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!
April 6, 2018
The beloved Newk’s Eatery is now in downtown Austin! I was hosted by their lovely team and was able to try many of their classic and special menu items. They’re located on 4th and Congress – the PERFECT spot for all you downtown worker bees to grab some lunch! Plus, they have a beautiful second […]
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April 2, 2018
The ONLY Moroccan food in Austin is coming from an amazing restaurant called Darna. Not only is their decor imported from Morocco, but their recipes are ones the owners brought from their home, too. We started off with traditional mint green tea sweetened with cane sugar and a Greek salad which was a perfect appetizer. […]
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March 27, 2018
The delicious, protein-packed Kodiak Cakes came all the way from Utah to host a badass brunch at Lenoir and I was so pleased to join in on the fun! We started out in the patio of Lenoir where we enjoyed coffee, mimosas, and delicious bites including Kodiak donut holes with calamondin marmalade, and a smoked […]
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The much anticipated restaurant from culinary mastermind Sam Hellman-Mass is now open on 1800 East 6th Street and I had a sneak peak of the space and menu last week. Suerte has focused their menu on the simple but foundational masa- the making/nixtamalization of corn which in turn become tortillas. Suerte’s website states that “Executive […]
March 26, 2018
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March 9, 2018
Chia seeds are just another health trend, right? Not this time! Chia seeds are rich in omega-3’s – an essential fatty acid that your body doesn’t produce, so you have to consume them. Omega-3’s are great for heart health and to help lower inflammation. In just 2 tbsp of chia seeds, there is around 10 […]
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March 7, 2018
Pietap is changing the pizza pie + brewskie game and I am LOVING IT. First off, they make their dough with only four ingredients: flour, salt, yeast and water. It’s a 96 hour process to make the dough fluffy, light and even easy to digest. Believe me, I ate a LOT of za and wasn’t […]
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March 6, 2018
Another fabulous Fox Concept, North Italia, is now open downtown on 2nd Street! Not only is the decor and atmosphere beautiful, the food is exceptionally delicious too. The burrata is complemented by winter squash, fuji apple, toasted hazelnut, sage, date, and saba. It was quite sweet but paired nicely with some salty housemade bread! Not […]
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The Driskill Hotel is celebrating Texas Independence Day on March 2 and you will definitely want to be there! I had the delight of trying the brunch at 1886 Cafe and Bakery inside the hotel. I was so impressed by their menu, service and atmosphere! I can’t rave enough over how good the Texas Pecan Waffle […]
February 28, 2018
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February 28, 2018
WHO LOVES PIZZA?! I am so excited to bring to you a guide for the Best Pizza in Austin for the second year! If you’ve been following along with my food adventures, you know I love love love pizza. This post is a general guide to pizza in town based on public opinions as well as a […]
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February 25, 2018
I am so crazy in love with the amazing cuisine from 101 By Teahaus – from Taiwanese beef noodles to Sichuan pork wontons, 101 is bringing a fusion of classic Asian eats in the best way. Take a look at the pictures below! The pictures will do better than my words, but the beef bulgogi […]
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February 21, 2018
This recipe is not only easy and requires minimum measuring, but it’s comforting and absolutely DELICIOUS! Jaime’s Spanish Village Salsas are made with wholesome ingredients and full of bold flavor! They sent me a few of their products to concoct a recipe – here it is! Ingredients: 1.5 lb of chicken thighs 1 can refried […]
