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Subscribe or leave a review in iTunes. In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Kristin Sheppard of the Mad Betty blog offers up another great restaurant recommendation: Ramen Tatsu-yain Austin, where Chef Tatsu Aikawa serves up Japanese dishes like Tokotsu Original Ramen. We talk about Texas barbecue, the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican, and how beets and brussel sprouts are having a moment.

• Read more about Ramen Tatsu-ya on Mad Betty
• Visit the Ramen Tatsu-ya website
• Ramen Tatsu-ya is located at 8557 Research Blvd, Ste. 126
• Bloggers help bloggers in the Austin Food Bloggers Alliance
• Try Texas BBQ at The Salt Lick or Franklin Barbecue
• Top Chef Season 9 Champion Paul Qui has the East Side King food truck and Hole in the Wall
• Adam Richman of Man vs. Food isn't dead yet

Kristin recommends:

• Gyoza Potstickers
• Tokotsu Original Ramen
• Mochi

Austin Dining Districts to Explore:

• South Austin
• North Austin

Austin Food Events:

• The Hot Sauce Festival (August)
• Austin Food and Wine Festival (April)
• Austin City Limits (October)

Food for Thought:

• Q: What is Austin's signature drink?
• A: The Mexican Martini.

Out of the Frying Pan Picks:

• Favorite Steak House: The Roaring Fork
• Favorite Food Truck: Chi'Lantro
• Favorite Bar to Watch the Game: Red's Porch
• Favorite Place for Tex-Mex: Trudy's
• Favorite Place for Mexican Food: Curra's Grill
• Favorite Name for a Restaurant: Banger's