Scott ordered the Crab Cakes and I ordered the Daily Fish Special - Rainbow Trout. We split our meals in half so we both could experience each others dish. The crab cake really wasn't that good. In fact it was a bummer, too mushy. The trout was great, a touch salty but that has always been ok in my book. I enjoyed the trout very much, good work Lucile's.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Lucile's Stateside Bistro - Fort Worth, TX
Scott ordered the Crab Cakes and I ordered the Daily Fish Special - Rainbow Trout. We split our meals in half so we both could experience each others dish. The crab cake really wasn't that good. In fact it was a bummer, too mushy. The trout was great, a touch salty but that has always been ok in my book. I enjoyed the trout very much, good work Lucile's.
Uncle Julio's - Fort Worth, TX
A Margarita for the Birthday girl and myself.
Scott ordered the Beef and Chicken Crispy Tacos, which is also known as a #2 Juanita's Platter. He seemed to really enjoy it. In fact, he said he was stuffed at the end of his meal - that usually means that the food was delish! Lauren ordered the Fish Taco's I believe. She didn't complain one bit! You can probably tell we were pretty much happy campers at this point!
Uncle Julio's is a fabulous place to pull in during your stay in Texas. Easy access off the 30 and usually on your way home from the Coliseum, depending on where you stay. The servers were friendly and the Margarita's were great! I liked the warm salsa concept, that rocked my boat. And the queso, yes please! Great company and a 21st birthday! It can't get much better than that, it was great way to start off our eating tour in Texas! More to come...
Hoffbrau Steaks - Fort Worth, TX
Brau Chips, my newest addiction. They are made to order so they come out smokin' hot. They are served with ranch dipping sauce. Fat on fat, super healthy!
Speaking of super healthy, this is my order of the Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies. I was told I couldn't leave Texas without eating catfish, so I got it out of the way early. It was everything deep fried fish should be - delicious. The puppies were tasty too.
Scott was being a healthy eater and ordered a Steak Salad. Top sirloin steak on fresh greens with bacon, egg, mixed cheese and tomato topped with crispy onion strings. He seemed to really enjoy his salad, it is something he usually always orders here.
Throughout the show week we went back to the Hoffbrau and had lunch. You better believe you ordered those Brau chips again! I had soup and the other healthy soldiers had salad. I enjoyed this restaurant because it seemed to be a destination for families. Locals seemed to gather in their sports apparel and enjoy spending time there. We had fabulous waitresses each time we went, it just was a pleasant experience. I will return I am sure, so keep those Brau chips on the menu please!
Hoffbrau Steaks - Fort Worth, TX
Brau Chips, my newest addiction. They are made to order so they come out smokin' hot. They are served with ranch dipping sauce. Fat on fat, super healthy!
Speaking of super healthy, this is my order of the Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies. I was told I couldn't leave Texas without eating catfish, so I got it out of the way early. It was everything deep fried fish should be - delicious. The puppies were tasty too.
Scott was being a healthy eater and ordered a Steak Salad. Top sirloin steak on fresh greens with bacon, egg, mixed cheese and tomato topped with crispy onion strings. He seemed to really enjoy his salad, it is something he usually always orders here.
Throughout the show week we went back to the Hoffbrau and had lunch. You better believe you ordered those Brau chips again! I had soup and the other healthy soldiers had salad. I enjoyed this restaurant because it seemed to be a destination for families. Locals seemed to gather in their sports apparel and enjoy spending time there. We had fabulous waitresses each time we went, it just was a pleasant experience. I will return I am sure, so keep those Brau chips on the menu please!
Uncle Julio's - Fort Worth, TX
A Margarita for the Birthday girl and myself.
Scott ordered the Beef and Chicken Crispy Tacos, which is also known as a #2 Juanita's Platter. He seemed to really enjoy it. In fact, he said he was stuffed at the end of his meal - that usually means that the food was delish! Lauren ordered the Fish Taco's I believe. She didn't complain one bit! You can probably tell we were pretty much happy campers at this point!
Uncle Julio's is a fabulous place to pull in during your stay in Texas. Easy access off the 30 and usually on your way home from the Coliseum, depending on where you stay. The servers were friendly and the Margarita's were great! I liked the warm salsa concept, that rocked my boat. And the queso, yes please! Great company and a 21st birthday! It can't get much better than that, it was great way to start off our eating tour in Texas! More to come...
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Cafe Bravo - Oakdale, CA
This is the Chimichurri Salmon. Blah! The salmon was dry. The black beans and white rice also did nothing to increase the flavor of this dish. Very blah. Maybe dump your salsa on the salmon instead, because it is very delicious!
Ok, here is my beef. I love Mexican food and will brag on any place that serves it. This place had tasty chips and salsa - margaritas too. But, the service is a bit questionable. I am a twenty something girl so I got the bare minimum of service. The waitresses were only on the look out for potiential dates! If I brought my blue-eyed brother we would have been served up a storm! Can I have a napkin? Maybe another glass of water? "Ok, take your time... I know there is a good looking boy over there..." I mean really?! So that is Cafe Bravo. Enough said.
Cafe Bravo - Oakdale, CA
This is the Chimichurri Salmon. Blah! The salmon was dry. The black beans and white rice also did nothing to increase the flavor of this dish. Very blah. Maybe dump your salsa on the salmon instead, because it is very delicious!
Ok, here is my beef. I love Mexican food and will brag on any place that serves it. This place had tasty chips and salsa - margaritas too. But, the service is a bit questionable. I am a twenty something girl so I got the bare minimum of service. The waitresses were only on the look out for potiential dates! If I brought my blue-eyed brother we would have been served up a storm! Can I have a napkin? Maybe another glass of water? "Ok, take your time... I know there is a good looking boy over there..." I mean really?! So that is Cafe Bravo. Enough said.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Seven Sisters - Sonora, CA
The Wild Mushroom Soup was delicious! My favorite part of the meal. Very nutty.
Wahoo fish from Hawaii. It was very good, my one complaint was the portion size. It was tiny! I was starving! The rice served with the dish was ok. Kind of tasted they made it possibly the day before and just reheated it.
Filet Mignon topped with crab served with rice and butternut squash. It sounds fabulous right? The steak came out overcooked and was sent back once, and it was brought back overcooked again! Aye yi yi. The crab didn't taste like crab, in fact I am not sure it even had a taste. I tried a bite of the butternut squash and it was delicious.
The Seven Sister's Restaurant was really supposed to impress me, knock my socks off! But, sadly it didn't. The atmosphere was beautiful, we had a great table. Had a nice glass of Wildhorse Pinot Noir and finished with tasty cappachinos, doesn't all sound so lovely? I don't think the restaurant lived up to their online reputation. Would I return? Probably if I won big down below in the casino and didn't mind dropping some dough on an average meal. Have you been to Seven Sisters?
Pine Cone Cafe - Mi Wuk, CA
Inside the tiny cafe. Room for 25 people or so.
Breakfast or Lunch - your pick. The Coffee pictured was just amazing. The kind that is so good that you have at least 4 cups without even realizing the amount of caffeine that you just ingested.
I just get a good feeling when I come here. The staff is very friendly and are extremely efficient. They smile and always have a fresh pot of coffee in hand. The menu has everything you could possibly want and it all tasted so fresh. I will return and if you haven't been, you should go!