Austin Restaruant Week

I love Austin Restaurant Week.  It's the best time to get together with friends, try out a new place, or indulge in one of your local favorites.  This year, the boys decided to have a 'man-date' and go to a Brazilian steak house to eat as much meat as they possibly could.  As appetizing as that sounds, the girls went for Mexican at Papi Tino's.  It's an adorable little Cantina right off of east 6th Street.  The restaurant is an old white house, with seating out front under the beautiful trees. 


We, of course, decided to sit outside.  Once it got a dark out, the string lights came on, which are always my favorite. 

For those that haven't participated in ARW, each restaurant puts together a menu for the 2 weeks where you get to try a trio of food for a discounted price. 

We had to start off with their classic margarita, which was quite tasty and had a hint of spice to it.    

I chose Ensalada Martina for my appetizer.  It was quite sweet with the balsamic strawberry nectar vinaigrette.  I think I could have actually eaten it after my meal for dessert, but I thought it was tasty.  The fresh fruit is always delicious.  

For the main course I had the Enchiladas Suiza.   You get three chicken enchiladas with creamy verde salsa, which is spicy!  I loved these, and must admit, I ate every last bite of mine. 

The best part of the evening, friends and dessert, I did not get pictures of.  We had such a good time chatting, as ladies do, and an even better time sharing dessert.  We got the Helado de Mazapan - Peanut ice cream with a puff cruller and strawberries, with the Churros - deep friend pastry filled with cejeta and ice cream!  They were practically gone before they hit the table.  The Churros were amazing.  D, Scott and I always talk about how we should do a Churro truck in Austin!  Anyone want to fund us???  :o)

I would definitely go back for the drinks and definitely the atmosphere!  

Flip Happy

Crepes that is!  We took my cousin, Jason, here this weekend.  I'd never actually gone either, but had heard amazing things.  D and I decided to split a dessert.  REALLY, not sure what we were thinking!!! :o)  We went with the Lemon Curd with fresh blueberry sauce = delish!  Yet another fav of Austin.

Best part was when Jason said that crepes essentially was the French making burritos.  Hilarious.
Love B

Devastation

I can't believe that 20 miles away from me wildfires are ruining everything in their path.  It was surreal driving to central Austin last night and both sides of the highway had these eerie smoke clouds in the sky.  I saw these images today and I was speechless.  My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have been affected.  The last few days we have been enjoying the 90 degree weather but still not a drop of rain.  Dear Rain, please come soon.
B