Japanese Food

We had been craving sushi and I had heard from a friend that Sushi Zushi had good food at reasonable price. So we decided to give it a try. The menu was HUGE, but the server helped us out. We ordered tuna and eel sashimi (forgot to take a picture of the latter one), beef yakisoba and beef yakiudon. Like many Japanese dishes, the noodles were quite sweet. Overall the food was okay, but the fish was fresh.

Tuna Sashimi


Beef Yakisoba Noodles


Shrimp Yakiudon noodles


Sushi Zushi
Domain Shopping Center
3221 Fethergrass Ct.
Austin, TX 78758

Cajun Food

We live really close to Mama Roux and had been wanting to try their food for a while... I'm glad we finally did! We had a great experience there! I just loved the food! When you go, don't forget to save room for dessert. :)






Creole Calamari


Crawfish and shrimp etouffe


Gulf Shrimp Gumbo


Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

Mama Roux
13000 N. IH-35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 490-1304

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...