Monday, January 25, 2010

Steeping Room at the Domain


Normally I'm not a fan of malls or places in malls that serve food, but the Steeping Room is an exception. I think they are locally owned. They have a full brunch/lunch menu and a Tea menu that reads more like a wine list. You should check them out if you are in the area. The Sunday Latkes taste like they stole them from my in-laws Chanukah party, and the double chocolate cupcakes ( not pictured ) are scary good. I really like that they serve coffee in a ceramic French press. Coffee always tastes better when made to order. If you go... sit outside. The Domain makes for some good people watching.



Friday, January 22, 2010

Monday, January 18, 2010

Women and their work

Is it too much to ask to put a note on your website? I'm guessing this gallery doesn't get a ton of pop-ins.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

La Boite

I had reservations about this place. I wasn't sure I was cool enough to buy coffee out of a converted shipping container. I imagined I would have to answer a series of questions about environmentally sensitive construction before being deemed worthy. Luckily this wasn't the case. Despite it's rigid construction it's a really laid back environment. The coffee is excellent, and the almond croissant was solid. I didn't have my camera, so I did a quick illustration. If you are on S Lamar you should stop by. Check them out here.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Noriko Ambe




I finally got to see this show. I liked it, but Noriko's other work should not be missed. You can see it here. Here are a few images from Lora Reynolds Gallery



Monday, January 4, 2010

Snack Bar

On Saturday we stopped by Snack Bar on South Congress. I'm not a food critic. So I'll keep this short. Bottom line, this place has potential. The flavors are there, but the presentation is lacking. The burger was good. The fennel cured salmon tasted really good, but it looked like it was cut with a chain saw and it was missing elements listed on the menu. When Snack Bar gets their presentation and service figured out ( some one needs to train the staff ) they will be a great addition to South Congress.

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