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 25, 2018
I’ve tried a lot of new and exciting things this summer and below are some of my absolute favourites! From fresh vegan plates to spicy grilled meats, there’s a wide range of eats and treats that bring out cool summer vibes. Acai Hut – the Chuck Norris with blended almond milk, vega protein and avocado […]
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July 23, 2018
It’s hard to find proper Indian cuisine in town that meets my standards, but I’ve found a place I ABSOLUTELY LOVE! Saffron boasts authentic Indian food as well as Nepalese dishes to create fabulous options everyone will love. They offer certified gluten free and vegetarian options, too! The recipes are authentic in nature, but the […]
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July 17, 2018
As if Uncle Billy’s isn’t impressive enough with their beer program and amazing bbq, they also just launched their full coffee bar + breakfast menu that is available every day of the week from 7 am to 2 pm!! Pitmaster Israel is a man of many talents and is also passionate about breakfast foods. Thank goodness because […]
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Sala and Betty is a household name in the North Loop neighborhood. They’ve been dishing out wholesome, homemade dishes for the past several years. Sala and Betty source almost everything from over 25 local purveyors! We started with some amazing new appetizers – roasted cauliflower with cilantro mint and curried lemon garlic yogurt. It reminded […]
July 16, 2018
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July 10, 2018
Up on the 7th floor is the beautiful pool and patio where Rules and Regs is making amazing cocktails and upscale bar food! They recently started a bubbles and beats series on Sunday afternoons where you can hear tunes from local DJ’s and enjoy discounted cocktails and champagne (plus, that view). We enjoyed a delicious […]
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July 9, 2018
I have found an amazing gem of a restaurant that’s quickly made its way up to my top favourite restaurants in town. Osteria Pronto is nestled inside the JW Marriott downtown and screams classy, ornate, delicious Italian cuisine. OP recently created an amazing wine flight offering in a few different categories. We tried the Italian […]
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July 7, 2018
All you can eat high quality meat + a salad bar = one happy weekend brunch! Estancia Steakhouse is serving up some of the best meat and greens you could imagine! Some of my favourite things from the HUGE salad bar, include the asparagus, tabouleh, butter lettuce, cured meats, soft cheeses, and fresh fruit! Plus, […]
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Doc’s is an Austin staple of sorts – it’s been around since 2005 and has been slingin good food, drinks, and games. I recently checked out their south “backyard” location and loved everything about it! Tucked in the back of a shopping strip, Doc’s has a huge open patio with a large indoor space equipped […]
July 5, 2018
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June 29, 2018
Chez Zee has been around for almost 30 years and I just had my first visit to the beautiful quintessential Austin neighborhood spot! Not only is the restaurant family-run but they are dishing out delicious, fresh and creative eats. I dined there with my dear blogger friend Nicole during lunch and we devoured these salads. First […]
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June 27, 2018
Most of you know that I’m a private chef and specialize in meal prep and dinner parties, but sometimes it’s hard to meal plan for myself when I’m cooking full time for so many clients. I recently got to try the new meal plan from Snap Kitchen and there were sooo many amazing meals I […]
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June 25, 2018
There are a lot of great brunch options in town, but Iron Cactus pretty much beats them all. Their Sunday brunch buffet is only $16 a person and they not only have amazing Tex Mex options but an entire room full of delicious eats! Some of my favourite things were the huevos rancheros nachos, classic […]
