Thai Fresh

I've been buying Thai Fresh groceries for many years now, but last week for the first time I went in for lunch. The aroma of Thai food fills up the place! The menu offers many of the Thai staples but also has some unique Chef's favorites. The chicken and rice was a simple dish but the ginger-soy-lime sauce made it wonderful. The pad thai was simply delicious....I couldn't stop eating. The leftovers were great the next day! 

Thai Fresh also offers groceries and cooking classes. I have bought their garee (yellow) curry and panang curry pastes before. They can be used to make a really easy and yummy dinner that will make several servings and the leftovers are more delicious than the original meal. They also make a killer chicken and waffles as part of Sunday brunch, which they serve all day starting at 10 am.

Chicken and Rice with Ginger-Soy-Lime Sauce

Thai Groceries

Pad Thai with Chicken

What I love about Thai Fresh is they are a family-owned business that makes the most delicious Thai food. They use locally sourced meats and vegetables.

Trailer Tuesdays at The Long Center

Get your trailer food fix at The Long Center! Starting on July 31 and on until November, food trucks will line up at the Long Center on the last Tuesday of each month in the evening. There will be music to go with the yummy food offerings.

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/retail/2012/07/food-trucks-to-gather-at-long-center.html

See you there!

Olive & June

3411 Glenview Ave

Austin TX 78703

(512) 467-9898

http://oliveandjune-austin.com/

Location: Central    

         

This newly opened Italian restaurant in the heart of Austin is fabulous! Although it is on the expensive side, it’s a great place for celebrating any occasion or just for a night out with the girls! They have a daily happy hour from 5 to 7 pm, when antipasti (appetizers) and all drinks (except wines) are half price. 

Our waiter Tommy was very knowledgeable of the entire menu and explained the way the menu is laid out, and made excellent suggestions for food and wine pairings. The menu offers interesting and varied choices and gives you the opportunity to try out many items. The piccolo piatti (small plates) have single servings of yummy goodness such as fried ravioli, crostini, suppli (a fried dumpling made of corn risotto and mozzarella), testaroli (rolled up crepe covered with basil pesto and pine nuts) and many more. The antipasti are delicious too….we tried the pork meatballs, which come with a spicy tomato sauce.

Small plates sampler

The heirloom salad is offered as a special and is refreshing. It has arugula, heirloom tomatoes, and pecorino Romano shavings laid on a bed of cucumber strings, with a touch of balsamic dressing. For the main course, you can choose from several pasta dishes or entrees. The bucatini amatriciana is a delicious combination of al dente bucatini pasta covered in a spicy tomato sauce with crunchy bacon pieces and calabrese chili. The brine comes through in every bite of the pork chop, which is tender and lovely. Side dishes are available and what to pick is up to you (the entrees do not come with sides).

Bucatini Amatriciana

Heirloom Salad and Paradise Martini

Pork Chop

 Olive & June also has an extensive wine and drinks menu. The paradise martini is offered as a special and is only $5 during happy hour. This place is definitely worth exploring!