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Cali foods 4/4 And that's all folks! Next Ill be posting some random stuff before leading into food from my Chicago trip! Stay tuned!
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As most of you know, I’m an idiot. And I can’t seem to keep up with a simple tumblr where I post pictures of food.
Anyway, I swear I’ll try to do a better job of keeping up! (that really means nothing lol). Here’s a small effort though, Ill just dump all of my long overdue Cali food pics over the next 4 posts. Unfortunately I lost my notes and several pics as well, so there wont be much detail but if anyone’s reeeeallly curious about what something is, ask me and I’ll try to find out again!
The Cali food was still amazing btw don’t get me wrong. I just have terrible memory.
Alright y’all, looks like we’ve finally caught up to my California trip photos. Brace yourselves. Revolutionario Tacos (Los Angeles, CA) Food: 4.75/5 Service: 4.5/5 Atmosphere: 4.5/5 Tacos inspired by North African cuisine. A hidden gem if I’ve ever seen one. Also…its HALAL. Oh boy. Just thinking about this place makes me want to fly to LA right now. The first food stop in our trip and definitely one of the best. We liked it so much that we came again the next day. ITS GOOD.
The place itself is pretty divey, the kind where you take one look and you know it’s gonna be a good time. Secondhand electronic repair store right next to it and everything. And the inside can be called plain, but take a closer look at around and you’ll feel right at home among the crudely printed portraits of world revolutionaries ruminating on the grandeur of the food we call “taco”.
The people that work there were wonderful, and struck up a nice conversation with us when we came a second time. The owner/chef, an Algerian man, was particularly friendly. Great people, and I’m happy to see them making such good food. And the food. The pictured tacos from bottom left counter clockwise are: Beef Brisket Barbacoa Smoked Lamb Pozole Tagine ( vegetables, hominy, lamb, beef, chicken ) Shakshouka (sweet peppers, tomatoes, and egg) All were absolutely delicious, well-seasoned, and filling. There’s a relish station as well with goodies from all over the world: mexican salsas, korean kimchi, etc. On my second visit I ordered the Brisket Quesadilla (not pictured), Oh my. The quesadilla is made by layering the cheese between two tortillas and heating it to melt, then putting the filling on top before serving. It was just too good. To conclude, you should go here. 5/5, would eat here every day and die if I could.
Sao Paolo’s Restaurante (Austin, TX) Food: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Great Brazilian comfort food in a fairly nice setting. For those of you that know what’s up, this place is adjacent to Taco Joint (i.e. best tacos in Austin, fight me). The restaurant itself is nice, but it doesn’t particularly stand out from what I recall. Just a simple little restaurant. The service was also pretty standard, the server was friendly and sparked up a little conversation with us, which was nice if you like your servers doing that. The menu offered a lot of really, really good sounding food and I had difficulty choosing, as I was not particularly familiar with Brazilian food. This isn’t a churrascaria, but they do have several dishes with meat grilled in the ever popular Brazilian style. I finally chose an appetizer of Pao de Queijo (tapioca cheese balls) and an entree of Bobo de Camarao (Shrimp and yucca with veggies in a tomato coconut cream sauce served with rice). For those of you who are familiar with churrascarias (Fogo de Chao, etc), they always serve these as a side. And they are addicting. Sadly, these aren’t as good as Fogo’s, but still enjoyable. The entree was absolutely delicious. I’d consider it a curry because of the coconut based sauce and man, I was hit with nostalgia. It’s very similar to Indonesian curries that my mom used to make, and anything that’s able to do that is a thumbs up in my book. Apparently the dish won an Austin award too. Huge props. I’d recommend it. 4/5
Prima Pizza & Pasta (Austin, TX) Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Pretty unassuming, strip mall pizza joint that serves pretty good pizza. So I chose this place after a failed attempt at hitting up a couple of other places with my buddies. It’s rated quite highly, but we we pretty skeptical as soon as we pulled up. I wouldn’t call the place a dive, since it’s clean and is in a pretty nice area, but the place was just...bland. Nothing special really, no matter how many photos of New York the proprietors hang up. I opted out of the pizza and got a spinach calzone instead, filled with mozzarella and ricotta. It was good. Real good. Quite filling due to its pretty big size, and filled lots and lots of cheese, just the way I like it. Marinara sauce that came with it was nothing special, but does make a good complement to the calzone. My friends each got pizza slices. They didn’t like it as much, saying it was a pretty average pie. According to reviews, the pasta is good too, so I wouldn’t mind coming back and trying some. It’s a pretty good spot for a casual lunch, but is a drive north of downtown Austin. It’s better than most of the pizza places on campus/downtown, but is it worth the drive? I’d just go to Roppolo’s/Home Slice.
Uchi Food: 4.5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Service: 5/5
First of all, sorry for the terrible picture quality, the lighting is dim at Uchi. Also, I forgot to take pictures of most of the dishes...got too excited haha. Fantastic food and fantastic service. Will probably hit the wallet hard, but the food did not disappoint. It's one of the highest rated restaurants in Austin and quite well deserving of that status. The service was very impressive. The waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave great suggestions off the menu. When sharing dishes, they bring your orders to you one by one as different courses, which worked very well. The only downside to the dinner in my opinion was that the place was quite rowdy and loud, but I won't take a star off for that. 1. Chilean Uni: My second time trying uni (sea urchin), and it's just as delicious. This one is a tad less rich, but was more firm and better texture. 2. California roll: Pretty standard. Maybe only slightly better than a Cali Roll from any other sushi spot. 3. Hama Chili: Great flavors with the yellowtail, thai chili, and sweet oranges. Refreshing. 4. Kohitsuji Kyabia: Daily special lamb tartare with uni and caviar. Definitely the most interesting dish. Great texture, but was underwhelmed by the subtle flavors. A bit overpriced, I feel. 5. Brussel Sprouts: The famous Uchi brussel sprouts. Had to be the dish I most enjoyed. You get a blast of sweetness from the lemon and chili, and then the bitterness of the brussel sprouts eases its way into your palate. It's unbelievable. Get this. 6. Zero Sen roll: Absolutely delicious. Lots of different flavors in one bite. Definitely one of the best sushi rolls I've ever had. 7. Hotate Nigiri: Spicy Scallop nigiri. Great texture, mild, sweet flavor. 8. Peanut Butter Semifreddo: Dessert. Lots of different components, but get a little bit of everything on your spoon and take a bite..it's just like a peanut butter sandwich. Mindblowing. Would definitely go here again. Probably on a more special occasion. 5/5
I’ve had another hiatus yet again, but I hope to make up for it by a slew of regular posts! I had the pleasure of a lot of good food these past couple of months aH and I can’t wait to share! Noble Sandwich Co. Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Unique sandwiches and other goodies in a cozy, casual setting.
A sandwich is a beautiful thing. An amalgamation of ingredients that one would be puzzled if arranged on a plate, but add bread, and suddenly it’s heaven on earth. The Noble Sandwich Co. stays true to their name, nobly pushing the sandwich bar with a number of options you’d scarcely find in any ol’ sandwich shop. But does it deliver? I opted for the vegetarian option on my visit, the oyster mushroom reuben with sauerkraut and swiss, with a side of mac&cheese with brussel sprouts. The sandwich was good, not particularly outstanding, though I should have expected the tangy sauerkraut to overpower any sense of flavor from the mushrooms, which it did. But it was satisfying, and I did not feel cheated. The mac&cheese was also pretty average as far as mac&cheese go. I prefer thick sauce, ultra creamy, and super cheesy, but this one was a bit thin for my taste. The brussel sprouts were spot on though. I was on a huge brussel sprout kick this week and man was I enjoying them. Also, each meal comes with some pickled vegetables and potato chips, which was much appreciated. The restaurant itself was nice, I came at slow morning hours, so it was quiet, but the people were nice, the food came out after a reasonable wait, and the decor was eye-catching. Overall, I think I’d need to try out some more of their sandwiches to see if they’re worth the salt, but for now, it’s merely above average. 3.5/5
Eastside Cafe: Probably one of my new favorite places in Austin. Located on Manor Rd on the east side of town, I passed by it accidentally on account of it being an adorable little house. The atmosphere of the place was perfectly comfortable and homey. Well...it’s a house. But anyway, this place has to be my favorite brunch spot in in town. Simple, yet wonderful classic brunch options. To start off, we got the Baked Brie with Apple Chutney. Let me tell ya, I love brie, and this dish is the epitome of brie. Must try. For the main course, I got the quintessential Salmon Eggs Benedict. Simple and no fuss, delicious. Maryam got a very nice looking Apple Almond Belgian Waffle, which I didn’t get to try because my food was distracting. Anyway, until I find someplace better in Austin, I think this’ll be my first recommendation, especially for brunch.
Aka Sushi House: Nicely yelp-rated sushi place in the Upper Kirby area of Houston. Great sushi, but doesn’t particularly set itself apart from other (cheaper) places that I’ve been to. The highlight of the lunch is the uni (sea urchin), which was the first time I’ve ever had it. It was absolutely delicious, surprisingly mild with an awesome creamy texture. These are the other things we ordered: Calamari tempura, Stuffed mushrooms, masago, two maki rolls I don’t remember, and a bowl of udon. Good stuff.
Days off = good food. This time I checked out a couple of places in Austin and Houston. Ill be spreading the posts out this time.
Koriente: Even after reading over the menu before heading here, I wasn’t ready. I ended up going with the recommendation of the guy up front - Mixmix Bibimbap with added spicy tuna, avocado, and mushrooms. Ended up being a home run, delicious raw tuna, great sauces, and insanely fresh veggies, and the amount of food is well worth the price. Great place right in downtown ATX. Ordering can be overwhelming, since the menu is designed to be highly customizable, so just choose away to your heart’s content!
I ate quite a bit last weekend, celebrating the end of Ramadan and the fact that it’s been a while since I’ve been able to spend more than a couple of days in Houston. It might’ve been a little too much, but damn does this city have a lot of good food. As always, smile and eat happy! Backstreet Cafe (Brunch): For appetizers, Pan Charred Octopus and Brioche Lobster melt. The Octopus dish was very nice, warms you up like a good comfort food, while the Lobster dish was just out of this world. For entrees, Lump Crab Cake and Brioche French Toast Hands down the best crab cake I’ve ever had with some really nice poached eggs. The French toast was a huge portion, pretty good but not that special. Savoy Restaurant (Dinner): According to my friends, every Houston desi has probably spent some time here sometime in their childhood. Too many little dishes to list, but I ordered the Goat Brain masala and Paya. Killen’s BBQ (Lunch): Claims to be better than Austin’s own Franklin’s barbecue. To me it fell just a tad bit, just a hair short. It just doesn’t have that melt in your moth magical goodness that Franklin has mastered. This is not to say that this place is bad. Not at all. It’s still 4.5/5 star brisket. Kabob Korner (Lunch): Pretty standard desi/mediterranean grill restaurant, but IMO not as good as Sayad Mediterranean grill...I don’t know, not much else to say. Local Foods (Dinner): I’ve talked about this place before, and I really think it’s one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. It’s usually my first recommendation anytime anyone asks. Anyway, I got the Truffled Egg Salad sandwich with a side of Tuscan Kale and Cabbage Slaw, and a Basil Tomato Soup. Delicious as always.
Lunch at Al Aseel Grill and Cafe after my sister's High School Grad! Fried Chicken platter, Stuffed Pigeon Platter, and Liver and Kidney appetizer. Heavy stuff but pretty good. Fried Chicken: Not quite as good as your heart-stopping neighborhood KFC, but a solid, tasty, and filling zabiha option. The rice completes the dish. Seriously that rice was damn good.
Stuffed Pigeon: Skip this. Just trust me.
Livers and Kidney: I love my organ meat. I mourned for weeks when Austin’s Kismet Cafe stopped serving their Chicken Liver Wrap (I seriously believe I was the only one who ordered it. Twice a weeks.) If you like chicken liver. This is a 9/10 gold star, believe me.
This post features lunch at Alcomar, a must-visit Spanish seafood restaurant in South Austin. I apologize for the lighting, trust me the food is damn good.
This post features brunch at The Peached Tortilla, a worthwile Southern-Asian fusion restaurant, and poutine at Haymaker, which serves some nice regional comfort food.
aH I was able to head down to Austin for a few days for UT’s Graduation this year. You bet I’m going to hit up some new spots. This first post (of 3) features lunch from Troy, an unassuming, adorable family-owned Turkish restaurant in a strip mall, and Blue Dahlia Bistro, a fantastic and relaxing spot, perfect for brunch. As always, smile and eat happy!