tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257428064449030582024-03-14T08:52:16.054-05:00South Austin FoodieI live and work in South Austin, and I love to eat and write about the meals I've had! South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.comBlogger573125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-22659970497996091032022-06-11T10:15:00.002-05:002022-06-11T10:15:00.221-05:00*The End*<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIMCm6yJwQCHmTJGS82Vy0GL8q0z7xXiPoxVioVO0-u-J4Bz6pi2dx5Zomxw0VOdzhkClEzMtJ0E1sgokg62uWIjfD46sHklpu8czY0kO4aCqRdZkuvTU-saMITL7kNTX-CSBaatUKemfkJdCB8Ey_-EPVHY8KuUAwy0l73w7tgOlh-UUbXYHhWRA/s4000/20220530_153607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIMCm6yJwQCHmTJGS82Vy0GL8q0z7xXiPoxVioVO0-u-J4Bz6pi2dx5Zomxw0VOdzhkClEzMtJ0E1sgokg62uWIjfD46sHklpu8czY0kO4aCqRdZkuvTU-saMITL7kNTX-CSBaatUKemfkJdCB8Ey_-EPVHY8KuUAwy0l73w7tgOlh-UUbXYHhWRA/w300-h400/20220530_153607.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Times are changing...</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Well friends, the time has come to put this blog to rest, permanently. What began in September 2008 prior to a trip to Morocco kept going for 573 posts to where we are now. As I prepare to move out of Austin, it is time. All good things come to an end, right? {Also, don't you hate it when you come across a cool blog but their last post was four years ago? What happened?!}</p><p>I started the blog as a creative outlet; I've always thought of myself as a decent writer and I have a good understanding of my palate. I've tried to communicate why I liked/disliked foods/dishes beyond just saying "it was good" because anyone can do that. What are the tastes, the textures, does it meet the menu description? Also when I started blogging, there wasn't really search engine optimization or analytics to be concerned about, and hence I have never bothered to be concerned with them. I am not in this for generating a high number of "likes" or other metrics. Plainly put, I don't really give a fig. It's never been my desire to be a social media influencer. It is very gratifying though to hear from someone who did read my post and appreciates my food recs and writing, so thank you. 💓</p><p>Leaving Austin and selling my South Austin home of 24 years does not come lightly, but after dealing with the Covid era (or "coronial times" as a good friend calls it) and then snowpocalypse/snowvid in February 2021 it definitely makes me want to be closer to my family. Albuquerque will be my new home come the end of June. Only one state away, but SO different in so many different ways. And you can't really be South Austin Foodie living in Central Albuquerque, can you? While I won't be updating the blog, I will keep it hosted + accessible, but will keep my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/southaustinfoodie/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram page</b></a> going, though undoubtedly the name on IG will change once I get settled. Give me some suggestions for a new IG handle!</p><p>I already have some Abq food recs, so if you need some holler and if you have some to share, don't be shy! </p><p>I've been in Austin altogether for 28 years. It has changed, much of it for the better. But I am ready for a change as well. It has been my pleasure being South Austin Foodie for the last 14+ years. Onward.</p><p>Yours in good food, </p><p>-- Suzanna</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzZ9B580WzwQnNj-gdUbohN1zvbxQ_W7kAGPzOgmifvXoQpe5urp5q2LiMAh8z-VG_XPtbchT19QqKZIJMazwT_uFjp0FxxD8kT5fXrR2RYg_84oKYZrGzJheXKDF-4Xec9FM9OOlnxT0vsP8PKiGz1Av3_gYWG8agd0PxHAfVWBGfb5fuD7zRbGn/s750/This%20is%2050.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzZ9B580WzwQnNj-gdUbohN1zvbxQ_W7kAGPzOgmifvXoQpe5urp5q2LiMAh8z-VG_XPtbchT19QqKZIJMazwT_uFjp0FxxD8kT5fXrR2RYg_84oKYZrGzJheXKDF-4Xec9FM9OOlnxT0vsP8PKiGz1Av3_gYWG8agd0PxHAfVWBGfb5fuD7zRbGn/s320/This%20is%2050.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Part of my 50th birthday celebration with my closest girlfriends<br /> earlier this year at Becker Vineyards.</td></tr></tbody></table>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-21746625843062434172022-02-22T16:00:00.002-06:002022-02-22T16:00:00.206-06:00Best New South Austin Restaurants <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">As part of the annual <a href="https://austinfoodbloggers.org/best-places-to-eat-in-austin/" target="_blank"><b>Austin Food Blogger Alliance's City Guide,</b></a> here are my picks for the best new restaurants in South Austin that have opened in the past year. Also see my post </span><a href="https://www.southaustinfoodie.com/2021/03/the-top-sweet-shops-in-south-austin.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"><b><i>Top Sweet Shops in South Austin</i></b></a><span style="text-align: left;">! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.morenobbq.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"><b>Moreno Barbecue</b></a><span style="text-align: left;">, 5608 Menchaca Road; </span><a href="https://www.southaustinfoodie.com/2021/11/new-favorite-austin-bbq-moreno.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">read my full post here</a><span style="text-align: left;">.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpIZaJlSYzxJeSaUJX4Mt3yTTZchYZgkjvqj0QKcX_61EzVkmxQYTjJAsoKqRQf1jdSazKfjAStNQYQ-VoM_gwCWBgBK10GUNykp5WPwq81-MN48__5qSox2UfcDIWFJKNn4sOo6STssVC-I2cdbjdl2S3uAHzgvbNo72PxOrqu0SlpkP_w3HTAJzu=s3646" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Moreno BBQ" border="0" data-original-height="3646" data-original-width="2684" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpIZaJlSYzxJeSaUJX4Mt3yTTZchYZgkjvqj0QKcX_61EzVkmxQYTjJAsoKqRQf1jdSazKfjAStNQYQ-VoM_gwCWBgBK10GUNykp5WPwq81-MN48__5qSox2UfcDIWFJKNn4sOo6STssVC-I2cdbjdl2S3uAHzgvbNo72PxOrqu0SlpkP_w3HTAJzu=w295-h400" title="Moreno BBQ" width="295" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brisket nachos + smoked pork belly</td></tr></tbody></table></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1TmKp6PZEK56o-tNc55_xEZ02zHirop3E7yz7LtFw8NzgPw69WEqjJ3XaeX2txHn9IDKCu407k865GplezYGZ0deJeK6Tv68LD7Yp0WAZF9ngjtdzqMO4iDCFTFDb4eU8MdgJbLKCMour_670x5KA5i3Q-lQJHvEXxMkD_GWsQYUXUXv3LIGzfzLl=s3664" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Moreno BBQ" border="0" data-original-height="3664" data-original-width="2740" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1TmKp6PZEK56o-tNc55_xEZ02zHirop3E7yz7LtFw8NzgPw69WEqjJ3XaeX2txHn9IDKCu407k865GplezYGZ0deJeK6Tv68LD7Yp0WAZF9ngjtdzqMO4iDCFTFDb4eU8MdgJbLKCMour_670x5KA5i3Q-lQJHvEXxMkD_GWsQYUXUXv3LIGzfzLl=w299-h400" title="Moreno BBQ" width="299" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pork rib, sausage + brisket</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><a href="https://www.jjimbbq.com/" target="_blank"><b>Jjim's,</b></a> 1100 South Lamar Boulevard (Korean)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeE38Q1psQ2oVuoNCLsyCgzJ8b4jEq-DheP4wYzHZItGUY4ELv5C87arkFwT-hlgGa-pmZeH-UdA9sEgfpIxWet_glHSi7e4zReijMXZd5QBp3pgHENl5GGYfIM-bxnqX4-zm4b2s_FX9WAfcPp09oKZ1PZdvQDmYHFAJ5X-MTjO8SDRMkZP385VuM=s2724" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Jjim's" border="0" data-original-height="2724" data-original-width="2724" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeE38Q1psQ2oVuoNCLsyCgzJ8b4jEq-DheP4wYzHZItGUY4ELv5C87arkFwT-hlgGa-pmZeH-UdA9sEgfpIxWet_glHSi7e4zReijMXZd5QBp3pgHENl5GGYfIM-bxnqX4-zm4b2s_FX9WAfcPp09oKZ1PZdvQDmYHFAJ5X-MTjO8SDRMkZP385VuM=w400-h400" title="Jjim's" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bokkeum bap (brisket kimchi fried rice with egg) </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqBvi1GvhhLPW2vklG8ytDB05uKCNjLP2M0rdkx1cdQdJqiWj6KVyZinz51TJVYJZgJPTNvlyuQmHICWHGem9spog92_oE5YKDdSgD26TBG9WIH0e9ODWrZ1_F7IOc75lp9lsevhsKthGv_hK1FBrbfDcpxcWBogiIvgxgm-PdCBDuYwZaNg2T4N0b=s3000" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Jjim's" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqBvi1GvhhLPW2vklG8ytDB05uKCNjLP2M0rdkx1cdQdJqiWj6KVyZinz51TJVYJZgJPTNvlyuQmHICWHGem9spog92_oE5YKDdSgD26TBG9WIH0e9ODWrZ1_F7IOc75lp9lsevhsKthGv_hK1FBrbfDcpxcWBogiIvgxgm-PdCBDuYwZaNg2T4N0b=w400-h400" title="Jjim's" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Galbi jjim (braised beef short rib)</td></tr></tbody></table><p><b><a href="https://www.1417atx.com/" target="_blank">1417,</a></b> 1417 South First Street; <a href="https://www.southaustinfoodie.com/2021/10/first-look-1417-bouldins-neighborhood.html" target="_blank">read my full post here. </a> (French-inspired)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg41o-EHzqRNniJk2zZ23I4IBzab3ymUvnKRLGkU3ZkGk7vhpH37CFX6X-71y_B4D3-ayuz4WSktW0KpJ-qwpkwlfQYYLTatNftjawNu-hGv6V3StEfD4IbbT9C-68aS247BULEcokVnOqmYlBYAPeyP2cc4D5JE-4Zuu9H9-AqKCkVZLWHqENmFHFB=s3101" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1417" border="0" data-original-height="3101" data-original-width="2715" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg41o-EHzqRNniJk2zZ23I4IBzab3ymUvnKRLGkU3ZkGk7vhpH37CFX6X-71y_B4D3-ayuz4WSktW0KpJ-qwpkwlfQYYLTatNftjawNu-hGv6V3StEfD4IbbT9C-68aS247BULEcokVnOqmYlBYAPeyP2cc4D5JE-4Zuu9H9-AqKCkVZLWHqENmFHFB=w350-h400" title="1417" width="350" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cocktails! </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgcSx4XHa3VJ6AbzD1ZwBVCB-gWdqSNS_CISp_vCjIcLgWXfaFLi4DzuNycgrqyMfhDWTmzom9UKlIGrgoaJqZ7ITb7UZyQvn420z96VP5bVjOmUXCec7IKEy7Qpd6YJQW5jykBIhj5mQGkQR-a-OfnypgqHUWEnS8LbYOb5K_6Ims33ufDPhT3D7X=s2689" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1417" border="0" data-original-height="2051" data-original-width="2689" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgcSx4XHa3VJ6AbzD1ZwBVCB-gWdqSNS_CISp_vCjIcLgWXfaFLi4DzuNycgrqyMfhDWTmzom9UKlIGrgoaJqZ7ITb7UZyQvn420z96VP5bVjOmUXCec7IKEy7Qpd6YJQW5jykBIhj5mQGkQR-a-OfnypgqHUWEnS8LbYOb5K_6Ims33ufDPhT3D7X=w400-h305" title="1417" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duck confit crepes</td></tr></tbody></table><p><b><a href="https://neighborhoodsushi.com/" target="_blank">Neighborhood Sushi, </a></b>1716 South Congress Avenue (Japanese)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-PEKiYDvHaWQEBMwqRW5qvlNjHAALy1wtwWSBHsrp1kXoJpHUp3of8v-B_YlNcCw-t-vDbEkAvi4pnI-5DuKUFdIfGb446QWS79iHEeyXFRd-UN6W6BJ3EYCepJK1jA5thDNg5fi6XlxPOfs00x7hIvBwudwpkfzfhCRxn1T8bhtdl_Ey2q6f_6fS=s4000" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Neighborhood Sushi" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-PEKiYDvHaWQEBMwqRW5qvlNjHAALy1wtwWSBHsrp1kXoJpHUp3of8v-B_YlNcCw-t-vDbEkAvi4pnI-5DuKUFdIfGb446QWS79iHEeyXFRd-UN6W6BJ3EYCepJK1jA5thDNg5fi6XlxPOfs00x7hIvBwudwpkfzfhCRxn1T8bhtdl_Ey2q6f_6fS=w300-h400" title="Neighborhood Sushi" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lunch bento</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgimFT8Rrh7fR4wNHaUDoRvzVzI9Xnbea-CiSaADUuZGVXgHLraDx7A8V7ZUMwqRhRhZrYjwtWTMqHjwv4kuNZUsne1cnFMpudhha5XCWuILJUjDboQ2GyCP4BGAxocwSTdSjCe4HW1FpZvg-w01konAN3q8v2Q6aSvYSPWUoBN2aHnZCYh6bTWgPe0=s4000" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Neighborhood Sushi" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgimFT8Rrh7fR4wNHaUDoRvzVzI9Xnbea-CiSaADUuZGVXgHLraDx7A8V7ZUMwqRhRhZrYjwtWTMqHjwv4kuNZUsne1cnFMpudhha5XCWuILJUjDboQ2GyCP4BGAxocwSTdSjCe4HW1FpZvg-w01konAN3q8v2Q6aSvYSPWUoBN2aHnZCYh6bTWgPe0=w300-h400" title="Neighborhood Sushi" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sashimi selection</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://phomphaustin.com/" target="_blank"><b>Pho MPH,</b></a> 3715 South First Street (Vietnamese)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji2DpOUlYp4v2REXbYs0iRs8KAXlH4k4h_1k0esimm_ihZo-zFGMd4nrffkU610HdU8ygCE_GPraCght-xK5W5vUEyhqvXWBTUUvDjYomXeSz10GCO3Cb3dIxvSPOWfXl5dog0RKPtNaFxhRLrdon5o3sgEF84H4TRdt0DLMgI7gQril9xeS_LRScQ=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pho MPH" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji2DpOUlYp4v2REXbYs0iRs8KAXlH4k4h_1k0esimm_ihZo-zFGMd4nrffkU610HdU8ygCE_GPraCght-xK5W5vUEyhqvXWBTUUvDjYomXeSz10GCO3Cb3dIxvSPOWfXl5dog0RKPtNaFxhRLrdon5o3sgEF84H4TRdt0DLMgI7gQril9xeS_LRScQ=w300-h400" title="Pho MPH" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pork banh mi <br />Admittedly not as tender of pork as I like, but thrilled to have this option in this part of town!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><a href="https://www.kiindiatx.com/" target="_blank"><b>Kiin Di,</b></a> 1901 South Lamar Boulevard (Thai fusion trailer)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhiakyaYG9UKO9INc8FiAzeQSs_ScQf2urqqBwLYuwaePPXucj8_UjxtEmTr89ZY129woYx7LkQWNNt9Ma5Vkjiu8Rfvg09I4Y68v8Ovun_8M5q3JwHX4jia76rlOlf39FJLdGdK-SEUZv4cPLMLMbyJysR7rThKxW9ZYI5dgt9lQwbD2NBtC-Fg7u=s4000" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kiin Di" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhiakyaYG9UKO9INc8FiAzeQSs_ScQf2urqqBwLYuwaePPXucj8_UjxtEmTr89ZY129woYx7LkQWNNt9Ma5Vkjiu8Rfvg09I4Y68v8Ovun_8M5q3JwHX4jia76rlOlf39FJLdGdK-SEUZv4cPLMLMbyJysR7rThKxW9ZYI5dgt9lQwbD2NBtC-Fg7u=w300-h400" title="Kiin Di" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From top left: Thai fried chicken, pork over ginger rice, pad Thai, noodles with pork belly, Malaysian roti</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://eatapitaonline.com/order-now" target="_blank"><b>Eat A Pita,</b></a> 2101 South First Street (Mediterranean trailer)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSahp4BOlVt3AgFbMAtHuopH5S9SzGK8LfoADT5UHc62DhIX2QPvmU8aoKj57LAEclnLZ9XExi6qyaMS7d0tRQSDGpK_QZw3jXQ8Wfeez2HbjT81xw6QWMs0nyYQWy9-DV6sk5P_GkMk5BXCpo4KBsZrvSVwe37AQgMPVK0V30R1SRyaCVnMRVz5Oh=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Eat A Pita" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSahp4BOlVt3AgFbMAtHuopH5S9SzGK8LfoADT5UHc62DhIX2QPvmU8aoKj57LAEclnLZ9XExi6qyaMS7d0tRQSDGpK_QZw3jXQ8Wfeez2HbjT81xw6QWMs0nyYQWy9-DV6sk5P_GkMk5BXCpo4KBsZrvSVwe37AQgMPVK0V30R1SRyaCVnMRVz5Oh=w300-h400" title="Eat A Pita" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Falafel, veggie combo plate, gyro plate</td></tr></tbody></table><p><b><a href="https://www.saltydonut.com/austin" target="_blank">The Salty Donut,</a> </b> 2000 South Congress Avenue (sweets)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbtnFKkgi2TnrRerdkdkIXo7jCENvgKko6iEAk0kc9tFpct01v9V4gSg1mgo0nMUfqCoiOlP60o2RiyG65I3a17YQYO4o7PCbbiAMabF2-_-PQRZUWcdT0GfRy7-qxcGZGJrSqhnIx_4HM6zThtUIWPwcHqkiI4ahe9w-zpri-Lxtk_e7zPAUclo-W=s3620" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Salty Donut" border="0" data-original-height="3620" data-original-width="2519" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbtnFKkgi2TnrRerdkdkIXo7jCENvgKko6iEAk0kc9tFpct01v9V4gSg1mgo0nMUfqCoiOlP60o2RiyG65I3a17YQYO4o7PCbbiAMabF2-_-PQRZUWcdT0GfRy7-qxcGZGJrSqhnIx_4HM6zThtUIWPwcHqkiI4ahe9w-zpri-Lxtk_e7zPAUclo-W=w279-h400" title="The Salty Donut" width="279" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Texas sheetcake + brown butter salted donuts</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I hear the cocktails are sensational at <b><a href="https://www.tiki-tatsuya.com/" target="_blank">Tiki Tatsu-ya</a></b>, but haven't heard about the food. What are your favorite new South Austin dishes? Drop a comment below!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh199MD8eV_TkD9ggmAMvL2TWjYpQosUQbirEzwDGetjMjaG5JJvvpA3IAkeNGUmJaWd03FNDTga6ygLYMHGrNsE8NSHZgDIN3OwpV_jne_ITxwa46ZU2USVwlIKKVZs1IZ_CvR8R0hCnd88EZBT_oMWF6C8hziJe3uMpVfq9ofr2ctoX1LhTNc6Fn-=s612" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="612" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh199MD8eV_TkD9ggmAMvL2TWjYpQosUQbirEzwDGetjMjaG5JJvvpA3IAkeNGUmJaWd03FNDTga6ygLYMHGrNsE8NSHZgDIN3OwpV_jne_ITxwa46ZU2USVwlIKKVZs1IZ_CvR8R0hCnd88EZBT_oMWF6C8hziJe3uMpVfq9ofr2ctoX1LhTNc6Fn-=w400-h196" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://austinfoodbloggers.org/best-places-to-eat-in-austin/" target="_blank">Click here to see the rest of the 2022 AFBA City Guide.</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306081.9569191638211549 -132.8993108 58.577386836178846 -62.586810799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-26305416851208568172022-02-15T17:45:00.000-06:002022-02-15T17:45:06.918-06:00Changing with the Times<p>The past few weeks have brought some very sad news to the Austin food scene.</p><p>The owner of <b>La Mexicana Bakery</b> announced his retirement and the longtime South First institution will close for good before I hit publish on this post. I made it by two weeks ago for tacos, which I will sorely miss.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqBLGASC_ib0GY8TPc_MSSOWAhYlfU6vyYMHTBfSkQ3HyNTYbtdZzZRC5LGQYC2SfdG17WnsrhV-wZDHpxv1a-zkKav2pV8wZP44jFZn2p6btx5AZAe6f_-4Jnp-Y5jBHNe2mlinvENONWTEPhJMyEmiq5Zrn5uxO-ymLdm0F2p6AyWc3M2dNAapP8=s3000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="La Mexicana breakfast tacos" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqBLGASC_ib0GY8TPc_MSSOWAhYlfU6vyYMHTBfSkQ3HyNTYbtdZzZRC5LGQYC2SfdG17WnsrhV-wZDHpxv1a-zkKav2pV8wZP44jFZn2p6btx5AZAe6f_-4Jnp-Y5jBHNe2mlinvENONWTEPhJMyEmiq5Zrn5uxO-ymLdm0F2p6AyWc3M2dNAapP8=w400-h400" title="La Mexicana breakfast tacos" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">La Mexicana breakfast tacos...no frills but large and inexpensive!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYCgltR71-jkKwo7UnkeNnkPzL6X63Xf42hh2HEF7Mjy8Y2tOUpXNLmEmHE5SlRXo-m8rN77WnTh99gANvX2WfAeJ956yeN7KsgnhjKtfljdu7lXAGHSOgXzg6q-2Kg-_2B2qJr8BCnrY692ObnKOIOCLULqTyncFUaU-44M2Cq9IzEMXjqu81CMMW=s2585" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="La Mexicana tres leches cake" border="0" data-original-height="2585" data-original-width="2585" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYCgltR71-jkKwo7UnkeNnkPzL6X63Xf42hh2HEF7Mjy8Y2tOUpXNLmEmHE5SlRXo-m8rN77WnTh99gANvX2WfAeJ956yeN7KsgnhjKtfljdu7lXAGHSOgXzg6q-2Kg-_2B2qJr8BCnrY692ObnKOIOCLULqTyncFUaU-44M2Cq9IzEMXjqu81CMMW=w400-h400" title="La Mexicana tres leches cake" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate tres leches, just one of hundreds of items from their panaderia.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><b>Winebelly,</b> my favorite wine bar, and not just because it was 5 minutes from my house, sadly could not withstand the economic times and closed in January. RIP to the best chicken liver mousse in town.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwg9SoFQkM7ndt0U2I4E7NHPN4qlQR2fvS-DWdKSEjri_DcHc8URes8-uzW93W5HUUEoPfjzQdvmZubEKg4Eau0K9IQkvp9kSKyGOs57flctg6GpaKWWUGHl8NiKFMvlvcjxawV0-vgVPnBLYPxjZe0UmDHSqo_XjetMD2LpftFx2zLOitxkA1ul5U=s3662" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Winebelly chicken liver mousse" border="0" data-original-height="3662" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwg9SoFQkM7ndt0U2I4E7NHPN4qlQR2fvS-DWdKSEjri_DcHc8URes8-uzW93W5HUUEoPfjzQdvmZubEKg4Eau0K9IQkvp9kSKyGOs57flctg6GpaKWWUGHl8NiKFMvlvcjxawV0-vgVPnBLYPxjZe0UmDHSqo_XjetMD2LpftFx2zLOitxkA1ul5U=w528-h640" title="Winebelly chicken liver mousse" width="528" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winebelly's chicken liver mousse, this one during a pandemic pivot to carry out.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>And an end of an era, though not by choice, as fire ripped through <b><a href="https://texasfrenchbread.com/" target="_blank">Texas French Bread</a></b> on Rio Grande Street on January 24th, leaving literally ashes. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-texas-french-bread" target="_blank">A Go Fund Me</a> has raised nearly $195,000 for staff; at this time they do not know if they will rebuild. This was one of the first places I ate when I moved to Austin in 1994 and their Hyde Park Fudge Cake was legendary.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPdf7-C_EC_zARGBqupdZCSOTWk6_TKqYvFmJLH5Ut9ndoHVls1sQNR3QzXNQGyk4CUx9SHVjtZQW6P0zYhjYYlKt7hG8xUNSB4M5GzJOJcrvtFKNDpTJX8YrWo7IGUHudlgdetgxTRGo3lfKOnX1Z5MlVF_F2I3Zyq6-8zFthkwJT7AOU51dJdBKP=s2899" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Texas French Bread fire" border="0" data-original-height="1709" data-original-width="2899" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPdf7-C_EC_zARGBqupdZCSOTWk6_TKqYvFmJLH5Ut9ndoHVls1sQNR3QzXNQGyk4CUx9SHVjtZQW6P0zYhjYYlKt7hG8xUNSB4M5GzJOJcrvtFKNDpTJX8YrWo7IGUHudlgdetgxTRGo3lfKOnX1Z5MlVF_F2I3Zyq6-8zFthkwJT7AOU51dJdBKP=w640-h378" title="Texas French Bread fire" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>As they say, all good things must come to an end, which includes this blog. Not hanging it up quite yet, but getting close. Stay tuned.</p>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-29384097395171805012021-12-14T11:30:00.000-06:002021-12-14T11:30:21.423-06:00Qi: Divine Dim Sum <p>Five lunching ladies got together for dim sum brunch at <a href="https://qiaustin.com/" target="_blank"><b>Qi</b></a> this past weekend. Pretty much impeccable, from the decor to the place settings to the food, and especially the company as our group has bonded over food for many years now. And everything tastes better amidst friendship and laughter, though Qi's food and presentation does not need much assistance. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjloMGob8bE5DNPgAqH69toSEEF7x6uaCImQki4upbXswV9AS9d1rZ0tDyTTZwTOGifj2bgQsT94vausCTkCVGZAclNuXOvPNi_NgkNpLpMsuzkk8pd31WoUXLoQveeoWTELdGVfpw6BAdKpRqD9KSl-ZiY8ufuR-wbrGXQHw-Oan5IdYJreHeuePEC=s3886" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3886" data-original-width="2962" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjloMGob8bE5DNPgAqH69toSEEF7x6uaCImQki4upbXswV9AS9d1rZ0tDyTTZwTOGifj2bgQsT94vausCTkCVGZAclNuXOvPNi_NgkNpLpMsuzkk8pd31WoUXLoQveeoWTELdGVfpw6BAdKpRqD9KSl-ZiY8ufuR-wbrGXQHw-Oan5IdYJreHeuePEC=w305-h400" width="305" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the entrance on 6th Street, the wine walls form two private dining areas.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVkXETu4ro1bsxCJx9QIFh3PTwqBx_fKUDlEWHrdb9uzIH6Zu3O_2eNaYhcW8sf8dTH5WZDMt_IPjg9z2imvJVNmZMjYHPDl1XQU2tx638hJFXO5oxPZi2UHVZEgArgRFj5F9KV0J-grATV6JpRc5YN9JGRGthj--qYXIJUX0VsZf8-Z3Hp81pxjVs=s3804" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3804" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVkXETu4ro1bsxCJx9QIFh3PTwqBx_fKUDlEWHrdb9uzIH6Zu3O_2eNaYhcW8sf8dTH5WZDMt_IPjg9z2imvJVNmZMjYHPDl1XQU2tx638hJFXO5oxPZi2UHVZEgArgRFj5F9KV0J-grATV6JpRc5YN9JGRGthj--qYXIJUX0VsZf8-Z3Hp81pxjVs=w315-h400" width="315" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Main dining area, with kitchen to the back and bar to the right.<br /> Could see a number of women preparing foods at the counter.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg62qKRqUdF4OGceEAnqp4WKpU0fY6iFn7cATSB80QHcvdtSuKIE7Xg76Px7PsCW4czxtc9UKpKsSwV7gREv41EP2UefFAZthyjbMJVO3Nq4CYid70woY0lEjdwd10cHag-KyVU_KU2T1kKEaTLFkO2fNX2nyqPtDd9N1qFUHzzCuw5ijkQ_cyth34F=s3740" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3740" data-original-width="2987" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg62qKRqUdF4OGceEAnqp4WKpU0fY6iFn7cATSB80QHcvdtSuKIE7Xg76Px7PsCW4czxtc9UKpKsSwV7gREv41EP2UefFAZthyjbMJVO3Nq4CYid70woY0lEjdwd10cHag-KyVU_KU2T1kKEaTLFkO2fNX2nyqPtDd9N1qFUHzzCuw5ijkQ_cyth34F=w320-h400" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our table, in the smaller of the two more private areas was called the birdcage table on our bill. Throughout the restaurant, there were beautiful embroidered Chinese robes on the walls. I would love a time to just study the decor in there! </td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8CguOnZT3XB5yn5l9fjJRVTSaFmR4md6nxo5TdI1-GL3AceDYSb7hBLFXhtRUjuOWZyrLBknH6sREu36f3YeEqRTAOe-4RJiaGi8IYTJ2q9WJ3LQgNolJhxuRz6NcNXBZNstbnEHO2t-6vYOZvcA0SXAFrlFkpEW8Ln695AHEbEGF5OpDt5ESOZq0=s3000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2772" data-original-width="3000" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8CguOnZT3XB5yn5l9fjJRVTSaFmR4md6nxo5TdI1-GL3AceDYSb7hBLFXhtRUjuOWZyrLBknH6sREu36f3YeEqRTAOe-4RJiaGi8IYTJ2q9WJ3LQgNolJhxuRz6NcNXBZNstbnEHO2t-6vYOZvcA0SXAFrlFkpEW8Ln695AHEbEGF5OpDt5ESOZq0=w400-h370" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful plates, nice heavy crystal water glasses, and even the chopsticks had a nice weight and feel to them. </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgweoHI5jKJFFE7GYx-fH_ZhSIKXkv5tNViO2ZlZHYXdtm1K6-_r6Ez413Dnb6GVSiV2p_v5mnTUsbdTmkW7UDWZY0DWysH6Rt-SUs_rKm1IiZaF10ATAPW3sVVLCWmee2phvOpjXiEysdpQrjTxZB_zfDAWZV2YatDto-2l6UG0faHpyGq_DKaT6z0=s3000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2746" data-original-width="3000" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgweoHI5jKJFFE7GYx-fH_ZhSIKXkv5tNViO2ZlZHYXdtm1K6-_r6Ez413Dnb6GVSiV2p_v5mnTUsbdTmkW7UDWZY0DWysH6Rt-SUs_rKm1IiZaF10ATAPW3sVVLCWmee2phvOpjXiEysdpQrjTxZB_zfDAWZV2YatDto-2l6UG0faHpyGq_DKaT6z0=w400-h366" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In order of how we received the food. First up, sticky rice with Chinese sausage.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihdHOuSaTbuSBoKc-ep4gKhHweFOk9JfibkHtbWUbgy0flLcYbTh4nY8fw0wVZ8AMFrrW1xg0hBwQ4lfUcmwDCdoDW0E_cqURizM0J3H1x7o2i80wjvqXUYNlGzU94yXXfYPDd_I4ARnncpvbWbmE2XDXIOdAJ36hyFgih_e8kjKVde84Wuqv0oW80=s3651" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3651" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihdHOuSaTbuSBoKc-ep4gKhHweFOk9JfibkHtbWUbgy0flLcYbTh4nY8fw0wVZ8AMFrrW1xg0hBwQ4lfUcmwDCdoDW0E_cqURizM0J3H1x7o2i80wjvqXUYNlGzU94yXXfYPDd_I4ARnncpvbWbmE2XDXIOdAJ36hyFgih_e8kjKVde84Wuqv0oW80=w329-h400" width="329" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snow pea shoots</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgam2FI-LFp5FhwqHks0XG36uPemXibWdvDl1zdvRKwRZM4oKlwgX6Vvzv4TEtJEFEL0snY5FK1l1Kly6Uqk1a0ekeAoEX9vsd1t0sNY38nRqCcpwliJ3zcMYEPg9ilC4Dtm2pEN0Yz0-TIiDwOylnYYEp4PHaqu8xNQYMJy38desRU9vGpCgUdkHzF=s3937" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3937" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgam2FI-LFp5FhwqHks0XG36uPemXibWdvDl1zdvRKwRZM4oKlwgX6Vvzv4TEtJEFEL0snY5FK1l1Kly6Uqk1a0ekeAoEX9vsd1t0sNY38nRqCcpwliJ3zcMYEPg9ilC4Dtm2pEN0Yz0-TIiDwOylnYYEp4PHaqu8xNQYMJy38desRU9vGpCgUdkHzF=w305-h400" width="305" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zha Jiang noodles, kind of a Chinese bolognese. I believe they said the meat was a combo of beef and lamb, <br />and you mix everything together before serving. Loved this!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwEbnrz9faicsn9qLdWneRpDL85rAcuNY_5N0TZH7dO3gIfnJv_0Mk0m6e0Npf96N6DUTS8xegEtB-1WF0x2-sFsCkjd4P8x3isus3w_cg5aGTHC9DchxgNgiWKNg8IHRyfcUU-pC8Ve_IuHwWusRBIv1mAEC9XmtsKUqbRLaGIQX8-vabYh1nExeh=s3677" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3677" data-original-width="2582" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwEbnrz9faicsn9qLdWneRpDL85rAcuNY_5N0TZH7dO3gIfnJv_0Mk0m6e0Npf96N6DUTS8xegEtB-1WF0x2-sFsCkjd4P8x3isus3w_cg5aGTHC9DchxgNgiWKNg8IHRyfcUU-pC8Ve_IuHwWusRBIv1mAEC9XmtsKUqbRLaGIQX8-vabYh1nExeh=w281-h400" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="281" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The utterly divine crab fish maw soup dumplings. You could taste the sweetness of the crab meat. We should have ordered more of these! The accompanying sauces were soy, chili, and a light vinegar (plum?) with julienned ginger that was lovely with the soup dumplings.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtG2Mx_Mz-8qiBGoZa3uLHOoNQwT0rnIh2sPPmxfw0De-eQgGLhu070TNxUoe4jRy1gbQg55l6cYyE9OzB4H0ixcm4VZ3-5AI_GgZkH8tckdxe6InGEZCYGXAi8wCg3XjdPArVHcDrTMX7qSxSM9WGy91Ktb8BAmMRI9HBcbzpApBein8-zV_cMJcX=s3728" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3728" data-original-width="2361" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtG2Mx_Mz-8qiBGoZa3uLHOoNQwT0rnIh2sPPmxfw0De-eQgGLhu070TNxUoe4jRy1gbQg55l6cYyE9OzB4H0ixcm4VZ3-5AI_GgZkH8tckdxe6InGEZCYGXAi8wCg3XjdPArVHcDrTMX7qSxSM9WGy91Ktb8BAmMRI9HBcbzpApBein8-zV_cMJcX=w254-h400" width="254" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scallion pancake curry dip. This is the one dish that wasn't as great as everything else. The curry sauce was very flavorful,<br /> but the pancake was thick and almost tough, without any of the real flakiness I expect from scallion pancakes.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpcOZlnzEy1ttQENX6aEwsvNeeW71hyFWZsC0zKrjAXmTrR-ToX5cojjfXqEC9aUoGAjD2u2p_ytcrOHbjEhEbDqhpXqkS3u9WOcztMI0vTVxdjiao7M1K5bZh-p2vn3zS-Bz2OKo4kSHTmEUrUDZcKkWAJ3TUeSWii-fsh5AbN4_053HLzW7v8Pq4=s3436" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3436" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpcOZlnzEy1ttQENX6aEwsvNeeW71hyFWZsC0zKrjAXmTrR-ToX5cojjfXqEC9aUoGAjD2u2p_ytcrOHbjEhEbDqhpXqkS3u9WOcztMI0vTVxdjiao7M1K5bZh-p2vn3zS-Bz2OKo4kSHTmEUrUDZcKkWAJ3TUeSWii-fsh5AbN4_053HLzW7v8Pq4=w349-h400" width="349" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They changed our plates out partway though. </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIe4583UQt5Di52NxHKXa40nlBU7KwdYpxmtieH6cRw9xodbz54jHMhRAu1Aej6Of6hFBudWv6RoF49sIs9tLSQ1gQqGHStAznARhFijTC049urYyFRFzV4quojAw_sr8E7XvDGimjl4vOXOr1awtMFQbscyUD488KK7Z6TTqfl8fFJ08vtcXavmKe=s3291" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3291" data-original-width="2968" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIe4583UQt5Di52NxHKXa40nlBU7KwdYpxmtieH6cRw9xodbz54jHMhRAu1Aej6Of6hFBudWv6RoF49sIs9tLSQ1gQqGHStAznARhFijTC049urYyFRFzV4quojAw_sr8E7XvDGimjl4vOXOr1awtMFQbscyUD488KK7Z6TTqfl8fFJ08vtcXavmKe=w361-h400" width="361" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steamed barbecue pork buns; nice flavor in the pork.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkOH5SgP68Jz6w-yrSrKRTdj66TbgdisOOUGAwh6Lom4qpS4Mra8mye59zfsIHFeYCuH2G6SRaNtULItxqwYqyPO4nHPLwsv0PJv-b-I4O1o0tfjeRHgDuS0JsXaTnYaQCZH5WsKhA1GrO6_oayQ9YsbLYgRc7wIgJPDuNgTMOiiQ3crcgbl_RwXJP=s3222" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3222" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkOH5SgP68Jz6w-yrSrKRTdj66TbgdisOOUGAwh6Lom4qpS4Mra8mye59zfsIHFeYCuH2G6SRaNtULItxqwYqyPO4nHPLwsv0PJv-b-I4O1o0tfjeRHgDuS0JsXaTnYaQCZH5WsKhA1GrO6_oayQ9YsbLYgRc7wIgJPDuNgTMOiiQ3crcgbl_RwXJP=w373-h400" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="373" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicken with cashew dumplings. This isn't a dumpling combo I have had before, and I really liked them.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXP443FMq5SEcSUD8rJLcoF0dhv1dCvZ6pd8z_fXaqt0gTch3V0FeF2cHMV7Dbeho4M-2hc0W0aziaKpOxUZKER6EpBqGaQoIcWqtJtifIw7-znqWDPkAQ0ti1yrzAEDSV3knh6FgngE-bkxUqQUjgQZO-4kJWFZRA0unbSLcF9ac5NqwZluqSTJFU=s3500" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3500" data-original-width="2987" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXP443FMq5SEcSUD8rJLcoF0dhv1dCvZ6pd8z_fXaqt0gTch3V0FeF2cHMV7Dbeho4M-2hc0W0aziaKpOxUZKER6EpBqGaQoIcWqtJtifIw7-znqWDPkAQ0ti1yrzAEDSV3knh6FgngE-bkxUqQUjgQZO-4kJWFZRA0unbSLcF9ac5NqwZluqSTJFU=w341-h400" width="341" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shrimp har kaw.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcMUNF0ehDZDv331geMqNYqfV_3IkvYwB1NQkFoGSiHIFIkxRhTQvwIzojCROORPnaVg3x9S0jzC9uYDjr6kl7ogvLAlxqtcOYtqhPsvjGg1qkTCtMmxFaSW318lP-0s42fsCofcSIR5RnsI4Ad9g_ODiiC6xXPC099fYWfkcB-ekldJXTBGvGpZEZ=s3146" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3146" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcMUNF0ehDZDv331geMqNYqfV_3IkvYwB1NQkFoGSiHIFIkxRhTQvwIzojCROORPnaVg3x9S0jzC9uYDjr6kl7ogvLAlxqtcOYtqhPsvjGg1qkTCtMmxFaSW318lP-0s42fsCofcSIR5RnsI4Ad9g_ODiiC6xXPC099fYWfkcB-ekldJXTBGvGpZEZ=w381-h400" width="381" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The adorable little creatures are lobster dumplings with a hint of truffle in them, making them extra decadent!</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0CbhHCwjBGwYZRaUUogc8P7-xivYr4E9WYZSbr_HsLuQnULheTtuxArcewo9hykZuo13gS1uz06dZgJlszRV89n3ad6_qXu2gZk_DvAV8FzBqaHoMWNPFoKwS128xJEpImNE69nbGDJfbbvwymMBaF3h67LQMaVPbKFSZDqJjKb1DRolGcAizOo0D=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0CbhHCwjBGwYZRaUUogc8P7-xivYr4E9WYZSbr_HsLuQnULheTtuxArcewo9hykZuo13gS1uz06dZgJlszRV89n3ad6_qXu2gZk_DvAV8FzBqaHoMWNPFoKwS128xJEpImNE69nbGDJfbbvwymMBaF3h67LQMaVPbKFSZDqJjKb1DRolGcAizOo0D=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even the restrooms spared no design expense. From my travels to Japan, I have learned there is an Asian fascination with toilets. These had the motion activated lids, warm seats and automatic flush. (If you haven't used them before, you don't always know what to expect or even how to operate them at times!) Gorgeous carved wooden sink, very much a masculine-feeling space.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH6BdcmfZNKadsYi42F3h_kjOg0GrNYOB0Ul9g9coq1Y7SKlZAI0eLVTE_bYE3br_IvKd5R3luyv9z87HdrOT2NaOjYV_q81W5YnAhEgp0rXstoiM7v9lGEc9w524RD8hLqwc0fTpClo8HO4EJnlaDRSBA-RJ6nTir3hgLXsBscn-O6KunMwHgq7Ji=s3468" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="2190" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH6BdcmfZNKadsYi42F3h_kjOg0GrNYOB0Ul9g9coq1Y7SKlZAI0eLVTE_bYE3br_IvKd5R3luyv9z87HdrOT2NaOjYV_q81W5YnAhEgp0rXstoiM7v9lGEc9w524RD8hLqwc0fTpClo8HO4EJnlaDRSBA-RJ6nTir3hgLXsBscn-O6KunMwHgq7Ji=w405-h640" width="405" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's our order. And it came out to $37/person with tax and tip. Not bad at all!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Qi was fantastic, and I can't wait to go back! Have you been and if so, what were your favorites?</p>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-46524304379928031952021-11-29T10:45:00.012-06:002021-11-29T10:45:00.209-06:00New Favorite Austin BBQ: Moreno<p>Like I needed MORE food over Thanksgiving weekend, but when your Pacific Northwest friend is in town and wants barbecue, you happily oblige. And you happily discover what is now your favorite barbecue spot in Austin. Shhhh, don't tell! </p><p>Ladies and gents, introducing <b><a href="https://www.morenobbq.com/" target="_blank">Moreno Barbecue</a></b>, which graduated from a trailer to a brick and mortar three weeks ago! Occupying a former restaurant (Subway?) at the southwest corner of Stassney and Manchaca, technically 5608 Manchaca, they have both indoor and outdoor seating, friendly service and most importantly, excellent food. Don't just take my word, they got an honorable mention in the Texas Monthly Barbecue edition.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYsGlkGQHjTZy1i6RlRvB3PdqLfuMNq4uRat8zZ7AbNQHdTofTmiSWy36NzFLS_i7RyJEcEIUkpOm4rdjiJ-qYaZvZEN7cHgmHDMGZJDT2tlHAE-uBq7bNYHC_mP5VhPoSjcdCEKn-qs/s2048/20211127_132134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Moreno BBQ Trinity" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1726" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYsGlkGQHjTZy1i6RlRvB3PdqLfuMNq4uRat8zZ7AbNQHdTofTmiSWy36NzFLS_i7RyJEcEIUkpOm4rdjiJ-qYaZvZEN7cHgmHDMGZJDT2tlHAE-uBq7bNYHC_mP5VhPoSjcdCEKn-qs/w540-h640/20211127_132134.jpg" title="Moreno BBQ Trinity" width="540" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moreno BBQ spare rib, jalapeno cheddar sausage, brisket<br /><br />Of course I opted for moist (read, fatty.... fat equals flavor) brisket and did not regret my decision for a minute. This brisket was easily cut by a plastic fork and just melted away in your mouth. I loved the texture of the finely ground Heartland Akaushi beef sausage with enough jalapeno and cheddar to know they are there, but not too much to distract from the beef. The spare rib has a sweeter glaze on them than I like, but the ribs were good and meaty and quite tender too. Loved the cole slaw with it's mild vinegar dressing. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfzlL9kFMIyN6by9Q9AFvszwZXjVDv_Z4ZiMAh74IiL4QCeHVWa4bJI-Rtp3HvKQyULqNr2s8CGDdt2EO2xD4E5jZVlAGTYR5ThfZ_Chnrc0COtR5of-5hQ2lHS6xzZ_zmzPR3BsJonlw/s2048/20211127_132412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Moreno BBQ nachos" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1495" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfzlL9kFMIyN6by9Q9AFvszwZXjVDv_Z4ZiMAh74IiL4QCeHVWa4bJI-Rtp3HvKQyULqNr2s8CGDdt2EO2xD4E5jZVlAGTYR5ThfZ_Chnrc0COtR5of-5hQ2lHS6xzZ_zmzPR3BsJonlw/w468-h640/20211127_132412.jpg" title="Moreno BBQ nachos" width="468" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brisket nachos<br /><br />Now my friend got the brisket nachos and some of the smoked pork belly, which I think was life altering. Now the nachos alone are a huge portion, cheesy and hard to go wrong with. <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiruYydlH7MHtpIf7T7Q8g0M8YdQtNBQ8yMLgcK4qLsFcdiT3qeHHDjTM7x_gHXm8jEbRzbVk6ErN6IqfVAuDfCImiWvWg0w_b_ifX-lzzkoo-i62_AJE45wqq-9ZBQbQVVgcfwTz5yuZ8/s2048/20211127_134022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Moreno BBQ pork belly" border="0" data-original-height="1421" data-original-width="2048" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiruYydlH7MHtpIf7T7Q8g0M8YdQtNBQ8yMLgcK4qLsFcdiT3qeHHDjTM7x_gHXm8jEbRzbVk6ErN6IqfVAuDfCImiWvWg0w_b_ifX-lzzkoo-i62_AJE45wqq-9ZBQbQVVgcfwTz5yuZ8/w640-h445/20211127_134022.jpg" title="Moreno BBQ pork belly" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smoked pork belly<br /><br />But I can't get the pork belly out of my mind. It's RICH. I only ate a couple bites and don't think I could eat more than a slice at a time, but the fat just dissolved with a mild smokiness in your mouth. <br />And you could also get this in a taco! Along with the nachos, they do tacos, sandwiches, and mac + cheese. </td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNeiZa9svC-7Yd0j0Lot7y68GmJu4O2LYV_f3IJRLga4YTdZAZuRDfC-DuMLeu99yzX9H-T7N3ceveUmrFtuAow8TA7DlPoWGIBTv00gqyfRDiPbciNvdIEKl0FlsH-Qjn5EoBaKddU4/s2048/20211127_134704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Moreno BBQ cookies" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1807" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNeiZa9svC-7Yd0j0Lot7y68GmJu4O2LYV_f3IJRLga4YTdZAZuRDfC-DuMLeu99yzX9H-T7N3ceveUmrFtuAow8TA7DlPoWGIBTv00gqyfRDiPbciNvdIEKl0FlsH-Qjn5EoBaKddU4/w564-h640/20211127_134704.jpg" title="Moreno BBQ cookies" width="564" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shortbread chocolate chip cookies -- the perfect little bite of something sweet to finish the meal.</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAeRBuyrmFDE5XDIPBkU_Cq07g_00yWYhe1JSXpsXtaU4pauQ_DxQZk6aHI8VEe_uipmFh8VBGsKYeJYbDhQiyr2SRewe-C_AmFb26wfTuZ9ir3OsXpie4KSbivip730lP53oQto1Tvwk/s2048/20211127_135305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Moreno BBQ" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2035" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAeRBuyrmFDE5XDIPBkU_Cq07g_00yWYhe1JSXpsXtaU4pauQ_DxQZk6aHI8VEe_uipmFh8VBGsKYeJYbDhQiyr2SRewe-C_AmFb26wfTuZ9ir3OsXpie4KSbivip730lP53oQto1Tvwk/w636-h640/20211127_135305.jpg" title="Moreno BBQ" width="636" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keep your eye on their social media <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/morenobbq/" target="_blank">(Instagram) </a></b>too, as I have seen weekend specials and discounts mentioned on there! They smoke their meats with post oak, which is appropriate as there's a huge oak tree out front. <br /><br />Welcome, Moreno! Can't wait to come back!<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><p><br /></p></div></div>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-13551928800939546072021-10-22T12:30:00.003-05:002021-10-30T09:52:21.985-05:00First Look: 1417, Bouldin's Neighborhood Bistro<p>By all appearances, <a href="https://www.1417atx.com/home" target="_blank"><b>1417</b></a> has successfully managed to open their new restaurant during a pandemic. The upscale (but still casual) French bistro, 1417 took over the space vacated by Thai sweetheart Sway (the Westlake location is still open) at 1417 South First Street, in the heart of the Bouldin Creek neighborhood. When they first opened over the summer, they were only serving on their outdoor patio, and just in the past month have added indoor seating. We had an early dinner reservation, and while the inside was empty when we arrived, when we left, the patio was filled and the inside was bustling.</p><p>Service was great from the moment we walked in. Staff was friendly and welcoming, water glasses were continually attended to, and dishes came out in an appropriately timed manner. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq38G_uKVf7YaRqilv7mXnIeAlPcagV6Hm60OYfEAyMMJ9Nu7lWZkAoH-UrojNQ1cWpJjQyDlSb40AKiNutBDyHrUVcMAkF6X_LmHqL6BoA9lCNATNi2OikutP2kZNi8HEVuSkdTz6GUM/s2048/20211020_172603.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1417 Austin interior" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq38G_uKVf7YaRqilv7mXnIeAlPcagV6Hm60OYfEAyMMJ9Nu7lWZkAoH-UrojNQ1cWpJjQyDlSb40AKiNutBDyHrUVcMAkF6X_LmHqL6BoA9lCNATNi2OikutP2kZNi8HEVuSkdTz6GUM/w300-h400/20211020_172603.jpg" title="1417 Austin interior" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous interior!<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXEZivAPY368aHQm0kiu_pa6OtCLH34Ox4GS99reEc1ZsoO3rUcLP_QjYd2xjuHUZgASkKphoY02FqnFTMzeRKLXtoIiRu_UwmnAb6LBfdQqxNH9Aq5LiKBpQST9t8ExrIrx9tURE2Pk/s2048/20211020_173847.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1417 Austin cocktails" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1793" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXEZivAPY368aHQm0kiu_pa6OtCLH34Ox4GS99reEc1ZsoO3rUcLP_QjYd2xjuHUZgASkKphoY02FqnFTMzeRKLXtoIiRu_UwmnAb6LBfdQqxNH9Aq5LiKBpQST9t8ExrIrx9tURE2Pk/w350-h400/20211020_173847.jpg" title="1417 Austin cocktails" width="350" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Jane Doe + Cucumber Gimlet cocktails.<br /> They put some attention into details like the glassware and serving pieces.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcBrbRdLoNUPbpKyN6eFmexPZSibIzfV7HaXZ_b6fBlNr4Cj9-mQvo5ugsJGm6HkBuaF6ux5BTHfviVhFx1z9xpBK6ta1EqiGcXxmcLDAaxCxvLbl353zkO7JKRFjjVvgeobOg1hu13dY/s2048/20211020_174805.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1417 Austin duck crepes" border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="2048" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcBrbRdLoNUPbpKyN6eFmexPZSibIzfV7HaXZ_b6fBlNr4Cj9-mQvo5ugsJGm6HkBuaF6ux5BTHfviVhFx1z9xpBK6ta1EqiGcXxmcLDAaxCxvLbl353zkO7JKRFjjVvgeobOg1hu13dY/w400-h234/20211020_174805.jpg" title="1417 Austin duck crepes" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duck confit crepe, which had a nice range of textures from the tender meat to the crisp crepe to crunchy hazelnuts to the mostarda.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxSW5k6YuVaaJWsl5Z1EbnmS7nXCVGNoLiImlHkfE8D3yqWSNQFaOCAMs1svMOnSTax4AYzoPPAfbzMATO-JYdqwa_uOBtFLt0NLP9sAfdEhk-W3_lT6IO7SvYWXwTzefSknZTwph_fVA/s2048/20211020_174824.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1417 Austin cheeseboard" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1418" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxSW5k6YuVaaJWsl5Z1EbnmS7nXCVGNoLiImlHkfE8D3yqWSNQFaOCAMs1svMOnSTax4AYzoPPAfbzMATO-JYdqwa_uOBtFLt0NLP9sAfdEhk-W3_lT6IO7SvYWXwTzefSknZTwph_fVA/w278-h400/20211020_174824.jpg" title="1417 Austin cheeseboard" width="278" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheese board with firm goat's milk, blue, and soft ripened, which are a good mix of styles, accompanied by pears, berries, apricot compote, candied walnuts and sourdough crackers.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqbHykGobf7INxHazNCTV2ictmphovuaJlbQVo7Bsa9knyhG_DRcZ4DczzT7ihnmDgpg6FAbYAxN3QOTMxTAj3cK4xEGAgVNBuRcHtDHl1WAPBsYAcuTqPcvVMUS-2UcEzsFHUJPCoKQ/s2048/20211020_181613.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1417 Austin eggplant" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1675" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqbHykGobf7INxHazNCTV2ictmphovuaJlbQVo7Bsa9knyhG_DRcZ4DczzT7ihnmDgpg6FAbYAxN3QOTMxTAj3cK4xEGAgVNBuRcHtDHl1WAPBsYAcuTqPcvVMUS-2UcEzsFHUJPCoKQ/w328-h400/20211020_181613.jpg" title="1417 Austin eggplant" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eggplant with "chorizo" from farro, roasted squash and fava beans. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQOKbNvHHnqHCoLcPgwxo6WcH55JIGnexyNeiRMy1AssicKRdecAsgIh0UEAKTR3dQCqP0mowcr3uWzLe-q7LhFeBmOo7BhQrQ2aI9lPBhBmEJOprNLX-4FhyCTxZUcLlhOaXFaOGTsM/s2048/20211020_181645.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1417 Austin mussels" border="0" data-original-height="2012" data-original-width="2048" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQOKbNvHHnqHCoLcPgwxo6WcH55JIGnexyNeiRMy1AssicKRdecAsgIh0UEAKTR3dQCqP0mowcr3uWzLe-q7LhFeBmOo7BhQrQ2aI9lPBhBmEJOprNLX-4FhyCTxZUcLlhOaXFaOGTsM/w400-h393/20211020_181645.jpg" title="1417 Austin mussels" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mussels in chile oil broth with a nice hearty focaccia, perfect for dipping. Hard to pick, but I think this was my favorite.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Vl1r4gdhNqD0T1thGy6vXODS5WNuVzrBJ6CT2QAzG1QifF8DEfaNi_RHDEOvPvPwoALdL9v7S23TO9WD5LEF-26oKSfj6wqwOLtWDZ9Ljrh7A3O4Oa2wVLDshuigulQPvBRb0EUU8Rg/s2048/20211020_184817.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="1417 Austin chocolate peppermint dessert" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1660" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Vl1r4gdhNqD0T1thGy6vXODS5WNuVzrBJ6CT2QAzG1QifF8DEfaNi_RHDEOvPvPwoALdL9v7S23TO9WD5LEF-26oKSfj6wqwOLtWDZ9Ljrh7A3O4Oa2wVLDshuigulQPvBRb0EUU8Rg/w324-h400/20211020_184817.jpg" title="1417 Austin chocolate peppermint dessert" width="324" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate mint candy bar with peppermint butter cream inside, and mint sorbet. </td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>All in all, a great new addition to my Bouldin neighborhood! 1417 is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVum8e8_eGmvSiALPWrqmIWykVGICQX3CI1FIT5bNRKhqwqc68kKkMuwfPi9P0QBs8Wlwl5GI-Qu20ChRlYIBvUBYxGLQ1WgsBLejSGYjK-aAktry9d-8vGNhIUkGrkYVj5-sU1d_Ulg/s500/Copy%252Bof%252B1417%252B%25287%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="1417 Austin logo" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="500" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVum8e8_eGmvSiALPWrqmIWykVGICQX3CI1FIT5bNRKhqwqc68kKkMuwfPi9P0QBs8Wlwl5GI-Qu20ChRlYIBvUBYxGLQ1WgsBLejSGYjK-aAktry9d-8vGNhIUkGrkYVj5-sU1d_Ulg/w320-h192/Copy%252Bof%252B1417%252B%25287%2529.png" title="1417 Austin logo" width="320" /></a></div>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-89643687076207072672021-10-13T15:35:00.000-05:002021-10-13T15:35:15.003-05:00Mattie's Brunch<p>Green Pastures is an old South Austin iconic event spot with its huge live oak trees, peacocks, and manicured grounds that have hosted many a special occasion over the years. The huge old farmhouse with its rambling porches is the centerpiece of the tree-filled property, and houses <a href="https://mattiesaustin.com/" target="_blank">Mattie's,</a> the latest reincarnation of their restaurant. Perhaps I should have taken photos of the surrounds, but I did not, so you'll have to go visit on your own. On a warm August Sunday, I gathered with friends for one's birthday celebration out on the patio, The food was delicious, our server patient and helpful, and we made it out just before a big thunderstorm rumbled through! </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNu03p_gkIFQVK0OhZVNPdRMY-P_zOOsSUhNiAmrCQTdWTHEQhwGzhdDhNLihYHINZ-mKwHcuThF8vGfK3WVV7PZLI727sTI3NgunaulreNddvjm6yACvPipOzXu3RKQFpGVe2uj9fcs/s2048/20210815_113600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1669" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNu03p_gkIFQVK0OhZVNPdRMY-P_zOOsSUhNiAmrCQTdWTHEQhwGzhdDhNLihYHINZ-mKwHcuThF8vGfK3WVV7PZLI727sTI3NgunaulreNddvjm6yACvPipOzXu3RKQFpGVe2uj9fcs/w326-h400/20210815_113600.jpg" width="326" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artemis Cup: hibiscus tea, ginger, lime, vodka</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiIuAyRTSGw7bcJYMkZV7yQgjiXF2_yjEh52uA_FXQuMIPxeiRaCLj3X1mbxTUpKnw16_rvwlcyOkBkBzKXbyFZ6hZ6m74wGGln-tocw3KMxwjf_SLo5EmKiSRVSJA4z0SCpjbYIZH2c/s2048/20210815_112946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiIuAyRTSGw7bcJYMkZV7yQgjiXF2_yjEh52uA_FXQuMIPxeiRaCLj3X1mbxTUpKnw16_rvwlcyOkBkBzKXbyFZ6hZ6m74wGGln-tocw3KMxwjf_SLo5EmKiSRVSJA4z0SCpjbYIZH2c/w400-h400/20210815_112946.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Southern style sour cream + onion dip with house made thick cut potato chips</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhisgI-EEN-RHauHvap2jQREdcFJcEUP4Qf7SjiPInjeuXlaQQtA660m0hxRKxLgi_it9nHsMdRhPfwDCS0fRwCupwmn-1X6uW3WUaNptdste-1hPUUgaIlClUBcshbLVUwe0B3yWHw0kQ/s1612/20210815_113010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1506" data-original-width="1612" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhisgI-EEN-RHauHvap2jQREdcFJcEUP4Qf7SjiPInjeuXlaQQtA660m0hxRKxLgi_it9nHsMdRhPfwDCS0fRwCupwmn-1X6uW3WUaNptdste-1hPUUgaIlClUBcshbLVUwe0B3yWHw0kQ/w400-h374/20210815_113010.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blueberry donut holes</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR67_Uqg7JHsyqivi0w-hCAZ-pRZOf2U6nf9T6ZAI9dFy60X0Idq1gYV-EKqtl30p620JMFp5lQTlh-zb1haBU6lIFuCo54yier9lZs8MiTkfYiwVFEkPUMnKRLd6EEoEzfKQFM08eZT8/s2048/20210815_113454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1707" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR67_Uqg7JHsyqivi0w-hCAZ-pRZOf2U6nf9T6ZAI9dFy60X0Idq1gYV-EKqtl30p620JMFp5lQTlh-zb1haBU6lIFuCo54yier9lZs8MiTkfYiwVFEkPUMnKRLd6EEoEzfKQFM08eZT8/w334-h400/20210815_113454.jpg" width="334" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fried green tomatoes with crab + shrimp salad with creole remoulade.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8797lDqtM1qa_uOMHRSYElK6XDfTIODfpZU_I8Ck9bkKz2BVDyBqmefAMpqc6W1YuVI96-K-oWadma_ZJjQ5LpR50gxUOEqoRGAc0-RKUrNxj4hDownQC_koeldy2Bwryh3HiO9Yg60/s2048/20210815_115751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1884" data-original-width="2048" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8797lDqtM1qa_uOMHRSYElK6XDfTIODfpZU_I8Ck9bkKz2BVDyBqmefAMpqc6W1YuVI96-K-oWadma_ZJjQ5LpR50gxUOEqoRGAc0-RKUrNxj4hDownQC_koeldy2Bwryh3HiO9Yg60/w400-h368/20210815_115751.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decadent milk punch French toast with mascarpone + strawberries. Green Pastures has always been known for its milk punch bourbon cocktail, so it's no surprise they found a way to incorporate it into brunch.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHx0NRVO_MAq_G55nhKTwu3aEnltUPK1WjxHpfmXk4lh1W51EHI6sSCMF-nQlkF0Q7IkHQe7q0e3PtMV56CggJZ0VeoKU19_duKgXdwaj3qLS8_3tvJ8auqSKSK8gspf8uMEqPmki4p4/s2048/20210815_115710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1573" data-original-width="2048" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHx0NRVO_MAq_G55nhKTwu3aEnltUPK1WjxHpfmXk4lh1W51EHI6sSCMF-nQlkF0Q7IkHQe7q0e3PtMV56CggJZ0VeoKU19_duKgXdwaj3qLS8_3tvJ8auqSKSK8gspf8uMEqPmki4p4/w400-h308/20210815_115710.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Biscuits + chorizo cream gravy with scrambled eggs</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJ9YfGx-ao0kd8eaui8A5-lcn5MyWemYkrgugBTHkyyWSwIX4M1eQHpnT27OHoY2Qw486smvo_7p0bh_wyYWZlrmdns9J0vYitAtECGRUQ9mrpmVBAO5jNVp4IDwnqJ4OnT7obr1VDEs/s1957/20210815_115825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1957" data-original-width="1598" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJ9YfGx-ao0kd8eaui8A5-lcn5MyWemYkrgugBTHkyyWSwIX4M1eQHpnT27OHoY2Qw486smvo_7p0bh_wyYWZlrmdns9J0vYitAtECGRUQ9mrpmVBAO5jNVp4IDwnqJ4OnT7obr1VDEs/w326-h400/20210815_115825.jpg" width="326" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fried chicken eggs benedict</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkc8FG_bGZhckMfkeN4m86Um_mC8HQz4IRtYiQ7njfINWQXC9NSlkby233gLaWsXqyX72RBdQ5tGGEBO3XspbxmVGhMTmNs6Kh4XCJZqB3eHMDsTJyVYL2NtmjVNs1PaD-tkfMLuVG2_U/s2048/20210815_122257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1617" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkc8FG_bGZhckMfkeN4m86Um_mC8HQz4IRtYiQ7njfINWQXC9NSlkby233gLaWsXqyX72RBdQ5tGGEBO3XspbxmVGhMTmNs6Kh4XCJZqB3eHMDsTJyVYL2NtmjVNs1PaD-tkfMLuVG2_U/w316-h400/20210815_122257.jpg" width="316" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decadent chocolate mousse cake </td></tr></tbody></table><br />South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-35490642866365756152021-09-15T10:45:00.001-05:002021-09-15T10:45:00.176-05:00Launderette Brunch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WnVSdOXt_pKniCTFNzpS_sIiMqup5lmlK0LBVg1O6Ps2B4lxuDGzffIs36CGILtbT232xGfIF2vrHPbBLqN_ha7wI_nDBDI5fwNusWZO7MD-9n6MZzNfGj8XcCi_xTZuoUWt70SedMw/s2048/20210911_134901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1503" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WnVSdOXt_pKniCTFNzpS_sIiMqup5lmlK0LBVg1O6Ps2B4lxuDGzffIs36CGILtbT232xGfIF2vrHPbBLqN_ha7wI_nDBDI5fwNusWZO7MD-9n6MZzNfGj8XcCi_xTZuoUWt70SedMw/w294-h400/20210911_134901.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><p>I hadn't been to <a href="https://launderetteaustin.com/" target="_blank"><b>Launderette</b></a> in about three years, and my friend and I were excited to catch up over Saturday brunch. It did not disappoint as it was pretty much an exquisite meal all around!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeuvyBdmDLOCJRdYuXhw2_eMbrbFczCZWaLPKtCSvhFc6E1arJRJ4M-OoUiyEtFGx9kHf_1N0nOcjZupccEoj7i5u68D1qYmsJM77AYZSCttawycSFJ9g2KKQ8Poy84Zzz_KzmdJap6MI/s2048/20210911_125211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1706" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeuvyBdmDLOCJRdYuXhw2_eMbrbFczCZWaLPKtCSvhFc6E1arJRJ4M-OoUiyEtFGx9kHf_1N0nOcjZupccEoj7i5u68D1qYmsJM77AYZSCttawycSFJ9g2KKQ8Poy84Zzz_KzmdJap6MI/w334-h400/20210911_125211.jpg" width="334" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mimosa + Bloody Mary cocktails to start</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyB-imJyszSkBQRKu0eSAEzOIwQdNTJj4zAR3anfSyrPIG4ORhWqOa1MsWkCU-6sSiyOIEsYPAzjVOZZSEAyC1YicUez6DhzIPAlhXc4uXUxsbK1QjmAviaiTgkp9rZnMxJ4jP6dibkyY/s2048/20210911_130037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1776" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyB-imJyszSkBQRKu0eSAEzOIwQdNTJj4zAR3anfSyrPIG4ORhWqOa1MsWkCU-6sSiyOIEsYPAzjVOZZSEAyC1YicUez6DhzIPAlhXc4uXUxsbK1QjmAviaiTgkp9rZnMxJ4jP6dibkyY/w348-h400/20210911_130037.jpg" width="348" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The crispiest</i> potato latkes I have ever encountered! </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOuXG6CFLEePS7C1uoPXD1KfSKj2xbmVllOXo12rdbkQzd0Zjc1kUJaaEJGmBCXd21Wb51kC5P_fFEnuwwIc0e6ahxfmejpq80txkF1KS3NwfxlqjI_EejebwWn8BEBsqnxLCTi9FHhI/s2048/20210911_130826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1778" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOuXG6CFLEePS7C1uoPXD1KfSKj2xbmVllOXo12rdbkQzd0Zjc1kUJaaEJGmBCXd21Wb51kC5P_fFEnuwwIc0e6ahxfmejpq80txkF1KS3NwfxlqjI_EejebwWn8BEBsqnxLCTi9FHhI/w348-h400/20210911_130826.jpg" width="348" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The English muffin sammie, with avocado, cheddar, egg, romesco and the true star of the show, fennel sausage, with incredible fennel flavor.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsqF86GPEH12F7HP36EpSNlJiC7ZnQfpe2_jp5mowZmLk9cgpyTgQdo0GQ2-jZxxermIpIawkmBAM5OqJzw0kQKfLEF9QsZHAqwyF8oM882_QpC440nE2MvxHdoHS8Bsqjq0ho7213IQ/s2048/20210911_130712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1891" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsqF86GPEH12F7HP36EpSNlJiC7ZnQfpe2_jp5mowZmLk9cgpyTgQdo0GQ2-jZxxermIpIawkmBAM5OqJzw0kQKfLEF9QsZHAqwyF8oM882_QpC440nE2MvxHdoHS8Bsqjq0ho7213IQ/w369-h400/20210911_130712.jpg" width="369" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fried chicken sammie, which I heard no complaints about. Also, it was recommended by our waiter. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkFb_dSazdSrHdxjfScYhn9K-v2t4od7m8ZE4VgrQ_Q7-jM_g3LCo5sUwJKYntHLb8NEeYkgeSAg3g5BRAUt9fIr2fMXuX8QKAfGQ5lDjjE3hN2JE2aAcglI1zZyFHKD-7BnnQdBuc40/s2048/20210911_134820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1852" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkFb_dSazdSrHdxjfScYhn9K-v2t4od7m8ZE4VgrQ_Q7-jM_g3LCo5sUwJKYntHLb8NEeYkgeSAg3g5BRAUt9fIr2fMXuX8QKAfGQ5lDjjE3hN2JE2aAcglI1zZyFHKD-7BnnQdBuc40/w361-h400/20210911_134820.jpg" width="361" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had been eyeing this coffee custard tart since I had seen it on their Instagram page after we made our reservations. Firm crust, creamy ice cream and delicious on it's own. However....</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7U8NRPlSG1Qg82AQAxR0vI_toqRU1kfkehl1llf1ZhOgeyRPRtX_6TVfidUJO1grwgVhZ12qL0qTZInc412mpP_zPg7Tv1PLS-lG8ZVKRPcDvj9Y8WSq0nz-VUP-dKSN6LM6UeLrIEM/s2048/20210911_134808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1953" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7U8NRPlSG1Qg82AQAxR0vI_toqRU1kfkehl1llf1ZhOgeyRPRtX_6TVfidUJO1grwgVhZ12qL0qTZInc412mpP_zPg7Tv1PLS-lG8ZVKRPcDvj9Y8WSq0nz-VUP-dKSN6LM6UeLrIEM/w381-h400/20210911_134808.jpg" width="381" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The frozen honey nougat parfait was different and we both really loved it, somewhat surprising myself as I am always a chocolate fan. A creamy but not too cold texture with passion fruit caramel and candied honeycomb on top. Very unique + very glad we went for two desserts!</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't skip dessert!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-26229806295484908782021-09-07T09:30:00.005-05:002021-09-07T09:30:00.170-05:00Nixta TaqueriaSimply put, <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><b>Nixta Taqueria </b></a>was one of the best all around meals I've had in awhile! A friend and I went for weekday lunch in mid August; Nixta was only doing outdoor dining, and the patio was shaded and quite comfortable. They are also known for their handmade tortillas which begins with the nixtamalization (<i>nixta</i>, get it?) of the corn to process and grind it into masa. Which yes, makes a bomb-ass tortilla!<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcwhGQtlgZ2U1GvxILNVWpudsKwLH9WVNSbuYld9LTitqxdsGpUnNhJIJ6vY_8cgT5ttrfrtOhq2TNjzEQ7F7TvVS_a1gZRE9uhx6umCeUCb_9g8jYnOL3gXV_pqTN9-EefI2rv4SmM8/s2048/20210815_103613.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcwhGQtlgZ2U1GvxILNVWpudsKwLH9WVNSbuYld9LTitqxdsGpUnNhJIJ6vY_8cgT5ttrfrtOhq2TNjzEQ7F7TvVS_a1gZRE9uhx6umCeUCb_9g8jYnOL3gXV_pqTN9-EefI2rv4SmM8/w400-h400/20210815_103613.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chips + dip with salsa cruda and duck fat refried beans. I would have been satisfied with just this!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdc3RppiPRqBsyuXqnyf0RH8c4kzo7rPzjlvc8JGZIq65B9CSU6SQIuWOpdcNtIBEe8fSSX03-oqJC3vG2v9R15AFLim8sgpEundN2yVi1Ky6BDlCEmL9xCZZd4aom3SSLkCG-QHZhjm8/s2048/20210815_103700.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdc3RppiPRqBsyuXqnyf0RH8c4kzo7rPzjlvc8JGZIq65B9CSU6SQIuWOpdcNtIBEe8fSSX03-oqJC3vG2v9R15AFLim8sgpEundN2yVi1Ky6BDlCEmL9xCZZd4aom3SSLkCG-QHZhjm8/w400-h400/20210815_103700.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have been eyeing the duck carnitas taco on their menu for ages. This taco was stuffed full of tender, juicy confited duck and did not disappoint.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAtKhgaAEAVtDZaIOd-LIDSJQIWL5Ks3PWdAw-OsqFWtLgqMWToW6-ejmD-vJze5yRMpfgf-OQ54SUARBvE4cF1NLyCH73yQK7uJD7PjA9DKhLapc7YEg8Km4H5k4ssO_yxS9QXoEAqkk/s2048/20210815_103644.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAtKhgaAEAVtDZaIOd-LIDSJQIWL5Ks3PWdAw-OsqFWtLgqMWToW6-ejmD-vJze5yRMpfgf-OQ54SUARBvE4cF1NLyCH73yQK7uJD7PjA9DKhLapc7YEg8Km4H5k4ssO_yxS9QXoEAqkk/w400-h400/20210815_103644.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What did surprise me in a good way was the roasted cauliflower taco with romesco sauce. I could have eaten a lot of these. The perfect flavor combos.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlv91MMNI2lSIBzWyb9igX6soUt9EiTSe3agXvQtMphS0t9OtzjcOH2KqOux9ErjA_UUsIJAspC7A2n9itE2SMegnpOKPB6u1CYn_UUTZMuo9HDs3lC0Q25vPDCUrAMRCatYpH2OfbX5I/s2048/20210815_103715.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2011" data-original-width="2048" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlv91MMNI2lSIBzWyb9igX6soUt9EiTSe3agXvQtMphS0t9OtzjcOH2KqOux9ErjA_UUsIJAspC7A2n9itE2SMegnpOKPB6u1CYn_UUTZMuo9HDs3lC0Q25vPDCUrAMRCatYpH2OfbX5I/w400-h393/20210815_103715.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Also tasty, the eggplant with fried egg special that day. Nice smokiness in the eggplant. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiY1zyrkRj9EGg2tpJ76EG7BoXkAd4kR3VcaVAQmD7tYJG-uCPftqxQitO5OhwEY6s6awOZ2MD0LwixuzSNPpNd7I3iXslinuXLe7t1rfZ6HtU6jSviWXlAdktk1n6gQmnUVq_RCxfyY/s2048/20210811_123229.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1471" data-original-width="2048" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiY1zyrkRj9EGg2tpJ76EG7BoXkAd4kR3VcaVAQmD7tYJG-uCPftqxQitO5OhwEY6s6awOZ2MD0LwixuzSNPpNd7I3iXslinuXLe7t1rfZ6HtU6jSviWXlAdktk1n6gQmnUVq_RCxfyY/w400-h288/20210811_123229.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyWtLFqYjI7kupxKDFF08Anls64kQDf0WC07jofZ_uT46U8yQaHlGfTgrGl05xTPqQYTnOFAqcmSHh9Vmd8T33dnmoeQJ0fMzRrurMLaJoBjvW9IhLDy47C1k4nxusdiImOuim_xObaVw/s2048/20210815_103601.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyWtLFqYjI7kupxKDFF08Anls64kQDf0WC07jofZ_uT46U8yQaHlGfTgrGl05xTPqQYTnOFAqcmSHh9Vmd8T33dnmoeQJ0fMzRrurMLaJoBjvW9IhLDy47C1k4nxusdiImOuim_xObaVw/w400-h400/20210815_103601.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We sat on the covered patio, right up against the curtain on the 12th Street side. They were doing a brisk take out business! </td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuM4myFgNcJACzwjvGCAtKv1_cN-Lqu_vSRu6M3aMmX2KS7FG9GjHb-jw-Ha9tb7rbi4XpytrfzDmNo-CNF8EaKvm2keBmd5r7mZWdSMQML7219pxKEhAUlnJHejbQ9oxXpIPV2RhsXxU/s2048/20210815_103541.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuM4myFgNcJACzwjvGCAtKv1_cN-Lqu_vSRu6M3aMmX2KS7FG9GjHb-jw-Ha9tb7rbi4XpytrfzDmNo-CNF8EaKvm2keBmd5r7mZWdSMQML7219pxKEhAUlnJHejbQ9oxXpIPV2RhsXxU/w400-h400/20210815_103541.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Order at the outdoor station.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYqEyuOUSN_PRudxW-pojW2WXmQqMj7YDUcQekbWXPhvGYzaeIhWcAfHxj_h-Tesa3VVceRx0GQ4XJMZNdOILiIfx6HuPZfDuvjnwKjlR8WKV0eksZfXw7kg0CklZnas3L_JVT9RBCAg/s2048/20210811_131349.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYqEyuOUSN_PRudxW-pojW2WXmQqMj7YDUcQekbWXPhvGYzaeIhWcAfHxj_h-Tesa3VVceRx0GQ4XJMZNdOILiIfx6HuPZfDuvjnwKjlR8WKV0eksZfXw7kg0CklZnas3L_JVT9RBCAg/w300-h400/20210811_131349.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loved these big curtains with their Mayan-inspired print.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYQ6j2t7-NcPhb0RPg4n8xRA49_oQnWn5DP9FCoK2io-4HiqOoqnpRzeOGZaJg3nIXpEJw3xLwBO_UaWrfyqpkUsTdm3WYyv-DlCgiMy5H_jSI4M-wRxhpktLVSb1SEhtDqinWC-QVhE/s2048/20210811_131237.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYQ6j2t7-NcPhb0RPg4n8xRA49_oQnWn5DP9FCoK2io-4HiqOoqnpRzeOGZaJg3nIXpEJw3xLwBO_UaWrfyqpkUsTdm3WYyv-DlCgiMy5H_jSI4M-wRxhpktLVSb1SEhtDqinWC-QVhE/w300-h400/20210811_131237.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front entrance on E. 12th Street.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Wish I hadn't waited so long to check out Nixta. Wish they were closer to me. Wish I had more of everything we ate RIGHT NOW!</div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-31623155866123503472021-08-04T16:00:00.007-05:002021-08-04T18:21:14.824-05:00Opie's Barbecue<p>It's been a minute since I have sung the praises of <a href="http://opiesbarbecue.com/" target="_blank"><b>Opie's Barbecue</b></a> out in Spicewood, about 40 minutes southwest of Austin. Why go stand in line at a well-known place in town for 4+ hours when you can take a nice drive instead? </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg2_6M6gZbMYPK4sZXaPQJ1zXmAuBEjtRhLLqFB-om3gncnHlqn9VQ3G92jbecJm40-Kj67wDKLv85GsyATyfseD7LNf5UoAf-lZWHyqGGAsmt-crotHmyFA7y9ZyHHsYCNP4oMMeCTjc/s2048/20210717_155211.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Opie's Barbecue" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg2_6M6gZbMYPK4sZXaPQJ1zXmAuBEjtRhLLqFB-om3gncnHlqn9VQ3G92jbecJm40-Kj67wDKLv85GsyATyfseD7LNf5UoAf-lZWHyqGGAsmt-crotHmyFA7y9ZyHHsYCNP4oMMeCTjc/w400-h400/20210717_155211.jpg" title="Opie's Barbecue" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The meat "coffin" is right inside the door; the meats are smoked adjacent to the main building. In addition to your Texas standards (brisket, beef + pork ribs, sausage), they have turkey, chicken, pork chops, and sometimes specials like prime rib.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6yS_QmXSDcAk6Ey49Fxc3OoAA3nDf2AtNRLi49F-2TdyQR-xBn5LiZo2UbqhKgjt4N3eW9gP7BK-IYVY90FsmmEq235HRa8Z3H6vzMBGEn8ZwatCxG8rQ1oBcjj2yl43xBJ93EsJR7s/s2048/20210717_154955.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Opie's Barbecue" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6yS_QmXSDcAk6Ey49Fxc3OoAA3nDf2AtNRLi49F-2TdyQR-xBn5LiZo2UbqhKgjt4N3eW9gP7BK-IYVY90FsmmEq235HRa8Z3H6vzMBGEn8ZwatCxG8rQ1oBcjj2yl43xBJ93EsJR7s/w400-h400/20210717_154955.jpg" title="Opie's Barbecue" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The massive beef rib was my friend's, and the rest is mine (pork ribs, jalapeno sausage and brisket)!<br /> I always get food for at least 3 meals!</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibn79kDrihjcsJbK7-FehoUvQvCn0gFHiEXenKS3K8_FksNMlbQHxSTs9RpbIq_41FeHcis3xiOQUJNVb1gdIzBA34fpBKCkdex-FwQ0A8H8PwtxMUJ9u1ecWEGlpWCjEVa9hIPHslEzs/s2048/20210717_121145.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Opie's Barbecue butterbeans" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibn79kDrihjcsJbK7-FehoUvQvCn0gFHiEXenKS3K8_FksNMlbQHxSTs9RpbIq_41FeHcis3xiOQUJNVb1gdIzBA34fpBKCkdex-FwQ0A8H8PwtxMUJ9u1ecWEGlpWCjEVa9hIPHslEzs/w400-h400/20210717_121145.jpg" title="Opie's Barbecue butterbeans" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you are into butterbeans, you will die for Opie's! Friday, Saturday + Sundays only. <br />Do not miss out on these! </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0cpNeZtyPg7PoyyxxvMVdO5dcrnufTmaX_MfRfsQxOUyYCz2up-WC0AUJ0o_7Z85rMafu008ykTt51kV1drrw4lnxcnpm40FRfqmgeaI1zVZcbmDKzHGerdkwv65emctiKDVGsNu1tTo/s2048/20210717_155040.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Opie's Barbecue sides" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0cpNeZtyPg7PoyyxxvMVdO5dcrnufTmaX_MfRfsQxOUyYCz2up-WC0AUJ0o_7Z85rMafu008ykTt51kV1drrw4lnxcnpm40FRfqmgeaI1zVZcbmDKzHGerdkwv65emctiKDVGsNu1tTo/w400-h400/20210717_155040.jpg" title="Opie's Barbecue sides" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not only are the butterbeans killer, the tater tot casserole and zesty corn are delicious too!</td></tr></tbody></table><p>And they are super-nice people too! Opie's is on Hwy 71, right by the turn to Krause Springs in the Texas Hill Country.</p>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-55115263379667664902021-07-06T09:30:00.001-05:002021-07-06T09:30:27.185-05:00Lucky Robot<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KA9rpFj7rdJ-7gPV0WvbYCgA7KapJKanG-sDkUbS-q_GvBVL0Vk0-pRUJF-GKru_9yc-8ok710zuk8vVTlooOvu7vQN0BcFC-w8H6NOcz_8o1tonoepI_CZj9EiZfkQN6K4DbIDcddM/s2048/20210705_212227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2021" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KA9rpFj7rdJ-7gPV0WvbYCgA7KapJKanG-sDkUbS-q_GvBVL0Vk0-pRUJF-GKru_9yc-8ok710zuk8vVTlooOvu7vQN0BcFC-w8H6NOcz_8o1tonoepI_CZj9EiZfkQN6K4DbIDcddM/w632-h640/20210705_212227.jpg" width="632" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Last week, I caught up with a friend at <a href="https://www.luckyrobotatx.com/" target="_blank"><b>Lucky Robot</b></a> on South Congress; for a weeknight at the end of June, the area was buzzing (Netflix was filming something next door at the Continental Club) and the restaurant was full! We were fortunate to snag a table without a reservation. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8e6uZOB1kYl4uSiltsmK_XP4ejjBZMtDJ8BElI0QGN6oLkMC_AN3dnyP6-BMo-ZhEigFYdovhBYs2N30vA2RGf2fOV93dFPg9sM_eHejrRL3bXJHwUo8W__KMsvaTo5_9EgENJHBQvVg/s2048/20210630_185723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lucky Robot Brussels" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8e6uZOB1kYl4uSiltsmK_XP4ejjBZMtDJ8BElI0QGN6oLkMC_AN3dnyP6-BMo-ZhEigFYdovhBYs2N30vA2RGf2fOV93dFPg9sM_eHejrRL3bXJHwUo8W__KMsvaTo5_9EgENJHBQvVg/w640-h640/20210630_185723.jpg" title="Lucky Robot Brussels" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brussels tossed in a lemongrass soy marinade</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONWFKOrCWhPsFSD3NFH3ZH4BLWmWY1jL7ANAJL-2QAdAYcHNKksB5VlP84nVNCsDNt86bccl_Xg1DF3AmFPrAKSvM-N81oU-wOqr9WnySp5byvyC1qravXcui8NPY_L9vX3w1KhGKBp8/s2048/20210705_212310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lucky Robot sashimi" border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="2048" height="501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONWFKOrCWhPsFSD3NFH3ZH4BLWmWY1jL7ANAJL-2QAdAYcHNKksB5VlP84nVNCsDNt86bccl_Xg1DF3AmFPrAKSvM-N81oU-wOqr9WnySp5byvyC1qravXcui8NPY_L9vX3w1KhGKBp8/w640-h501/20210705_212310.jpg" title="Lucky Robot sashimi" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tako (octopus) and pork belly "sashimi" bites<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtzF4ik8puay65Aso1Pxnhu5wlBwdjaZyuZXD2O8mqFLt1EXv3pd8rLbzXApozOxFWhqSb5OKPhhPK5b9x3qP__I4xFTgaasKs0nwJWQiBoNAqtlCoMN_Ge6K3SdHECf48RKbshfzH1c/s2048/20210705_212227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lucky Robot Summer Cebiche" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2021" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtzF4ik8puay65Aso1Pxnhu5wlBwdjaZyuZXD2O8mqFLt1EXv3pd8rLbzXApozOxFWhqSb5OKPhhPK5b9x3qP__I4xFTgaasKs0nwJWQiBoNAqtlCoMN_Ge6K3SdHECf48RKbshfzH1c/w632-h640/20210705_212227.jpg" title="Lucky Robot Summer Cebiche" width="632" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Summer cebiche with white fish, baby corn, watermelon, jalapeno with a watermelon<br />leche de tigre broth. Gorgeous plating, delicious and super refreshing!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbjU3TAfQkjiztcvmrv96vlctJlZnhVKpr55g98IWPqi7-QFrlUqY9LL2CjzU8d3MkZZvj3zeFeRW5Ee9E9TS2ev62IpGiYx8KLBLqiHexIrDtOP8xp02GwcJgz03xwzndQZ5XwAuUgY/s2048/20210630_185738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lucky Robot Hira hira maki roll" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1192" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbjU3TAfQkjiztcvmrv96vlctJlZnhVKpr55g98IWPqi7-QFrlUqY9LL2CjzU8d3MkZZvj3zeFeRW5Ee9E9TS2ev62IpGiYx8KLBLqiHexIrDtOP8xp02GwcJgz03xwzndQZ5XwAuUgY/w372-h640/20210630_185738.jpg" title="Lucky Robot Hira hira maki roll" width="372" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hira hira (yellowtail tuna) maki roll </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI73lY-xjbZjiAet78dWQwoayqt-eoas1-ewBq9DaTZeBMNhyGyf7JysJ6DCUF7DckyRj9M8t2F3ceCCz_QGPWMHwYUTt-N2N9y64WE60JN2BgqpUmO9wv-kVxZuuaBTCKKE_Fl_XfKeY/s2048/20210630_182248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Lucky Robot QR code" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1378" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI73lY-xjbZjiAet78dWQwoayqt-eoas1-ewBq9DaTZeBMNhyGyf7JysJ6DCUF7DckyRj9M8t2F3ceCCz_QGPWMHwYUTt-N2N9y64WE60JN2BgqpUmO9wv-kVxZuuaBTCKKE_Fl_XfKeY/w430-h640/20210630_182248.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Lucky Robot QR code" width="430" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A lovely glass of Gruner Veltliner. And see the wooden bud vase? <br />That's an elegantly designed QR code!</td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmMgeKB-tnA3Rlt4uGWABEJXLDIJGfK_oQJ5b8-GgzQYd1PYtNoUd1LqDf6vq1kQ0fwDslcLYTbj0p_dEMnuA_trh29eU9IjRthwsQKATo7J_fJH8SG9PV1DRyOHVUJqRTjJr3urNC020/s2048/20210705_212340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lucky Robot interior" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmMgeKB-tnA3Rlt4uGWABEJXLDIJGfK_oQJ5b8-GgzQYd1PYtNoUd1LqDf6vq1kQ0fwDslcLYTbj0p_dEMnuA_trh29eU9IjRthwsQKATo7J_fJH8SG9PV1DRyOHVUJqRTjJr3urNC020/w640-h640/20210705_212340.jpg" title="Lucky Robot interior" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The interior of Lucky Robot is certainly what you would call Instagrammable. (Or sensory overload, lol.) As June represents Pride/LGBTQ+ rights/visibility/equality, this bench seating is loud and proud and I loved it! (The photo also belies the crowded restaurant! This was taken right after the table next to us left.)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Side note, a friend and I had gotten carry out from Lucky Robot last summer that was also delicious!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNiNf1Fx_ifkMGBGl215DQ5ZXtBpKaME5Uer-KafO3KEneOLY2ZoTFY6ILNhe8Jxh4WwwKxNC-Zhn0e_OrRU4r9B4XoqcNWwvF6WaH2s7b1WfQgBmZNDcBFOafeeF4CJV0uJfr9WfX2I/s2048/20200822_114448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lucky Robot Chirashi bowl" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNiNf1Fx_ifkMGBGl215DQ5ZXtBpKaME5Uer-KafO3KEneOLY2ZoTFY6ILNhe8Jxh4WwwKxNC-Zhn0e_OrRU4r9B4XoqcNWwvF6WaH2s7b1WfQgBmZNDcBFOafeeF4CJV0uJfr9WfX2I/w640-h640/20200822_114448.jpg" title="Lucky Robot Chirashi bowl" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stunning carryout chirashi bowl from last year; a version of this is now on their brunch menu.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpzvxGDYU2U-sz-rubMbvNLanVf70vE9ftUufgKqRoqk0nnY9houIgoBsa58wyK_yEA8MKsylsFwZjToZWBRn9I29t6TZaINQT9XWDkxSzSMqFYAwKT4sANkk0xEKfMt0b6YSDEEiCmQ/s2048/20200822_114512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lucky Robot pork belly bun" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2041" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpzvxGDYU2U-sz-rubMbvNLanVf70vE9ftUufgKqRoqk0nnY9houIgoBsa58wyK_yEA8MKsylsFwZjToZWBRn9I29t6TZaINQT9XWDkxSzSMqFYAwKT4sANkk0xEKfMt0b6YSDEEiCmQ/w638-h640/20200822_114512.jpg" title="Lucky Robot pork belly bun" width="638" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Also delicious were these pork belly buns</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>All in all, a successful venture out into the real world! What are your current summertime faves?</p>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-16107185625385216942021-05-01T12:00:00.004-05:002021-05-01T12:00:00.233-05:00Aba: The Greatest Hits<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid0FG_ht3nCinYzThIHOhqkK7xKMGLttTF7IFaTdsByiXNbIpW7icwIAGXCcyH_E9HAMX-tRFu6P88vWo8W56upjRD4EpEJ96xD9TS3s11BVyKc9XLEyqPRBXU-lVFrtS8HeM38ra0f6A/s2048/20210427_115104.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aba: passion fruit gin and tonic" border="0" data-original-height="2044" data-original-width="2048" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid0FG_ht3nCinYzThIHOhqkK7xKMGLttTF7IFaTdsByiXNbIpW7icwIAGXCcyH_E9HAMX-tRFu6P88vWo8W56upjRD4EpEJ96xD9TS3s11BVyKc9XLEyqPRBXU-lVFrtS8HeM38ra0f6A/w400-h399/20210427_115104.jpg" title="Aba: passion fruit gin and tonic" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passion fruit gin + tonic. Yes, please! </td></tr></tbody></table><p>In the past month, I have been fortunate to go to <a href="https://www.abarestaurants.com/austin/" target="_blank"><b>Aba</b> </a>twice for lunch. The first visit was quite good, and the second trip even better! Aba is a Mediterranean spot on South Congress in the new Music Lane (<i>read:</i> upscale) development; the original restaurant is in Chicago and this is now their second location. Here's a rundown of our foods with a little commentary. 😀 </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpgNsCNq44KbusT6ScZ3hMhkwguMgqBZ-xkmk7uerK0veohDBoZfVb2R69uzFVHBG3L8aZ-agd7JwupFCjemaQUEeRJXNTeg4OjJ17H0-6ACryW9gXW1os21E-vMZaa0LP0IvYPs5iLCw/s2048/20210329_122053.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aba: whipped feta" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1829" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpgNsCNq44KbusT6ScZ3hMhkwguMgqBZ-xkmk7uerK0veohDBoZfVb2R69uzFVHBG3L8aZ-agd7JwupFCjemaQUEeRJXNTeg4OjJ17H0-6ACryW9gXW1os21E-vMZaa0LP0IvYPs5iLCw/w358-h400/20210329_122053.jpg" title="Aba: whipped feta" width="358" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whipped feta with pistachios and pita bread. If you only order one thing at Aba, make it this. OMG. So creamy, not overly salty, and a basket of warm pita which is doughier + fluffier than your standard pita.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidv1I_Z7aSMaWo7Zds3AmPsigWfFA4mv81EdE30IF2wgsVRyBwMbebnG8VqWAKnUPWojDSsg81oLvQ3pe4xx72P3-QQ9dF6BPNMvx2kWDPMxqMa1bS6fYi0YZbg0xfHavMGy-vxdhpaYY/s2048/20210329_122414.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aba: hummus + short rib" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1771" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidv1I_Z7aSMaWo7Zds3AmPsigWfFA4mv81EdE30IF2wgsVRyBwMbebnG8VqWAKnUPWojDSsg81oLvQ3pe4xx72P3-QQ9dF6BPNMvx2kWDPMxqMa1bS6fYi0YZbg0xfHavMGy-vxdhpaYY/w346-h400/20210329_122414.jpg" title="Aba: hummus + short rib" width="346" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hummus with short ribs was quite tasty.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoub_A6YHAVHzGB9b8_M3mehXw0J-xz90WbPMm5ECywHM_1fBhfZWtNMutZbjwImlOL_wbMxdmMPrb-gn99YBL8RpD8ku7_WMc9UH6hp5cxN8u6VlUiSNys4o0VSJ08uDwGIBbCc_0b_A/s2048/20210329_123952.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Aba: farro salad" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1899" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoub_A6YHAVHzGB9b8_M3mehXw0J-xz90WbPMm5ECywHM_1fBhfZWtNMutZbjwImlOL_wbMxdmMPrb-gn99YBL8RpD8ku7_WMc9UH6hp5cxN8u6VlUiSNys4o0VSJ08uDwGIBbCc_0b_A/w371-h400/20210329_123952.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Aba: farro salad" width="371" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I believe this was the farro salad with sunchokes; gorgeous presentation but to me it didn't have all the flavors the menu promised. (I actually don't see this version on the current menu.)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9AjKdIkordyZdVG_GvusrkReF-GV88NrxXjh9L4T_nI52GaaEtRJ9gEMBekFhN0kKYrEHV-BWTjw7sdUqjMGbAfgdIBmfTBIp0NYJdnKT7O30RrtsVCaVEaOLwTmQog7jA7T0Tef53c/s2048/20210329_124814.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aba: chicken kebab" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1247" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9AjKdIkordyZdVG_GvusrkReF-GV88NrxXjh9L4T_nI52GaaEtRJ9gEMBekFhN0kKYrEHV-BWTjw7sdUqjMGbAfgdIBmfTBIp0NYJdnKT7O30RrtsVCaVEaOLwTmQog7jA7T0Tef53c/w390-h640/20210329_124814.jpg" title="Aba: chicken kebab" width="390" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grilled chicken kebabs with wonderfully juicy chicken. The zhoug sauce (like a cilantro pesto) was a bit flat and needed more acidity to really shine.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUa4_nX7J0aAp018GUZZTDFIXr67VL-Zbbll0tXbNWZP7VyNHG7vkJ4wFKGyUcTERyCivoXMF9PIPr1nWq_LC1mP_xyIOyCie8uV17TXuSs-jagjepiah2Oj17jTPAwwjw2d5Usp0fks/s2048/20210329_131521.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Aba: frozen Greek yogurt" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUa4_nX7J0aAp018GUZZTDFIXr67VL-Zbbll0tXbNWZP7VyNHG7vkJ4wFKGyUcTERyCivoXMF9PIPr1nWq_LC1mP_xyIOyCie8uV17TXuSs-jagjepiah2Oj17jTPAwwjw2d5Usp0fks/w480-h640/20210329_131521.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Aba: frozen Greek yogurt" width="480" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frozen Greek yogurt with strawberry sauce was a refreshing palate cleanse at the end of our meal.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>On to my second visit:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqGbcIhor-g5Ar9dM2Kh0X8Kf85DWoJni0o1BipxXu7bbNH2EGFOe_QRP3womXwiFOFcTefBVyHAfF3UbQ0k-wLyV7YPqzD8dHxoKcEUqEKHveK7bQFJMTdJO1QGm59vhEQyVUj6YDio/s2048/20210427_115343.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aba: Ahi tuna tabouli" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1915" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqGbcIhor-g5Ar9dM2Kh0X8Kf85DWoJni0o1BipxXu7bbNH2EGFOe_QRP3womXwiFOFcTefBVyHAfF3UbQ0k-wLyV7YPqzD8dHxoKcEUqEKHveK7bQFJMTdJO1QGm59vhEQyVUj6YDio/w374-h400/20210427_115343.jpg" title="Aba: Ahi tuna tabouli" width="374" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This ahi tuna tabouli was outstanding, and I am not one that gravitates to raw dishes. The tuna was like velvet, the pomegranate seeds offered the perfect texture and acidity along with a light bit of yuzu, and I like the mouthfeel of pearled couscous rather than cracked barley for a tabouli.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikBxZdWFkatFWXZRjwMQAw_i5fDPevuO0d5yqeFmRFtGQ6TfJNeudOpyEnxvdAx5UVeSIbyTkIp5m3CheD3Id-X4nQPmV206ZjMD5c8EKDMjHcicFWuvFMBzenDTRJeR7KtyY7G6rFGVM/s2048/20210427_121915.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Aba: crispy potatoes" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1776" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikBxZdWFkatFWXZRjwMQAw_i5fDPevuO0d5yqeFmRFtGQ6TfJNeudOpyEnxvdAx5UVeSIbyTkIp5m3CheD3Id-X4nQPmV206ZjMD5c8EKDMjHcicFWuvFMBzenDTRJeR7KtyY7G6rFGVM/w348-h400/20210427_121915.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Aba: crispy potatoes" width="348" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very crispy potatoes, which I loved, served with a scallion crema.<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0A6QYO5bEydQQuBWuD9O-C8qChXpsQR-RmCNnBwCrtGe28R0-AYGGqfSSu3FnHllgpmhzn0Pp_lQNHUmMQkjKKCDGyAGD-oa6tM-a0NWLP1TQ7gP47IxGqvmJUbDtLfnaYfZwnMOxpJY/s2048/20210427_123121.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aba: Brussels sprouts" border="0" data-original-height="1680" data-original-width="2048" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0A6QYO5bEydQQuBWuD9O-C8qChXpsQR-RmCNnBwCrtGe28R0-AYGGqfSSu3FnHllgpmhzn0Pp_lQNHUmMQkjKKCDGyAGD-oa6tM-a0NWLP1TQ7gP47IxGqvmJUbDtLfnaYfZwnMOxpJY/w400-h328/20210427_123121.jpg" title="Aba: Brussels sprouts" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big Brussels sprouts, with almond dukkah (a sumac-based seasoning) and honey harissa for a touch of sweetness. Great flavors.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEpLog3sXssFNoSNDr7NITCB-pauWvTne4eqT9fXEkS2qSsxzmR-So84heWGiT0ATMRI84hYZcy4IsVSvG_cmrW9K3eMCVdsLx9R6OXBVNXHHyaLYCMX2uqwhOKbwx2yDTk66puvBzj4/s2048/20210427_123753.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img alt="Aba: eggplant + lamb" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1771" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEpLog3sXssFNoSNDr7NITCB-pauWvTne4eqT9fXEkS2qSsxzmR-So84heWGiT0ATMRI84hYZcy4IsVSvG_cmrW9K3eMCVdsLx9R6OXBVNXHHyaLYCMX2uqwhOKbwx2yDTk66puvBzj4/w346-h400/20210427_123753.jpg" title="Aba: eggplant + lamb" width="346" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaW0jQbZU8c9sJCWD0K00oq2choTxuW9RGbD4I17akySIe5G-Xxaf_zCNgIgALO1PMoUG6RJVDGO0HpocJKukFk-j_C36MyGtqxMrIW7pFRFSaHrvtJr3gIGAe_mPczfdrWIBjk1dej8/s2048/20210427_192109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aba: eggplant + lamb" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaW0jQbZU8c9sJCWD0K00oq2choTxuW9RGbD4I17akySIe5G-Xxaf_zCNgIgALO1PMoUG6RJVDGO0HpocJKukFk-j_C36MyGtqxMrIW7pFRFSaHrvtJr3gIGAe_mPczfdrWIBjk1dej8/w300-h400/20210427_192109.jpg" title="Aba: eggplant + lamb" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Slow braised leg of lamb wrapped in eggplant. I love lamb and would eat this again in a heartbeat! It was very tender, the tomato sauce full of cinnamon, which may sound strange (though very typical of Mediterranean food), but so good!</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Plan your visit ahead as getting a reservation can be challenging. Both times, we went for an early weekday lunch and were able to get seated in the outdoor breezeway with no problem. The design of the place is beauitful with a huge deck with lounge areas, tables, and a full bar; the majority of the seating is outdoors, nestled between old trees and new buildings. My photos of the exterior don't do it justice and hence not posted, but take my word for it. They also have a gluten free menu, and to-go parking in the below-ground lot. The scope of South Congress is changing, loosing its once funky vibe, but Aba is a welcome and VERY delicious addition to the scene. <div><br /></div><div>Have you been? What foods did you enjoy?</div>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-47396271319213659712021-04-05T09:00:00.002-05:002021-04-13T09:00:50.574-05:00The Best New Restaurants in South Austin: The 2021 Edition<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3KGVkT4LGYvok96HnSKWi3ELK_R80rmddFaRW06u4pr-k9rjFvrulg3hMHuHIzHez_wDWBcklU7TSFpT1eSKDWUhJBZPNpR63LTSbnWQtdLdZ2oFLYJpdqRiWZRLB7QKR-cymbOd8jY/s612/City+Guide+logo+2021.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="612" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3KGVkT4LGYvok96HnSKWi3ELK_R80rmddFaRW06u4pr-k9rjFvrulg3hMHuHIzHez_wDWBcklU7TSFpT1eSKDWUhJBZPNpR63LTSbnWQtdLdZ2oFLYJpdqRiWZRLB7QKR-cymbOd8jY/w400-h196/City+Guide+logo+2021.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://austinfoodbloggers.org/best-places-to-eat-in-austin/ " target="_blank"><i><b>Check out the entire City Guide here!</b></i></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p>There have been a lot of ADJUSTMENTS in the restaurant world this past year. Many places unfortunately have closed, most places have pivoted, and a new generation of spots to stuff our faces with have opened. And KUDOS to all of those who have survived, thrived, and opened during a global clusterfluffage! </p><p>If you blinked, or in many cases, didn't really eat out much in the past year, here's <a href="https://www.southaustinfoodie.com/2020/02/the-best-new-restaurants-in-south.html" target="_blank">the link to my 2020 best new South Austin spots guide</a>; please give them some love too! The link in the above logo will take you to the entire City Guide with over 70 posts for top Austin eating. And if you're looking for places in far South Austin, check out<b><a href="https://phatphoodies.com/deep-south-austin-bars-and-restaurants/" target="_blank"> Phat Phoodie's guide</a></b>!</p><p><i>In alphabetical order, here are my picks for best new South Austin restaurants.</i></p><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.abarestaurants.com/austin/" target="_blank"><b>Aba, </b></a>1011 South Congress Ave.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Open in the Music Lane development on South Congress + Academy, Aba is beautifully designed with lots of outdoor space, and the Mediterranean foods were great, especially this whipped feta. *swoon*</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRB_fSfmkJ0XQ3lm3wg3ux7Bwdc-tbc3NzwNqn7Pk9K8gFbLA49plwZcIXWgdHmfoULwRNHHBD5jZwomlvMG9flYci9UKO9hKIBF0jfme_ulZwNC1Wwop-QT6-60KzHiPL6eMffoxVAc/s2048/20210329_122053.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aba whipped feta" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1829" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRB_fSfmkJ0XQ3lm3wg3ux7Bwdc-tbc3NzwNqn7Pk9K8gFbLA49plwZcIXWgdHmfoULwRNHHBD5jZwomlvMG9flYci9UKO9hKIBF0jfme_ulZwNC1Wwop-QT6-60KzHiPL6eMffoxVAc/w358-h400/20210329_122053.jpg" title="Aba whipped feta" width="358" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aba's whipped feta + incredibly soft pita bread</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://www.easytigerusa.com/pages/south-lamar" target="_blank">Easy Tiger,</a></b> 3508 South Lamar Blvd.</div><div style="text-align: left;">While not new to Austin, this is the first one south! Big outdoor beer garden. (The former Red's Porch location.)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b><a href="https://www.jjimbbq.com/" target="_blank">Jjims, </a></b>1100 South Lamar Blvd. (in Lamar Union)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Specializing in Korean braised meats, for the most part, they don't have your traditional Korean menu items. The ribeye bulgogi was incredibly tender.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGR4BECEJgnaQCaTcaiXeYfNlXrbtXYbWsplM8yUz4LLTSrtKGawczZZVb60Y04DpoJcCFsoDjt_obiLGjZl9jF1GjIzziVfuBdHSHDDiIjr2s9-jm5fxqKq_90LnCpO9sxPZTXURUec/s2048/20210325_180526.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Jjim bulgogi" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGR4BECEJgnaQCaTcaiXeYfNlXrbtXYbWsplM8yUz4LLTSrtKGawczZZVb60Y04DpoJcCFsoDjt_obiLGjZl9jF1GjIzziVfuBdHSHDDiIjr2s9-jm5fxqKq_90LnCpO9sxPZTXURUec/w300-h400/20210325_180526.jpg" title="Jjim bulgogi" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jjim's tender ribeye bulgogi</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://la-tunita-512.square.site/" target="_blank">La Tunita 512,</a></b> 2400 Burleson Road</div><div style="text-align: left;">This trailer is where I first learned about the birria-style taco trend.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b><a href="https://mumtazmarketatx.com/" target="_blank">Mumtaz Market, </a></b>1816 South First Street</div><div style="text-align: left;">From the Garaj Mahal people, Mumtaz opened in the former Alcomar space in the fall of 2020. Modern Indian foods, along with some traditional curries. Their lamb burger is one of the top things I have eaten all year. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHuTi1PFUwM6QUiFaIzs6nGPePXCB7FBy8kCnTMinqTN9lExLK5te8YGPpeSQ4uUwwi5MWYxs6W1D2HEXK8wrC7Wjdo6nu3y0LFkXXi7lB6jFJfQFpmcnQevGn8nUzO4RTAtxBEVS4VQ/s2048/20210327_185151.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mumtaz Market lamb burger" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHuTi1PFUwM6QUiFaIzs6nGPePXCB7FBy8kCnTMinqTN9lExLK5te8YGPpeSQ4uUwwi5MWYxs6W1D2HEXK8wrC7Wjdo6nu3y0LFkXXi7lB6jFJfQFpmcnQevGn8nUzO4RTAtxBEVS4VQ/w300-h400/20210327_185151.jpg" title="Mumtaz Market lamb burger" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lamb burger from Mumtaz Market</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://nalassouth.square.site/" target="_blank">Nala's, </a></b>4894 Hwy 290 West</div><div style="text-align: left;">I was clued into Nala's by an Instagram acquaintance who is originally from South India, which is the type of food they do. Extensive menu, and many dishes that were unfamiliar to me, but their lamb biryani (they call it mutton) was extremely tender and flavorful. Large portions.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDu1GKhMZzmLGjVAKxjvaLXwEP85WzJbzUgHg_8WkS4SXfbP00qFtmn4ZetKVLdxCwLEK2lQMEMH-zAQ7sH2OTU7Q3za7Zv3oJJ6X-mu55w3WjB9Z3lDfz2Xp4FE3FxzFS16EU56mF18c/s2048/20210315_091430.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nala's lamb biryani" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDu1GKhMZzmLGjVAKxjvaLXwEP85WzJbzUgHg_8WkS4SXfbP00qFtmn4ZetKVLdxCwLEK2lQMEMH-zAQ7sH2OTU7Q3za7Zv3oJJ6X-mu55w3WjB9Z3lDfz2Xp4FE3FxzFS16EU56mF18c/w400-h400/20210315_091430.jpg" title="Nala's lamb biryani" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lamb biryani from Nala's</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://phantasma.kitchen/" target="_blank">Phantasma Kitchen, </a></b>3403 South Lamar Blvd.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Cracker-thin crust pizza coming from this ghost kitchen.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uTRPNLmGb0xLKmc8uHBdvYYzfBq_Ob23hKX8LZo1zB4-PJU0Dqjenm_eO-hrmP3_3ltuWGhMNXB0_Nk50QjGzgBok4wNprN-Tn77FKCroZFdwAk4IVMI33NERxIjzpTU-r6_rfs9new/s2048/20200414_181558.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Phantasma Kitchen pizza" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uTRPNLmGb0xLKmc8uHBdvYYzfBq_Ob23hKX8LZo1zB4-PJU0Dqjenm_eO-hrmP3_3ltuWGhMNXB0_Nk50QjGzgBok4wNprN-Tn77FKCroZFdwAk4IVMI33NERxIjzpTU-r6_rfs9new/w300-h400/20200414_181558.jpg" title="Phantasma Kitchen pizza" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Phantasma Kitchen pizza</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://www.spicyboyschicken.com/" target="_blank">Spicy Boys,</a></b> 440 East St. Elmo Road (at St. Elmo Brewing)</div><div style="text-align: left;">A pivot from the original Soursop trailer, these are delicious spicy fried chicken sandwiches with an Asian twist! And as much as I loved the sandwich, I REALLY loved the roti chicken curry!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1N2F3kh3MjsWDHSq5QpLWiqszlNMUe1gD8Jq7P3KstrDAgp-lqzkYqD_IeoZllyH-t9faQ4HsphdxPNVn0OYziu9KbbCbsZM8ZKHC3aN6gaq__AbOIW7SJYdg8ArSH9zk-vOKEc8uWU/s2048/20210312_093938.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Spicy Boys chicken sandwich" border="0" data-original-height="1708" data-original-width="2048" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1N2F3kh3MjsWDHSq5QpLWiqszlNMUe1gD8Jq7P3KstrDAgp-lqzkYqD_IeoZllyH-t9faQ4HsphdxPNVn0OYziu9KbbCbsZM8ZKHC3aN6gaq__AbOIW7SJYdg8ArSH9zk-vOKEc8uWU/w400-h334/20210312_093938.jpg" title="Spicy Boys chicken sandwich" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spicy Boys chicken sandwich</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://1618asianfusion.com/" target="_blank"><b>1618 Asian Fusion,</b></a> 1618 East Riverside Drive</div><div style="text-align: left;">Big Asian menu in a booming area (Riverside + IH-35/Lakeshore Drive), primarily Thai and Vietnamese focused.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b><a href="https://20pho7austin.com/" target="_blank">24Pho7, </a></b>601 West Live Oak St.</div><div style="text-align: left;">OMG. This French dip sandwich with Vietnamese flavors on the most perfect bread -- it's killer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumFOJ5UvDmHfRfJmPloKJ4wu_uUjQp5KlQOeIvYxoeierCaG_vv3LU31mVtKTge4DXTxUq4WkOQr450sqv0FhTn1eL05fCSUAnfGjYfKk51fw5eOLgM4GN1P5hczawKo4f2WmuNZcLFA/s2048/20200826_131143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1839" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumFOJ5UvDmHfRfJmPloKJ4wu_uUjQp5KlQOeIvYxoeierCaG_vv3LU31mVtKTge4DXTxUq4WkOQr450sqv0FhTn1eL05fCSUAnfGjYfKk51fw5eOLgM4GN1P5hczawKo4f2WmuNZcLFA/w359-h400/20200826_131143.jpg" width="359" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>Places on my radar but I haven't yet been to: </p><p><a href="https://phomphaustin.com/" target="_blank"><b>Pho MPH,</b></a> 3715 South First Street</p><p><a href="https://tinygrocer.com/" target="_blank"><b>Tiny Market,</b></a> 1718 South Congress Avenue (new grocery in the former Farm to Market space)</p><p><a href="https://wordofmouthbakery.com/" target="_blank"><b>Word of Mouth Bakery, </b></a>1506 South First Street</p><p><b><i>What are your favorite new spots in South Austin? Where else should I check out? Drop me a note!</i></b></p><p><br /></p>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306081.9569191638211549 -132.8993108 58.577386836178846 -62.586810799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-39761839765443220382021-03-29T08:30:00.043-05:002022-02-15T18:49:17.129-06:00The Top Sweet Shops in South Austin<p><b>I rarely met a dessert I didn't like! Here are my picks for best dessert shops in <i>South Central Austin.</i> Updated February 2022.</b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.dolcenevegelato.com/" target="_blank"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Dolce Neve</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">,</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">1713 South First Street (also on E. 5th Street)</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">A crazy-good Italian gelateria run by Italians! They've embraced South Austin culture, and "do it" in </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">front of everyone. Lots of traditional (chocolate, salted caramel) and unique flavors (roasted pistachio, </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">lemon creme).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dXYXNbhIwOnxYbF9dGE7b4-wWSvy07YblazFb6_W7Iti55dE_7kBgJ3_Nh0TR-Ig7s-EFltaHY046sK9ciBn3Q9b108EI-ggmkGd4MjPxnT9eSztyAgYiAGVS0CfjGRx__fljgX4P3U/s2048/20200702_091824.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="Dolce Neve gelato" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dXYXNbhIwOnxYbF9dGE7b4-wWSvy07YblazFb6_W7Iti55dE_7kBgJ3_Nh0TR-Ig7s-EFltaHY046sK9ciBn3Q9b108EI-ggmkGd4MjPxnT9eSztyAgYiAGVS0CfjGRx__fljgX4P3U/w400-h400/20200702_091824.jpg" title="Dolce Neve gelato" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.lpaustin.com/" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;" target="_blank"><b>La Patisserie, </b></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">602 West Annie Street (also on Burnet Road)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">French pastries like croissants, eclairs and a rainbow array of macarons. The morning bun is a favorite, especially slightly warmed in the toaster oven so the sugar caramelizes. </span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pas6K7FtKTHFAw2qkRhjW_ebHjFiolQ-f-zmvZbUDqNRxv7J3E6KsMfUgW0XtrMZxrLjmr1WP_4CvCQiV6zd-4LHv1ki889NrsmAYbKJ0ZviYHOp6f5NLvtHHW_x9aAHJfdhL2p9J4Y/s2048/20200527_105222.jpg"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="La Patisserie" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pas6K7FtKTHFAw2qkRhjW_ebHjFiolQ-f-zmvZbUDqNRxv7J3E6KsMfUgW0XtrMZxrLjmr1WP_4CvCQiV6zd-4LHv1ki889NrsmAYbKJ0ZviYHOp6f5NLvtHHW_x9aAHJfdhL2p9J4Y/w300-h400/20200527_105222.jpg" title="La Patisserie" width="300" /></span></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.sugarmamasbakeshop.com/" target="_blank"><span><br />Sugar Mama's</span> Bakeshop</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">,</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> 1905 South First Street</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Not just cupcakes, but cakes, pies, muffins, bars... sugar heaven! Also, owned by good, socially </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">conscious people. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLcw8QGUnXjKfNzvauQme2qN1lsaVhijlLMCSbMrpjry3Ta4fQ9V4Gjn0DYF-s2ZaJKw88g_piEcan_WFQaF8b-N-nMVB7WmnVgO2cMGbtwIQxi3Hqts4plrcDfoPxOf8iMDUIRjb5b0/s2048/20200717_183555.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="Sugar Mama's Bakeshop" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1850" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLcw8QGUnXjKfNzvauQme2qN1lsaVhijlLMCSbMrpjry3Ta4fQ9V4Gjn0DYF-s2ZaJKw88g_piEcan_WFQaF8b-N-nMVB7WmnVgO2cMGbtwIQxi3Hqts4plrcDfoPxOf8iMDUIRjb5b0/w361-h400/20200717_183555.jpg" title="Sugar Mama's Bakeshop" width="361" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.thoroughbreadatx.com/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thoroughbread</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">,</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><a href="https://www.thoroughbreadatx.com/" target="_blank"> </a>1709 Bluebonnet</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Probably best known for their sourdough bread (which is delicious), but </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">I love their giant cookies!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_QK5BGbZhW3BJLJUzP4sw7cc0QLYL-G_iHnTDJ4A0h-Z1aGYlj-tJCIRWmOKIadLj0JARFszk9QbjC9YmXRyhp_0QBy67LQplMBivjMs2xDOy04vxV8QbluUR50UMVO_dcdjTPKUngA/s400/20190227_111833.jpg"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="Thoroughbread" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_QK5BGbZhW3BJLJUzP4sw7cc0QLYL-G_iHnTDJ4A0h-Z1aGYlj-tJCIRWmOKIadLj0JARFszk9QbjC9YmXRyhp_0QBy67LQplMBivjMs2xDOy04vxV8QbluUR50UMVO_dcdjTPKUngA/w400-h400/20190227_111833.jpg" title="Thoroughbread" width="400" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://confituras.net/" target="_blank"><b><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Confituras</span><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">,</span></b></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> 2129 Goodrich</span></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">Comfort food: fresh, warm biscuits and house made jams.</span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiff0dAFNzRzfM3rukVXxuxJGg0OEYkJ4RuKxGmolpkggv9SrH6Vm3-6EEtgKJSSjAeLIbnB1N1CaT30F2D0qbAKVTWoRZJvJXvA6HrwgEalJkyr7ndH08fHioHVZ6TmF-01O0yAeJPTCE/s2048/20180119_123758.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="Confituras" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiff0dAFNzRzfM3rukVXxuxJGg0OEYkJ4RuKxGmolpkggv9SrH6Vm3-6EEtgKJSSjAeLIbnB1N1CaT30F2D0qbAKVTWoRZJvJXvA6HrwgEalJkyr7ndH08fHioHVZ6TmF-01O0yAeJPTCE/w343-h400/20180119_123758.jpg" title="Confituras" width="343" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><a href="https://hayleycakesandcookies.com/" target="_blank"><b>Haleycakes and Cookies,</b></a> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">1700 South Lamar, #316</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">The most adorable decorated cookies in a ton of designs. They ship anywhere too!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULApETmZQvTtAw5Pk_yx9E51oTQbVMUUcodWLx_TxMBnFnwDCtbeRChk2NZZ8yvNpWrYSR-2ERaFBgGprGdKn43LIScJ4OnlWKoXV_iEWnSyzRT59vvMAkwINiM71Mm3zEXU6vWLBsgI/s2048/20210325_173340.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="Hayleycakes" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULApETmZQvTtAw5Pk_yx9E51oTQbVMUUcodWLx_TxMBnFnwDCtbeRChk2NZZ8yvNpWrYSR-2ERaFBgGprGdKn43LIScJ4OnlWKoXV_iEWnSyzRT59vvMAkwINiM71Mm3zEXU6vWLBsgI/w300-h400/20210325_173340.jpg" title="Hayleycakes" width="300" /></span></a></div><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="font-weight: normal;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><a href="https://www.saltydonut.com/austin" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">The Salty Donut</a>, 2000 South Congress</span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Your eyes will <i>glaze </i>(get it?) over upon entering the shop and seeing the stair stepper of holy donut offerings. The over the top ones like dragon + passion fruit were delicious, but I am exceedingly content with the brown butter glazed cake donut or the Texas chocolate sheetcake. </span></span></div><div><span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmX1jAkCaSGhy3FKBipJLC2DzcvetcLq66tvE7CxuzkuJSWKvbH9jBZL3p5DxSLFQVw7_ZbjHZ_alOdYggBAj5q8pbKbbgmpfUSl74tTmYPDAOMjoBrBxYEDmu0_wIIooaMwYHrl4DBaJgra7zjKsvSNZg1eMlNgzVrVAG3v704gO5eokW1H3Y3cma=s2709" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Salty Donut offerings" border="0" data-original-height="2361" data-original-width="2709" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmX1jAkCaSGhy3FKBipJLC2DzcvetcLq66tvE7CxuzkuJSWKvbH9jBZL3p5DxSLFQVw7_ZbjHZ_alOdYggBAj5q8pbKbbgmpfUSl74tTmYPDAOMjoBrBxYEDmu0_wIIooaMwYHrl4DBaJgra7zjKsvSNZg1eMlNgzVrVAG3v704gO5eokW1H3Y3cma=w400-h349" title="The Salty Donut offerings" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-ikLNm9v-SUHFKL8dmJhQlGLPsoNkwZgLZEN4MV2SCEa9IjpO3wZe4rSUF416gw_TjB31DDOscgmtK8hZtQy4BUw-cb2kn8V3JrAaOWvNT4_WmOpjP6kHPJthv27AX5wtE7XKnQRQjkx0BTCs4CqrQHOGYCPAzgkepA-0UmsdW86ixKQRx84674p4=s3620" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Salty Donut offerings" border="0" data-original-height="3620" data-original-width="2519" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-ikLNm9v-SUHFKL8dmJhQlGLPsoNkwZgLZEN4MV2SCEa9IjpO3wZe4rSUF416gw_TjB31DDOscgmtK8hZtQy4BUw-cb2kn8V3JrAaOWvNT4_WmOpjP6kHPJthv27AX5wtE7XKnQRQjkx0BTCs4CqrQHOGYCPAzgkepA-0UmsdW86ixKQRx84674p4=w279-h400" title="The Salty Donut offerings" width="279" /></a></div></b><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><a href="https://www.viviansaustin.com/" target="_blank"><b>Vivian’s Boulangerie,</b></a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">online </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Killer almond + chocolate croissants, tiger paws, and more. All online, order delivery or pick up with is a South Austin secret location. As of January 2022, owner Kendall Melton says she's hanging up her apron, but keep an eye on her hilarious social media for any updates.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyz3IbCpeTyvCYuucObfGtNC7yJL62xKlQLMiX-0Qjmb4VytvGV55H3eFChA7ceIGIVB3ZiH2DmfLDM0fceAJn2TqkF4z8EQv1kG5TaS5AwIlMIteQv8-2J2QEt0le9IR_Er5uY-IgGk8/s2048/20200726_231350.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="Vivian's Boulangerie" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyz3IbCpeTyvCYuucObfGtNC7yJL62xKlQLMiX-0Qjmb4VytvGV55H3eFChA7ceIGIVB3ZiH2DmfLDM0fceAJn2TqkF4z8EQv1kG5TaS5AwIlMIteQv8-2J2QEt0le9IR_Er5uY-IgGk8/w400-h400/20200726_231350.jpg" title="Vivian's Boulangerie" width="400" /></span></a></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Other spots of note: </b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">-- <a href="https://www.tealhouse.co/" target="_blank">Teal House Bakery</a> at 2304 South Congress Avenue for cinnamon rolls + kolaches</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">-- <a href="https://wordofmouthbakery.com/" target="_blank">Word of Mouth Bakery </a>at 1506 South First Street for cakes, baked goods and light lunches</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">-- <a href="https://www.manolisusa.com/" target="_blank">Manolis</a> trailer at 603 West Live Oak for frozen treats</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">-- <a href="https://www.easytigerusa.com/" target="_blank">Easy Tiger </a>at 3508 South Lamar for bread, pretzels + baked goods</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>This should hold your sweet tooth for a minute!</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR-3SU2wxgCbp21erq8CrRI3ZmNQUCoa7w0BhixxI2iTsIt5rk7BGAo7t_0-Ti22OabBwoJoMbw7CzG67EqhO59O00nhvG3JRGkp4g0ZKew-O-ZwDQSVVOtoM6CLU4_HoGotAqk71TJbhYBlPM_M13uE8cWYAHHMoZ68w-SxrgpeJQoYz12mCYEXc-=s612" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Austin Food Blogger Alliance 2022 City Guide" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="612" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR-3SU2wxgCbp21erq8CrRI3ZmNQUCoa7w0BhixxI2iTsIt5rk7BGAo7t_0-Ti22OabBwoJoMbw7CzG67EqhO59O00nhvG3JRGkp4g0ZKew-O-ZwDQSVVOtoM6CLU4_HoGotAqk71TJbhYBlPM_M13uE8cWYAHHMoZ68w-SxrgpeJQoYz12mCYEXc-=w640-h314" title="Austin Food Blogger Alliance 2022 City Guide" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Check out the <a href="https://austinfoodbloggers.org/best-places-to-eat-in-austin/" target="_blank">AFBA website</a> for MORE city guides! #ATXbesteats </b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p></div>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-48467295613816340212021-02-25T08:00:00.001-06:002021-02-25T08:00:05.454-06:00The Deep Freeze: Frigid Temps, Frozen Foods, Felines and Friends<p>Kind of like the entire state of Texas, it's time to thaw out this blog a bit! Almost two months since my last post and four days since our last sub-freezing temperatures. (And like true Texas weather, as I write this post, it's 82 degrees out!)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8Om8j0y4RLxQHRI-Jcrjp_SdDGOBoMMSQB1VzLaPaE6ZQd7NXh5C-OLacZEdrPRio_oQaIHm_-2_ZiM-salYHYT5VqFrwK5VnF46cliqDTZg7x6XBCRqn16hJFPFFfK_A8NP3eXvBW8/s2048/20210218_160942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1298" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8Om8j0y4RLxQHRI-Jcrjp_SdDGOBoMMSQB1VzLaPaE6ZQd7NXh5C-OLacZEdrPRio_oQaIHm_-2_ZiM-salYHYT5VqFrwK5VnF46cliqDTZg7x6XBCRqn16hJFPFFfK_A8NP3eXvBW8/w254-h400/20210218_160942.jpg" width="254" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Icicle on my gutter, about 18 inches long</td></tr></tbody></table>In case you missed it or are reading this weeks after the fact, an unprecedented Arctic cold front dropped all the way down to Texas, sending our temperatures WAY below freezing, plus about 6" inches of snow in Austin followed by freezing rain/sleet/grapple to make it even more icy. This lead to power outages and burst pipes. According to the local meteorologists, Austin was below freezing for 144 hours, which broke a 38 year old record. They've called this storm historic, once-in-a-generation, and life-threatening. Yeah, not something I wish to repeat again.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-awnIUFcAaJ-T6SftTZA1c2WDRUIU5SKqRb46wtBFg86PwvR93c2e4g2RSDMGmuv65OaUrqcMSn_NTWlBXrXRhVvEwstkmmmKhnn9r0cNmVROJ1OTPr3W35sxvsWguhPAtPL13c680aE/s2048/20210218_221653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1467" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-awnIUFcAaJ-T6SftTZA1c2WDRUIU5SKqRb46wtBFg86PwvR93c2e4g2RSDMGmuv65OaUrqcMSn_NTWlBXrXRhVvEwstkmmmKhnn9r0cNmVROJ1OTPr3W35sxvsWguhPAtPL13c680aE/w286-h400/20210218_221653.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><p>I was without power for about 46 straight hours, but fortunately I never lost running water, though hot water was not real prevalent. But grateful my 1930s bungalow home has survived. The external temperature Monday night/Tuesday morning was 8 degrees. I don't know what the temp inside the house was but I am guessing it was in the 40s. Had covered the exterior water spigots, put a bit of pipe insulation on the interior kitchen + bathroom pipes, and let the taps drip in preparation. It hadn't really occurred to me that the power would go out, and we'll save the power supply issue and complete lack of response by local + state officials for another time, like once we've all had a margarita in Cancun.... </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkjJrIgD-DuvnexovHoqkVFSREFRuOp1dndZOkgaa8u62oAsHCg6uiVvPqL2SQ41oqV0d-FjKjoJ82fLhRtVmj43L8M-OTh3xG2tkYwZzJ9tOH3m3iZKldlzwhTaXURFcFV6wx2cbk2w/s2048/20210218_160725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkjJrIgD-DuvnexovHoqkVFSREFRuOp1dndZOkgaa8u62oAsHCg6uiVvPqL2SQ41oqV0d-FjKjoJ82fLhRtVmj43L8M-OTh3xG2tkYwZzJ9tOH3m3iZKldlzwhTaXURFcFV6wx2cbk2w/w300-h400/20210218_160725.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frozen nandina bush + berries</td></tr></tbody></table>Was able to find a few granola/protein bars in the house, but I didn't eat a whole lot on Monday. During the daylight, I mostly <strike>sat</strike> huddled in bed with the cats and re-read <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tender-Bone-Growing-Random-Readers-ebook/dp/B0036S4AMC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KG7C70XL5WAA&dchild=1&keywords=tender+at+the+bone+ruth+reichl&qid=1614207849&sprefix=reichl+tender%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><b>Ruth Reichl's Tender at the Bone</b></a> (she's one of my food and literary heroes). Fortunately I found my lipstick phone charger and was able to fully charge my cell phone. When darkness hit, I took a pre-bedtime nap, feeling like a mummy under the weight of layers of bedding and clothes I was then wearing.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDL5AIskXsmrS4E1dFQQfJxKy17Z5eesqX3-9_Fyv8S_6dCB8ljvXNRuDsLcw4f3LxPxLMXVJ-aNMlkQ8eXzUowxD9oG60ZynSExyhtB7tmAd1OujlEnMWjArbDfhtwbLvezWchfK8RQQ/s2048/20210215_102853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1380" data-original-width="2048" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDL5AIskXsmrS4E1dFQQfJxKy17Z5eesqX3-9_Fyv8S_6dCB8ljvXNRuDsLcw4f3LxPxLMXVJ-aNMlkQ8eXzUowxD9oG60ZynSExyhtB7tmAd1OujlEnMWjArbDfhtwbLvezWchfK8RQQ/w400-h270/20210215_102853.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Molly, me (under the blankets) and Charlie</td></tr></tbody></table><div>I slept fairly reasonably, and by Tuesday late morning I had to face the outside world, and go check on my neighbor's cat. But it also gave me a little time to charge my phone in the car and clear the front walkway a bit with a push broom. The movement + activity kept me warmish, and the heater in the car was definitely welcome. I also put the contents of my freezers (one regular side-by-side fridge/freezer and a small 3.0 cubic foot freezer) in bags on my back porch, as it was decidedly colder outside than in the powerless house. Back inside, ate another granola bar, more reading. Worried about my older cat Charlie, who at 17.5 years isn't the pinnacle of health he used to be, and didn't want to be covered by blankets for very long. Molly on the other hand, loved to snuggle under the layers and served as my personal heating device.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjYcMU4QWFuA2ND5evvsBiIkpJHdYSsGcaf4jOkzjk6IwRDNAWapwFDxq1pbY1qP5KaHDQ1yO0nZa80Kr-SdbLQdP3zx7lsGJ-S8elFtVCYIeozp_98Dw_CnWc8jI6Q1UuJN6bDMNVwQ/s2048/20210217_080540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjYcMU4QWFuA2ND5evvsBiIkpJHdYSsGcaf4jOkzjk6IwRDNAWapwFDxq1pbY1qP5KaHDQ1yO0nZa80Kr-SdbLQdP3zx7lsGJ-S8elFtVCYIeozp_98Dw_CnWc8jI6Q1UuJN6bDMNVwQ/w300-h400/20210217_080540.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found a much bigger limb in the back yard. My poor trees, but it could have been worse.</td></tr></tbody></table><div>My next door neighbor came over and had her brother check my water heater and kitchen pipes; I think the hot water pipe had frozen a little since nothing was coming out when the handle was set to the hot side, but it has healed on its own. Late Tuesday afternoon, my other neighbors who were able to get their gas stove working, brought me a huge Thermos of delicious homemade soup! That totally nourished and sustained me through the evening, as tears from earlier in the day from cold and isolation turned into those of gratitude. Bundling back up and adding more layers of blankets to the bed, I hunkered back down in my nest. With facemask on (yes, one of the cloth ones I normally wear for Covid!), ear warmers, hoodie over my head, and eye pillow for warmth I went to sleep, probably around 9:30 pm. I woke up at 12:25 and through all the layers, it took a moment to register a familiar noise. The furnace was running and the power was on!!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ay55Nmc_Jp7mCazo6nRknXta1oDfPH71vWGzpqdNin-CFwQXp8pAuoqd98WWdZjT_VoewYEonTchIGmWGHFLPG8WmbTPvWLlAhlT7OxKEJcSXu-C6RyLdeWvXyGbx96C5ixjH_HiUJ8/s2048/20210216_174227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1646" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ay55Nmc_Jp7mCazo6nRknXta1oDfPH71vWGzpqdNin-CFwQXp8pAuoqd98WWdZjT_VoewYEonTchIGmWGHFLPG8WmbTPvWLlAhlT7OxKEJcSXu-C6RyLdeWvXyGbx96C5ixjH_HiUJ8/w321-h400/20210216_174227.jpg" width="321" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hot soup! The photo does not do it justice at all. This bowl of deliciousness had hearty <br />amounts of sausage, carrots, and kale which definitely warmed me up.</td></tr></tbody></table><div>The blinking clocks around the house let me know power had been on for about 25 minutes, so it came on right around midnight. I plugged in my phone and Kindle to charge and stayed up until around 1:30 am before going back to bed. I was then hit with what I guess was a rolling blackout from about 8 am - noon on Wednesday morning. But once the power came back on Wednesday midday, knock on wood or icicles, I've been good ever since. </div><div><p>Meanwhile friends and family from near and far continued to check in on me, and likewise I kept in contact with some a few local friends who were more or less on their own as well. I had been in regular contact with friends who live on the other side of South Lamar, no too far from my house in Bouldin. Their power was out too, but on Wednesday morning their pipe burst; they were freezing and have a 10 month old baby. I told them to come on over, and yes, bring the cat too! We decided to forgo facemasks as we've all been extremely cautious thus far with Covid. Libby the cat stayed in the front bedroom; Charlie didn't mind her, Molly was a little less thrilled, but they all did just fine thank goodness.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/supertsai/"><b>Peter</b></a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makingesme/"><b>MJ</b></a> also brought the contents of their freezer, so between us, we had a decent amount of food. I think the first night we did Korean pancakes and dumplings they had along with sugar snap peas from my fridge. For lunch on Thursday, we threw together tater crowns (rounds, as opposed to tots, new to me and I liked them a lot; plus they get good and crispy in the air fryer) they brought with brisket chili (mine) topped with shredded cheese and sour cream. Dinner was strip steak from their haul, along with French fries. I have some survivor's guilt that we were able to eat so well, when so many others have been struggling to get food.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yZRLU84eq01Iri8kilwzf296bvps-nR7GFPWgF3cdKHc2M8a7xHWWaVq2cyjAVf32mQ56hw8KlnP3LFVuKrSDxz5WSs-qaHWgNg2yKk46OTZyb9IrcqClyS-xRQXriseL_7K4f6jn38/s2048/20210219_115921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yZRLU84eq01Iri8kilwzf296bvps-nR7GFPWgF3cdKHc2M8a7xHWWaVq2cyjAVf32mQ56hw8KlnP3LFVuKrSDxz5WSs-qaHWgNg2yKk46OTZyb9IrcqClyS-xRQXriseL_7K4f6jn38/w300-h400/20210219_115921.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chili cheese tater rounds was quite delicious!</td></tr></tbody></table>Frozen Detroit-style pizza from HEB was quite good (sorry Via 313!), and I felt like a kid again eating spaghetti and meatballs! We added squash, and Easy Tiger cranberry walnut bread from our local Buy Nothing group which MJ relentlessly stalks😄. Temps warmed back up and with power on, freezers could be filled again. Streets thawed and the sun came out. Given the proximity to their place, Peter could easily get to their house from mine to check on power and meet with a plumber. At 10 months, Esme is appropriately active and almost walking on her own; she's a very good, happy baby with minimal crying. We had a happy little commune for four days. Peter's a tech guy and was able to get my printer back online and streamline a couple of my television remotes. He also showed me a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JG4282J?pf_rd_r=BGAAKBF6DTJYV7RQX87N&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=8a92f28d-c43d-4793-b3d6-6c56e9473d92&pd_rd_w=IMQvE&pd_rd_wg=WRPor&ref_=pd_gw_unk" target="_blank"><b>solar charger</b></a> he just got from Amazon, and it was my first post-apocalypse purchase.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0edkgvwdMxHWis_7AGLmjDNXt54zAxkNw1-qL1OsRKOAfK6_SvyN1_Rfijjyax4w-9T19iOnYNm2OPdOK1UU13bNsuIhNLrIUiNi-7MQjyvz0YrG4tVKHNa9o4A3_E-Ty4mT0z5kODIs/s2048/20210220_185627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0edkgvwdMxHWis_7AGLmjDNXt54zAxkNw1-qL1OsRKOAfK6_SvyN1_Rfijjyax4w-9T19iOnYNm2OPdOK1UU13bNsuIhNLrIUiNi-7MQjyvz0YrG4tVKHNa9o4A3_E-Ty4mT0z5kODIs/w300-h400/20210220_185627.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spaghetti, meatballs, squash + bread</td></tr></tbody></table>After the frigid desolation of Monday and Tuesday, it was comforting to have company. People to talk to, eat with, laugh with, boil water with. (Oh yeah, we were on a boil water notice for several days.) Grateful to also know I can count on my neighbors (and vice versa). The common greeting with other friends and co-workers has been "Hi, how are you? Power? Water?" Things are pretty much back to normal now, and I think we are all stronger for the experience of the past week, though not at all eager to have to be without power like that again. My head has been a bit discombobulated, but I think I am mostly on track now. I know it's been a very long haul for some, especially with so many water heaters breaking. I know I was fortunate. If you need to come shower, let me know.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGLmTa8roAMJ5wfozWgXD4cP3SADmN0SPrPuPmFWXogEshzPd2zVzv-fNFhre4THWBFnk3dbWuqtfbG1twYJ-afR_ymoQbb8NXuRZ-Ts-Ar9kw7cnzj7XdeiN3sU1RVzcahcGegj_ago4/s1080/20210223_200038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1052" data-original-width="1080" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGLmTa8roAMJ5wfozWgXD4cP3SADmN0SPrPuPmFWXogEshzPd2zVzv-fNFhre4THWBFnk3dbWuqtfbG1twYJ-afR_ymoQbb8NXuRZ-Ts-Ar9kw7cnzj7XdeiN3sU1RVzcahcGegj_ago4/w400-h390/20210223_200038.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Much cuteness</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>This list is mostly for my own entertainment purposes as a bit of recorded history of my layers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wearing:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>two pairs socks, plus thick hiking boot socks</li><li>long johns, with two pairs of leggings on top</li><li>thermal long sleeve shirt, 2 more long sleeve shirts, hoodie sweatshirt, medium weight oversized hoodie, lightweight wool scarf (long johns and thermal shirt I believe are from my teen years growing up in Washington, DC.... over 30 years old, I am guessing)</li><li>fleece headband to cover ears, facemask, lightweight gloves with occasionally white cotton gloves on top </li></ul></div><div>On the bed: </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>regular bed linens: sheets, light weight cotton blanket, light weight feather comforter inside duvet cover</li><li>added: lap quilt, acrylic blanket at times doubled, quilt, another cotton blanket also doubled</li></ul></div><div><br /></div>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-67210791200189126652020-12-30T09:00:00.007-06:002020-12-30T09:00:04.540-06:00The Best Things I Ate In 2020<p><br /></p><p>While I think we're all ready to kick the year 2020 to the curb, there fortunately have been some outstanding food highlights for me. More details also on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/southaustinfoodie/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a>. The first three were in-person dining experiences, and everything else has been carry out. Presenting in chronological order of when I ate them.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtP0ugmgPoOAlepjr1c2LlajLqncE7Q8b7VUmwHzXnqu8hXBzPUY4hg_7Vybej729EpMSM7_4EKFTSw8GK8tOnVRSwcZ5m2hKAiOGtJ50yBjvhEeTHY8xUmVhpZCiXf8QFkj94P8AWzc/s1440/IMG_20200118_191836_628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtP0ugmgPoOAlepjr1c2LlajLqncE7Q8b7VUmwHzXnqu8hXBzPUY4hg_7Vybej729EpMSM7_4EKFTSw8GK8tOnVRSwcZ5m2hKAiOGtJ50yBjvhEeTHY8xUmVhpZCiXf8QFkj94P8AWzc/w400-h400/IMG_20200118_191836_628.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://oldthousandatx.com/" target="_blank"><b>Old Thousand's</b></a> brisket fried rice</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwm3eave_szH2dwEPXmAeDrid2uNAXXQSwEZK0_AXC7CPBm7PC1aikdxiQ6sYc3500WZa9BH0hVZxjEpB-YeTdwabb1l9e6nTDEb9T-8KSlPZaX0H5rVxAz2py2OIjdaDjY9eG5Goan4Q/s2048/20200202_185056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1618" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwm3eave_szH2dwEPXmAeDrid2uNAXXQSwEZK0_AXC7CPBm7PC1aikdxiQ6sYc3500WZa9BH0hVZxjEpB-YeTdwabb1l9e6nTDEb9T-8KSlPZaX0H5rVxAz2py2OIjdaDjY9eG5Goan4Q/w316-h400/20200202_185056.jpg" width="316" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bone marrow at <b><a href="http://Comedor.">Comedor.</a></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8a08F1mzLvnm4VixZYnspgJaiRDaJFrTX9t883PGi4ALbQqjUcd6YPSRneWO9H00gCLhjw4jCpsXB8-u8DPyMALPCLDVXoUsztdZ8iufh_1UgdCMkojvK12MIzF5rYu1WrFHTl7c6ByI/s2048/20200223_203327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8a08F1mzLvnm4VixZYnspgJaiRDaJFrTX9t883PGi4ALbQqjUcd6YPSRneWO9H00gCLhjw4jCpsXB8-u8DPyMALPCLDVXoUsztdZ8iufh_1UgdCMkojvK12MIzF5rYu1WrFHTl7c6ByI/w300-h400/20200223_203327.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My one trip of the year was to the San Francisco area the end of February; the massaman curry lamb shank from <b><a href="https://www.narisf.com/" target="_blank">Nari</a></b> was stellar.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXAa0JVfGlCPs6YyJgQHiwAbEeVdwv8dJ8AxqQI3ITIGE-yuHwzrixWHA16TUSWFnbpIinOiwoDq2TL-6XQvCOfrs7sb3sK4jPw5_saKRS2J5GVYuewxB64cRXU3RgZiExBlxlEIyaVs/s2048/20200518_162124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXAa0JVfGlCPs6YyJgQHiwAbEeVdwv8dJ8AxqQI3ITIGE-yuHwzrixWHA16TUSWFnbpIinOiwoDq2TL-6XQvCOfrs7sb3sK4jPw5_saKRS2J5GVYuewxB64cRXU3RgZiExBlxlEIyaVs/w400-h400/20200518_162124.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made a coconut cream tart for a friend's birthday, recipe from <a href="https://doriegreenspan.com/" target="_blank"><b>Dorie Greenspan</b></a>.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsnxIqP87bkN-H_YWQCNaduVu34os_qYbdzO1sFNRo02G_ueSHPm9H8om4us3nTS4bBRH66kuywjKxWWbIyxmPd1UeYTg8W6yNsYECRm6FRotfPI-UyoB6XgyeAr7B_SH1uHQ1zvqkzY/s2048/20200608_160110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2047" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsnxIqP87bkN-H_YWQCNaduVu34os_qYbdzO1sFNRo02G_ueSHPm9H8om4us3nTS4bBRH66kuywjKxWWbIyxmPd1UeYTg8W6yNsYECRm6FRotfPI-UyoB6XgyeAr7B_SH1uHQ1zvqkzY/w400-h400/20200608_160110.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lpaustin.com/" target="_blank">La Patisserie's</a></b> gluten free chocolate hazelnut cake. *swoon*</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXyFRbYXsz2eMYSICZkG5ZUrP-air3ZPVg_dIXfE5p1OIhFRrnv0_PdbZErwiQVzKLbZidk1EScCuge2qqEXnrlNfn4-bNxk6-K4L0qGVt24JsyyzTZHT4wtNm1P8pvwItHkoV38V19A/s2048/20200502_155157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXyFRbYXsz2eMYSICZkG5ZUrP-air3ZPVg_dIXfE5p1OIhFRrnv0_PdbZErwiQVzKLbZidk1EScCuge2qqEXnrlNfn4-bNxk6-K4L0qGVt24JsyyzTZHT4wtNm1P8pvwItHkoV38V19A/w400-h400/20200502_155157.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.lebleuatx.com/" target="_blank"><b>Le Bleu's</b></a> grilled pork banh mi, eaten social-distance style with a friend, each of us in our cars.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_ePwINfcCm0SBu1WcWAMxwFTcPeFp_kMGZuq2_LKcujgN_y3G-HL7tl24ZMpy7Otrn7FaD4irwz36KW4DaOv1P3I8wcvydyyT5nhMD56SU14__RSGZ91mw3r2GAAYjiBisabeKLc2GI/s2048/20200614_135256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_ePwINfcCm0SBu1WcWAMxwFTcPeFp_kMGZuq2_LKcujgN_y3G-HL7tl24ZMpy7Otrn7FaD4irwz36KW4DaOv1P3I8wcvydyyT5nhMD56SU14__RSGZ91mw3r2GAAYjiBisabeKLc2GI/w400-h400/20200614_135256.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beef enchiladas and colorful sides from <b><a href="https://www.eldoradocafeatx.com/" target="_blank">El Dorado.</a></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiexmQZdQ1Pks5Om963Sg-xBOyzeLfP9tbgqGXy_oBp4NDGzBB7EAu51mbyK5SiM3U11lgf8Wy-D_FtUrm73PZX5ai75HINDDT83PxOlvuATGlyMBy5yrxcfUzQWqVKPjKg8y98w-ZUyi4/s2048/20200726_231350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiexmQZdQ1Pks5Om963Sg-xBOyzeLfP9tbgqGXy_oBp4NDGzBB7EAu51mbyK5SiM3U11lgf8Wy-D_FtUrm73PZX5ai75HINDDT83PxOlvuATGlyMBy5yrxcfUzQWqVKPjKg8y98w-ZUyi4/w400-h400/20200726_231350.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have fallen in love with all things <a href="https://www.viviansaustin.com/store" target="_blank"><b>Vivian's Boulangerie</b></a>! Here the chocolate croissant. I've ordered a few times from this online bakery; they deliver or you can pick up from their kitchen. The caramelized shallot and brie tiger paws are also a complete downfall for me.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucViYqbYM1eM0KfzChNz_98SxNyGGwJtYpxymI5RgUiOWEQyicRA9rVQdj6opJ1q-gz5OSexk4fedVg8n_3HOkXG0uqF_m3r1TdH1vmbhY6-n_Firfw3aNSan9CPxIeiWO3ti1cZDkL8/s2048/20200620_145730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucViYqbYM1eM0KfzChNz_98SxNyGGwJtYpxymI5RgUiOWEQyicRA9rVQdj6opJ1q-gz5OSexk4fedVg8n_3HOkXG0uqF_m3r1TdH1vmbhY6-n_Firfw3aNSan9CPxIeiWO3ti1cZDkL8/w400-h400/20200620_145730.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.elnaranjorestaurant.com/" target="_blank"><b>El Naranjo's</b></a> costillas de res (boneless beef short rib with goat cheese mashed potatoes) and huitlacoche empanandas. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAr6EnVnQxFXcA1v7HHJG4JKZEp7p6Pa1REnhz8wiPm6ZnTCTYlqWBg7u6yEHdcoKgnP9jRy72uJrJeEaPXanTVIiloA5wYMHLoylTRfSom2YLFUXUsa7Ji1TsOpYbmJbRMeVow3QKws/s2048/20200826_131143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1839" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAr6EnVnQxFXcA1v7HHJG4JKZEp7p6Pa1REnhz8wiPm6ZnTCTYlqWBg7u6yEHdcoKgnP9jRy72uJrJeEaPXanTVIiloA5wYMHLoylTRfSom2YLFUXUsa7Ji1TsOpYbmJbRMeVow3QKws/w359-h400/20200826_131143.jpg" width="359" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">French dip, Vietnamese style from <a href="https://20pho7austin.com/" target="_blank"><b>20Pho7</b></a>, a food truck at South First and Live Oak. Incredible flavors!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxArVAzPgRFBvmvdJjIMe0yW3HynDqEMg5JvcM_wzIB5SeVrNSYXraNpL0CqlQXMxWUtfmfDEtOXNXn0FBxp14Yo78XdtW-O6HVQIe1Ry2N-Rd6iKWd0mP_As_iq1IGeuXLrnwhwuY6DI/s1710/20200926_090341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1710" data-original-width="1708" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxArVAzPgRFBvmvdJjIMe0yW3HynDqEMg5JvcM_wzIB5SeVrNSYXraNpL0CqlQXMxWUtfmfDEtOXNXn0FBxp14Yo78XdtW-O6HVQIe1Ry2N-Rd6iKWd0mP_As_iq1IGeuXLrnwhwuY6DI/w400-h400/20200926_090341.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://olamaieaustin.com/" target="_blank"><b>Little Ola's</b> </a>sausage + egg biscuit for comfort food indulgence.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQBpMyJPUZoBt8409BV14DIdOJrS22g_PAy9Iq98BgGG2H0sLE8Zo9r2XVvYm2RBWKFPOfaKBtn0CqJtBYmDQvONEwoACBy-029mTon0DOYX9i35ikiUyTqd1BdDrnHWxkgAB3QSs_Bs/s2048/20201103_192358+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQBpMyJPUZoBt8409BV14DIdOJrS22g_PAy9Iq98BgGG2H0sLE8Zo9r2XVvYm2RBWKFPOfaKBtn0CqJtBYmDQvONEwoACBy-029mTon0DOYX9i35ikiUyTqd1BdDrnHWxkgAB3QSs_Bs/w300-h400/20201103_192358+%25281%2529.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.thai-fresh.com/" target="_blank">Thai Fresh</a></b> has long had my favorite pad thai in town, but I only recently discovered their fried chicken skins! A side of sauteed veggies makes it all healthy, right?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqCgj_jt8Mjs-o8DCBVlWfr1dBo_-M73qzT5DXcHDW0PIWINLv4Yb0MLdj1he8tbOG-s-bUgFCMVIMXYvR-ebuOu1dDcFQJ1kvtcy1uylUiy5JeBXUeLIRNN1sJV0zi3DalNWOzD7vhs/s2048/20201226_153218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqCgj_jt8Mjs-o8DCBVlWfr1dBo_-M73qzT5DXcHDW0PIWINLv4Yb0MLdj1he8tbOG-s-bUgFCMVIMXYvR-ebuOu1dDcFQJ1kvtcy1uylUiy5JeBXUeLIRNN1sJV0zi3DalNWOzD7vhs/w400-h400/20201226_153218.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new <a href="https://mumtazmarketatx.com/" target="_blank"><b>Mumtaz Market</b></a> and their amazing lamb burger.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>So there you have my top dishes of the year! All this delicious food, and proud to say I've lost 30 pounds through intermittent fasting, and eating what I want. 😀<div><br /></div><div>What are your favorite meals of 2020? Stay safe, y'all and let's make 2021 an outstanding year! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYtPRBsLkGmPyryIUZ4Kkhf0kaG8rZux2B2uFa6yga4HU13SMhgD5TbZc4-J7oNaWhYG6a9bOZYAT9edXyWgQq5f7zeS0-6elTQPgFaTChsadp6YVk2Kc5r-itXJ200nJ6FgoDei-DkM/s225/2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYtPRBsLkGmPyryIUZ4Kkhf0kaG8rZux2B2uFa6yga4HU13SMhgD5TbZc4-J7oNaWhYG6a9bOZYAT9edXyWgQq5f7zeS0-6elTQPgFaTChsadp6YVk2Kc5r-itXJ200nJ6FgoDei-DkM/w400-h400/2021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-385242576318290082020-11-16T08:30:00.009-06:002020-12-05T14:41:07.642-06:00An Austin Food Lover's Holiday Gift Guide 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakFF0Qskqf75HmvUEv39_a_hp4qdyqssuo3A0QR7vQbxZEyrnte7Pzc7dmKH-WPbsL8DgtoBhLuJmqS1WsvfsUbwuMXuf4uQlJ0hIygTkU9zTj10SkkI4KEDF-UNKb_-yPp8bMp6Io8w/s512/food+basket.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakFF0Qskqf75HmvUEv39_a_hp4qdyqssuo3A0QR7vQbxZEyrnte7Pzc7dmKH-WPbsL8DgtoBhLuJmqS1WsvfsUbwuMXuf4uQlJ0hIygTkU9zTj10SkkI4KEDF-UNKb_-yPp8bMp6Io8w/s320/food+basket.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />2020 has been a challenge to say the least! <strike>Many.</strike>..Most regular events as we know it have unfortunately been canceled outright or pivoted to online, and dining at a restaurant looks a whole lot different than it used to. I have certainly taken advantage of several restaurants that now offer take out options, and hope that will continue to be offered when life as we know it returns to "normal." <p></p><p>If you're looking for holiday gifts/experiences or a place to hold a private gathering, here are some suggestions. And if you're feeling generous and have some cash to spare, remember that a few of these are non-profit organizations who could definitely use some support!</p><p><u><i><b>Time sensitive, online auctions!</b></i></u></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlooxN6plnabmUytlwypQTo5FY7I9hOtnXLfgYYxwnGCCc6HVqNGCVLKcNBlD2EdP2kdBuB5FV2opbJooGyUXfby054G02zlG8BotOhGWTOx3sRs2ppJPOTcuWio5i5GaKkgBpa6un4w/s2048/20181118_132251.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1824" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlooxN6plnabmUytlwypQTo5FY7I9hOtnXLfgYYxwnGCCc6HVqNGCVLKcNBlD2EdP2kdBuB5FV2opbJooGyUXfby054G02zlG8BotOhGWTOx3sRs2ppJPOTcuWio5i5GaKkgBpa6un4w/w356-h400/20181118_132251.jpg" width="356" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>One of my past Austin Empty Bowl purchases.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b>1) </b>The<b> <a href="https://www.austinemptybowl.org/" target="_blank">Austin Empty Bowl Project </a></b>is near and dear to my heart, as I have volunteered for them the past several years. Normally held the Sunday before Thanksgiving at the Central Texas Food Bank, you purchase one (or more!) locally made (some by students, others by professional ceramists) for $25, get to eat a bowl of soup prepared by an area restaurant, and then bowls are rinsed and you get to take it home. This year, their <b>silent auction of various ceramic pieces</b> is of course online, bidding now through November 22nd (monetary donations welcome beyond that!). Last year they raised over $100,000 which benefited CTFB and Meals on Wheels.</p><p><b>2) <a href="https://www.texasfoodandwinealliance.org/holiday-auction" target="_blank">Texas Food + Wine Alliance Holiday Auction</a></b> has many experiences, classes, and products available for bidding though November 22nd as well. </p><p><b>3) </b>Local restaurant <a href="https://tso.company/"><b>Tso Chinese</b></a> has formed <a href="https://tso.company/tsogiving" target="_blank"><b>#TsoGiving,</b></a> which has already raised $100,000 in a few short months to help with meal assistance to those facing hunger in Austin due to the pandemic. Donations are accepted via Venmo or Go Fund Me, and this holiday season they are working with area social service agencies such as Asian Family Support Services, People's Community Clinic and SAFE.</p><p><b><i><u><br /></u></i></b></p><p><b><i><u>Foodie gifts</u></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB7G7XV-z2NTeJAsgWPKpjCDCuqqmEyAcqPlCqFOGGCqYr8faL6R5e99_0BzhGa6J7Ion04PcPAgL105MZDC1g1JGtmW8QNi_n5vD76dR6BeSUj-P3Du5vRk3T1CIbziMKi1jT226s0Nk/s2048/20201115_102745.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Foodie Passport from JettSet Local" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1743" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB7G7XV-z2NTeJAsgWPKpjCDCuqqmEyAcqPlCqFOGGCqYr8faL6R5e99_0BzhGa6J7Ion04PcPAgL105MZDC1g1JGtmW8QNi_n5vD76dR6BeSUj-P3Du5vRk3T1CIbziMKi1jT226s0Nk/w340-h400/20201115_102745.jpg" title="Foodie Passport from JettSet Local" width="340" /></a></div><p><b>1)</b> Perhaps your favorite Austin-area food-obsessed person would like the gift of a 2021 Foodie Passport from<b> <a href="https://www.jettsetlocal.com/austin" target="_blank">JettSet Local</a></b>? You get $10 off a $25 purchase at 25 different eateries around the Austin area. Use it three times, and it pays for itself! And pssst! I'll soon be doing an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/southaustinfoodie/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a> giveaway for a passport in the next couple weeks, so keep an eye on my page! {Don't have Insta, but are interested in entering? Leave a note in the comments below, and I'll enter you in.}</p><p><b>2)</b> I recently stumbled across the site <a href="https://www.goldbelly.com/" target="_blank"><b>Goldbelly,</b></a> which has actually been around since like 2013, but they're new to me! You can order food from some of your favorite places nationwide! Arthur Bryant BBQ in Kansas City? Sweets from the Cake Boss? Heck, I was just excited to see the neighborhood deli that I grew up with in Washington, DC on there. Definitely something for everyone.</p><p><b>3) </b>Last year, Eater Austin published their holiday gift guide. Here's the <a href="https://austin.eater.com/2019/11/22/20932795/eater-austin-holiday-gift-guide-2019-best-food-gifts-ideas-shopping" target="_blank"><b>2019 version</b></a>, and when the 2020 comes out, I'll post it here. <i> </i><a href="https://austin.eater.com/21505076/eater-austin-holiday-gift-guide-2020-best-food-and-kitchen-gift-ideas" target="_blank"><b><i>Update: </i>here's the 2020 version</b></a>.</p><p><b>4)</b> Online classes. I can vouch for ones from<b> <a href="https://www.antonellischeese.com/" target="_blank">Antonelli's Cheese</a>,</b> and have heard that Air B + B has some which are also fun. Learn something new in your stretchy pants at home!</p><p><b>5)</b> <i><b>Update:</b></i> Local (to Austin!) <a href="https://www.austin360.com/foodanddining/20201127/looking-for-food-gift-this-year-when-in-doubt-give-good-skillet?fbclid=IwAR2xgJ_xzi7fd6XPOk5VN4VMknXj1A5RKPyrRxNPr5nj_ChXfI3J4NEg90M" target="_blank"><b>food subscription boxes + more suggestions</b></a> from Austin American-Statesman food writer Addie Broyles.</p><p><b>6) Food + Wine Magazine's</b> <a href="https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/mail-order-food-gifts-every-state?utm_campaign=foodandwine_foodandwine&utm_content=link&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=5fc7c90ddb3d23000116cbb1&fbclid=IwAR257sBpoJcUrmldSKpAmb8BQacCiyo49omluI3qWSN1bbtV9XWRFzDyr28" target="_blank"><b>best mail-order food gifts from each state</b></a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><b><i><u>Comfort foods</u></i></b></p><p><b>1)</b> Liquids. Central Texas has tons of wine, beer + spirit makers. But there's also<a href="https://fondbonebroth.com/" target="_blank"> <b>Fond Bone Broth</b></a>, which is healthy and delicious! </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE83hMyoQzo_cUBabNAWbhiivjQHjANhCz-FvKA0e8wkox2GiTBkTyQKBectN-uXSTZq2CQsHfts51L1dn7HcIZy6XhGVDbhsblB-GFhist3MrG372i-QGiWcSDRB1uVs2KyoZkvKpOFY/s1080/20201115_175104.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1065" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE83hMyoQzo_cUBabNAWbhiivjQHjANhCz-FvKA0e8wkox2GiTBkTyQKBectN-uXSTZq2CQsHfts51L1dn7HcIZy6XhGVDbhsblB-GFhist3MrG372i-QGiWcSDRB1uVs2KyoZkvKpOFY/s320/20201115_175104.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Photo courtesy Cocoa Puro's Instagram page</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b>2)</b> Chocolate. <a href="delysia.com" target="_blank"><b>Delysia</b></a> and <a href="https://www.cocoapuro.com/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Puro</b></a> are two local specialists. Delysia has truffles with very unique flavor combos, and I've known the excellent folks at Cocoa Puro for a long time, and they make a unique thing called kakawa beans. It's a cacao nib enrobed in white, milk, and dark chocolate then dusted with cocoa powder. Trust me, they're addictive and incredible!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPyqqZqGAy7DngMdV2784j-49a5E7XzWafUyDxcnzGzzuj7xVgkwvREr9m1k5yCaFc4PNdILkOj3bd3Cf39RemqHfH_nnGcwqR-XkCOO2wlWGehuHeXkPb-3xBaBQwzEoVu75TEDdSZI/s2048/20200726_231350.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPyqqZqGAy7DngMdV2784j-49a5E7XzWafUyDxcnzGzzuj7xVgkwvREr9m1k5yCaFc4PNdILkOj3bd3Cf39RemqHfH_nnGcwqR-XkCOO2wlWGehuHeXkPb-3xBaBQwzEoVu75TEDdSZI/w400-h400/20200726_231350.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Chocolate croissant from Vivian's</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b>3)</b> Carbs. Check out <a href="https://bluedoorsweets.com/" target="_blank"><b>Blue Door Sweets</b> </a>for locally made cinnamon buns,<b> <a href="https://confituras-little-kitchen.square.site/" target="_blank">Confituras</a></b> for biscuits, <a href="https://www.viviansaustin.com/" target="_blank"><b>Vivian's Boulangerie </b></a>for French-style pastries, and <b><a href="https://www.austinpasta.com/" target="_blank">Pasta + Company</a> </b>for fresh made pasta.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u><i>Location, location, location...</i></u></b></p><p>The <b><a href="https://mcguiremoorman.com/" target="_blank">McGuire Moorman Hospitality Group </a></b>sent an email reminder that many of their restaurants have private dining spaces for your holiday gatherings. Contact your favorite restaurant of theirs for details, including: Lambert's, Elizabeth Street Cafe, Josephine, Jeffrey's, Joann's, Lou's, Neighborhood Sushi. Catering is also available through several of these, as well as Clark's and Sweetish Hill. <i>Book now!</i></p><p>Have additional holiday gift ideas? Drop a note below! Let's kick 2020 to the curb on a high note!</p>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com2Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306081.9569191638211549 -132.8993108 58.577386836178846 -62.586810799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-42413177919653442422020-11-03T08:00:00.001-06:002020-11-03T08:00:06.327-06:00Mini Coffee Cakes with Spicy Streusel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjG-nH5yKYuzbRVriaML3QcT8MboLch0bj4MZrxwtGNq9XSow20gw1YjoaBEXz_H6V-OEgg0EisywoYGwb2_4mkT7WX88nQQ14faH8DvaAQ4FNXbs8Cbp7bDTHKIk7GS7M_jrgRDMDmiA/s2048/20201028_141356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mini Coffee Cakes with Spicy Streusel" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjG-nH5yKYuzbRVriaML3QcT8MboLch0bj4MZrxwtGNq9XSow20gw1YjoaBEXz_H6V-OEgg0EisywoYGwb2_4mkT7WX88nQQ14faH8DvaAQ4FNXbs8Cbp7bDTHKIk7GS7M_jrgRDMDmiA/w313-h400/20201028_141356.jpg" title="Mini Coffee Cakes with Spicy Streusel" width="313" /></a></div><p>Last month, I bought a box of <a href="https://www.wackymskitchen.com/" target="_blank"><b>Wackym's</b></a> Spicy Pecan Cookies from Central Market. I have always loved Wackym's varieties, as they are a Texan company, the cookies are made with real butter, and they have great flavors. Salted caramel? Margarita? Even savory Cheese Nibbles. Check their website for all their flavors; I do believe Spicy Pecan is a seasonal one.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzRrkaNXnUEh2XPHLb2wfh59zMN-_besq4_yEa-phIn3rnxzsezwyTXm40h7zbkuxgCFOH-DU_B8Uf2HNvYhHdXBNb2V057y8OsEDMZl4FSZu7qeoWRypmgeEk-vaXwfQ2G8B5Noy92g/s1164/20201030_180924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wackym's Spicy Pecan Cookies" border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1164" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzRrkaNXnUEh2XPHLb2wfh59zMN-_besq4_yEa-phIn3rnxzsezwyTXm40h7zbkuxgCFOH-DU_B8Uf2HNvYhHdXBNb2V057y8OsEDMZl4FSZu7qeoWRypmgeEk-vaXwfQ2G8B5Noy92g/w400-h365/20201030_180924.jpg" title="Wackym's Spicy Pecan Cookies" width="400" /></a></div><p>A conversation with a friend about them gave me the inspiration to make a coffee cake with lots of yummy spiced streusel topping (because, hello, the streusel is the best part!), which lead to making these mini coffee cakes. The perfect bite-sized snack or treat! I found a recipe online for mini coffee cakes, but given that I changed a variety of things about it, I just decided to go ahead a write a new recipe. Hope you enjoy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9JvAlJmzGNpG7rImppiKc8AUqX8tR4lhlaq_GaWlgBBBGlEjzGFsexrXx7RiLrGx0v7KkOurwrZYbPrIGMg6UhKmT-sKmxUCdeniYKxvHZTTFSgHB1vZ7ldFBnl7SdIdUDJnaezfKsM/s2048/20201028_150945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mini Coffee Cakes with Spicy Streusel" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1662" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9JvAlJmzGNpG7rImppiKc8AUqX8tR4lhlaq_GaWlgBBBGlEjzGFsexrXx7RiLrGx0v7KkOurwrZYbPrIGMg6UhKmT-sKmxUCdeniYKxvHZTTFSgHB1vZ7ldFBnl7SdIdUDJnaezfKsM/w325-h400/20201028_150945.jpg" title="Mini Coffee Cakes with Spicy Streusel" width="325" /></a></div><br /><p>Sorry (not sorry!), no fancy recipe plug in!</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Mini Coffee Cakes with Spicy Streusel</b></p><p><b>Yield: 12 mini muffin-sized cakes</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Coffee Cake</b></p><p>1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted, cooled and divided</p><p>1 cup AP flour</p><p>1/3 cup sugar</p><p>1 tsp. baking powder</p><p>1/4 tsp. salt (I use Redmond Real Salt)</p><p>1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon</p><p>1 egg</p><p>1/3 cup milk (I added an extra splash)</p><p>1 tsp. vanilla extract</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Streusel Topping</b></p><p>3 <a href="https://www.wackymskitchen.com/"><b>Wackym's Spicy Pecan Cookies</b></a>, pulverized into crumbs, about 1/4 cup total</p><p>1/3 cup brown sugar</p><p>1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon</p><p>2 Tbsp. melted butter from above</p><p><br /></p><p>-- Start with melting the butter; set aside 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) for the cakes, and 2 tablespoons for the topping. Meanwhile preheat your oven to 350 degrees.</p><p>-- Prepare your mini muffin tins; this recipe yielded 12 minis for me. Brush tin (yes, even if your pan is "non-stick" with a thin layer of melted butter.</p><p>-- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt + cinnamon and whisk to combine. </p><p>-- Add in egg, milk, vanilla and the 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir just enough to combine everything; too much stirring can make your batter tough.</p><p>-- Portion into muffin tins; I used a tablespoon scoop for fairly even distribution</p><p>-- In a smaller bowl make the streusel by combining the cookie crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon.</p><p>-- Once mixed, add the 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with a fork until evenly moistened. </p><p>-- Using a teaspoon, top the coffee cakes with streusel.</p><p>-- Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.</p><p>-- Let cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Coffee cakes should pop right out of your muffin pan!</p><p>-- Vanilla ice cream, homemade whipped cream or mascarpone cream would be an added luxury!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNh8zhMvCPKpCHZgY4_R0Hd4_p4RYAnkr5I5W-HYtp7euCYEyAzWPjeq1DXYy-ofDfBVVR4EUSsXsXm-hqSsk1P2tHhIB2aU_sOxRJOkz0mK24KX_du08u0e6Xwg0f3SO2X1CeKgnBsc/s2048/20201028_151207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mini Coffee Cakes with Spicy Streusel" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNh8zhMvCPKpCHZgY4_R0Hd4_p4RYAnkr5I5W-HYtp7euCYEyAzWPjeq1DXYy-ofDfBVVR4EUSsXsXm-hqSsk1P2tHhIB2aU_sOxRJOkz0mK24KX_du08u0e6Xwg0f3SO2X1CeKgnBsc/w300-h400/20201028_151207.jpg" title="Mini Coffee Cakes with Spicy Streusel" width="300" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>I also think these would make a fabulous pie or tart crust! Something sweet with a bit of a spicy kick, especially now that the weather has gotten cooler. What should my next baking project be? Leave me a suggestion!</p>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-43339931624318166152020-09-13T16:30:00.001-05:002020-09-13T16:30:05.292-05:00What I've Been Eating, Part Three<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZseLKT0JmJJnzuCvR8lj5B6XNhgE1NsHe4zpCesawvDHhET6wtVBlB5QLyy-3Sdg5HAOlsghf8-90lM_XV3QnPwUzLLSG-9NzPZA2_my6R4UchH_RL_mZbU73TecCCbBALDTzlfRAPU/s2048/20200726_231350.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZseLKT0JmJJnzuCvR8lj5B6XNhgE1NsHe4zpCesawvDHhET6wtVBlB5QLyy-3Sdg5HAOlsghf8-90lM_XV3QnPwUzLLSG-9NzPZA2_my6R4UchH_RL_mZbU73TecCCbBALDTzlfRAPU/w400-h400/20200726_231350.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AMAZING chocolate croissant from Vivian's Boulangerie!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Welcome to another edition of what South Austin Foodie has been eating recently! I continue to get carryout a couple times a week, and I try to get things where I can at least get two meals out of my order. Some home cooking, but overall it's been too hot! Here are the main highlights, please keep tabs on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/southaustinfoodie/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a>, especially Stories for a more comprehensive run down of my meals!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDBKO7qtUd2t07CphzoLpyhc16NN6_ULF52F8x7yuDf1ZlgQAY5EMsQHpYJZVPSZh2qF444FtvItRzgiNgqa9Dwzwc-eXD0PWNgPSnDUK5K2K5sSpdHJdHjfxEqlYFCM6njOay9N9Qils/s2374/20200719_153420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2374" data-original-width="2374" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDBKO7qtUd2t07CphzoLpyhc16NN6_ULF52F8x7yuDf1ZlgQAY5EMsQHpYJZVPSZh2qF444FtvItRzgiNgqa9Dwzwc-eXD0PWNgPSnDUK5K2K5sSpdHJdHjfxEqlYFCM6njOay9N9Qils/w400-h400/20200719_153420.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hetsayaustin.com/menus" target="_blank"><b>Hey Say</b></a> is a homestyle Vietnamese spot on East Oltorf; I think they're serving a few more general Asian dishes than before, but <i>definitely</i> look for their house specials! These are twice fried wings with a fish sauce that were really good and very different from other wings (in a good way!).</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhwnBtXSBNafhPi4muz3feoa0FHiTOKAYCdCTwiK6SwoEPQ994xjyEFlXzkJdCMbdlQQQzA0knAxEwJRRlKTgK9qHMbRv8Fdk8E0o5447J5j8prToLhrtVc-7kcQLAPB0EwxPEna08TA/w400-h400/20200722_094704.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://austinthaitaste.com/" target="_blank"><b>Thai Taste's</b></a> spicy larb!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EB5zu0vQ_r_UGNTzFoHKZ64ApeNO195MNmXSgXWSKHMorKgc38NNygyhwj89X9nKG4NXAj-AEVLmtvxGldc8rYqq_KpTKltVlRvp-ooT0j_SCI3WXYpA4IiZrmyu-IwH2nc6ImMmSY8/s2048/20200726_144543.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1805" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EB5zu0vQ_r_UGNTzFoHKZ64ApeNO195MNmXSgXWSKHMorKgc38NNygyhwj89X9nKG4NXAj-AEVLmtvxGldc8rYqq_KpTKltVlRvp-ooT0j_SCI3WXYpA4IiZrmyu-IwH2nc6ImMmSY8/w441-h500/20200726_144543.jpg" width="441" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Molly inspects some of my first <a href="https://www.viviansaustin.com/" target="_blank"><b>Vivian's Boulangerie </b></a>croissant order.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHj_2fXqUZlmTI9Cn0HNdX-w759SUD16VNMm0fwtKquX2vTbRrZ4YVIi7m9_VmO4x4lcAzWfX_Zsxhy_0RZNaJHQkSgWIc9RcMaNBrtj_zlP4OYuw7yty3evuuPnskPnrKtOlPFMbtgwY/s4032/20200906_123417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHj_2fXqUZlmTI9Cn0HNdX-w759SUD16VNMm0fwtKquX2vTbRrZ4YVIi7m9_VmO4x4lcAzWfX_Zsxhy_0RZNaJHQkSgWIc9RcMaNBrtj_zlP4OYuw7yty3evuuPnskPnrKtOlPFMbtgwY/w375-h500/20200906_123417.jpg" width="375" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From my second <a href="https://www.viviansaustin.com/" target="_blank"><b>Vivian's</b></a> order, beet and goat cheese kolache, brie and caramelized shallot tiger paw, cardamom snickerdoodle and salted chocolate chip cookies, and almond croissant. They've now expanded their order pickups/deliveries to FOUR days a week! (Very dangerous.) Seriously, some of the best stuff I've had. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UC3mj8Lifunq6L_tIXs6lsSAqD0zfw9Xp8KpAToWxtoxjIU5h6Zwbr7YhoeFfwoH18ikKhLNvGLIQbd3Efj2Ds97SBGvzFXkgsr9HulDgkQH-c6EVfvW0RRBkmI1wIKisbbX6Ch2pAo/s2048/20200731_142031.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2039" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UC3mj8Lifunq6L_tIXs6lsSAqD0zfw9Xp8KpAToWxtoxjIU5h6Zwbr7YhoeFfwoH18ikKhLNvGLIQbd3Efj2Ds97SBGvzFXkgsr9HulDgkQH-c6EVfvW0RRBkmI1wIKisbbX6Ch2pAo/w399-h400/20200731_142031.jpg" width="399" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.steamiesdumplings.com/" target="_blank"><b>Steamies</b></a> frozen pork char siu, pork dumplings, and beef bao. Storefront at Airport and Lamar, I will definitely be back!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ygNGEWh_ORvzUltj4tDGxseNJJsPiUvW20EGbhu4LoBJraZcyC8mNoO9lhTEPMQUvxl7kMb-CsN8MrGvRY8zQwB80nHGol2NphQHbdxrxjbNZQJvCf9YYrGwMC1IE2cv3BblpmLAEQc/s2048/20200824_191457.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1648" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ygNGEWh_ORvzUltj4tDGxseNJJsPiUvW20EGbhu4LoBJraZcyC8mNoO9lhTEPMQUvxl7kMb-CsN8MrGvRY8zQwB80nHGol2NphQHbdxrxjbNZQJvCf9YYrGwMC1IE2cv3BblpmLAEQc/w323-h400/20200824_191457.jpg" width="323" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are the Steamies dumplings, which were very good. I think the bulgogi beef bao was my favorite as it had a TON of flavor and the beef was moist. And very pleasantly surprised with the puff pastry texture and filling of the char siu triangle. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89kuFNUVU22JVW0Dm3E_K3sl7RRLXgyjNL56oJqrw37WYKg5GN1YichYSTKuIxwdkCL_YIAbnDyVWH2w9EbaBBgfkLp9JIUA752f1I5-5NV0MHKYUUhSs8omQRL2LnGW8fv_y5W7Mlj8/s2048/20200731_181326.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1691" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89kuFNUVU22JVW0Dm3E_K3sl7RRLXgyjNL56oJqrw37WYKg5GN1YichYSTKuIxwdkCL_YIAbnDyVWH2w9EbaBBgfkLp9JIUA752f1I5-5NV0MHKYUUhSs8omQRL2LnGW8fv_y5W7Mlj8/w330-h400/20200731_181326.jpg" width="330" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://austinwinebelly.com/" target="_blank"><b>Winebelly's </b></a>chicken liver mousse is always a favorite.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ghGCfVzy6JgriuzQilr2r44xJURyg7mqSzcYm2aF9RIxNPcuuAubLJrzZUgMtt1AoO55bnu_Qzd0TaUl1i2ATKAECYzCX-Cwtx3ApNqb_6cZ8qYFXPDfVmXO_B4DLku0pYyztQrKOmI/s2048/20200826_104224.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1763" data-original-width="2048" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ghGCfVzy6JgriuzQilr2r44xJURyg7mqSzcYm2aF9RIxNPcuuAubLJrzZUgMtt1AoO55bnu_Qzd0TaUl1i2ATKAECYzCX-Cwtx3ApNqb_6cZ8qYFXPDfVmXO_B4DLku0pYyztQrKOmI/w400-h344/20200826_104224.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My friend <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/curd_culture/" target="_blank">Curd Culture</a> </b>lives in Houston, but worked with local cheese shop <a href="www.antonellischeese.com" target="_blank"><b>Antonelli's</b></a> and taught a cheese class via Zoom. A friend and I had the chicken liver mousse and then split this cheese board, a bottle of bubbly, and sat socially distanced for the class. Great way to spend and evening!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOaEd57Q3zffvwQnwPz8zAaUIJWgCmNUEYBk77gJXFZnCuWnCg-8bJdt5vD36KgvS_f5qKhgr59VsbsGZsnp-aB3fvKokycuit2ivtXVmetrpLyQXsDE31RukRqM4QSJbGTgGrMQF1LFk/s2048/20200822_114448.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOaEd57Q3zffvwQnwPz8zAaUIJWgCmNUEYBk77gJXFZnCuWnCg-8bJdt5vD36KgvS_f5qKhgr59VsbsGZsnp-aB3fvKokycuit2ivtXVmetrpLyQXsDE31RukRqM4QSJbGTgGrMQF1LFk/w400-h400/20200822_114448.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stunning chirashi bot bowl a friend got from <a href="https://www.luckyrobotatx.com/" target="_blank"><b>Lucky Robot</b></a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZE_xJ1SkArp8bQa9wnFP6WlHqwOZGh6_SBjoE5rtDhoCWD-69DGt5KWZcCEIik-FiyIKkpgOzfw2uRfHZcAKKf5_trkraSG7TmW41hViFZWKhlhQy6CyTziQQexdMkaUAgl8IL-GaUU/s2048/20200822_114512.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2041" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZE_xJ1SkArp8bQa9wnFP6WlHqwOZGh6_SBjoE5rtDhoCWD-69DGt5KWZcCEIik-FiyIKkpgOzfw2uRfHZcAKKf5_trkraSG7TmW41hViFZWKhlhQy6CyTziQQexdMkaUAgl8IL-GaUU/w399-h400/20200822_114512.jpg" width="399" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We also split these pork belly buns from Lucky Robot, which were crammed with stuff including pickled cauliflower which gave them a nice crunch. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3ZPG6T_kyRPkeY_8_hVHnGSmxElbvaeM9MoewO7OAuujRWJhPG1cz16x7gkn66QibQ7PzFUvu3uJhpYU0zjAVuJHivuOCrEfiDfrvi0mYMHdqtHzTzHcQBi1Z_AqTRIOheFbcMaZILo/s2048/20200826_131143.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1839" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3ZPG6T_kyRPkeY_8_hVHnGSmxElbvaeM9MoewO7OAuujRWJhPG1cz16x7gkn66QibQ7PzFUvu3uJhpYU0zjAVuJHivuOCrEfiDfrvi0mYMHdqtHzTzHcQBi1Z_AqTRIOheFbcMaZILo/w449-h500/20200826_131143.jpg" width="449" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Also up there for <b>Best Thing I Have Eaten Recently</b>, this Vietnamese French dip sandwich from the <a href="https://20pho7austin.com/" target="_blank"><b>20Pho7 </b></a>food truck at Live Oak and South First. The bread was perfect, the pho broth flavorful, the beef super tender and rare! Filled with bean sprouts, scallions, and a spicy mayo. I cannot wait to go back!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>Support your local businesses and let's make sure they stay in business! What fantastic things have you been eating?</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-73633212722716090372020-07-13T18:34:00.001-05:002020-07-15T11:27:38.218-05:00More: What I've Been EatingGreetings from South Austin! I've been doing my best to try to support South Austin restaurants, with a few exceptions. Here's a look at what I've been making and getting for take out in the past two months. Caution: may make you hungry! 😂<div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6X8lJmuVmHdQ34xtbAzazDEsG-Yk-GmzmEHyHWjuX3jDE9nJTy-HbrdAM6xUHvhN_QX4H5gahi1frZ0mjL6J-yeiCAk0MFqpUfas74meHm1RAb8K4qB8G2SKXclwjJjRkz3fUF8Cau4s/s2048/20200513_070355.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pasta" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6X8lJmuVmHdQ34xtbAzazDEsG-Yk-GmzmEHyHWjuX3jDE9nJTy-HbrdAM6xUHvhN_QX4H5gahi1frZ0mjL6J-yeiCAk0MFqpUfas74meHm1RAb8K4qB8G2SKXclwjJjRkz3fUF8Cau4s/w500-h500/20200513_070355.jpg" title="Pasta" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade: pasta in light cream sauce with asparagus, bacon, pine nuts and parm.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTQv0pCHKvfJ2azVO8Gi4AFEaI_KiGuxqv1iHgv8TgvnA6iX_OO4qlqxPnGTZB-ukPCARoTwejqXAbTPOliReHXTeCQikRrQy1fHI6bmKjCFX9fsRryQwkaDUB9OiF1acAIqT6smoADw/s2048/20200518_162124.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coconut cream tarte" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTQv0pCHKvfJ2azVO8Gi4AFEaI_KiGuxqv1iHgv8TgvnA6iX_OO4qlqxPnGTZB-ukPCARoTwejqXAbTPOliReHXTeCQikRrQy1fHI6bmKjCFX9fsRryQwkaDUB9OiF1acAIqT6smoADw/w400-h400/20200518_162124.jpg" title="Coconut cream tarte" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade: coconut cream tarte<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpXjjGOQQpRkvlSvTaft1Pir_xxCl1hiXO5Cf_xR4iReDVGDl8_U9uhVdgN1e99pyWsjpLUxD5SRo1iw9nz8yRThot3qdmcB1-ZTbpJdTDav33llnTKpdXKcrspGVGqYewETjGJiXTMI/s2048/20200515_195840.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bouldin Creek Cafe veggie burger" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2001" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpXjjGOQQpRkvlSvTaft1Pir_xxCl1hiXO5Cf_xR4iReDVGDl8_U9uhVdgN1e99pyWsjpLUxD5SRo1iw9nz8yRThot3qdmcB1-ZTbpJdTDav33llnTKpdXKcrspGVGqYewETjGJiXTMI/w391-h400/20200515_195840.jpg" title="Bouldin Creek Cafe veggie burger" width="391" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bouldin Creek Cafe veggie burger<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NS0KKfbzF6hY6sMwJYGd7xI_ZwbQFTlfAKL8koc6ynz5mz4jqWkefXPri1SiS2McLY-GSi97RTr_JiyfPmYYj5utu-tKsu9nnaUT5IiRZYqvzxcTf6Glun9q0wQIIp9uFvIUQeau3zA/s2048/20200516_223643.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Chili (with beans!) and cornbread" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1814" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NS0KKfbzF6hY6sMwJYGd7xI_ZwbQFTlfAKL8koc6ynz5mz4jqWkefXPri1SiS2McLY-GSi97RTr_JiyfPmYYj5utu-tKsu9nnaUT5IiRZYqvzxcTf6Glun9q0wQIIp9uFvIUQeau3zA/w354-h400/20200516_223643.jpg" title="Chili (with beans!) and cornbread" width="354" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade: chili (with beans!) and skillet cornbread</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd5EBWXg5UL6eSBcnb5v3jEJygzmxTZNphGnY80NyXF7XspwrLzu2vuc9kBMZKs4-3nxhPPW-Hutb6imG43J408hUvbl0QLbPRHuRD9TK26OoK6HPDZ-fdZKbGLXBcBGNcGYL3-cj1YUA/s2048/20200520_181417.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Vespaio canneloni, arancini, beet salad" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd5EBWXg5UL6eSBcnb5v3jEJygzmxTZNphGnY80NyXF7XspwrLzu2vuc9kBMZKs4-3nxhPPW-Hutb6imG43J408hUvbl0QLbPRHuRD9TK26OoK6HPDZ-fdZKbGLXBcBGNcGYL3-cj1YUA/w300-h400/20200520_181417.jpg" title="Vespaio canneloni, arancini, beet salad" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vespaio canneloni, arancini, beet salad. These were fabulous and I got about three meals out of this.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1zsF0h84cLDaKhp0yTa4c2lVHSnMooR5EGycuDX-1oPag14zO_Mrn0nkFnvu9IFL2rjKy_7AYX5j-W4psNyevgnvnNT8GmLgZ4hsfUqTCzrRQKaUzoDsySWoMX2X_tyVrbpJulSBMm78/s2048/20200523_115941.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bokksu box of Japanese snacks" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1zsF0h84cLDaKhp0yTa4c2lVHSnMooR5EGycuDX-1oPag14zO_Mrn0nkFnvu9IFL2rjKy_7AYX5j-W4psNyevgnvnNT8GmLgZ4hsfUqTCzrRQKaUzoDsySWoMX2X_tyVrbpJulSBMm78/w400-h400/20200523_115941.jpg" title="Bokksu box of Japanese snacks" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A dear friend sent me this <a href="www.bokksu.com/ " target="_blank">Bokksu box </a>of Japanese snacks! So much fun!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIBmES3o3k2-JTPVlCCBckouW1c29fVMGFez_Au_KTlwtY6nquDFpRcYOJkWu1SpJfFpjns8fPA75uxgLkMUYhRsl2Duu_I-DDp8KtD8bSDBPPNXF-7yZMyX3Wk27-B0jiLZ8T7mr9C4/s2048/20200523_154252.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Air fryer churros" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIBmES3o3k2-JTPVlCCBckouW1c29fVMGFez_Au_KTlwtY6nquDFpRcYOJkWu1SpJfFpjns8fPA75uxgLkMUYhRsl2Duu_I-DDp8KtD8bSDBPPNXF-7yZMyX3Wk27-B0jiLZ8T7mr9C4/w300-h400/20200523_154252.jpg" title="Air fryer churros" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade: air fryer churros! Easy and yummy!<br /> (Though not as good as the nearby Churro food trailer!)</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDwelrMBL24nECOZe15Jqch1LuOitQbdLcbpGGR8Ht_n_zmAguOD4x79x7loxiCvdwrAirKNe5-NXuQ4wwOtZos6Bag3UpQWH_V2Q1V6XeCBtM1YahBXEeeLixrpxmPpKaBQk6nm7uGE/s2048/20200527_100159.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Habana -- pollo salteado, emapanada, tres leches" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDwelrMBL24nECOZe15Jqch1LuOitQbdLcbpGGR8Ht_n_zmAguOD4x79x7loxiCvdwrAirKNe5-NXuQ4wwOtZos6Bag3UpQWH_V2Q1V6XeCBtM1YahBXEeeLixrpxmPpKaBQk6nm7uGE/w400-h400/20200527_100159.jpg" title="Habana -- pollo salteado, emapanada, tres leches" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Habana pollo salteado, empanada, tres leches</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMXJb8w5Hdcw4B989fONNKZAYQ7XhvOyL9y_xQxZ-RGT2WxzUhcqBNoR7Srd03baD8hyphenhyphenCRJZuHDYzf5nyvs900NSBhaD5j5D4_yqUJwkSKjMxzJRL2N0YgioUM8_vkQqFKrQyaYNVD8ik/s2048/20200527_105222.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="La Patisserie morning bun, croissant, almond macaroon" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMXJb8w5Hdcw4B989fONNKZAYQ7XhvOyL9y_xQxZ-RGT2WxzUhcqBNoR7Srd03baD8hyphenhyphenCRJZuHDYzf5nyvs900NSBhaD5j5D4_yqUJwkSKjMxzJRL2N0YgioUM8_vkQqFKrQyaYNVD8ik/w300-h400/20200527_105222.jpg" title="La Patisserie morning bun, croissant, almond macaroon" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">La Patisserie morning bun, croissant, almond macaroon</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmP7t5Y0xnljAZHzLOF-_uRQRxa63NtbMtwrEjBOdZHBqNkxqBhLbClINzOGAI33GEzuhAtTAg5o8jxIOEDLVEk0xW5tCH8fIYhiCUlWkvvPipPpQ1dkMnIAkXdO4JzzGcCyWTpYh3cQ/s2048/20200608_160110.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="La Patisserie chocolate hazelnut cake" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2047" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmP7t5Y0xnljAZHzLOF-_uRQRxa63NtbMtwrEjBOdZHBqNkxqBhLbClINzOGAI33GEzuhAtTAg5o8jxIOEDLVEk0xW5tCH8fIYhiCUlWkvvPipPpQ1dkMnIAkXdO4JzzGcCyWTpYh3cQ/w400-h400/20200608_160110.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="La Patisserie chocolate hazelnut cake" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">La Patisserie chocolate hazelnut cake</td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOsStQA3sZDf-0h8HcOmrWm3Di2qyjlM6wc4ZhpyMGwS57S2Wu1DOXdtIeDdn2joDypkrqdArjEu6PdGOXXfEUCXje062K7OBJhqnH2bbFfoNPRk6ygTQPljdcCGCWmxRGpY47lGlrso/s2048/20200531_185000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Homecooked: pasta with corn pesto" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1974" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOsStQA3sZDf-0h8HcOmrWm3Di2qyjlM6wc4ZhpyMGwS57S2Wu1DOXdtIeDdn2joDypkrqdArjEu6PdGOXXfEUCXje062K7OBJhqnH2bbFfoNPRk6ygTQPljdcCGCWmxRGpY47lGlrso/w385-h400/20200531_185000.jpg" title="Homecooked: pasta with corn pesto" width="385" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade: pasta with corn pesto</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLE5HwgoQC0p1f1ONd64nSi7X1ZB1uxoVGgKbdKI9gSNDljyWx3zVAU6qHVJlSnC2Mp2yEoR2kf07wkFgr58ThnCmjPyf0yBQfYrQ2XHtOSEvC78x_XD723J9G9Vacmd44H4c2rgjItkY/s2048/20200602_174809.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bao'd Up BBQ chicken bao" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLE5HwgoQC0p1f1ONd64nSi7X1ZB1uxoVGgKbdKI9gSNDljyWx3zVAU6qHVJlSnC2Mp2yEoR2kf07wkFgr58ThnCmjPyf0yBQfYrQ2XHtOSEvC78x_XD723J9G9Vacmd44H4c2rgjItkY/w300-h400/20200602_174809.jpg" title="Bao'd Up BBQ chicken bao" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bao'd Up BBQ chicken bao</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlAM5qZwV7XUFHRpJUix2nm5CNXN332DHPDyImI-D1Up3Ot6VHIpfepfNVLpREHsB75p_8qgGMqdd_12_IjEEtYmH_PhMQVqEXfxXquQPgnLSZ1g8qO5T28qOGxzfl4Tyncv2_QCitEU/s2048/20200604_161346.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Slab BBQ" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlAM5qZwV7XUFHRpJUix2nm5CNXN332DHPDyImI-D1Up3Ot6VHIpfepfNVLpREHsB75p_8qgGMqdd_12_IjEEtYmH_PhMQVqEXfxXquQPgnLSZ1g8qO5T28qOGxzfl4Tyncv2_QCitEU/w300-h400/20200604_161346.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Slab BBQ" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Slab BBQ pork ribs<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlAM5qZwV7XUFHRpJUix2nm5CNXN332DHPDyImI-D1Up3Ot6VHIpfepfNVLpREHsB75p_8qgGMqdd_12_IjEEtYmH_PhMQVqEXfxXquQPgnLSZ1g8qO5T28qOGxzfl4Tyncv2_QCitEU/s2048/20200604_161346.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkXXalft2-FrFp3CboEtte4GqjoOCDx10SipnzUJns84KUR6TKAJI1yO8zwtq9L1SjV6lq0FnPXOJ8wn8nsAD2EhQXXxEfnTqKddwFyMz7VxRIdprTo1bJUtxQG8N2sGsIGTudQhhCjc/s2048/20200606_182019.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tarka's lamb biryani and chicken korma" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkXXalft2-FrFp3CboEtte4GqjoOCDx10SipnzUJns84KUR6TKAJI1yO8zwtq9L1SjV6lq0FnPXOJ8wn8nsAD2EhQXXxEfnTqKddwFyMz7VxRIdprTo1bJUtxQG8N2sGsIGTudQhhCjc/w300-h400/20200606_182019.jpg" title="Tarka's lamb biryani and chicken korma" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tarka's lamb biryani and chicken korma. I can't not get the korma! </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUBafL02cEv8icq_RdbGsLT4kqJpR1oIyuXCprnSjjXY1i7vh3SHCxdMtdyPvQuHa_e_e7pzr8A1kYdCjG8pC7-wmQbZ18F77DlfFdRGiXDKFJ7DxeJXDmcwi7_uoLQt2FCc7CK9nbv0s/s2048/20200608_213311.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Homemade: raw beet salad, with fennel, red onion and haloumi" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUBafL02cEv8icq_RdbGsLT4kqJpR1oIyuXCprnSjjXY1i7vh3SHCxdMtdyPvQuHa_e_e7pzr8A1kYdCjG8pC7-wmQbZ18F77DlfFdRGiXDKFJ7DxeJXDmcwi7_uoLQt2FCc7CK9nbv0s/w400-h400/20200608_213311.jpg" title="Homemade: raw beet salad, with fennel, red onion and haloumi" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade: raw beet salad, with fennel, red onion and haloumi</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xmL6Zg5_ldM1_M3f5GH3lZ-UcaBHUGHl-JmjDe889mTrp1SeNljjmx50du9wbT5QnFBc8v_FkZ7rxMVzUyt8b9L1_oDqhB0z7aD9iL1GjJgK7M5_p3ZHtm7lZhD5N8HBsEmDbcF2hNk/s2048/20200608_213407.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beet issues" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xmL6Zg5_ldM1_M3f5GH3lZ-UcaBHUGHl-JmjDe889mTrp1SeNljjmx50du9wbT5QnFBc8v_FkZ7rxMVzUyt8b9L1_oDqhB0z7aD9iL1GjJgK7M5_p3ZHtm7lZhD5N8HBsEmDbcF2hNk/w400-h400/20200608_213407.jpg" title="Beet issues" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beet issues 😀</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQc0yC53OUsvhehbEyLm7iRNgauPpNTSWKj9r3zRY8CFufS7J-EpPfvqCN29bzuxIKneEnDJWpK3JQ41a7kMO31mKpwJVM2zZNX0JcdnOFZ-VNF6wBk81vZlAR0VGmNyqbH55Igiog7nk/s2048/20200611_122041.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Soup Peddler: grilled cheese" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQc0yC53OUsvhehbEyLm7iRNgauPpNTSWKj9r3zRY8CFufS7J-EpPfvqCN29bzuxIKneEnDJWpK3JQ41a7kMO31mKpwJVM2zZNX0JcdnOFZ-VNF6wBk81vZlAR0VGmNyqbH55Igiog7nk/w300-h400/20200611_122041.jpg" title="Soup Peddler: grilled cheese" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soup Peddler: grilled cheese + salad</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nFEZ-hufhEZotA92Z4KavfAMkq57HdBsNLuBObqYCDNWlSqVN-I6G2HmuPUIt8lmsFCWn_bRAhc9EeYd_FhhLbzXcZ8fIVHHdmGXuCK98GOS_qHPS-2OT8expQPMaQfDxG2y3ncwxHQ/s2048/20200611_122713.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sugar Mama's carrot cupcake and bourbon pecan bar" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1586" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nFEZ-hufhEZotA92Z4KavfAMkq57HdBsNLuBObqYCDNWlSqVN-I6G2HmuPUIt8lmsFCWn_bRAhc9EeYd_FhhLbzXcZ8fIVHHdmGXuCK98GOS_qHPS-2OT8expQPMaQfDxG2y3ncwxHQ/w310-h400/20200611_122713.jpg" title="Sugar Mama's carrot cupcake and bourbon pecan bar" width="310" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sugar Mama's carrot cupcake and bourbon pecan bar</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpTBfNTLeI28dbJTTjg4HoFcZ1ACY6sJbwVi5zFKFsWSxlZig6noEj7BNzRnkXX_2gJUBtbz2s97bbKRXzl1ofceeo3gAvcbnQYmGK0O7fliPy9vIPWBfSlE_nxtJULbH30xK130f3mg/s2048/20200614_135256.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="El Dorado beef enchiladas" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpTBfNTLeI28dbJTTjg4HoFcZ1ACY6sJbwVi5zFKFsWSxlZig6noEj7BNzRnkXX_2gJUBtbz2s97bbKRXzl1ofceeo3gAvcbnQYmGK0O7fliPy9vIPWBfSlE_nxtJULbH30xK130f3mg/w400-h400/20200614_135256.jpg" title="El Dorado beef enchiladas" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">El Dorado beef enchiladas with calabazas (squash). This was a fabulous evening, being socially distant with friends in north central Austin. Food and friends were excellent! </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRmtdBF4gYJnLiA_XX85wzQFQsyBvIiUqzz0ksQGx3wecG0iT8WjxGv-SUHDSFzw8aTzO96vwnthzT91tDR8LSKGtXbAV4X6nsEaUcQyz-14htgC1BquEk3K3GpPZl0mu7ywGxyQ_4u6Y/s2048/20200614_181417.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Fat Dragon's lamb cilantro dumplings" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRmtdBF4gYJnLiA_XX85wzQFQsyBvIiUqzz0ksQGx3wecG0iT8WjxGv-SUHDSFzw8aTzO96vwnthzT91tDR8LSKGtXbAV4X6nsEaUcQyz-14htgC1BquEk3K3GpPZl0mu7ywGxyQ_4u6Y/w300-h400/20200614_181417.jpg" title="Fat Dragon's lamb cilantro dumplings" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A friend and I both ordered carry out from Fat Dragon, coordinated our pick up times, and sat in the parking lot with our cars dovetailed together so we could eat and talk. Delicious lamb cilantro dumplings and below, dry fried green beans.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6rTRXQCe6d2yd8IsiA42V6cHrFNIbpQvNQzqnGMEFD9doAL5kRvT9f21IRr4PjSE-SjNo0d6Wpx2X-CIXa3Dk_9WaIBLD-HaPM7UNp7tSFaZvBYVUp9Qd8Ah2CMp0MskPDqTGAfJTXx0/s2048/20200614_181450.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Fat Dragon's dry fry green beans" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6rTRXQCe6d2yd8IsiA42V6cHrFNIbpQvNQzqnGMEFD9doAL5kRvT9f21IRr4PjSE-SjNo0d6Wpx2X-CIXa3Dk_9WaIBLD-HaPM7UNp7tSFaZvBYVUp9Qd8Ah2CMp0MskPDqTGAfJTXx0/w300-h400/20200614_181450.jpg" title="Fat Dragon's dry fry green beans" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMkdwQZ-UKY8Bv6HZuZwitIdE8gBDcKF7wZEs7X4RwY1VKpZ5HPlfceQJXF2I1fnJ0LXfmveA3j6CHoEfDhwOE7iRfOJ3UC8_qIIAu0hw4fXpc3AmQWQp6ab2CBnKd0LS_2gbqrM2TXc/s2048/20200615_153055.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coffee bourbon browned butter blondies" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1599" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMkdwQZ-UKY8Bv6HZuZwitIdE8gBDcKF7wZEs7X4RwY1VKpZ5HPlfceQJXF2I1fnJ0LXfmveA3j6CHoEfDhwOE7iRfOJ3UC8_qIIAu0hw4fXpc3AmQWQp6ab2CBnKd0LS_2gbqrM2TXc/w313-h400/20200615_153055.jpg" title="Coffee bourbon browned butter blondies" width="313" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coffee bourbon browned butter blondies. <a href="http://www.southaustinfoodie.com/2020/06/devils-river-coffee-bourbon.html">See my previous post!</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbqAJ9VXIb1EaK_bACkmqDHJD3J6m3sDXDG8PRAQrjLn2c1sEOYHCHqvSLg8dMQBrYiDoLwdV1dlm4iR37gkA9iXVgLVrAnIwOnezXxokq3LTFDeAXgxBqUpRIxZe9xJlq9hmoxiErM8/s2048/20200623_175434.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Artipasta: bolognese + lemon cream sauces" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1467" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbqAJ9VXIb1EaK_bACkmqDHJD3J6m3sDXDG8PRAQrjLn2c1sEOYHCHqvSLg8dMQBrYiDoLwdV1dlm4iR37gkA9iXVgLVrAnIwOnezXxokq3LTFDeAXgxBqUpRIxZe9xJlq9hmoxiErM8/w286-h400/20200623_175434.jpg" title="Artipasta: bolognese + lemon cream sauces" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artipasta: bolognese + lemon cream sauces for another evening of social distance with a friend.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EgRM3nhZP4sfZi_I5RR1utdN3cYpNsOvBzMeHD-mBi6MT1x8rMjrZfAsuKCX__ShuL3yksAYSIRcx1wD_8vc98dQpmUpkhW2RZ8Q1uhwIWvVpQCXBVqTuHX5EoLlzgKhKrc5FQ4njQ0/s2048/20200624_181000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Thai Fresh pad thai, tom yum soup, veggies" border="0" data-original-height="1787" data-original-width="2048" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EgRM3nhZP4sfZi_I5RR1utdN3cYpNsOvBzMeHD-mBi6MT1x8rMjrZfAsuKCX__ShuL3yksAYSIRcx1wD_8vc98dQpmUpkhW2RZ8Q1uhwIWvVpQCXBVqTuHX5EoLlzgKhKrc5FQ4njQ0/w400-h349/20200624_181000.jpg" title="Thai Fresh pad thai, tom yum soup, veggies" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thai Fresh pad thai, tom yum soup, veggies</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ-3Bxme0FMbJpIF7DgSe0eynA-8VlT0w01EHkvLRe-uFMxDn3G2m4Qnkamyy1neR3XLXbVvDVb949zLlgydXD37maohBdFeizW804rv9_m3ZJSZTUZNs6GNjnZIZnkZq6J2dSmrVeAOE/s2048/20200627_124943.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Elizabeth Street Cafe banh cuon" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1420" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ-3Bxme0FMbJpIF7DgSe0eynA-8VlT0w01EHkvLRe-uFMxDn3G2m4Qnkamyy1neR3XLXbVvDVb949zLlgydXD37maohBdFeizW804rv9_m3ZJSZTUZNs6GNjnZIZnkZq6J2dSmrVeAOE/w348-h500/20200627_124943.jpg" title="Elizabeth Street Cafe banh cuon" width="348" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elizabeth Street Cafe banh cuon and pesty cat.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UkY7Sg4HHbgnx_mBS8OFIlz9jGjGc23Ko4jA8a_LRkJ_kkMpki82jT75pL7_7M0xh6frK0upkBqz47AecXDCWLebcql7_cAG-w00n27fegPniseKrFiGy5pOdqRWG0PNBCbNRLQhjn4/s2048/20200630_103223.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bird Bird Biscuit Queen Beak" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UkY7Sg4HHbgnx_mBS8OFIlz9jGjGc23Ko4jA8a_LRkJ_kkMpki82jT75pL7_7M0xh6frK0upkBqz47AecXDCWLebcql7_cAG-w00n27fegPniseKrFiGy5pOdqRWG0PNBCbNRLQhjn4/w400-h400/20200630_103223.jpg" title="Bird Bird Biscuit Queen Beak" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh my. This Queen Beak (fried chicken biscuit) from Bird Bird Biscuit is one of the finer things I have eaten lately! This is the naked version, as I got my chipotle aioli and hot honey on the side, and as I was eating (and photographing) this from my car, the pics with the sauces on them aren't super. This was messy. But worth every bite.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb7jVtEcMZ8oZCCH41yu5Bs-OGx487FV4aKna5E3O8mdsJ0VqaLfW1dFk6mAYJDw6j7o_KUNcJZbnXO5wzF4smG82oTfODAI6bAXcULrpJifPz8sR7BMgfMqjrT9JkDn5A7VqN_VQqf-w/s2048/20200702_091824.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dolce Neve gelato" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb7jVtEcMZ8oZCCH41yu5Bs-OGx487FV4aKna5E3O8mdsJ0VqaLfW1dFk6mAYJDw6j7o_KUNcJZbnXO5wzF4smG82oTfODAI6bAXcULrpJifPz8sR7BMgfMqjrT9JkDn5A7VqN_VQqf-w/w400-h400/20200702_091824.jpg" title="Dolce Neve gelato" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dolce Neve gelato</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEY5Q-OENz_vDQH0srB-oFI5TuCbjJSMkNwGJLj5ngX4bb-T22ErkrU9dSw1JmbkgX5rDGP3LCsKR8ORnvzHWE-81oO1cdU4VdFifSrJQznY2lYuCMJaz-7N2GpFX6mbrYOCtaX3phYk/s2048/20200705_121022.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Homemade: pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese balls)" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1881" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEY5Q-OENz_vDQH0srB-oFI5TuCbjJSMkNwGJLj5ngX4bb-T22ErkrU9dSw1JmbkgX5rDGP3LCsKR8ORnvzHWE-81oO1cdU4VdFifSrJQznY2lYuCMJaz-7N2GpFX6mbrYOCtaX3phYk/w368-h400/20200705_121022.jpg" title="Homemade: pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese balls)" width="368" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade: pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese balls)</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O1UYBkxxY0-S-oD_Ki2Qb59qFXHOHaTJNG_GIngme3AVg6B2veaKnk-7aiinFmEv1FhpUsgH5BmUP-WijtB5P2MOd0qXgZ30EC0x2nAZL2w0-Xa-_nzk-kmm-muoJNdxzl-iR5aO6BE/s2048/20200709_112400.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Loro: bavette, corn fritters, won ton chips + dips" border="0" data-original-height="1957" data-original-width="2048" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O1UYBkxxY0-S-oD_Ki2Qb59qFXHOHaTJNG_GIngme3AVg6B2veaKnk-7aiinFmEv1FhpUsgH5BmUP-WijtB5P2MOd0qXgZ30EC0x2nAZL2w0-Xa-_nzk-kmm-muoJNdxzl-iR5aO6BE/w400-h383/20200709_112400.jpg" title="Loro: bavette, corn fritters, won ton chips + dips" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loro: bavette, corn fritters, won ton chips + dips. The bavette is quite good, but somehow I can't get these lightly seasoned won ton chips with peanut sambal out of my mind.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlypeDcv8H24EHtl8b8SrLHIthaQmY_nmmXoK-JxeYA6HfTUoXQu9dfzCjXpzrD3S7oDNU0thZKAeOPlpNS8UJaL3EqxDMN0CExcDwxWSwfBynI37JbmGw7jMqjIKVhkxgEete2zobVA/s2048/20200709_143922.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="La Tunita 512 birria taco + consume" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1808" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlypeDcv8H24EHtl8b8SrLHIthaQmY_nmmXoK-JxeYA6HfTUoXQu9dfzCjXpzrD3S7oDNU0thZKAeOPlpNS8UJaL3EqxDMN0CExcDwxWSwfBynI37JbmGw7jMqjIKVhkxgEete2zobVA/w353-h400/20200709_143922.jpg" title="La Tunita 512 birria taco + consume" width="353" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've heard the buzz about La Tunita 512, and had to go check it out. The consume with birria is delicious! Should have gotten the torta special to dip in the consume -- next time! </td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Hungry? Yeah, me too. Time for my next meal! And I should add (and had mentioned in my May post), I've been doing intermittent fasting, so eating all these lovelies, and I am down 20 pounds total! </div><div><br /></div><div>What's on your menu?</div>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306081.9569191638211549 -132.8993108 58.577386836178846 -62.586810799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-51331500773804793952020-06-15T18:00:00.001-05:002020-06-15T18:00:14.255-05:00Devils River Coffee Bourbon<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hXNB6Lk7HVzcEBm5L6_0OQyOlnzw8liM_u4u7rdv40Q2eNWmN9yszunmkOqAvm3r_eIlnEyisF4RRYcSgA9UWPqY44mRhfwf6m63jaIGwqSjJS_BHmaDU2ImaJSAoo0bVFs7MsIOgSY/s3726/20200615_153055.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Devils River Coffee Bourbon" border="0" data-original-height="3726" data-original-width="2909" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hXNB6Lk7HVzcEBm5L6_0OQyOlnzw8liM_u4u7rdv40Q2eNWmN9yszunmkOqAvm3r_eIlnEyisF4RRYcSgA9UWPqY44mRhfwf6m63jaIGwqSjJS_BHmaDU2ImaJSAoo0bVFs7MsIOgSY/w313-h400/20200615_153055.jpg" title="Devils River Coffee Bourbon" width="313" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devils River Coffee Bourbon Brown Butter Blondies</td></tr></tbody></table><div>As a longtime member of the <a href="https://austinfoodbloggers.org/" target="_blank"><b>Austin Food Blogger Alliance (AFBA)</b></a>, we often have really cool events for our bloggers, although we've had to get more creative in recent months. Instead of meeting in person at a favorite watering hole, we had a virtual happy hour sponsored by <a href="https://devilsriverwhiskey.com/" target="_blank"><b>Devils River Bourbon</b></a>. So yes, this is a sponsored post. I was not compensated financially, only in caloric intake. All opinions are my own, as always.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIS_C1gIVvXxx50PVxakSq_oPl27kM2Tzt8JZalrE3a32hyphenhypheno_QYihXPYrfTQSxPwOzfPDfU6Oh_piHG-mVx6s68nr2kvJiltO3KztNBYLUOcG6epDeqvKPWXV5Ibs9pK2WDMzQ6poOGU/s1903/20200611_150801.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Devils River Coffee Bourbon" border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1903" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIS_C1gIVvXxx50PVxakSq_oPl27kM2Tzt8JZalrE3a32hyphenhypheno_QYihXPYrfTQSxPwOzfPDfU6Oh_piHG-mVx6s68nr2kvJiltO3KztNBYLUOcG6epDeqvKPWXV5Ibs9pK2WDMzQ6poOGU/w400-h373/20200611_150801.jpg" title="Devils River Coffee Bourbon" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devils River Bourbon varieties<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div>Devils River Bourbon is based in San Antonio, and will soon be opening a new distillery/tasting room to the public. In the meantime, they sent us a lovely sampler box with 50 ml bottles of their different bourbons, and a new special coffee bourbon. Our happy hour was scheduled for the day the coffee bourbon was officially released to the public, so we were some of the first to try it! The actual Devils River is in South Texas and is pure, limestone-filtered water, which makes very smooth bourbon according to their website.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhF-wfaV1ZQ1Zvxdl3X8xi7ihsr7tEQSfjh4ocs2ioOmZSp-MrCtDkO4wqI6zPMrrBMmOR4p-avYB525RjdEoJ9WX7925Vhsfvjq3CnJZ_Uq6943r-SOQ94oPbNekqu9KDpc8EGd5QBZs/s2834/20200612_090723.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Devils River Coffee Bourbon" border="0" data-original-height="2834" data-original-width="2631" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhF-wfaV1ZQ1Zvxdl3X8xi7ihsr7tEQSfjh4ocs2ioOmZSp-MrCtDkO4wqI6zPMrrBMmOR4p-avYB525RjdEoJ9WX7925Vhsfvjq3CnJZ_Uq6943r-SOQ94oPbNekqu9KDpc8EGd5QBZs/w371-h400/20200612_090723.jpg" title="Devils River Coffee Bourbon" width="371" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devils River Coffee Bourbon two ways</td></tr></tbody></table><div>I am not a huge drinker, so I don't have a lot to go on, but this stuff is good! They use a San Antonio coffee roaster, and prepare the beans to a Vienna roast. They then make a cold brew from them and infuse with the bourbon; these are 80 proof. Their standard bourbon and rye whiskies are 80 proof, while the barrel select is 117 proof, not for the faint of heart!</div><div><br /></div><div>For our call, I prepared the coffee bourbon two ways: on the rocks and with a little bit of cream, a la White Russian. Smelling and sipping on it straight, you do get the coffee and chocolately notes, and it was VERY tasty with the cream. If you visit their website, they have a wonderful variety of recipes for each of their different bourbons. </div><div><br /></div><div>I decided to play around with the bourbon a little bit, and of course I like to bake! I found a recipe for <a href="https://bakerbynature.com/brown-butter-bourbon-pecan-chocolate-chunk-blondies/" target="_blank">browned butter bourbon blondies from <b>Baker by Nature</b></a>. Now I love blondies, and make them all the time using the standard Toll House recipe, but the idea of browned butter intrigued me! And why reinvent the wheel?</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_smAlZp_r34ng6sllFyg4DyZ4SxNM4fA5Q1iAKMr44UmiHr4T-mO8TKt9CM5WvR4t3gBdzO2zKIaUzkJ6umkEtgjkqTs54xsyT6w8Q-TYCDEg1D7Fs8mEC9fgxFuXBt_0ysA-Ju-Uvc/s5120/Food+2020.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="making browned butter" border="0" data-original-height="3956" data-original-width="5120" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_smAlZp_r34ng6sllFyg4DyZ4SxNM4fA5Q1iAKMr44UmiHr4T-mO8TKt9CM5WvR4t3gBdzO2zKIaUzkJ6umkEtgjkqTs54xsyT6w8Q-TYCDEg1D7Fs8mEC9fgxFuXBt_0ysA-Ju-Uvc/w400-h309/Food+2020.jpg" title="making browned butter" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From golden hued to a roast caramel color, this is brown butter.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div>When making browned butter (yes, you make it yourself! it's not something you buy), it's best to melt your butter over low to medium heat in a light colored pan so you can see the change in color. If you use a cast iron or dark teflon pan, you won't readily know when the butter is sufficiently browned. Burned butter is bad butter!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVm39DryoKQn7V8r9IQtXFAbBDoi7UqW1xX4ygHYaA8yAOyzBElhbmGbU0JuFqn-X9Nar2VKPnmfXlyeE7yS0TnhzZ5ott5B6GDFGLSPi8H_4CtkW71lvo7YXGwsrf9GdS2xTBPi-cHoE/s1427/20200615_152436.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Devils River Coffee Bourbon Brown Butter Blondies" border="0" data-original-height="1343" data-original-width="1427" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVm39DryoKQn7V8r9IQtXFAbBDoi7UqW1xX4ygHYaA8yAOyzBElhbmGbU0JuFqn-X9Nar2VKPnmfXlyeE7yS0TnhzZ5ott5B6GDFGLSPi8H_4CtkW71lvo7YXGwsrf9GdS2xTBPi-cHoE/w400-h376/20200615_152436.jpg" title="Devils River Coffee Bourbon Brown Butter Blondies" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div>I like to use chocolate bars (these were a 70%, so a milder bittersweet) and just rough chop them, but chocolate chips are fine! I followed the recipe pretty much to the letter, and I think the result is fantastic! Sprinkling some flaky sea salt on them after baking is optional, but I like the flavor and touch of crunch the salt adds. Make sure it's a FLAKY SALT, not just regular granular sea salt. Maldon is a French one that's extremely well known, and here I have used <a href="https://murrayriversaltusa.com/" target="_blank"><b>Murray River Sea Salt </b></a>from Australia. Many grocery stores that have spices in their bulk foods section often have a nice selection of sea salts, so you can just buy a couple tablespoons. These are what's known as finishing salts, as they are more expensive and delicate than table or kosher salt, but also have much more flavor to them. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFv05PS60e1lgNlD22tkkSnHuORvKPh9PCodFG7Vlh08W11FbrCQ_Bj0q20VMYukgoojcfB_d2FXnzEHg-gJAXKAmR2wE0pdGg5OSHSDfYSrqYW3cgluLjfl1Km6LVtprnkym5alPXtJw/s3087/20200615_152804.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Devils River Coffee Bourbon Brown Butter Blondies" border="0" data-original-height="3087" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFv05PS60e1lgNlD22tkkSnHuORvKPh9PCodFG7Vlh08W11FbrCQ_Bj0q20VMYukgoojcfB_d2FXnzEHg-gJAXKAmR2wE0pdGg5OSHSDfYSrqYW3cgluLjfl1Km6LVtprnkym5alPXtJw/w391-h400/20200615_152804.jpg" title="Devils River Coffee Bourbon Brown Butter Blondies" width="391" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div>The browned butter flavor on these is wonderful! I might use a tad more bourbon next time, as the taste in these is subtle but overall, I am extremely happy with them. And won't get drunk off them! 😉</div><div><br /></div><div>Have you had a coffee bourbon before? How do you drink it? Ever made a dish with it? Do tell! </div><div><br /></div>South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-39023909332050130802020-05-10T15:00:00.000-05:002020-05-18T11:31:33.716-05:00Two Months of Carry Out, Cooking + BakingHere's another edition of what I've been eating lately, in case you wondered!😊 Much of this is on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/southaustinfoodie/">my Instagram page</a> </b>too!<br />
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As an essential employee, I don't always feel like cooking. I've been getting carry out about once a week, and it usually gives me an extra meal or two of leftovers. (I don't understand people who don't eat leftovers or take their food home from a restaurant!)<br />
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<a href="http://www.via313.com/"><b>Via 313</b></a> in Oak Hill had an easy pick up system. I don't discriminate against different styles of pizza, and sometimes just crave the Detroit-style thick squares. I also learned that you can request it "extra crispy" for those nice, almost burnt edges!<br />
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I found some chili (with beans!) in the freezer, and had some of <b><a href="https://www.traderjoes.com/">Trader Joe's</a></b> organic corn chips for Frito pie!<br />
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My Easter project was making lamb osso bucco, which was supposed to braise in the oven for a few hours. This was the day I discovered my oven wasn't working, but at least the stovetop was, so at least I could cook my lamb! This was delicious, and a new oven was ordered.<br />
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<b><a href="https://phantasma.kitchen/">Phantasma Kitchen</a></b> asked me to try out their food, and I was happy to oblige. A total contrast to Via 313's pie, and like I said, I don't discriminate! Loved how thin and crispy Phantasma's pizza is. Also impressed by their Cesar dressing for the salad. Hopefully this place won't ghost us anytime soon.<br />
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Finally scratched the itch for tacos; love <b><a href="http://yumpapalote.com/">Papalote</a></b>, but have decided their al pastor is not my personal favorite, as it doesn't seem to be made in the traditional way. The bean and cheese taco was great, as was the sope.<br />
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New GE oven in the house! Had to test it, and I tried <b><a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/easy-no-knead-focaccia">a new focaccia recipe</a></b>, the no knead one from Bon Appetit. Thumbs up!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.sichuanriverchinese.com/">Sichuan River</a></b> is always a go to favorite of mine, both for dining in and carry out. I almost always get the eggplant in garlic sauce and add pork to it. And I get three meals from it! The dan dan noodles were good and you could definitely taste (or I should say <i>feel</i> the numbing effects) the sichuan peppercorns, but after the first day, the noodles had absorbed much of the liquid their texture wasn't as good. So need to eat these immediately! I was also rather enamored by the crab rangoon, which seemed exceptionally crispy, even after being transported home in a styrofoam container.<br />
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Baking project #2 in the new oven, <b><a href="https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/bacon-cheddar-chive-scones-recipe">King Arthur Flour's bacon cheddar scones.</a> </b>Good quality thick bacon I think makes a difference! (I used <b><a href="https://dabeccafoods.com/products/ham/apple-smoked-bacon/">DaBecca bacon</a></b>, one of Costco's best kept secrets; also I didn't have chives but I didn't really miss them in this recipe.)<br />
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And if you saw my previous blog post, all things apples! Gala apple hand pies.<br />
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The mole enchiladas from <b><a href="https://www.currasgrill.com/">Curra's</a></b> TOTALLY hit the spot! Lightly sweet, savory, with a bit of spiciness. And I took a chance on something I hadn't tried from them before, lamb empanadas, and I will definitely order these again too! Also really liked the chipotle sauce that was with them.<br />
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I met my friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbettyatx/"><b>Mad Betty</b></a> up at <b><a href="http://www.lebleuatx.com/">Le Bleu</a></b> for a socially distant lunch. We both ordered online and coordinated the pick up times, and then we parked our cars and ate and talked from them! And the banh mi and summer spring rolls with sausage were both fantastic! They also have contactless pick-up mastered perfectly.<br />
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And finally, last night I had friends from New Mexico passing through town, so we decided to meet up at Terry Black's BBQ for dinner. This was my first meal inside a restaurant in two months, as restaurants have just re-opened at 25% capacity. The staff was great about keeping people socially distant while in line for food, and tables were appropriately spaced apart. And this Texas trinity did not disappoint -- pork ribs, brisket, and sausage, and yes, I have leftovers!<br />
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I should wrap this up by saying I started intermittent fasting on March 1st (after eating my way through San Francisco!), and I've lost 13 pounds! What favorite things have you been eating (either making or ordering?!) these past few months?<br />
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Bonus! I forgot to add this originally so have come back to include it. My Quarantini -- elderberry juice, tonic water, and gin! Cheers!<br />
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<br />South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-51630296380502853592020-05-02T12:30:00.000-05:002020-05-02T12:30:09.644-05:00An Apple A Day....What do you do when friends give you a bag of small Gala apples? Get creative!<br />
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Apple hand pies, because I love making pie dough, and this small size is easier to share with friends than an actual pie. I used mostly butter (for flavor) in the crust, because I only had about 2 tablespoons of vegetable shortening (for tenderness) at home. I chopped the apples up and sauteed in butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of ground cloves. After filling and baking the hand pies, I glazed them with a powdered sugar and water mixture. The perfect 2 - 3 bite dessert!<br />
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Making apple pies also gave me another chance to test out my new oven! (The 22 year old one died on Easter Sunday.) The new one is a GE, and thankfully it was on sale at Lowe's.<br />
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Next up, broccoli slaw with apples. This is a nice and healthy dish too. I used half a bag of broccoli slaw, and then julienned (matchstick cut) some of the apples. For the dressing, I used mayo (you could use Greek yogurt or sour cream), apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, grainy Dijon mustard, and roasted, chopped walnuts for extra crunch.<br />
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Central Market takes their day old Seedsation bread, and cuts them really thin and bakes them to make crisps or toasts, whatever you want to call them. Either way I love them! Using them as the base, I put a very thin layer of Austin Slow Burn Green Chile Jam on them, and topped with a piece of jamon serrano (you can use prosciutto or speck), aged manchego cheese (sheep's milk cheese from Spain), and thin apple slices. A couple of these and the broccoli slaw were perfect for dinner. And as the weather starts to get hotter, no-cook meals become a necessity.<br />
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What are your favorite things to make with apples? Do you eat an apple a day? So far, my efforts to keep the doctor away have worked out! 😄<br />
<br />South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-38323591911127789002020-04-05T15:00:00.000-05:002020-04-05T15:00:10.758-05:00Eating In the Time of CoronavirusThat's eating in, as in during this epidemic, and eating IN your own homes.<br />
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You would have to be living under a rock to not know that coronavirus/COVID-19 has invaded our world. Literally. You've heard it all, social distancing, stay at home, wash your hands, et.al. Every aspect of our daily lives is affected. But we still have to eat.<br />
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I've been cooking, and about once a week, I am ordering take out from local restaurants. They need our help! Many businesses are offering online gift cards that you can purchase now and you can either use them at the places that are offering contact-free pick up or delivery, or save them for when it is safe for businesses to reopen. Check the website of your favorite places, and don't forget to tip the restaurant or delivery person when you order food! I fear that the unfortunate reality is many of the smaller businesses will not survive.<br />
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Also if you're able, support some of our area non-profits who are also scrambling to serve the community. I've made small donations to <a href="https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/">Central Texas Food Bank</a> and <a href="https://give.unitedwayaustin.org/campaign/all-together-atx/c278471">All Together ATX.</a><br />
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Here's a look at what I've been making and ordering. Thankfully, I've always been one to eat leftovers, so many of these got me at least three meals.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The produce department at <a href="https://centralmarket.com/"><b>Central Market Westgate </b></a>on March 15th, the day before the official shelter in place order was given for the city of Austin. Not a potato or onion was to be found! Just a couple small acorn squash, and I did buy one.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you saw my<b> <a href="http://www.southaustinfoodie.com/2020/03/eating-in-san-francisco.html">previous post</a> </b>on my trip to San Francisco in February, I've been obsessed with the lamb massaman curry from modern Thai restaurant <a href="https://www.narisf.com/"><b>Nari</b></a>. Here's my first attempt at re-creating it! Not bad, but not quite the same. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.baodup.com/"><b>Bao'd Up</b></a> has three locations in Austin, and offers Chinese comfort foods such as bao and bowls, which I have really enjoyed. They invited me out to help spread the word they were open for business! I particularly loved the guabo, this one with fried fish. Looking at their online menu right now, it appears they have limited their selections.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've been making this same focaccia recipe since the late 1990s (!). Unfortunately, this batch didn't turn out as well as previous ones, possibly because it was over-kneaded. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.thai-fresh.com/"><b>Thai Fresh </b></a>has long been one of my favorite spots for Thai food in Austin, as I love their pad thai. I opted for something different this time, the drunken noodles, fried rice and shrimp fritters. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy birthday to me! Sweet friends dropped off these cupcakes from <a href="http://polkadotscupcakefactory.com/"><b>Polkadots</b></a>. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sometimes you just need some medium rare flank steak.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detroit-style pizza from <a href="http://www.via313.com/"><b>Via 313</b></a>!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And I spent an afternoon making some facemasks. With my very helpful assistants. </td></tr>
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<br />South Austin Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032393248298052224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125742806444903058.post-87805595913642876062020-03-16T13:30:00.000-05:002020-03-16T13:30:00.694-05:00Eating in San FranciscoThe last week of February, I spent three-ish days in San Francisco before heading a touch north to the San Rafael area. There are no shortages of outstanding places to eat in San Fran. Need more time, money and frankly stomachs to really do it any justice, but here's a look at where we ate. (If you follow my Stories on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/southaustinfoodie/">Instagram</a>,</b> you may have seen some of these posted there.)<br />
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Thank goodness we had a reservation for<b> <a href="https://statebirdsf.com/home/">State Bird Provisions </a></b>because when we got there at 5:30 pm when they opened, the line was halfway down the block. They have menu items that can be ordered, and they also come around with trays or carts like dim sum service. Here are a few of the highlights.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Farm green ohitashi (spinach soaked in soy + dashi) with cashew cream and meyer lemon ponzu.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hog Island (north of San Francisco) oysters, housemade potato chips, and an amazing smoked trout dip on the second shelf.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The most tender beef tongue on poppyseed buckwheat pancakes. One of my favorites on the evening.</td></tr>
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Lunch in Japantown at <a href="https://japancentersf.com/shopping/nande-ya/"><b>Nande-ya</b>,</a> one of the small spots in the Japan Center mall, which really did remind me of actually being in Japan.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soba with tofu pockets (inari) and grilled eel (unagi); this was a great value! The lunch menu gave you about twelve different items, and you picked two for about $14.</td></tr>
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<b><a href="https://www.chapeausf.com/">Chapeau! Bistro</a> </b>had outstanding service and food from start to finish.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roasted kabocha squash soup with pumpkin seeds; velvety smooth and delicious.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My father's Salade Landaise, with duck three ways: confit, liver mousse, and cured duck breast.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mussels in a white wine sauce, and there were pomme frites on the side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mother's bouillabaisse with a ton of seafood in it, scallops, mussels, shrimp, and fish.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">French toast with salted caramel, hazelnuts, and vanilla ice cream.</td></tr>
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Sunday morning at <b><a href="https://www.yanksing.com/">Yank Sing</a>, </b>one of the classic dim sum restaurants in the city. Afterwards, we walked over to peek at the <b><a href="https://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/">Ferry Building</a>,</b> a food-lovers wonderland.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spinach dumplings, snow pea leaf dumplings, and shrimp shumai.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peking duck with amazingly crispy skin. And while you can't see it, these were very meaty pieces of duck with no extra grease.</td></tr>
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Just open since last August is <a href="https://www.narisf.com/"><b>Nari</b>,</a> sister restaurant to Kin Khao. Modern Thai that is already getting rave reviews. My father had read about them in the New York Times and was able to get us a reservation. Loved every bite!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizo1RsEBJUAj05vZq_wapM8eqrR5dfjjPadNs7T-CxcLFmJYdUNrxUNa10IHUQDw72MQk2pPbaH9xfIRXpB7kZVpdKDoI8WuWo_dqwtCUNNX_pz6fQ4MX1nA5Oj7t52FR6kS-LF2CGeQs/s1600/20200223_213023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nari miang" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizo1RsEBJUAj05vZq_wapM8eqrR5dfjjPadNs7T-CxcLFmJYdUNrxUNa10IHUQDw72MQk2pPbaH9xfIRXpB7kZVpdKDoI8WuWo_dqwtCUNNX_pz6fQ4MX1nA5Oj7t52FR6kS-LF2CGeQs/s400/20200223_213023.jpg" title="Nari miang" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miang, or little leaf-wrapped savory bites. This version was sorrel leaves with apple, trout roe, lemongrass, lime, coconut and fish caramel sauce. The perfect bite of all the flavors.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yum som-o: hearts of palm (again!), pomelo, crispy dried shrimp, chili jam dressing. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvd9Bp0yqxqAxTK6xpEHfSmdtQKRysln6QAqC-C-r4zAW_0pyGBlgbM_60Pc4cf5Cx4-IhWyqMQY4tLwjmc88PnIEKgI_jGT8ECLyQK02XcMj_U1TKiqowGbzuhR-naov128p8PuVXsc/s1600/20200223_203327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nari Massaman gae lamb curry" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvd9Bp0yqxqAxTK6xpEHfSmdtQKRysln6QAqC-C-r4zAW_0pyGBlgbM_60Pc4cf5Cx4-IhWyqMQY4tLwjmc88PnIEKgI_jGT8ECLyQK02XcMj_U1TKiqowGbzuhR-naov128p8PuVXsc/s400/20200223_203327.jpg" title="Nari Massaman gae lamb curry" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And one of the <i>best things</i> I have ever eaten, massaman gae, lamb shank in curry sauce. The meat just fell off the bone and the sauce was filled with rich flavors. I need to figure out how to make this sauce.</td></tr>
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Breakfast one morning at <a href="https://www.itsjane.com/"><b>Jane</b></a> on Fillmore. Would have liked to gone to the actual bakery, but next time!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGj2sUOjZq8A0L0i3VJzvrxFcioK05uRcKeHIKCi8qElbMTZvhiZN3iEViCnPlYc7OE2Ksf6MwyCXkG_JFfxdgqLM7Fe9zPm7xMX3GD9JpRK6t77I1xULGz5ZPSd3h4JGmtd3TONruNUA/s1600/20200224_094229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Jane Nutty Bird Toast" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGj2sUOjZq8A0L0i3VJzvrxFcioK05uRcKeHIKCi8qElbMTZvhiZN3iEViCnPlYc7OE2Ksf6MwyCXkG_JFfxdgqLM7Fe9zPm7xMX3GD9JpRK6t77I1xULGz5ZPSd3h4JGmtd3TONruNUA/s400/20200224_094229.jpg" title="Jane Nutty Bird Toast" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Nutty Bird Toast, a gluten free bread with nuts and seeds, served with almond butter and jam. Loved this bread.</td></tr>
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A shout out to the <a href="https://www.panamahotel.com/"><b>Panama Hotel</b></a> in San Rafael! This quirky, historic hotel has rooms of different sizes and themes. I was in the Captain's Room, complete with kitchenette, and it was perfect for one person.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panama Hotel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Captain's Room had a nautical theme, though you can't tell from the photo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Their on-site restaurant was quite nice too, with a complimentary breakfast spread for guests, and a popular dinner spot, some nights with live music. This is wild mushroom + ricotta ravioli with a lemon beurre blanc sauce.</td></tr>
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I also enjoyed the Marine Mammal Center in Marin, where they rescue and rehab seals and otters.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elephant seal statue.</td></tr>
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And just a few minutes away from the MMC was this beautiful overlook! Thanks for a delicious time, San Francisco! What are your favorite places to eat in San Francisco?<br />
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