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 21, 2019
I’ve been an ambassador for Lucky Robot this year and have had the pleasure of visiting monthly to try out their delicious Japanese cuisine. One of my favourite things about them (besides their excellent cuisine) is their passion for seafood sustainability. I’ve enjoyed sooo many amazing things on the menu and I’m here to report […]
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March 29, 2019
There are just TOO many wonderful places to in Austin to NOT make a guide for Spring time eating! This is the best weather we’re going to have all year and the best way to celebrate it is with great food and drinks. Anthem Whether you’re in the beautiful lounge or patio, you’ll love their […]
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March 13, 2019
TEN WEEKS. I can barely believe it!!! While I haven’t adhered to the AIP diet, I know I’ve made great strides in resetting my liver, adrenals and gut health. I really am SO proud I’ve made it this far- everything I’ve politely refused a free drink at a media event, every time I’ve driven past […]
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Ok so I realized I can’t give up chickpeas. They’re good in SO MANY things and in so many ways! I also haven’t knocked the nightshades or eggs yet (but am having them much less frequently). I’ve been getting 10 – 12 hours of sleep a night since I left my office job which has […]
March 1, 2019
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February 28, 2019
As most of you know, I’ve made a huge health switch and have been leading a paleo lifestyle since January 2. I plan to keep it going which brings me to share this very exciting and comprehensive list of paleo restaurants in Austin! Bento Picnic*– 2600 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702 They are […]
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February 8, 2019
I. Want. Wine. It’s been a hard week and I was thiiiis close to opening a bottle of wine for myself yesterday. But I thought about what that would mean – not that I failed a program, but that my body would be pissed off because it’s still in recovery mode and it’s actually enjoying […]
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February 5, 2019
I MADE IT ONE WHOLE MONTH Y’ALL! My food restrictions have been easier to get used to, except for when I eat out. I managed to eat out much less than last week so that’s a win! Read below to see what I ate this week. January 24 breakfast- green juice* lunch- chollay, chicken curry […]
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I spent a few days in San Francisco and had a great time exploring the diverse city! We didn’t get to hit up all of the sites because there are so many amazing things to see and do! Here’s a recap of my time there. Kitchen Story This place was soooo cute and had AMAZING […]
January 31, 2019
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December 5, 2018
I’ve been anticipating House of the Rising Tanuki-san (or Tanuki for short) arrival in Austin for MONTHS and I was soooo delighted to finally try them out last week! The name comes from Japanese folklore as a shapeshifting shinto god of mischief. It fits the restaurant perfectly because they’re a fusion of East Asian and […]
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April 6, 2017
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 […]
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March 20, 2017
This steak and sauce recipe has not only been a client favourite, but is super easy to make and is so dang delicious! If you haven’t heard of or tried chimichurri before, now is the time. The Argentinian spices bring a serious party to your mouth and can dress up any meal! For the steak: […]
