Friday, May 10, 2013
Trio
We were looking for a good steakhouse for our first trip to Texas and came across Trio, located in the Four Seasons on San Jacinto Blvd. in downtown Austin. This much more refined steak house (think Morton's, not Longhorns) also serves seafood and has a very impressive wine list.
We both ordered the 10 oz. filet, which was moist and flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Sides, which are separate from your entree, are large enough for two to three people to share. We ordered the truffled mac and 5 cheese and the olive oil mashed potatoes. Both were delicious, the potatoes the star of the show.
The steaks were also served with three accoutrements, seasoned sea salt, Chimmichurri sauce and one other, a brown sauce that was my favorite, but I have no idea what it was (other than delicious).
Make reservations, for sure, as Trio can get full for dinner.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Wholly Cow Burgers
With so many dining options in downtown Austin, may we recommend Wholly Cow Burgers, on Congress Street. Using locally sourced, grass fed beef, the burgers are then topped with fresh tomatoes, onions, pickles, lettuce, ketchup and mayo.
The burgers were fantastic, and just the right size that we were able to finish them and our fries, without feeling stuffed.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Hog Heaven Sports Bar & Grille
A nice surprise off Overseas Highway in Islamorada, Hog Heaven has a menu that varies from (delicious) BBQ to fresh fish. They even have their own house beer.
For lunch, we ordered the pulled pork BBQ sandwich (absolutely fantastic, definitely order this!) and the fried dolphin (mahi mahi, for those not used to proper fish names). Order the onion straws, they were so very good and unlike anything we've ever had.
When you arrive, walk through the bar and indoor dining room to the outdoor patio and deck that faces the ocean, where there is patio seat (under a porch roof) and deck seating (under umbrellas).
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Colombian Grace
Quite a few blocks off Duval Street, but definitely worth the walk, is Colombian Grace, serving up traditional Colombian meals for dinner and brunch Saturday and Sundays.
For two people we ordered a variety of dishes to share, as suggested by our very helpful waitress. As an appetizer, we ordered the empanadas, one in beef and one in cheese. They were both delicious, but the cheese filled empanada was definitely my favorite. Biting through the light, crispy outside and into the warm, melty cheese was very delicious.
We also ordered the chorizo, which came with a corn cake and the fried plantain cakes. The corn cakes with melted cheese on top might be the best thing I've ever eaten (I know, I say that a lot). They are light, cheesy, and the perfect side dish to a meal at Colombian Grace. My only complaint is they're gone in two bites!
Lastly, we ordered the Petronia Chicken, which is chicken breast served in an orange juice, rosemary, and brandy glaze. This was sweet and tart at the same time, thanks to the sugar and citrus. But left each of us wanting to come back for another bite. It was served with white rice, which was also delicious in the sweet sauce.
Colombian Grace does take reservations, however, we were there on a busy weekend and the restaurant was busy (with a lot of locals and returning vacationers) not not as packed as those on Duval Street.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Croissants De France
Croissants De France, a french bakery and cafe on Duval St. in Key West, is a great spot for a light lunch or dinner. We stopped for dinner and ordered a Galette - a savory crepe. The Provence Galette, filled with chicken, asparagus, peppers, cheese and more was the perfect size to split between two people. The combination of flavors in the galette was delicious.
We returned to Croissants De France a different morning for their Key Lime Beignet, which was more of a key lime filled donut and not a beignet at all. This we were not as impressed with as the donut itself was not very yummy. However, other baked goods in the case looked delicious and I would definitely try other tempting items they offer.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Pilot House Restaurant & Marina
For dinner, we ordered the French Dip sandwich, which was huge, almost hanging over the plate. We also ordered the Cuban sandwich, which was fantastic (and needed a lot of napkins).
To enjoy the glass bottom bar, as to sit outside on the deck, and for the best underwater view, sit closer to the bar area (although that's also the loudest part of the bar). We sat at a table closer to the marina, and while it was enjoyable to watch the boats come and go from the marina, but were really looking forward to watching fishes while dining.
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Glass Bottom Bar,
Key Largo,
Key Lime,
Key West,
Pilot House,
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