Dinner tonight was at Snack Bar on South Congress. I sat out on the patio so I could watch some of the HONK! TX bands perform – lucky me. My selections were the Black Bean Dip, Caesar Salad, and the Hibiscus Mint Iced Tea. Everything was great.
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SXSW – Try Swedish
Tonight’s SXSW entertainment was supplied by Try Swedish and Threadgill’s down on Riverside. There was plenty of food, drinks, live music, and friendly people from Sweden. My favorite band from Sweden tonight was The Magnettes. They wore all white and rocked the place with their infectious energy and attitude.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
It is Sunday, so of course I was off to a lazy, late start to my day. Lucky for me, Blue Dahlia Bistro serves breakfast all day. I couldn’t pass up the “French Crepes w/ Vermont maple syrup & Ghirardelli chocolate sauce and berries.” And to add to my chocolate fix for the day, I slurped down the Peppermint Mocha. The restaurant is located on a small hill on the East side of Downtown Austin and there is a nice view of the Capitol Dome from this area. There is a patio on the front and the back of the restaurant, and today there was a cool accordion player to set a nice, relaxing mood. Check it out if you get the chance.
Fogo de Chão
Today’s most awesome lunch was the result of a small bet with a friend of mine – don’t gamble kids! I lost the wager, so we agreed on dining at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse as payment. If you haven’t been, this place is wonderful for meat lovers. You start off by getting comfortable and ordering drinks. You then make a quick run to the salad bar which is enough for a large meal in itself. When you are ready for the fire roasted meats to arrive, turn the card at your table to the green side up. A parade of wait staff with a variety of delicious hot meats on skewers will begin to arrive at your table and hand carve the selections of your choice. When you need a break, just turn the card to the red side up. My favorite was the Alcatra, a “special cut of top sirloin originating in the steakhouses of Southern Brazil”. We also tried the Caipirinha, which is Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaca (sugar cane hard liquor), sugar, and lime. The dining experience was superb, and I can’t wait to go again!
Rabbit
Chicken, Chicken, Goat, Dragon, Rabbit…
Greenhouse Craft Food
Greenhouse Craft Food has become a staple for our lunch haunts in Round Rock. Everything is fresh and yummy. They have the Local Burger for my friends who are picky eaters, the Big Pig Sandwich for those who are a little more adventurous, and the Chef Specials for those who will try just about anything. I dare you to take a gander at their online menu and not find something that sounds appealing. Trust me, it is all good.
Burger Bar
There is a new hotel that has sprung up on Congress Avenue, between Second and Third Streets. It is the JW Marriott, and they have a cool concept called the Burger Bar. Yep, you just walk right up and get yourself some grub. I think this is their nod to the food trailers that used to be in the area before they decided to plop down a fancy new hotel. I must say the lobby bar on the first floor, and the Starbucks on the second floor were quite nice. I ordered the Bacon Burger tonight and it was awesome. Here is how they make the Burger Bar sound just as yummy as it really is on their website.
“Burger Bar serves up mouth-watering, Texas-sized burgers in a refreshing al fresco setting on Congress so you can people-watch while chowing down. Using premium locally bred beef and regional ingredients, these burgers in downtown Austin are not just delicious, but memorable. Be sure to try our signature Big Mouth Burger, topped with blistered peppers, jalapeno jam, bacon and zesty cheddar. Order a side of cheese fries and wash it all down with a peanut butter pretzel milkshake.”
Gourdough’s Public House
I went to downtown Austin tonight for a DJ Concert and decided to give Gourdough’s Public House on Fifth Street a try. Of course, this place is awesome. I had the Cubano Donut Sandwich, Fried Yukon Chips, Warm Cream Corn, and a Vanilla Porter to wash it all down. They have a daily happy hour, and the staff is super friendly, so go check it out if you have the opportunity.
Hana Yoree
My friends took me to a new place for lunch today, Hana Yoree inside the Hana World Market in North Austin. The food was Korean, and I had number 23 “Bul Go Gi – Korean style BBQ beef with rice”. I never would have known they were hiding a Food Court up in here. If you are a fan of Korean food, or just want to try something new (and relatively inexpensive), check it out.
Royers Pie Haven
What better to eat on a cool, rainy day than some pie? My destination was Royers Pie Haven near the University of Texas campus. The pie slices were yummy (although a bit small for a filling lunch). No problems, I’ll just order two – the Margherita Chicken Pizza Pie and the Chicken Pot Pie. The staff is so sweet, they decided I also needed a complementary tiny slice of Ann’s Pecan Pie for dessert. Their little pie shop is a busy one, and I can see why.
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