Tastes of the Town

New York pizza aficionado Tom McCabe tries a slice from Niki’s Pizza & Pasta.

New York pizza aficionado Tom McCabe tries a slice from Niki’s Pizza & Pasta.

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Taste: Niki’s Pizza & Pasta put to the New York test

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Positive online reviews influenced my decision to try Niki’s Pizza & Pasta, a fairly new restaurant near Randalls at 5731 Williams Drive.It’s a small establishment with only a few tables. Our extended family was celebrating Bill’s birthday and we decided take out would be best.

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Do less labor on Labor Day

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
It’s almost time to celebrate workers by relaxing for a long weekend. Labor Day, observed the first Monday in September, takes place September 1 this year.

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Have you ever tried ostrich meat?

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Our family moved to the Lone Star state in the early 1990s. Texans at that time were going all in on ostriches, and the goofy looking birds were stars at the State Fair.
Barbara Cooper served as a tablescaper and host for a May tea party. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Barbara Cooper served as a tablescaper and host for a May tea party. Photo by Linda Dwyer

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Tastes of the Town: Tablescaping for tea time

Linda Dwyer
Friday, May 30, 2025
Recent bountiful rains inspire efforts at springtime landscaping. However, spring is also a prime time for tablescaping: setting the table with extra effort and creativity enhances the dining experience. Tablescapes use a theme to personalize birthdays, graduations and celebrations.
Carlos Manzano and Santos Garcia prepare Pico de Gallo.

Carlos Manzano and Santos Garcia prepare Pico de Gallo.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend

Linda Dwyer
Friday, May 2, 2025
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo, mis amigos! Monday, May 5, will be a joyful day of celebration, so dust off your sombrero, grab a pair of maracas and take a siesta before the big fiesta. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory during the Franco-Mexican War.
An Italian beef sandwich entree with a side of wicked slaw.

An Italian beef sandwich entree with a side of wicked slaw.

Italian beef sandwiches find Georgetown home

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Bill Nychay has capitalized on Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches at WiseGuys, A Chicago Eatery in Round Rock. From the team behind the eatery comes the following announcement.“Welcome to our newest creation, The Red Door Kitchen. Everything you love about Wiseguys and more.
Linda Dwyer's grandson, Simon, finds eggs on Easter.

Linda Dwyer's grandson, Simon, finds eggs on Easter.

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Holy holidays aren’t only a winter pastime

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Three major religions celebrate High Holy Days in the spring. In an online post, stand-up comic Jason Salmon riffs, “This time of the year, a lot of the big religions make their play. They tell their story with food. It’s like a competitive reality TV cooking show.
Columnist Linda Dwyer raises a glass to Saint Patrick.

Columnist Linda Dwyer raises a glass to Saint Patrick.

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A Georgetown toast to Saint Patrick

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Wearing green on Saint Patrick’s Day shows support for all things Irish. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle because of its lush landscape. St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Trinity and green clover became an Irish national symbol.
Costco makes a Chinese food dinner easy.

Costco makes a Chinese food dinner easy.

Taste: Embrace the Year of the Snake

Linda Dwyer
Sunday, February 2, 2025
The Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations among the Chinese community. It is scheduled according to the ancient Chinese lunar calendar and marks the end of the coldest days as people look forward to new beginnings.
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