with some much-needed fiber and digestion support. The pickled peanuts were a first for me, as they were almost like chickpeas in terms of texture. The curry mayonnaise was light but a nice touch to the sweet and almost nutty flavor of the okra. To close, my girlfriend got a glass of Valkyrie's Kiss's Blackberry Gold Mead, which was a nice closer to our great meal. Through the entire visit, the service was exceptional. The space is incredibly clean and comfortable, and they had a great playlist of music running on the speakers. We'll have to come back in another season and experiment with more of their spring or winter options. Dai Due is to die for! RIYL: A one-of-a-kind, locally-sourced meal down to the atom.

Decided to try this since they had some very unique items on the menu and was not disappointed. We…read morewent for brunch. I had the Central Texas breakfast with the wild boar boudin and the biscuit. The boudin was very tasty and came skinless, which I was happy about. The potatoes were perfectly crispy but soft inside. The biscuit was good, but not the best I've had. My husband did the fried fish and shrimp patty sandwich and he really liked it. The beef tallow fries came with a great sauce. I'd wanted to try the sourdough pancake, but they were out, so, next time. Would recommend for a unique experience. Random note: They do not serve egg whites here as they wish to reduce food waste. As someone who just doesn't the way egg yolks taste, I was taken aback, but also I understood and respect the sentiment.

Sad to see this shop go. But excited to see what moves in…read more I saw that they were going out of business. Knowing that they are having 40% off everything in the store, I wanted to take advantage of it. I do have a cabinet full of seasonings right now, so I wasn't in dire need of anything specific. Rosemary is my favorite herb, and I use it for everything. On everything. I did find a small jar of Rosemary so I did get that. Also they had a lot of packets of dry mix of chip dip, or gravy. Figured I would grab the gravy one too since it was on sale. I can use it for maybe a steak dinner with mashed potatoes. Cashier was nice. Parking was easy.

Staff was rude, when I asked if they had any garlic, the girl there was very rude and asked me to…read moreleave. The whole place was overwhelming and smelly. -1/10

My coworkers and I got together at Artipasta to celebrate Festa della Repubblica (Italy's National…read moreDay), and it was my first time trying this place. I can honestly say it won't be my last! It's a small restaurant, but it has a cozy atmosphere that made the whole experience enjoyable. The staff was amazing, friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. I absolutely loved the Pizza "Stria," a crispy flatbread topped with EVOO, sea salt, and fresh rosemary. The bruschetta and Caprese skewers were incredible. Honestly, I could've made a meal out of just those appetizers. For my entrée, I ordered the lasagna, and let me tell you...the portion was huge! I shared it with four coworkers and still had plenty left for myself. Best of all, it was absolutely delicious. Artipasta did not disappoint. Great food, great service, and a great experience overall. I'll definitely be back!

Check my coworkers here and they all loved it. Stuff is very friendly and food comes out quickly…read more The inside is like a bright and vibrant. We got a little bit of everything and shared it family style. Our favorites were the lasagna and the creamy mushroom sausage macaroni. The pistachio and lemon desserts were also very good.

I know a Pickle Man He owns a pickle stand…read moreHe sells most anything From gerkins on down One day I bet my life I'll be his Pickle Wife Oh, how I love that Pickle Man! If I wasn't already married, I could so be Mrs Keri Mahone (his real name is Sam Addison), Pickle Queen of Central Texas! THen I'd get a fresh pickle every day!! These are so fresh, crunchy and tasty! The thick cut chips made my Superbowl turkey burgers shine! My favorite thing is to put the pickle in my taco...my turkey wrap taco I mean. They just give anything an extra zing! Give Pogue a try (you can find them at the Cedar Park FM). I promise you'll never want those store bought tired old flaccid, er Vlasic, pickles ever again.

I bought my first ever $10 jar of pickles from the Pogue Mahone guy at Barton Creek Farmer's Market…read moreand was very impressed, so impressed in fact that I have gone back and bought at least ten more jars from him or his cohorts over time. That's over $100 in pickles that I've bought from Pogue Mahone. There's a reason for it, and you just need to find out why for yourself. BTW, I prefer the sliced pickles rather than the spears, because sometimes I just don't feel like eating a whole spear. and I'd hate to waste even one bite of these precious jewels.

I really like this shop. They bring old-world artisanal PASSION to cheese. The owners are…read moresupremely knowledgeable and were able to get a really rare Camembert cheese that I had found while on vacation in Northern France. A fun hobby of mine on the weekends. I'm glad I found this shop, I will definitely be coming back!

I honestly have no idea why the location is that, but their Facebook notes it as their "location",…read moreso I put it for their sake. REALLY, you buy this local institutions goods at Farmer's Market. You know what? I will help them out and put the locations at which to purchase this fermented cow milk: Downtown - Republic Square Saturdays 9am-1pm; Sunset Valley - Toney Burger Center Saturdays 9am-1pm; Triangle Park - 46th St & Lamar Wednesdays 3pm-7pm; East 5th & Waller Sundays 11am-3pm. That being said, I have given you a little teaser. Now, look at their website to find stores which distribute their goods. How the heck is this cheese, you ask? It is not bad. Though I found the cheeses to be very one-noted and dry, they were definitely rich--this being the result of utilizing the feed for babies from well-treated cattle. The Especial, Seco, and Classico are all similar in texture, flavor, and overall character. In fact, they are not easily distinguished from one another. They would do fine as a secondary ingredient in a simple dish, such as tacos or quesadillas, but they wouldn't hold up to wine or serve well in a grilled cheese. For the latter 2 items, I would go with their Cheddars, which have a bit more bite. They have a wide selection as compared to other cheeseries in the Austin area, as many seem to really just go after the goat cheese fanatics. Nothing too crazy in terms of production and variety here, but give them a shot. The fermented dairy comes from Texas after all. The people who work here are also super awesome and are ready to take care of you when you have questions or concerns about where your cheese is going. Hehe.. you pay cheese for cheese.