As predicted, Austin is a wonderful place to eat. And eat. And eat some more. I haven't been cooking much for myself, since I've been busy trying to get settled, but I have been exploring some of the great restaurants, grocery stores and eateries around town.
My friend Kris (aka Rakka) over at glitter pissing was excited to find the Flaming Hot Cheetos with LIMON when she moved to Seattle and told me that she had also had them in Austin. Visiting my local HEB, I found a gigantic display of them right inside the door. I wasn't steered wrong, let me tell you. These are Cheetos plus BAM and then coated in YUM.
Likewise, at a visit to the local Alamo Drafthouse, which is a theater where you can order a beer and dinner from your seat, I discovered Ace Pear Cider-brewed in Sonoma County. I had a pear cider in Washington state a couple of years ago, and since have found nothing that could compare. THIS cider was right on par and is perfect with Asian food or probably even a cheese course.
Dining out has been fun, because there are so many vegetarian options wherever I go. Just down the street is Mother's Cafe and Garden which I had mentioned being very excited about visiting. I can't seem to get over the excitement of being in a city with a plethora of vegetarian options--coming from a city of so few. What I love about Mother's so far? Chips and salsa for the table, bbq tofu sandwich and of course the wonderful veggie burger that Jennifer said is the best. All of it, so far, has been wonderful. My friend David was in town weekend before last and we had brunch there as well. The migas is wonderful, but David was disappointed that they had no jam, jelly or preserves for his toast. None?
Also close by is Asti, which is a tad expensive and very meat based. I ordered a dish of ziti, which had the option of adding sausage that I declined. I suppose I should have read the description more closely, because it comes with pancetta AND you also add sausage. Ick. But, they do have a nice array of antipasto and a wonderful wine list. I ordered a glass of prosecco to start, but it had just arrived so the waiter substituted a more expensive glass of French champagne instead. Grazi!
Other good meals at Veggie Heaven and Dog Almighty, which will do anything on the menu vegetarian, including Frito pie. Wonderful. Many (many, many) other places to explore.
Mangez!
My friend Kris (aka Rakka) over at glitter pissing was excited to find the Flaming Hot Cheetos with LIMON when she moved to Seattle and told me that she had also had them in Austin. Visiting my local HEB, I found a gigantic display of them right inside the door. I wasn't steered wrong, let me tell you. These are Cheetos plus BAM and then coated in YUM.
Likewise, at a visit to the local Alamo Drafthouse, which is a theater where you can order a beer and dinner from your seat, I discovered Ace Pear Cider-brewed in Sonoma County. I had a pear cider in Washington state a couple of years ago, and since have found nothing that could compare. THIS cider was right on par and is perfect with Asian food or probably even a cheese course.
Dining out has been fun, because there are so many vegetarian options wherever I go. Just down the street is Mother's Cafe and Garden which I had mentioned being very excited about visiting. I can't seem to get over the excitement of being in a city with a plethora of vegetarian options--coming from a city of so few. What I love about Mother's so far? Chips and salsa for the table, bbq tofu sandwich and of course the wonderful veggie burger that Jennifer said is the best. All of it, so far, has been wonderful. My friend David was in town weekend before last and we had brunch there as well. The migas is wonderful, but David was disappointed that they had no jam, jelly or preserves for his toast. None?
Also close by is Asti, which is a tad expensive and very meat based. I ordered a dish of ziti, which had the option of adding sausage that I declined. I suppose I should have read the description more closely, because it comes with pancetta AND you also add sausage. Ick. But, they do have a nice array of antipasto and a wonderful wine list. I ordered a glass of prosecco to start, but it had just arrived so the waiter substituted a more expensive glass of French champagne instead. Grazi!
Other good meals at Veggie Heaven and Dog Almighty, which will do anything on the menu vegetarian, including Frito pie. Wonderful. Many (many, many) other places to explore.
Mangez!