4.30 things Food/Drink, 4 {Curra's Grill}

avocado margarita!

Date: 07.15.10

Activity: Try the avocado margarita at Curra's Grill
Place: Curra's Grill "the Mother of all Mex"-Austin, TX
Cost: entree range $9-$30
http://www.currasgrill.com/

Curra's Grill is a great laid back, casual place to go when you're in the mood for some good Mexican food and a refreshing margarita.  They are famous for their avocado margarita(picture above) and after having one last night I know why.  I had a friend suggest the chicken mole, so I ordered chicken mole enchiladas(picture below).  The enchiladas were covered with their special sauce, which was unique and delicious.  Curra's also has an outdoor patio area that looked inviting.  The restaurant space was a lot smaller than I expected and felt a little congested, but managed to still feel relaxing.  Since I live north the location(I35 & Oltorf) wasn't convenient, but if it was easier for me to get to I would be a frequent visitor!

 
Take Away:: drink outside the box
# Completed 30 things Austin:: 4
# to go:: 26
Months until 30th:: 9 1/2 months

Adventure Awaits!!

"MI CASA ES SU CASA"-slogan above entrance door

4.30 things Food/Drink, 3 {Tomunchi Yogurt}

Date: 07.09.10

Activity: Yogurt!
Place: Tomunchi Yogurt (Austin, TX)
(512) 491-7138
1701 W Parmer Ln, #105
Costs: based on weight of your yogurt cup

Self-serve yogurt on a hot summer day?  Yes please!!

This place has been calling my name everyday this week as I peal my melted self out of my car only to walk right passed it.  Today there was no stopping me!  I was able to walk right in and get started on my yogurt concoction.  My personal ingredient choices were: cake batter yogurt topped with ladles of juicy strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, sliced almonds, and chunks of cookie dough.  They have several options to compliment every palette.  I have a feeling I will be posting more yogurt places in the near future.  I am now on a mission this summer to discover as many delicious yogurt places as possible in the Austin area.   

Take Away:: frozen yogurt is one of the most refreshing ways to take a break from the summer heat

# Completed 30 things Food/Drink:: 3

# to go:: 27
Months until 30th:: 10 months

Adventure Awaits!!

"Laughter is brightest where food is best." —-Irish Proverb

4.30 things Food/Drink, 2 {Maggiano's}

picture on left is what the Domain location looks like

Date: 07.01.10
Activity: Lunch @ Maggiano's Little Italy
Place: Austin, TX (Domain Shopping Center)
Costs: Entree average $11-14
Notes: Order anything thing off their 'classic pasta' section and you get another to go!  All classic pastas are $12.95, what a deal!  This place is event and banquet friendly, tons of space!
http://www.maggianos.com/


I was treated to an office lunch as a Thank You for a job well done in June.  We decided to try Maggiano's, which is a newer restaurant in Austin.  The floors at the entrance sparkled from the small square tile and hanging from the ceiling was a magnificent chandelier.  The tables were lined with red and white checkered tablecloths and delicate vintage plates for the bread and oil.  I ordered the lunch special, which was a pecan crusted tilapia topped with shrimp and capers resting on a bed of spinach.  With Frank Sinatra as the ambiance music, the restaurant felt cozy, with a classic Italian flare.  I look forward to going back and having a taste from the wine menu!

my delicious tilapia

Take Away:: travel always makes good table conversation..learned our VP's favorite Europe destination has been Switzerland!

# Completed 30 things Food/Drink:: 2
# to go:: 28
Months until 30th:: 10 months
Adventure Awaits!!

DELIZIOSO!!

4.30 things Food/Drink, 1 {Perry's-BEST STEAK}

Date: 06.19.10
Activity: Try steak at Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
Place: Houston, TX
Costs: $25 and up-Fine Dining
Notes: known for famous pork chops!
http://www.perryssteakhouse.com/

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picture of room that we dined in

my mom's dish, so wonderful

What a treat!  My mother, step dad, and I had a lovely evening celebrating birthdays at Perry's Steakhouse.  We started off with a bottle of red wine and lobster as an appetizer.  Then tried their amazing turtle soup and wedge salad.  We each ordered a steak of some sort.  My moms was the picture above, which they seared and cut at our table.  My step dad and I had the filet perry that was topped with crab meat.  After we cleaned our delicious plates we ordered creme brulee and coffee.  The ambiance was romantic, service was amazing, and food was unforgettable.  This is a wonderful place for any special occasion, date, or just fine dining.  They also have wine lockers for those that frequent the restaurant(maybe someday I will have a locker) :)  I do plan to go back and try their famous pork chops!  The Austin location has a pork chop lunch special on Fridays for aprox. $11.  Yummy, I cannot wait to go back!!   

Take Away:: fine dining is good for the soul (and tummy)

# Completed 30 things Food/Drink:: 1

# to go:: 29
Months until 30th:: 10 1/2 months

Adventure Awaits!!

"More is More"-review from Texas Monthly on Perrys, March 2009

all images from Perry's website