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!
July 31, 2017
I recently checked out the happy hour menu at the beautiful Searsucker in downtown Austin. Their happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4-6 pm and boasts delicious eats and drinks! Here are the things I ate and drank: The drinks pictured are the “snake in the grass” with cucumber gin, bruised mint, lime and […]
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July 27, 2017
If you’re looking for an unforgettable evening of creative culinary delights, you need to check out Austin Live Fire and their Supper Club… And Jennifer’s Gardens is the perfect place to host such a special event. Dinner started out with amazing bites cooked over live fire. There were octopus, quail, bacon, and mushrooms. There was […]
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July 19, 2017
There’s a new truck in town and you are going to love it. It’s located in the patio of one of the best bars on east 6th street, Hotel Vegas. Let’s talk about their corn dogs. House made batter, polish sausage, and hot mustard OF YOUR DREAMS. This was my favourite thing on the menu, […]
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It’s been quite awhile since I’ve posted a recipe of my own – but now there’s this fabulous healthy pad thai recipe for you to make and devour (like I did)! Ingredients: 14 – 16 oz of rice noodles 4 tbsp tamari 4 tbsp honey 2 tbsp tamarind paste 2 tsp fish sauce 2 […]
July 17, 2017
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July 12, 2017
I had the honor to dine in the Milonga Room at Buenos Aires Cafe this past weekend and what a delight it was! Mendel Wines from Argentina brought five amazing wines to taste with a tapas menu created by the chefs at Buenos Aires. It was a decadent experience full of contrasting flavors and textures (and […]
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July 6, 2017
Just another BBQ spot, right? WRONG! Valentina’s is included in the Austin Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ Joints for a good reason – they make damn good cue. The drive out to Manchaca wasn’t as bad as I thought it’d be (granted, I35 was particularly nice that day). The large trailer and shaded patio is inviting […]
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June 29, 2017
I finally visited the beloved neighborhood restaurant La Mancha and it was the tex-mex feast of my dreams! Their menu is huge so everyone will find something they want. They have a huge front patio out front, as well as plentiful seating inside. Lots of colorful paintings, flags and detailed tiling adorns the inside. You […]
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I had the pleasure of having a BBQ feast at Uncle Billy’s Brewery and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it! The hospitality and friendliness of the staff, as well as the amazing eats, made it one of the best foodie experiences. Pit master Israel went all out – every meat and side they offer […]
June 26, 2017
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June 23, 2017
The lovely folks from Fischer and Wieser held a media day at Das Peach Haus where we toured the gorgeous property and ate/drank ALL the things! It was one of the sweetest summer days and I’m now a die hard fan of all their delicious products! Their jams, jellies and sauces range from the original […]
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June 19, 2017
There’s a new pizza spot in town and you need to know about it. PS35 comes from the owners of 40North and they are bringing serious New York style pizza game to the Austin scene. And with such a large menu filled with so many choices, everyone will find something they love – or eat […]
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June 15, 2017
I am a long time lover and consumer of Polvo’s but they recently hosted me to try their breakfast menu and I’m now even more in love with them! The flavors in each dish were so unique and amazing – a lot of places just over salt or over garlic their plates, but Polvo’s chef […]
