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Cheddar’s Casual Cafe| Katy, Texas

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On May 13th, June got off work and Brudda came down from Dallas to have a breakfast/lunch celebration at Cheddar’s before the dinner celebration of my birthday.

Cheddar's Casual Cafe| Katy, Texas | Triple Treat Sampler

Triple Treat Sampler [a combination of beef, bean, and cheese nachos plus your choice of two others: loaded potato skins, crispy chicken tenders or mozzarella cheese sticks] | $7.99.

We chose the loaded potato skins and crispy chicken tenders. The nachos could do with more jalapenos and I realized I’m not a big fan of potato skins. But overall, everything was delicious. I will be coming back for those super crunchy on the outside but juicy on the inside chicken tenders.

Cheddar's Casual Cafe| Katy, Texas | Grilled Salmon

Grilled Salmon [choose grilled, blackened or bourbon glazed salmon. Served on a bed of savory rice with two sides] | $9.99

June chose her salmon to be grilled and ordered a side of mashed potatoes and coleslaw. She liked it a lot and even offered me some and oh my goodness the mashed potatoes – so moist and fluffy.

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Shepard’s Pie [a complete meal of seasoned beef and vegetables in a savory sauce, classically topped with homemade mashed potatoes] | $7.29

I’ve never had Shepard’s pie before so I had to steal some from Brudda. I loved it and definitely want to go back to get my own dish of it. I would order more mashed potatoes on the side though because I felt there wasn’t enough.

Cheddar's Casual Cafe| Katy, Texas | Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos [hand breaded, fried, white fish in flour tortillas, with roasted corn slaw and cajun tartar sauce. Two tacos served with choice of one side. Fresh off the grill version – also available] | $6.49

I got them fresh off the grill and there was enough flavouring that I didn’t even need the sauce! The fries weren’t all that amazing though which was a total bummer.

Shepard’s pie, chicken tenders, and a whole lot of mashed potatoes please! I’ll be coming back.

Cheddar’s Casual Cafe
21150 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77449  |  (281) 578-0593  |  Website  |  Yelp

Yard House | San Antonio, Texas

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It’s very rare that I find people that speak my native tongue so I was excited when Nancy, Elaine, Henry, and I decided to hangout on May 4th at Yard House. It was happy hour time so everything on their Happy Hour menu was 1/2 off!!

Yard House | San Antonio, Texas | Spicy Tuna Roll

Spicy Tuna Roll [seared rare ahi, avocado, edamame, cucumber with wasabi soy sauce] | ~$6

If you’ve never had their Spicy Tuna Roll, you’re missing out! The name can be misleading because I bet you’d imagine it was wrapped in seaweed. They’d be better off calling it a Spicy Tuna Tower with the way they stack it. I’m drooling just thinking about it!

Yard House | San Antonio, Texas | Classic Sliders

Classic Sliders | ~ $5

I always heard sliders are extra fattening (delicious) than a regular burgers but I didn’t care since we were nearing the end of the school year. It was surprising that I as a fry lover wasn’t a big fan of them but as a bread hater I really liked the buns.

If they served the sliders with a side of spicy tuna roll, I think I’d be most happy. As happy as being able to spend time with lovely people.

Yard House
15900 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX  |  (210) 691-0033  |  Website  |  Yelp

Buffalo Grille | Houston, Texas

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Buffalo Grille | Houston, Texas | Menu

During Spring Break, we were all back home so we met up with Sissy in her area for breakfast at Buffalo Grille on March 13th.

Buffalo Grille | Houston, Texas | Chalkboard Menu

I don’t know what it is about chalkboard menus. They make me so happy. I want to have a chalkboard wall in my house in the future.

Buffalo Grille | Houston, Texas | Omelette

Build Your Own Omelet [3 eggs, bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, spinach, and sausage]

It starts off with three eggs and a side of bread for $3.60. Add $0.65 for each veggie and $0.95 for each meat, cheese, or sauce. Overall for me adding so much extras, the outcome was bland. If you’re trying to eat healthy, this is the place for you.

Buffalo Grille | Houston, Texas | Hashbrowns

Hashbrowns

Instead of the side of bread, I upgraded it to hashbrowns for a dollar. If you haven’t noticed my love for potatoes yet you must be new here. But my goodness, save your dollar. These were paper thin and dry. A butt-load of ketchup still made it hard to go down.

Sissy praised this place so much that I thought we just had high expectations but even she agreed that it was horrible this time. Maybe I’ll be nice and give it another go one day but … ugh.

Buffalo Grille
3116 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX  |  (713) 661-3663  |  Website  |  Yelp

Baker Street Pub & Grill | Katy, Texas

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Baker Street | Katy, Texas | The Ruse

The Ruse

After The Continental Club, Ryan dropped Ed and I at Baker St. Pub & Grill for more live music. The pub has live bands play on certain days and today was The Ruse (best picture ever) to entertain us as we waited for Katie to arrive. I actually enjoyed listening to them since they were funny and even covered a lot of songs I knew.

Baker Street | Katy, Texas | Kettle Chips

Warm Kettle Cooked Chips [with ranch dressing] | ~$3

Once Katie showed up we ordered some appetizers to snack on. The chips were crispy like regular kettle chips but there was no falvour which meant having to dip them in ranch dressing repeatedly. Will not order again.

Baker Street | Katy, Texas | Potato Skins

Potato Skins [with bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions, served with ranch dressing] | ~$6

I never had potato skins with so much potato left in the skin so that was a plus for me and got me full fast. I wished they gave me sour cream instead of the ranch dressing. Dipping the kettle chips into ranch made me sick of it having to dip my potato skins in there as well.

It was nice to catch up with old friends from high school since college broke us all up. Nick came to join us as well and ordered a dirty martini. It was the first time I’ve seen one and I wasn’t a fan.

Baker St. Pub & Grill
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494  |  (281) 693-0500  |  Website  |  Yelp