Hello, All. I'm a fatty (not really, I just feel like one).
I really, REALLY need that new pair of running shoes after my latest trip to Lubbock, TX. So many delicious food options, so little time and stomach space.
I got the "little" cheeseburger. With bacon. Still the size of a regular cheeseburger. And you can get all the toppings you want. Tasty, tasty.
Fries. Quite delicious, y'all. Just like homemade. Fresh. I don't really like ketchup all that much, but it was good on Five Guys fries. A large is WAYYYYY to many though. Share them with at least 2 other people.
Go, seriously. But don't expect to go for cheap. A little burger runs for about $4.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Las Vegas: Rosemary's Restaurant
My mom declared her meal here "the best [she'd] ever eaten."
This is a big deal, people. She has "eaten a lot of things."
For once, I'll start with dessert. My mom and brother got the coconut bread pudding, but were disappointedly "too full to eat it." They both made an effort and looked so sad when their stomachs declared themselves closed for business. They also brought some freebie desserts that while delicious, did not take precedence over me frambois float. My dad thought they were great though ANNNND ate all of his flourless chocolate cake.
The frambois float=deliciousness. I mean it's just frambois and ice cream, but I didn't think of it, so I have to deem it genius on the chef's part.
I'll tell you right now I wish I could eat scallops. My mom got them and I got to eat part of one. They were in a buerre blanc sauce with bacon. They sat on a bed of parsnip mashed potatoes and had a dressing of fried parsnips on top. Just incredible, people.
My brother got rack of lamb and declared it the best he'd ever eaten. He's going to be on Jeopardy! so I trust his judgement. My dad got veal; he was too busy eating it to tell us how it was. He ate it like he liked it... I got the filet mignon and while it was not cooked how I wanted it, it was still tasty-tasty. Little fried wads of mashed potatoes accompanied the dish along with some asparagus.
Now the appetizers. My mom had a caesar salad and it looked better than any salad ever. The croutons were a bit too large and one flew across the room as she tried to make it smaller (okay, it just fell on the floor). My brother got the Texas shrimp with a bleu cheese coleslaw. num num. The barbeque sauce had cream in it! Gooooood. My dad and I both had the signature appetizer: figs stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and sitting in a pool of fresh pesto. Dude--fantastic.
Drinks! My dad and brother sampled some beers, and while I tasted them all, I wouldn't dare take a guess at what they were called. But they did all have their own glasses so the beer would taste as they were intended to taste. I had an orange chocolate drop martini. It was like eating a chocolate orange peel!
Go to Rosemary's. It's a little out of the way, but it is certainly the best food in Vegas.
This is a big deal, people. She has "eaten a lot of things."
For once, I'll start with dessert. My mom and brother got the coconut bread pudding, but were disappointedly "too full to eat it." They both made an effort and looked so sad when their stomachs declared themselves closed for business. They also brought some freebie desserts that while delicious, did not take precedence over me frambois float. My dad thought they were great though ANNNND ate all of his flourless chocolate cake.
The frambois float=deliciousness. I mean it's just frambois and ice cream, but I didn't think of it, so I have to deem it genius on the chef's part.
I'll tell you right now I wish I could eat scallops. My mom got them and I got to eat part of one. They were in a buerre blanc sauce with bacon. They sat on a bed of parsnip mashed potatoes and had a dressing of fried parsnips on top. Just incredible, people.
My brother got rack of lamb and declared it the best he'd ever eaten. He's going to be on Jeopardy! so I trust his judgement. My dad got veal; he was too busy eating it to tell us how it was. He ate it like he liked it... I got the filet mignon and while it was not cooked how I wanted it, it was still tasty-tasty. Little fried wads of mashed potatoes accompanied the dish along with some asparagus.
Now the appetizers. My mom had a caesar salad and it looked better than any salad ever. The croutons were a bit too large and one flew across the room as she tried to make it smaller (okay, it just fell on the floor). My brother got the Texas shrimp with a bleu cheese coleslaw. num num. The barbeque sauce had cream in it! Gooooood. My dad and I both had the signature appetizer: figs stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and sitting in a pool of fresh pesto. Dude--fantastic.
Drinks! My dad and brother sampled some beers, and while I tasted them all, I wouldn't dare take a guess at what they were called. But they did all have their own glasses so the beer would taste as they were intended to taste. I had an orange chocolate drop martini. It was like eating a chocolate orange peel!
Go to Rosemary's. It's a little out of the way, but it is certainly the best food in Vegas.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Charleston's: Immediate Seating Available
Fort Worth, Texas
When a new restaurant opens in your town, and has a sign that constantly reads, "Immediate Seating Available," one might think, That place must suck if it always has available seating.
Not so in the case of Charleston's. My family avoided it as long as possible because of the sign, but one day, we decided to give it a shot since it was still open after about a year.
And it was delicious. The house salad is great (always fresh and tasty tomatoes) as is the baked potato soup. The house honey mustard dressing is good on everything. I also like their burgers and chicken tenders. The steaks look good, but I usually go for lunch and that's a little heavy for me at noon.
They also have honey croissants, hot and fresh. MMMMM.
The wait staff is probably the best around. They are prompt, attentive and well-trained. Certainly one of those places where your glass is never empty.
The moral of the story: immediate seating is not congruent with suckiness.
When a new restaurant opens in your town, and has a sign that constantly reads, "Immediate Seating Available," one might think, That place must suck if it always has available seating.
Not so in the case of Charleston's. My family avoided it as long as possible because of the sign, but one day, we decided to give it a shot since it was still open after about a year.
And it was delicious. The house salad is great (always fresh and tasty tomatoes) as is the baked potato soup. The house honey mustard dressing is good on everything. I also like their burgers and chicken tenders. The steaks look good, but I usually go for lunch and that's a little heavy for me at noon.
They also have honey croissants, hot and fresh. MMMMM.
The wait staff is probably the best around. They are prompt, attentive and well-trained. Certainly one of those places where your glass is never empty.
The moral of the story: immediate seating is not congruent with suckiness.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Zeke's Fish and Chips
Fort Worth, Texas
Don't worry, folks. I have not been skimping on meals. Just been busy what with graduating and moving back to Texas. GOOD LIFE.
For those who love foreign cuisine, fish and chips are high on most London travelers' list of local fare. But you needn't go to London for the best fish and chips... they can be found Fort Worth, Texas.
There isn't anything about Zeke's that isn't great. The restaurant is known for its Icelandic Cod, deep-friend and fantabulous. It's crispy but the fish is still fresh and hot in the middle. They also have great fried mushrooms, shrimp and fries. I hear the spaghetti is good, too. The portions are pretty large, so you might consider splitting. Get extra dill sauce and ask for malt vinegar if it's not on your table.
The food is reasonably priced and the beer is always cold. So journey down Camp Bowie and stop at Zeke's, but don't forget your ID! You won't regret it.
Seriously, I've had London fish and chips and they just don't compare to Zeke's. Not at all.
Don't worry, folks. I have not been skimping on meals. Just been busy what with graduating and moving back to Texas. GOOD LIFE.
For those who love foreign cuisine, fish and chips are high on most London travelers' list of local fare. But you needn't go to London for the best fish and chips... they can be found Fort Worth, Texas.
There isn't anything about Zeke's that isn't great. The restaurant is known for its Icelandic Cod, deep-friend and fantabulous. It's crispy but the fish is still fresh and hot in the middle. They also have great fried mushrooms, shrimp and fries. I hear the spaghetti is good, too. The portions are pretty large, so you might consider splitting. Get extra dill sauce and ask for malt vinegar if it's not on your table.
The food is reasonably priced and the beer is always cold. So journey down Camp Bowie and stop at Zeke's, but don't forget your ID! You won't regret it.
Seriously, I've had London fish and chips and they just don't compare to Zeke's. Not at all.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Doritos and... What???
Hopefully you aren't one of those people who thinks Fritos Bean Dip could only be good with Fritos corn chips, because then you'd be wrong. So wrong.
Fritos Bean Dip is, in fact, actually better with Nacho Cheese Doritos! Try it!!!! You'll have eaten the whole bag with a can of Bean Dip or two in no time.
Also, regular bean dip is really mild, so for a little extra kick try the Hot flavor. It's what I remember Bean Dip tasting like when I was little.
Another great secret is the combination of Taco flavored Doritos and yellow mustard. The Taco flavor choices include Taco and Tacos at Midnight. Tacos at Midnight emit the smell of tomato and lettuce as soon as you open the bag. Just don't be that guy in class trying to quietly open your bag of chips. It doesn't work.
Another good one is salsa. It's good on pretty much any variety.
This one time in London, right after TGIFriday's went transatlantic, they baked some Cool Ranch ones and gave us duck sauce to dip them in. NOT GOOD. But we were so hungry, we ate them anyway.
Fritos Bean Dip is, in fact, actually better with Nacho Cheese Doritos! Try it!!!! You'll have eaten the whole bag with a can of Bean Dip or two in no time.
Also, regular bean dip is really mild, so for a little extra kick try the Hot flavor. It's what I remember Bean Dip tasting like when I was little.
Another great secret is the combination of Taco flavored Doritos and yellow mustard. The Taco flavor choices include Taco and Tacos at Midnight. Tacos at Midnight emit the smell of tomato and lettuce as soon as you open the bag. Just don't be that guy in class trying to quietly open your bag of chips. It doesn't work.
Another good one is salsa. It's good on pretty much any variety.
This one time in London, right after TGIFriday's went transatlantic, they baked some Cool Ranch ones and gave us duck sauce to dip them in. NOT GOOD. But we were so hungry, we ate them anyway.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Powdered Sugar Donuts
Yeah, you're right, they're messy... probably not something you'd eat in the car. But they'll take you back to the first time you ever ate one every time you eat one.
No matter the brand, it's all about freshness. The soft, cakey ring melts in your mouth... and when really fresh, sticks to the roof of your mouth, too.
The chocolate variety is also a great find, though I wouldn't expect them to taste like chocolate if you've never tried one before now (and shame on you!).
These go great with milk or chocolate milk, so be ready with your choice of beverage...
No matter the brand, it's all about freshness. The soft, cakey ring melts in your mouth... and when really fresh, sticks to the roof of your mouth, too.
The chocolate variety is also a great find, though I wouldn't expect them to taste like chocolate if you've never tried one before now (and shame on you!).
These go great with milk or chocolate milk, so be ready with your choice of beverage...
Friday, April 10, 2009
Gas Station Delights: Hot Dogs
Gas station hot dogs are pretty hit or miss. I prefer the ones from QT, partially because I've seen them clean the roller things that cook the weenies.
They have a warming tray underneath so your bun isn't ever stale. There's also a plenties of condiments of all varieties. Any type of mustard you could want, seriously.
There is also a pump dispenser for nacho cheese and chili! SO GOOD!
All of the other stuff on QT's roller display is delicious as well. So try some new things!
They have a warming tray underneath so your bun isn't ever stale. There's also a plenties of condiments of all varieties. Any type of mustard you could want, seriously.
There is also a pump dispenser for nacho cheese and chili! SO GOOD!
All of the other stuff on QT's roller display is delicious as well. So try some new things!
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