Qui

Last night we went to Paul Qui's flagship restaurant Qui. It was superb. The meal was everything I dreamt it would be and more. Chef Paul came over to ask us how our meal was and I was lucky enough to tell him what a fan I was and get a picture with him. He is such a wonderful down to earth person.

Aerated aged Vermont Cheddar on a cracker

The nights menu (he changes it daily)

Ode to Michel Bras

Chilled turnip dashi, collection of vegetables from austin farmers

                                         

Broken Arrow Venison

tartare, coffee, egg yolk

                                     

Dinuguan

pork, blood, gnocchi, black trumpet

                                     

Masaba

Japanese mackarel, collard greens, Koshihikari, hen egg

                                     

Cheddar cheese ice cream

crispy waggle, goat milk cajeta, peanut praline, aged cheddar ice cream

Champurrado

rice pudding, chocolate, ginger

And finally, Chef Paul!! What a dream come true!!

Odd Duck

So last night my mom and I went and ate at Odd Duck. It was such an incredible experience. Executive Chef Bryce Gilmore personally delivered one of our courses and talked with us (he signed a menu for me), it was all such a dream come true.

Parker house rolls, pig head

Beef heart salad, sesame, arugula, wild rice

Chef Bryce sent this out with his complements

Chicken fried chicken egg, mushrooms, hot sauce

Cheddarwurst, horseradish, sauerkraut

Meyer lemon mousse, beet panna cotta, lavender honey

Bread pudding, malted ice cream, beer caramel

East Side King, S. Lamar

East Side King's new location on S. Lamar has been the talk of the town since it opened over Christmas. Let me tell you it lived up to all they hype. It was the most delicious thing I've had in a long time.