Tout Suite (Commerce)

You know, I really like the atmosphere here, but I think I'm over the food...at least the Avocado Toast for sure.  There is something about it that has changed and I can't put my finger on it, but it just has this really heavy taste to it...I don't know if it's oil or what.  The waffle is still good and Fried Chicken is tasty, I think I just have to change my go to breakfast dish.

Celebrating at Steak 48 (River Oaks District)

It's Cecilia's 40th birthday and my first time visiting Steak 48...wow, I really like it!  Really love the atmosphere!  The bar on the first floor has a great atmosphere and energy, love loved it!  It's actually super crowded with beautiful people!  

We eventually get sat at our table, upstairs.  Very different vibe.  Dark, cozy, masculine...not surprised, it's a steakhouse!  Beautiful decor.  It's time to order and we decide to order "family-style".  We ordered the Tomahawk Wagyu, 3 of them, $195 per plate.  Argentinian Sea Bass and Lamb Chops.  Of the 3, many of us liked the Lamb Chops the best.  The Wagyu was disappointing, but that might of been because I got a bad cut, mostly fat.  We also ordered the seafood tower, oysters were fabulous!  Long story short, I definitely would like to go back...but order my own dish!  Great bar to hang out at and awesome people watching!

Drinks at Le Colonial (River Oaks District)

Sorry the photos are so bad, we only stopped by for some drinks and apps before our real dinner at Steak 48.  I loved the bar atmosphere, it was trendy, upscale, and great crowd.  Food was great too, but I thought it was odd that they brought out the Vietnamese Eggrolls with soysauce.  She said it was really authentic Vietnamese food.  The Tuna Tar Tar was excellent!  We definitely want to come back, but it is pretty pricey, which you would expect for anything in this shopping center!

Lollipop (Memorial City Mall)

Really cute place!  And also in Memorial City Mall.

Typo (Memorial City Mall)

Great shop for fun little gifts!  I got this chalkboard sign on sale for $15!  

Tout Suite (Memorial City Mall)

Did you know?  I didn't know there was a Tout Suite in Memorial City Mall.  That's it, I didn't order anything, just wanted to report on it...

Sweet Paris Creperie (City Centre)

First time at the City Centre location.  It's a great place for mommies, apparently.  Tons of mother's with little ones.  I visited on my day of with my babe and we fit right in!  I ordered the THE VEGAN (portobello mushrooms, black bean puree, corn salsa, and chipotle sauce), $9.95.  I thought it was actually pretty tasty, a little spicy, great flavors!  Cute cute place.

Fried Ice Cream

At AKA Sushi...oh my gosh, the best fried ice cream ever! 

Honeymoon Cafe & Bar

Not sure why this place gets such high ratings because as my husband and stepson says, this place blows.  We went on a weekday morning and not including the extended wait for our coffee and food, the menu was limited and the food wasn't even tasty at all.  We won't be coming back here anytime soon.  The place is really cute though, too bad.

The Ritual (Heights)

I thought Ritual would be more fancier than it is, it's actually very casual.  I was also unsure if it was "family-friendly", now with a little one, but not only is it kid-friendly, there were others there with newborns as well!  I like the atmosphere, our server was great, and the food was pretty good!  The hush puppies were yummy!  Sweet and tangy and soft!  The Steak Salad was really great too.  The Breakfast Club was ok to me and I really wanted the fries, but was never asked and the chips just came with it.  Anyway, overall we liked our experience and will probably be back for that Ritual Burger I've been hearing about!

Also, I hear this place turns into a different atmosphere on the weekend with a DJ and all!  Sounds fun!

Garlic Tofu

The best garlic Tofu (Dau hu luc lac) in town, hands down!   At Cali Sandwich in midtown.  Not my favorite atmosphere, but I don't care where I have to go to get this dish, I'm there...it's that good!

Riel (Montrose)

Brand new!  In the old Te Bar location on Fairview.  Cozy place, great spot for a romantic dinner for 2!  But I went with my friend Oscar my chef friend, Nik, who put it on my radar.  We liked the staff, restaurant and half of the items we ordered, specifically the Cauliflower and Oysters app, Tonkatsu, yellowtail sashimi...really fresh fish, and the sticky toffee dessert...mm!  Definitely go and try!

Brunch at North Italia!

First time at North Italia for brunch, great choice!  He got the Americano and I got the Egg White Omelette and French Toast, delish!

Love Buzz Pizza (Montrose)

This pizza joint had really high ratings unfortunately we didn't think much of the pies we ordered, Pepperoni and Pepperoni with Jalapeño and Mushrooms.  Nothing to write home about...bummer...

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Morning Run

Buffalo Bayou

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