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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Azul Rooftop is located on the 20th floor of the Westin Downtown. They recently underwent a renovation and the new space boasts beautiful walls of greenery, open cabanas, and a larger seating space by the bar. They also have one of the only FREE hotel pools for the public with the following available hours: Monday […]

This post has been a long time coming because I have been a fan of Forthright for awhile now – but for those that haven’t visited or have it on their list to check out: this post is for you! Not only is the cafe beautiful and welcoming, but there’s ample seating both inside and […]

I had the amazing opportunity and honor to take over the kitchen at Forthright Cafe on March 29th for the evening to feature my own chef creations. It was an event that took months to plan, and was one of the most flawless and most fun nights EVER! The night started out with amazing foccacia […]

  One of my favourite things to do is go on lunch dates with my friends. My sister and I have lunch dates almost once a week, and it is so nice to make time time from a busy day and treat your body right. I’ve compiled a list of the most popular and delicious spots for lunch in […]

Eureka! is located in the heart of downtown Austin. It’s corner spot next to The Driskill has large open windows and a beautiful indoor space with ample seating. I had the best time trying their menu and I am excited to share some of my favourites with you! Lollipop Corn Dogs These little balls of […]