#29: Menudo-ed Out

So, I've been teaching. This has been my first year and apparently this blog got a case of "Summer Blogging." "Summer Blogging happened so fast..., summer blogging thought it would last..." Yeah.

Anyway, as a result of my new work schedule, I'm use to waking up really early. I can wake up at about 8:00am like it's nothing...on a Saturday! Well, I decided this morning to go to my awesome breakfast place: Mi Victoria Bakery.

The awesome thing about places with the word "bakery" in them is that if you get there early in the morning, it smells awesome since things are still baking. Mi Victoria is also one of the few places I know that actually sells menudo on weekends. I just needed my one fix for the year, because truthfully, even if my mom's version of menudo is not as authentic, I still like it better. There's a good proportion of meat, hominy, and tripe. The one I had today had tons of tripe and very little hominy. I was also thinking of my weight loss plan, so seriously, I'm done with menudo for the year.

Among other things, previously I've alluded to Tan My as being the most awesome pho place. That was until I read an article about Pho Dan. I came to the conclusion that being Filipino, I don't know much about authentic Vietnamese food, I just know what tastes good. Tan My and Pho Dan taste really good, but I defer to Pho Dan. Since they're both good, I have to go for the authentic one, that's what gives it the edge. The broth has flavors that are not overpowered by saltiness and I'm a broth kind of person. Also, Pho Dan is closer to where I live. Vermicelli bowl wise, they're both about the same for me.

#28: Hello again

I haven't eaten for the past few months. What's sad is that statement is half true. Teaching consumes a lot of my time, but I find that there's also a need to de-stress and that's partially what my blogs are for. I'm still in Austin. I still eat in Austin.

Here are some places that will need postings:

Tan My - Best Pho place ever
Uncle Billy's Brew & Cue - 2nd visit
Whole Foods - Awesome Brisket & soups
Asia Cafe - I've never said anything about eating here?
Cupprimo - Better than Nyquil
Hey Cupcake - Crack in the cream cheese icing
Little Deli and Pizzeria - The best
Hop Doddy - Oily love
Mighty Fine - a chain worth eating at
Antoinelli's Cheese Shop - I'm jealous
Mei Lien Bistro - as long as you can't smell the smoke
Buco di Beppo - Kid's lasagne with a glass of wine
Mandola's - I'll take an Orange Gyna
The Upper Crust Bakery - really? I haven't talked about this place either?
Mi Victory Bakery - Menudo on weekends!
Torchy's Tacos - it's open late. Butter in the barbacoa
Billy's on Burnet - overpriced beer, awesomely memorable burger