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Best Coffee in Houston
Apr 28, 2017
Best Coffee in Houston
Apr 28, 2017
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Apr 28, 2017
What's "Cool" in ATX
Jun 9, 2016
What's "Cool" in ATX
Jun 9, 2016

So - I realize I have to post this before these places become "uncool". You'll understand in a bit. Keep reading

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Jun 9, 2016
ATX Tour: The Old Goodies
Jun 3, 2016
ATX Tour: The Old Goodies
Jun 3, 2016

Preface: These post used to be called "off the beaten path". Since first posted, these places have become increasingly mainstream. In fact, I've been told that these places aren't "cool" any more. Regardless, I've quality-checked these venues, and determined that they're still BOMB.

Whenever I think of Austin, TX, I imagine loud, twangy strumming, think about the warm (sometimes excruciatingly hot) sun, and the confidence that I will have tacos soon.

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Jun 3, 2016
Best of Austin, TX
Sep 4, 2015
Best of Austin, TX
Sep 4, 2015

This post was partly inspired by Aziz Ansari's story on a Chipotle bag, reminiscing of ATX, and  a realization I may have list problem.

On the back of some Chipotle bags (and in his book), Aziz describes the analysis paralysis we experience when we strive for "the best". In his book, he describes a brunch researched copiously  that didn't happen. In his research, he consults Yelp, Foursquare, and other sources and finally decides on a place. It turns out that his friends are unable to make it and the brunch never happens. He ends up going to that brunch place later, and apparently it's awesome.

Anyways, the lists I create are for these type of individuals. People who get excited by food and want to have "the best". I'll be that crazy person that does the Yelping/Foursquaring and updates these lists. More importantly, I eat the bad food, so you don't have to.

Here's to these old lists and many more to come. Cheers.

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Sep 4, 2015
Brunch in Houston, TX
Mar 17, 2015
Brunch in Houston, TX
Mar 17, 2015

A Texas-sized brunch, complete with coffee... in a state that tries to make tacos appropriate for every meal.

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Mar 17, 2015
Best Austin, TX Desserts
Feb 15, 2015
Best Austin, TX Desserts
Feb 15, 2015

Let's be honest: My sweet of choice is boba. But after a Thursday night happy hour, I want a large slice of chocolate cake. The problem is that it's always a race against time.

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Feb 15, 2015
Austin Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants
Jan 3, 2015
Austin Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants
Jan 3, 2015

Austin is a  hippy-dippy, vegan-friendly city, so naturally, I had a period where I was on a quest to find vegan food done right. This is food that makes you forget you're not eating meat and/or dairy. 

Often times, I would find places with hiked up prices and mediocre food. Vegan/vegetarian food should be less expensive than meat. I would also find meat substitutes that had sodium levels well above a normal person's daily intake.

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Jan 3, 2015
Best Brunch in Austin, TX
Oct 29, 2014
Best Brunch in Austin, TX
Oct 29, 2014

Mexican inspired brunches are a staple of Texan cuisine (if not a necessity). Also, brunch is an activity that makes you feel classier than you are, much like happy hour. 

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Oct 29, 2014
 
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We had make-your-own parfait at worm today and it was 🔥! I never thought of putting lemon curd in my parfait, but it was the most delicious thing ever! #parfait #yogurt #probiotic lyfe
Why have a regular fried chicken sandwich when you can have it spicy?  Bruh- this chicken sando was so lit. Perfectly crispy, just the right amount of spice and a unique smokey flavor. After this exorbitant meal, we walked over to the ferry building to get some ice cream at Humphrey Slocombe- I didn’t want anything, but @bbastin32 requested an additional baby scoop because he knew there would be an ice cream tax. #spicychicken #hotchicken #sfeats
I’m a little embarrassed... but I had dumps 2 days in a row... consecutive meals. This is Din Ding’s Dumpling House - the broth in the XLBs was good, but they just fell apart when you tried to pick them up. The servers were not as friendly as Bing’s. The beef in the braised beef noodle soup was good though. #dumplings #trivalley #noodlesoup #eastbayeats
OK FINE- I’ll finally admit it. Bing’s #dumplings is better than Din Tai Fung. I went to DTF last week in LA and it was just okay. 🍜🍜🍜🥟🥟🥟Pardon the mess. #racksonracks #sendnoodles #dumpsinthetrunk
When @bbastin32 tries to roast you on snap, but accidentally takes a photo where your highlight is 🔥🔥 #shimmerfish
The sashimi was just ok and not very pricey. Almost spilling soy sauce all over the white sheets: priceless. It’s as if I haven’t learned my lesson from my nail polish disaster. #sashimi #losangelesfood #lasushi
The 3 Cs of marketing: cappuccinos, case studies, croissants.  @goodpeoplecoffeeco is a bomb coffee shop with one of the best mochas on the west side. #goodcoffee #latteartgram #losangelescoffee
I love walking around Oakland just to see the street style. It’s like how people get all dressed up in LA but wayyy more hipster.  #oakland #oak #oaktown
 

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