Fondue!

My lovely husband took me to The Melting Pot for our 2nd year anniversay celebration - thanks honey! I was so excited to have fondue! I hadn't had it in at least 10 years.
We started with the Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue (Grùyere and Emmenthaler Swiss cheeses, white wine, a touch of garlic, nutmeg, fresh lemon, and Kirschwasser) - delicious and very filling!







Then we had the Fondue Bourguignonne (The European-style of cooking in cholesterol-free canola oil served with our signature sesame and tempura fondue batters) with Signature Selection (choice tenderloin, shrimp, teriyaki marinated choice sirloin, boneless breast of chicken and fresh fish fillet). We didn't really like the any of the batters. Actually, I don't know if the problem was the batters or if the temperature wasn't high enough. The teriyaki marinated meat was very good.
Next time time we want to try the Fondue Court Bouillon (a seasoned vegetable broth that is full of flavor while low in sodium, and cholesterol-free).





We were so full that we didn't have a chance to try the chocolate fondue this time. Maybe we'll go back next year, since they're a bit pricey. :)

The Melting Pot
http://www.meltingpot.com
13343 Research Boulevard, Austin
(512) 401-2424

Flamingos in Austin

This spot is one of Austin's trademarks... very austinish, indeed! :)





They're on Bee Caves and 360...

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

You can find them in the women's restroom on the ground floor.

The House of Songs at Cafe Medici

Nov 20th - Lysdal and Amundsen joined Austin singer-songwriter-producer Troy Campbell, and Austin songwriters Dana Falconberry, Dan Grissom of Some Say Leland, Devin James Fry of Salesman, Nathan Felix with members of his Noise Revival Orchestra, as well as Australia's Darren Hanlon.









Danish singer-songwriters Roar Amundsen









Darren Hanlon



Dana Falconberry









Nathan Felix with members of his Noise Revival Orchestra

Summer in Austin...

Something very austinish...

Some people wonder what makes Austin such a weird city. Indeed, one
could live here without noticing anything too different for a while.

Then you run into this.

To give you some context, these days I work at a client site in the
Capitol area of the city, where most buildings are state agencies. So
it's about as buttoned down as it gets in the area. And I was getting
some air, walking around the block where I work, and then did a
double-take on this.

And all I could think was, "man, I wish I had thought of this first!"

Have a weird Monday.
- posted by j

Cafe Mangu.. Caribbean Bistro

We ordered "churrasco argentino" (beef) and"lechon asado" (pork). They were both delicious! The garlicky sauce they serve with the plantains for appetizer is also very yummy!

Cafe Mangu
(512) 990-3121
15200 FM 1825
Pflugerville, TX 78660