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!
Restaurant Review
July 13, 2016
A few weeks ago, Joel and I drove to Nashville for a friends wedding. Actually, Joel drove the whole way there and back because he is a saint. I sat in the passenger seat and napped/DJed/ate snacks. But before we could get to Nashville, we stopped in Memphis. The drive was long and the wedding […]
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July 12, 2016
It has been TOO LONG since I’ve posted a blog and I sincerely apologize for that y’all! But do not fear, this post will have been worth the wait. Because BBQ. Barbecue. B-B-Q. However you want to write it or say it.. I love me some barbeQ. I just looked at my Instagram and I […]
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June 23, 2016
Alright you guys. I hate to do this, but I will warn you that this is a not-so-great review. My sister and I tried a new neighborhood restaurant, L’Oca D’Oro, a few days ago. I was so excited to have my cheat meal of yummy italian food… I was hugely disappointed. We ordered the peach […]
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Joel and I happened upon Little Barrel & Brown after outreach one Sunday evening and it was the best little surprise. When you walk in, there are many seating areas to choose from- by the window, intimate booths, the bar, or another back area with more booths. We sat by the window where little terrariums dangled […]
June 7, 2016
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May 27, 2016
***UPDATE: I am so sad to inform you but Burn has closed its doors as of December 2016.*** If you know me at all, you know that I love pizza. I love pizza more than the average human. I was actually going to make my blog JUST about pizza, but decided against it. But let […]
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May 24, 2016
Joel and I tried Kome for the first time last weekend. It is outrageous that I haven’t visited before considering how long it has been around and the close proximity to my house! We started out with some drinks – a sweet and subtle sake with hints of creamy caramel. I haven’t tried enough sake […]
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May 17, 2016
There are fewer things more lovely on a weekend morning than a bakery. Joel and I visited the new Bribery Bakery in Mueller last weekend and were invited in with bright colours and designs all around the shop. There was a lot of construction going on that morning, including a jack hammer next door that […]
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Alright you guys, I hope you enjoyed part I of my Fukumoto review. I will no longer leave you waiting on the edge of your seats about the second part of my Fukumoto experience. In a nutshell, IT WAS AMAZING. We ordered a tuna and mackerel sushi (nigiri style) and the tuna was ON POINT, […]
May 16, 2016
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May 12, 2016
Fukumoto was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had… That’s a big statement, I know. But I mean it. Sitting across from Shangri La, the restaurant has clean lines, simple decor, and heavy wooden seats and tables. I was already enjoying my experience just by walking in the door and being seated. After gazing […]
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May 3, 2016
If you know me, you know I’m serious about my pizza. It has to be perfect – and with easy to access quality ingredients and countless examples of how to make the perfect crust, I expect restaurants with overpriced pizza and appetizers to nail their pizza. Bufalina was a sad disappointment. I joined my sisters […]
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April 27, 2016
It’s Saturday night. You are craving a complex, beautiful cocktail, but you would rather not delve into the chaos that is downtown Austin. Enter: St. Genevieve. I read about this place on Eater – they wrote about up and coming restaurants on Rock Rose and I KNEW I had to try this place. When walking up to […]
