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Max

104 visits
102 restaurants
7 cities
5.9 avg score
104 visits together
11
Apr
2026
Dinner · Las Vegas, NV
Ada's 4.0
I was so excited for this place after all the previous Vegas disappointment. Same group as Esther's Kitchen, which came almost unanimously recommended. Started good. Waiter basical...
11
Apr
2026
Lunch · Las Vegas, NV
Eataly 2.0
Awful bread, awful everything.
10
Apr
2026
10
Apr
2026
Dinner · Las Vegas, NV
Sinatra 7.0
"with Pan + Lux"
10
Apr
2026
Dinner · Las Vegas, NV
Completely packed Tiki Bar at 4pm on a Friday. $9 drinks for an extended happy hour. Cool build-out, but not a lot of standing room, constantly had to move out of the way.
10
Mar
2026
Dinner · Austin, TX
Six month steakhouse embargo after this! So disappointing. People love the build-out. It's fine. The ambiance is dull. The service is nice, but not right for a steakhouse. Very res...
3
Mar
2026
Dinner · Austin, TX
Chicken Parm night!! me: What was your favorite? Max: Other than the desserts? Paul: They (the desserts) were all really good Best focaccia I've had in awhile. Decent chick...
23
Jan
2026
Dinner · Austin, TX
probably gay
22
Jan
2026
Dinner · Austin, TX
I almost forgot about this place. Sat at the bar. There was a table card for someone else. They just took that away? Max was excited because he saw either Guy or Larry sitting acro...
25
Dec
2025
Dinner · Austin, TX
Mandala 7.0
Jewish Christmas
5
Dec
2025
Lunch · Austin, TX
Fish Shop 6.0
Lunch with Max and Liz. Didn't use InKind. Liz started lunch off by ordering an $85 bottle of champagne!! Aperol Spritz ($14.25) - aperol, sparkling wine, soda and orange Martini...
17
Sep
2025
Lunch · Austin, TX
Georgian food. 5.0 on Google with 136 ratings. Nice lady running the place, but I don't think there's any way this survives. Fun to try once, but no real reason to go back.
5
Sep
2025
Dinner · Austin, TX
Siti 7.0
Forgot to use InKind!! DieDieMustTry ($16) - drink Raw Oysters ($8) - Two oysters dressed in nahm jim and coconut-yuzu emulsion Wagyu Fried Spring Rolls ($15) - Beef Short Ri...
18
Jul
2025
Dinner · Austin, TX
I feel like we didn't like the Sports Club Po Boy, but I don't remember. Charbroiled Oyster ($16) - butter garlic, parmesan cheese Hushpuppies ($8) - cornmeal hushpuppies, remoul...
2
Feb
2024
Lunch · Austin, TX
Max ordered Mole Tsukemen.
2
Feb
2024
Lunch · Austin, TX
Mochinut 5.5
Whatever Mochi Donut place that Michelle got for the Super Bowl was way better than this place.
26
Jan
2024
Lunch · Austin, TX
Max did not disclose payola before!! It was all fine. Oxtail not a lot of meat, kind of don't get it.
19
Jan
2024
3
Jan
2024
Lunch · Austin, TX
Ordered two Banh Mi. The lady tries to give us this other guy's order. The other guy is like, "hey, that's mine, the 2x pork." The lady keeps asking us, "did you order 2x pork?" An...
30
Nov
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Nightcap 7.0
w/ Max. Sat outside. Frat formal going on inside, girls crying outside.
28
Nov
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. He said his grandpa (Bert) and his cousin (Julian) liked it. No more trust! Most things were very whatever. Sometimes a little flavorless. I kept calling them Costco sample...
21
Nov
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. More kitchen payola. Ramune (didn't order) was $6!!
16
Nov
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. In the Hong Kong market. I'd only get the fried chicken again. The poached chicken tasted fine, but the texture/presentation didn't look the most appetizing! Pork belly had...
10
Nov
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. He knows the chef. Pretty good.
9
Nov
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Bacalar 4.0
w/ Max, Brian. Service was impressively poor. Took 30 minutes for first drink to be delivered, so food wasn't ordered until 30 minutes in. The coursing was slow/terrible. Had to wa...
7
Nov
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Anthem 5.0
w/ Max. Sat at bar. Kept asking if we wanted anything else as we were actively waiting for food/drink.
27
Oct
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
Sapori 5.0
w/ Max, Ben Sombrano. The old Biderman's space.
26
Oct
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
Tomalo 7.0
w/ Max. Cantelope agua fresca was fine, but was also $5!! Expensive and not filling for what it is. I would go back, because it was good. Also they will do Costra or Gringo style, ...
23
Aug
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Austin Family Kitchen collaboration w/ Philip Speer and Kristine Kittrell. Good: Amuse Bouche (Mulberry's bacon wrapped date? I forget the other one), Peanut Butter Semifre...
16
Aug
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max, Max's friend. Whatever: Pizza Pockets, Original Cheesesteak (- / fringe NG). Only $3.25 for a Maine Root fountain soda, though.
12
Aug
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Bufalina 7.0
w/ Max. Very Good: Black Forest Ice Cream, Tiramisu Panna Cotta, Specialino Spritz (Max rating). Good: Orechiette pasta, Calabrese pizza, Mommenpop Seville Orange (+), Populis Whit...
5
Aug
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max, Illan. Good: Espresso Martini. Whatever: Wodka Vodka (I think our request of a Pornstar Martini)
12
Jul
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Did we get the burger? If so, I remember it being very whatever. Maybe a little dry/overcooked/thick? The Spicy Italian Sandwich was spicy. It was whatever. Fine for $12. W...
7
Jul
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Norte 5.5
w/ Max. I forget exact order, but I remember the tacos and quesadillas (or adjacent item) being whatever. Not overly impressive. Although it looks like they do bacon-wrapped street...
25
Jun
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
After boat.
1
Jun
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max.
14
May
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Odd Duck 7.0
w/ Max. Good: Ceviche (redfish), Capellini pasta, Stuffed Quail. Whatever: Prime Texas Strip (maybe WH+), Masa naan, corn bread (it's cornbread). Not Good: Grilled carrots (again!!...
24
Apr
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Anish, Aristotle, Charlie, Max. Whatever: I essentially made a philly cheesesteak with the blackened ribeye poboy with added onions and cheese. It worked out ok, but not a great...
19
Apr
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
Nido 4.0
w/ Max. Good: Pavlova. Whatever: Fried Artichokes, Chocolate Mousse, Dry Age Burger. Not Good: Burrata, Lamb Ragu (no flavor, Max complained about this and got us a 20% friends&fam...
14
Apr
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max, Steve. Super slow to open. Didn't have the Jerk Chicken leg quarters (an hour out). Whatever: Mac N Please. Not Good: Wings, Jackfruit
4
Apr
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Good: Hot roast beef sandwich, Shrimp sandwich. Not Good: Cherry Jubilee freeze (it's not an ICEE, it's like yogurt based)
15
Jan
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Intero 7.5
w/ Max, Amy, Brian. Very Good: Risotto. Good: Timballo, Ricotta (+), Sweet potato, Gnocchi, Mafaldine (-), Beef Pizza. Whatever: Cabbage (Amy and Brian said good). || Desserts: 1. ...
28
Dec
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Before they closed. Very Good: Banana pudding. Good: Pork Belly Ssam, Bavette, Dewberry Cake, Cheesecake. Whatever: Popover, Spaetzle (too much mustard), Sorbet, Chocolate ...
25
Dec
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Good: Suigei sake (so-gay sake). Whatever: Shanghai Egg Roll. Not Good: Beef & Broccoli, General Tso chicken, Chinatown Lo Mein, Mexican Martini (who would have guessed!?)
22
Dec
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Birdie's 6.5
w/ Max. "French Country Restaurant popup." Good: Soft Serve dessert, (Max's cauliflower soup). Whatever: Everything else - Gougeres, Salad, Boeuf Bourguignon. Not Good: Raclette ve...
21
Dec
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max, Amy. Still really good. No red cabbage with the muscovy duck, duck was very good, though. Also, no more cheese ball with the ribeye. Gave us pita bread instead.
15
Dec
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max, Amy, Matt Le. Vrey Good: Whole Branzino, B-Day Sammie. Good: Ricotta Cavatelli (Amy's favorite, +), Striped Bass Crudo, Burrata, Beef Tartare, Frites, Brussels Sprouts, Bis...
14
Dec
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
Mum Foods 6.0
w/ Max. Good: Rachel sandwich, collared greens w/ rib tips (but also collared greens). Whatever: Brisket Burnt Ends, Short Rib Burnt Ends, Shells & Cheese (Max said not good). Not ...
2
Dec
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Bufalina 7.5
w/ Paul, Max, Andrew. Good: Strozzapretti, Tajarin (w/ 4g truffles - I say whatever to these). Whatever: Suppli, Caponata, Bibb Salad, Ice Cream & Sherry, Chocoalte Mousse, Tor...
16
Nov
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Good: Pastry Board (Cookies, Chocolate Croissant, Brioche). Whatever: Wood-fired artichokes, Turkey Avocado Club. Not Good: Lucky Burger (too dry/bland). Max's Grammy: "The...
7
Nov
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
Gourmands 6.0
w/ Max. Whatever: Second Deadly Sin, Godfather. RIP.
1
Nov
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
Two Hands 6.0
w/ Max. Good: Cheeseburger (+), Chili Fries (+), Peach + Passion Pavlova. Whatever: Brussels Sprouts, Chicken Bowl
31
Oct
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Tiny Pies 4.0
w/ Max. $6 for a "pie." Less of a pie, more of a mousse-filled puff pastry with a hard top. Two of the specialty ones tasted the same despite one being caramel and the other being ...
31
Oct
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Good: Peking Duck, Pork Egg Roll. Whatever: Strawberry Chicken. Not Good: Braised Pork w/ Tea Mushroom.
7
Oct
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Whatever: Milanesa de Pollo (chicken overcooked, poblano pasta didn't pair at all), Queso Fundido (w/ Huitlacoche - $18!!), Aguachile de Atun y Callo de Acha, Berry Flan (W...
6
Oct
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Good: Yaqui dog. Whatever: Papas Bravas (Max rating - didn't have). Apparently T-Loc's means Tucson Local. I thought it was Mexican.
6
Oct
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Whatever: Strawberry Mango sando, chicken sando. Not Good: Pork Sando. Didn't even try the beef one. I don't like cold meat sandwiches.
16
Sep
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
Kerlaches 4.0
w/ Max. $6 kolaches - all unimpressive. Feta and spinach was the best of all, but still just ok.
13
Sep
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Maie Day 5.0
w/ Max, Amy. Good: Cold Shaved Prime Rib appetizer (+), all the desserts were good/good+ (Texas Chocolate Cake (Max's fav), Brulee Cheesecake (my fav), Cookie Tower + Soft Serve (A...
9
Sep
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Restaurant week. Good: Fried Chicken Sandwich, Burger. Whatever: Feta dip, spicy pecan and pepper dip, house salad, caesar salad, rice pudding.
5
Sep
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Tropicana 7.0
w/ Amy, Andrew, Max. Good: Burger (+), Cubano (+), Medianoche, Empanadas. Whatever: Chicken Wings, Lechon Asado (surprising because this should be the best!!)
25
Aug
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
Oye Chico 6.0
w/ Max, Andrew. Average Cuban sandwiches.
25
Aug
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max, Andrew. Whatever: Cauliflower Tots, Churros
24
Aug
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Kicked out of our table 80 minutes into a 120 minute reservation by someone not our server, with plenty of food let on table. Good: Whipped Ricotta. Whatever: Falafel, Pata...
23
Aug
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Le Bleu 6.5
w/ Amy, Andrew, Max. Very Good: Lamb Banh Mi (Andrew + Max rating). Good: Brussels sprouts. Whatever: Chicken Wings, Shaken Steak Banh Mi, Grilled Pork Noodles, Salt & Pepper Shrim...
21
Aug
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Very Good: Pepperoni pizza. Good: Clam pizza. Whatever: Burrata salad.
18
Aug
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
Papi's 5.5
w/ Max, Andrew. Max + Andrew liked the roast beef best. I didn't try. Also didn't try the Italian. Whatever: Summer Ready. Not Good: American.
17
Aug
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Comedor 7.0
w/ Max, Amy. Big drinking night. Finished both Palenqueros. Also Sotoleros, Patron Sherry Cask, Mezcalero dessert wine. Excellent: Tuna Aguachile, Bone Marrow Tacos (Amy said whate...
24
Jul
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max, Amy. Ordered the tasting menu. Server said that the tasting menu would be significantly different than the dishes available on menu. That was untrue. Maybe only 1-2 courses...
12
Jul
2022
Lunch · Chicago, IL
w/ Max, Jamin. Mari recommended - but then backtracked later at bar "I didn't recommend Piccolo Sogno." Max investigated and another one of his friends (unnamed!!) recommended it a...
29
Jun
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Phil, Andrew, Amy, Max. Excellent: Tagliatelle (from Red Ash), Dover Sole w/ Crab. Very Good: Crudo, Caesar salad, 45oz Porter ($200), Gnocchi, Wok Fried Rice. Good: Oysters. No...
27
Apr
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
All whatever. Nothing "good."
22
Apr
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Juniper 6.5
w/ Max. Seasonal Tasting Menu. Started out very solid, then the last couple dishes (proteins) were underwhelming, bordering "not good" territory. Good: White Asparagus Risotto, Sca...
21
Apr
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Last visit before they shut down. Cheesesteak with peppers. Wasn't the greatest, skimped on the cheese.
6
Apr
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Il Brutto 5.0
w/ Max, Paul, Steve. Very Good: Broccolini, Good: Scallop Crudo, Beef Tenderloin, Whatever: Prosciutto di Parma, Burrata Pizza, Lamb Scottadito, Pappardelle, Ricotta Semifreddo, Ge...
24
Mar
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Whatever: Buffalo Chicken (not very buffalo-y), Porchetta (too fatty, too bland). Not Good: Fries (only come with Steak Frites, like Clark's, but crunchy throughout).
6
Mar
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max, Brian, Zambrano. Only one girl working the bar and all bar area tables. Food was decidedly worse than I remember. Looked desolate and abandoned.
5
Mar
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Before they closed. Good, but nothing great. They didn't have the Rabbit sandwich. RIP.
3
Mar
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Good: Brisket Sandwich, Pork Sandwich. Only fru-fru drinks.
10
Feb
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. "Max says to put it on the list because of "Thrillist."" Focaccia bread was only decent thing, sandwich was grocery meat and lettuce tossed between. Both pastas (carbonara ...
28
Jan
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Good: Texas Strawberry Salad+, Root Vegetable Bolognese, Sweet Potato, Toasted Barley ice cream. Whatever: Gruyere Popovers (Max said "very good"), Parisian Gnocchi w/ mush...
13
Jan
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
Briscuits 6.0
Same problem as Bird Bird Biscuit. The biscuits are good, the meat is good. Would rather keep them separate.
27
Dec
2021
Lunch · Austin, TX
Asia Cafe 6.5
w/ Max. Good: Eggplant w/ Minced Pork. OK: Black Teppan Beef. Whatever: Snow pea leaves (Din Ho's snow pea leaves way better. Also these were $17!!)
19
Nov
2021
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Good: Salt & Pepper Shrimp (only thing, really). Whatever: Bowboy Boudin, Moo-Ping (Pork Skewers), Desserts (Royal Thai Cake, Keylime Cheesecake, Sweet Mango Rice). Not Goo...
12
Nov
2021
w/ Max, Brian. Good: Crispy Black Haggis. Whatever: Chicken Breast Burger, Pork Belly, Chicken Wings.
12
Nov
2021
Alchemist 7.5
w/ Max, Brian, Megan. All drinks great. Food: Doughballs, pulled pork bao, french dip sandwich, halloumi sticks, mozzarella salad, chicken gyoza, miso salmon, lamb kofta, miso corn...
11
Nov
2021
w/ Max, Brian, Megan. Nothing blew me away. More jellied fish on fish.
10
Nov
2021
w/ Max, Brian, Megan, Megan BF. All drinks were good. Pricey. Nothing crazy. Drinks: Switched Daiquiri, Dubai in the Sky, Crofters Charm, Softcore Porn, Mr Worldwide, Switched Negr...
10
Nov
2021
Dishoom 8.0
w/ Max, Brian. Screwed up and didn't get the curried dishes.
9
Nov
2021
Lunch · Doolin
w/ Max, Brian. Good: Seafood chowder, steak sandwich. Not Good: Burger
9
Nov
2021
Dinner · Galway
w/ Max, Brian. Very Good: Chicken Chorizo, Fish & Chips (according to Brian). Good: Aubergines, Iberian pork. Whatever: Mix Croquets. Not Good: Patatas Bravas, Pork Ribs (boiled??)...
8
Nov
2021
Lunch · Galway
Ard Bia 8.0
w/ Max, Brian. Host loved my Texas "hope you don't like women's rights" joke. Killed. Good: Ruben Melt (Toastie), Brian liked Hake lunch. Whatever: Beef Cheek Pitta Soup was good. ...
7
Nov
2021
Dinner · Galway
w/ Max, Brian. Drinks only. Good sports bar, not expensive/reasonable prices.
6
Nov
2021
Dinner · Dublin
w/ Max. Very hungover. Potato pancakes and bland/unseasoned chicken. Max's Tinder "100% pure shite." Expensive too!!
6
Nov
2021
Lunch · Dublin
w/ Max. No food. Whisky tasting with overworked bartender. Whiskys: Green Spot, (5) Yellow Spot, Midleton Barry Croc, Redbrest 15-yr, Dingle Single Malt
5
Nov
2021
Dinner · Dublin
w/ Max. Beef Dumpling, Pork Char Siu Bao, Tang Cu Li Ji, Kung Pao Chicken, Egg Fried Rice. All whatever. Kung Pao very standard. I think the dumpling wasn't very good.
4
Nov
2021
Dinner · Dublin
Mr. Fox 7.0
w/ Max. Can't remember anything from the set menu other than jellied fish on top of more fish. And guy next to us: "This guy's Irish. This guy isn't fuckin' Irish!"
28
Oct
2021
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Amy Ramirez recommendation. Very good: Double Classic w/ Cheese, fries (get them seasoned), lemonades. Whatever: Oreo Milkshake (it seemed like they mixed it w/ the cinnamo...
26
Oct
2021
Lunch · Austin, TX
Sazan 6.0
w/ Max. Very Good/Good: Mochi (Ube - very good, Pandan Pistachio - good, Coconut - whatever). Whatever: Chicken Wings. Pork Steamie Dumpling, Chicken Chasu ramen
13
Oct
2021
Dinner · Austin, TX
Canje 6.0
w/ Max, Brian. Very Good: Lechon, Ceviche (VG/G edge), Jerk Chicken (VG/G edge). Good: Plantain Chips, Roti (only 1 piece though!!), Tres Leches, Sorbet, Flan. Whatever: Banana Esc...
21
Sep
2021
Lunch · Austin, TX
Mongers 6.5
w/ Max. Lobster roll - 6.5 ($34), $2 diet coke can (what a deal!!), shishitos - 6, buttermilk shrimp - 6, bibb salad - 6.5, snapper plate - 6.5, pot de crem - 6.5, key lime parfait...
18
Sep
2021
Dinner · Austin, TX
Peche 7.5
10
Sep
2021
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Max. Mexico City Quesadilla w/ Carnitas and Cheese - less of a quesadilla, more of an empanada. Chicken taco not good. Mexican coke (12oz) $4!!
11
May
2021
Lunch · Austin, TX
Spicy Edamame - 5, Korokay - 4, Munchie Katsu Slider - 5, Sweet & Sour Yodas - 6, #5 Tsukemen - 4
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