Fabi & Rosi for Austin Restaurant Week

Dined at Fabi and Rosi last night a group of girl friends. It is in a cute house where the old Zoot used to be, right off of Lake Austin Blvd. I loved the decor (and the waiter said ALL girls do), it has a black and white motif with funky one off pieces like a stuffed deer head and crystal globe-ornaments hanging over a partition with lights twinkling inside. Our table was one of three in the back room, and overall it was great. A little noisy after a couple of glasses of wine, mainly because of the obnoxiously loud table sitting by us. Our food was good- and the Restaurant week menu noticeably varied. I chose the pork belly appetizer salad with spinach, walnuts, pears and blue cheese which was a leap for me. I had never had pork belly before and it was super salty and rich- maybe too much so looking back at the dish, but pleasant at the time. For the main I chose the Lemon Verbena Ravioli with a prosseco cream sauce and crawfish tails, and had the rich chocolate mouse for dessert. 2 glasses of vino later- and I was ready to go to bed. All in all a place I would go back to, if nothing else to have a glass of red out on the cute patio in front.

Thai Food Celebration

To celebrate my new job, and just for an excuse to eat out, we went to Thai Tara on 6th.  I have been there before and had AMAZING (for Austin) Tom Kha soup...one of my all time favorites from traveling in Thailanad.  This time I had the Tom Yum, which was pretty spot on, but still not as good as the coconut goodness the Tom Kha delivers.  :) We also tried the "special price" Special of the day...which was very similar to a curry.  I have to say, for all of the Thai places I have tried in Texas..this is one of my faves.  

South Congress Cafe

This weekend I experienced the brunch phenomenon at South Congress Cafe for the first time. I had heard that people flock there, and have seen the lengthy line building up outside on weekend afternoons but my first time to step foot inside was this Saturday. My parents were in town, and I try to pick a new place every time they visit. I don't think I have ever seen such a good looking bloody mary, with the tall celery stalk, banana pepper, olives and a lime wedge garnishing the top of the tall glass. But, since I was in the company of my parents, I opted for a coffee in one of the cool mugs that sit on slanted saucers. I had the Migas....always my go-to choice on a weekend morning/afternoon. They did not disappoint. Very cheesy, almost omelet-like and the tortillas were doughy and warm, just perfect. And the refriend black beans had a surpising kick to them, very yummy. My mom had the carrot cake french toast- AMAZING...but very sweet- more cake like than what I am used to. My dad opted for one of the specials, I can't recall what it was but he loved it as well. I would say it was an overall success....and the best part is you get to be right in the middle of one of the best weekend-people watching locations in town.