the Blog
You’re going to find my in-depth reviews about places I’ve traveled to, kitchen adventures (and maybe mishaps) , restaurants I’ve visited far and wide (looking at you, Dublin) and tons more behind the scenes of what happens at The Monique Story!
November 20, 2018
Joel and I recently went to Punch Bowl Social to try out some of their most popular menu items, and since it was a Friday, we felt like going all out. We started out with some delicious cocktails – the strawberry daquiri and a mule (Joel’s go-to) The daquiri was a little too sweet for […]
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November 13, 2018
I was so ding dang impressed by the folks at Austin Eats Food Tour and I’m so excited to share my experience with all of you! I have to mention that I’ve lived in Austin for almost a decade and I hadn’t been to 3 of the 4 stops! This tour isn’t just for tourists […]
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November 9, 2018
We spent three beautiful days in Ireland – two of them in Dublin and one on the West coast. I had the extreme pleasure of being hosted by Cliff Townhouse that I’m now utterly obsessed with! This boutique hotel is on the Northern side of St. Stephen’s Green and it was one of the best […]
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I had several requests for my recipe on Thai Red Curry, so here it is! I usually make it a little bit different every time, but the main ingredients and measurements are mostly the same. Ingredients: half a sweet potato, cubed 4 stalks of boy choy, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 carrot, sliced […]
November 6, 2018
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November 5, 2018
Zach Adams, founder and owner of Regal Ravioli and Lunar Pizza, is creating honest and authentic eats off S 1st St and I had the privilege of trying loads of delicious menu items! Both trailers have simple but fantastic menus with options like crimini mushroom ravioli with pecan pesto sauce (at Regal) and a whopping […]
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November 2, 2018
**UPDATE! I was in London for 2 weeks in August 2019 and have updated this post with more sights & eats!** My husband and I spent part of our honeymoon exploring London in October 2018, and I’m here to tell you the best parts of London to explore! My dad grew up in London and […]
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October 27, 2018
There’s a new neighborhood bar in town for all my East Manor friends and I’m in love with it! 8 Track is a passion project between a group of friends who wanted a to create a spot where you can get great food, drinks and play retro games. I had the opportunity to try a […]
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If you’re skeptical about another tiki spot coming to town, you’re not to blame. However, Anthem is different (and they categorize themselves as TexAsian, which you’ll understand soon). The minute you step in, you’re transported to an oasis. Bright floral wallpaper, woven chairs, and even indoor palm trees greet you in the entryway. The high-top […]
October 25, 2018
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September 26, 2018
I am soooo excited about this new happy hour menu from the team at Native Hostels. They’ve elevated their menu (particularly their happy hour menu) with bold spices and colorful veggies that I truly can’t stop thinking about! Pictured are the hibiscus bergamot gin cocktail and the grapefruit negroni. The best kinds of happy hours […]
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September 12, 2018
One part I love about being a chef is trying other chefs’ unique creations. I went to Chinatown in Westlake last week and had the pleasure of trying Chef George’s omakase menu. Take a look below at my experience! I love unfiltered saké so I ordered the Dreamy Clouds and it was perfectly crisp and […]
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September 7, 2018
There are many competing spots for best brunch in Austin, and I’d definitely add Turf N Surf at The Domain to the list. They have a HUGE menu full of tacos, omelettes, scrambles, pancakes, and more available every Saturday and Sunday from 9 am – 2 pm and I had the pleasure of previewing it […]
