Discover Austin Eats

Hosted by Michael Zook and Craig Smyser
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We celebrate great Austin area restaurants and the people that make it all possible. Join us as we interview owners and chefs, enjoy the food, and share our thoughts on the whole experience. We're not food critics. We're just a couple of guys who love great food. Join our Facebook group to carry the conversation over there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1772868333659273

Episodes

  1. 28 JAN

    Whip My Soul

    Michael and Craig set out for Austin's finest soul food at Whip My Soul. https://www.facebook.com/Whipmysoul/ 11416 N FM 620 Austin, TX 78726 512-514-0103 Tony and Tia Echols, Owners Tony’s Favorite Menu Items Ox Tails Collard Greens Cheezy Mac and Yams Red Beans and Rice The Most Popular Menu Items Chicken Wings Catfish Chicken Tenders Pork Chops What we ate Collard Greens Fried Okra Hushpuppies Red Beans & Rice Cheezy Mac Cornbread Chicken Wings Fried Shrimp Fried Fish Ox Tail Caramel Cake Other Restaurants Mentioned Victory Grill Flores Mexican Bellisima Italian Anything’s Baked Potato

    44 min

  2. 14 JAN

    R&B's Steak and Fries

    Michael and Craig stop at the R&B's Steak and Fries food truck for the best cheesesteak in all of Austin. https://www.rnbssteakandfries.com/ 1700 E. Sixth StreetAustin, TX 78702737-217-4552 Arman and Kris Elliott What we ate Cheesesteak with White American, Onions, and Mushrooms Cheesesteak with Cheese Whiz and Onions Hoagie Cheesesteak with Provolone Cheese Cheesesteak Loaded Fries Regular Fries Other Restaurants Mentioned el Coqui (closed as of the release of the podcast) la Volta Pizza Club la Barbeque Show Me Pizza Anything’s Baked Potato Casa Columbia

    38 min

  3. 04/12/2025

    Bayleaf Indian Restaurant

    Michael and Craig enjoy some superb North Indian cuisine at Bayleaf. www.BayleafAustin.com 3200 Greenlawn Blvd, Suite #280 Round Rock, TX 78664 512-547-3200 Interviewed Nav Singh, one of the co-owners Nav’s Favorite Dishes Butter Chicken Chicken Saag Paneer Pashwari Paneer Pasanda Lobster Tikka Masala Most Popular Dishes Laccha Paratha (bread) Missi Roti (bread) Peshwari Naan (bread) Butter Chicken Peshwari (chicken, lamb, paneer, shrimp) Lamb Rogan Josh Malai Kofta Paneer Tikka Masala Paneer Butter Masala Paneer Pashwari Paneer Pasanda What we ate Paneer Pakora Mango Lassi Peshwari Naan Garlic Naan Chicken Shahi Korma (This is the one we didn’t know during filming) Chicken Tikka Masala Butter Paneer Tandoori Chicken Basmati Rice Other Restaurants Mentioned Beluga Japanese Restaurant (now closed) Din Ho Chinese BBQ

    50 min

  4. 19/11/2025

    P Thai's Khao Man Gai & Noodles

    We stop by the latest concept from Chef Thai to enjoy a superb Thai/Chinese fusion. www.P-Thai.com4807 Airport BlvdAustin, TX 78751512-387-1852 Chef Thai, Owner Chef Thai’s Favorite Menu ItemKhao Man Gai (poached chicken) The Most Popular Menu ItemKhao Man Gai Tod (fried chicken) What we atePig Tongue SaladFried Chicken SkinsKhao Man Gai (poached chicken)Khao Man Gai Tod (fried chicken)Pork Shrimp WontonsKway Teow Gai Tom YumThai Tea   Other Restaurants MentionedHunan Bistro

    36 min

  5. 05/11/2025

    Woodneck Kitchen

    We visit a relatively new sandwich shop and we're blown away by what we ate. https://woodneck-kitchen.square.site/ @WoodneckKitchen on Instagram 3201 E Cesar Chavez StAustin, TX 78702(Located at Dainty Dillo) Owners Ryan Morris and Hale Thomas, with Alden Thomas What we ate Woodneck Sandwich Winooski Cheeseburger Picnic Poor Joe   Ryan’s Favorite- Winooski Hale’s Favorite- Woodneck Alden’s Favorite- Poor Joe   Other Restaurants MentionedPoppy (Burlington, VT) Salty Lunch Lady’s Little Luncheonette (Queens, NY) Turkey and the Wolf (New Orleans, LA) Atlas Sandwich Company Mercado Sin Nombre Rolling Smoke BBQ Shoyu Sugar Epic Jerk Home Slice R&B's Steak and Fries

    37 min

  6. 22/10/2025

    Rockman Coffee and Bakeshop

    On this episode, we visit Rockman Coffee and Bakeshop and stretch our ability to eat some of the finest pastries in Central Texas. https://www.RockmanATX.com/2400 Cesar Chavez, Suite #200Austin, TX 78702512-215-0187 Amanda Rockman, Owner What we ateTiramisu LatteKouign AmannEverything Bagel with French Onion Smear and Garlic Herb SmearEverything Bagel DanishGuava DanishCorn CookieOak Crack CookieBrown Butter Cinnamon RollBasque CakeAlmond Poppyseed CakeChocolate Banana CakePain au ChocolatePecan Bar Other Restaurants MentionedFukumotoEzovSaffron Sap’s Ver Fine Thai CuisineWoodneck Kitchenla Barbeque

    46 min

  7. 08/10/2025

    Via 313 Pizzeria

    Michael Zook and Craig Smyser visit Via 313 Pizzeria, one of their favorites, to chat with president Kip Welsch and eat their way through the Via menu. www.Via313.com Kip’s Favorite Pizzas The Detroiter The Bobo Brazil MC5 (Bar-Style) Most Popular Pizzas at Via 313 The Detroiter The Bobo Brazil The Cadillac What We Ate The Detroiter (Bar-Style) The Ambassador Bridge (Detroit Style) The Bobo Brazil (Detroit Style) Bacon Breakfast Taco (Brunch Pizza – Detroit Style) 2025 New Pizzas Buffalo Chicken The Jalapeno Poppa The Continental Other Restaurants Mentioned Garbo’s Bonhomie (now closed) Comdore Tso Chinese Black’s BBQ 360 Pizza (now closed) Home Slice Baldinucci’s Bufalina Due Buddy’s Pizza (in Detroit) The original Discover Austin episode of Via 313

    43 min

  8. 24/09/2025

    Interstellar BBQ

    We visit Interstellar BBQ, our favorite BBQ joint in all the land, for a conversation with owner John Bates. www.theinterstellarbbq.com12233 RR 620, Suite #105Austin, TX 78750512-382-6248 Other Restaurants Mentioned in This Episode Cattleack BBQ - Wagyu Bologna 2M Smokehouse – Serrano Pepper and Oaxaca cheese sausage 2M Smokehouse – Mac and Cheese topped with crispy chicharrones. Truth BBQ – Layer Cakes Franklin BBQ – Brisket Opie’s Barbecue – The Sides LeRoy and Lewis BBQ La Barbecue KG BBQ Terry Black’s BBQ Stiles Switch BBQ Rudy’s BBQ – for their creamed corn or breakfast tacos What We Ate at Interstellar BrisketPulled LambHefeweizen-Brined TurkeyPork RibPeach Tea Glazed Pork BellyBeef Kielbasa SausagePolish SausageSmoked Scalloped PotatoesMac & CheeseTomato Zucchini SaladPicklesPickled OnionsThough the Pork Steak was mentioned, the last of it was sold out before we got our food so we don't eat it in the episode.

    46 min

  9. 10/09/2025

    Din Ho Chinese BBQ

    Michael Zook and Craig Smyser are back with Discover Austin Eats, but now in podcast format. Din Ho Chinese BBQ is one of our favorites and we're happy to kick off the podcast version by revisiting this Austin staple. www.dinhochinesebbq.com 8557 Research Blvd, Suite 116 Austin, TX 78758 512-832-8788 Here are the items Michael suggested during the podcast. Those with an asterisk are what we ate. *Egg rolls (with a side of hot mustard – add soy sauce) Potstickers *Steam Buns Roasted Pork Belly *Char Siu *Beijing Duck Fried Crispy Pork Chop Steam Pork Belly *Orange Beef Cashew Nut Chicken Kung Pao Chicken Walnut Shrimp Prawns Special Salt Sizzling  Steak Sauteed Gai Lan Combo Fried Rice Combo Lo Mein *Beef Fried Rice Other Restaurants Mentioned in the Episode P. Thai’s Khao Man Gai & Noodles House of Three Gorges Bamboo House Austin CoCo’s Cafe Julie’s Noodles Ramen Tatsu-Ya

    33 min
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We celebrate great Austin area restaurants and the people that make it all possible. Join us as we interview owners and chefs, enjoy the food, and share our thoughts on the whole experience. We're not food critics. We're just a couple of guys who love great food. Join our Facebook group to carry the conversation over there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1772868333659273

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  • Creator
    Hosted by Michael Zook and Craig Smyser
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Hosted by Michael Zook and Craig Smyser
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