Join us this weekend as we pack our bags and head to the outskirts of the Alamo City. Grab a spot on the expansive patio at the family-friendly Branch Neighborhood Grill. Simply called “The Branch” by those in the know, this American-style grill turns out crispy fried onion chips, cheesy griddled burgers, and Gulf shrimp every which way. Catch live music on the oak-tree-shaded patio while the kids tire themselves out on the playground—this spot is the perfect Texas Hill Country getaway.
Then we say “Aloha” to the breezy lakeside Hula Hut in Austin. You’d never guess that this little oasis is nestled right in the middle of the state’s capital. Fresh Tex-Mex gets a Polynesian twist in dishes like Shrimp Chile Rellenos topped with a mango-pineapple salsa or Crab-Stuffed Deep-Fried Avocado. Did we mention that they also have one of the best Tres Leches cakes in Texas?
Next, we make our way to Vargas Cut and Catch in Galveston, where people come from all over to try their GIANT prime steaks, fresh-caught seafood, and epic desserts. Trust us: You’ll want to save room for the showstopping “Paco Dome,” a slice of chocolate coffee cake topped with cinnamon ice cream and encased in a dome of chocolate. The whole thing transforms right before your eyes as hot chocolate sauce is drizzled over the top. Don’t miss out on the action and incredible food! Find your showtime below.
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Hill Country: The Branch Neighborhood Grill
Austin: Hula Hut
Galveston: Vargas Cut and Catch
IT’S SHOWTIME
San Antonio – WOAI, NBC 6p Sat
Austin – KEYE, CBS 6:30p Sat
Houston – KPRC, NBC 5:30a Sat & Sun
Dallas/Fort Worth – CW33 1:30p Sun
Corpus – KSCC FOX 9:30p Sat
Amarillo – KVII ABC 11:30a Sun
El Paso – KFOX FOX 5:00p Sat
Tyler – KLTV 11:30p Sun
Abilene – KTXS ABC 4:30p Sun
San Angelo – KTXE ABC 4:30p Sat
Rio Grande Valley – KRGV ABC Noon Sun
Waco – KWTX CW 6p Sun
Bryan/CS – KBTX CW 6p Sun
Midland-Odessa – KWES NBC 5p Sat/ CW 12:30p Sun
Lubbock – KLBK CBS 5p Sun
Beaumont – KFDM CBS 6:30a
Nashville – WUXP MY Net 2:30p Sat
Love the show and love finding good restaurants in Tx.
Love your show, love learning new restaurants in Texas, love your site, and all the recipes. I am still using your recipe for Habanero Key Lime Pie. I attended a cooking class with you and Bianca at her restaurant years ago. I was a fan before, but that clinched it. Thank you for your wonderful contribution to our city, and me.
Love this show and especially the email giving a preview of what’s to come for the weekend. Also love the recipes. You are doing a great job Tangi.