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2018 Chinese New Year’s Eve

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Laikh House Gourmet Cafe | Houston, Texas

Scruffy and I went to Laikh House Gourmet Cafe for lunch since there were such great ratings.

Laikh House Gourmet Cafe | Houston, Texas | All American Burger with Parmesan Fries

All American Burger [beef, American cheese, mayo, mustard, pickle, tomato, onions, lettuce] | $5.99 • Parmesan Fries | $3.99

We shared the burger and fries and were quite surprised to find that it wasn’t bad. I was even more surprised when Scruffy said he’d come back.

Laikh House Gourmet Cafe | Houston, Texas | Honeymoon Latte

Honeymoon Latte | $3.50 • Almond Milk | $0.50

The guy did forget to serve me my coffee but when I walked to the counter, he remembered before I had to say anything and had it out soon after. It was actually not bad but not sweet enough for my taste.

The only complaints I have is mostly that the floors were sticky and there were sewer-ish smells when you walk in. Not enough to deter us though.

2018 | 046/365 | Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner

[2018] 046/365: Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner

Now that my Dad’s retired, he wants to go all out and be more traditional so ten dishes for five people. Everyone helped out in making this dinner happen. We have SO much leftover. It was delicious though and I was so happy to see that Scruffy ate more than he usually does.

We’re going to watch Megan Leavey together after the adults get home from buying flowers. haha

It’s been a great day.

Laikh House Gourmet Cafe
1856 Barker Cypress Road, Houston, Texas 77084  |  (832) 321-4562  |  Yelp

Eating Out Alone

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2018 | 043/365 | Pho Tau Bay Vietnamese Restaurant | Houston, Texas | Eating Alone

[2018] 043/365: Eating Out Alone

Guys, I did it again! I went out and ate at a restaurant all by myself. The first time I did it was a La Madeline which I actually blogged about!It was two years ago and I still remember that experience.

I was busy running errands all day and decided to grab some food before my appointment at the Subaru Dealership. I chose Pho Tau Bay Vietnamese Restaurant. It was a completely different experience than La Madeline. Here, I didn’t hide behind a book. People were not on their laptops or studying. Here, everyone was eating and talking with their mates.

I was a little weary when I walked in but I persevered and actually enjoyed my meal by myself, without distractions. I saw a guy from Acura eating by his lonesome as well and we exchanged awkward glances. haha

I will say that this isn’t the best pho place, the broth was good but the meat was not up to par nor was the eggrolls. The price was too high for the amount of food and there was a lot of miscommunications.

Subaru Dealership | Kindle and Coffee

I was happy to get through four and a half of my chapters before my car was ready to go. Is it weird that I actually like waiting at the dealership so that I can read? Ever since I got a Kindle, life has been great being able to pull it out whenever I want.  #thanksboyfriend

Pho Tau Bay Vietnamese Restaurant
6965 Barker Cypress Road, Houston, Texas  |  (281) 550-2949  |  Website  |  Yelp

Lunch Date With My Boo

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2018 | 042/365 | The Halal Guys | Gryo Platter and Baba Ganoush

Gyro Platter and Baba Ganoush

[2018] 042/365: Lunch Date With My Boo

I met up with Scruffy at The Halal Guys for a late lunch before heading to WalMart to pick up something for Jameel’s birthday. We opted for candy, every little kids favorite and not so much the parents.

After the party, I went home to have dinner with my parents and am now rewatching a TVB series, Tiger Cubs.

Relaxing before bed. #check

The Halal Guys
11700 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas  |  (832) 243-6154  |  Website  |  Yelp

Sushi and Fried Foods

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Ichiban Sushi & Tapioca | Sugar Land, Texas | Nigiris and Handroll

Scruffy and I woke up and went strolling at the mall before we went to Ichiban Sushi & Tapioca for a light snack. Just a handful of nigiri with a handroll. YUM! Scruffy rarely says, let’s get sushi because it’s so expensive so I jumped at the opportunity when he brought it up.

2018 | 041/365 | Clancy's Public House | Richmond, Texas | Chicken Fried Steak and Fish and Chips

Chicken Fried Steak [10 oz Angus beef, chicken fried & topped with cream and gravy served with mashed potatoes and green beans] | $16 • Fish and Chips [Guiness-battered cod golden fried & crispy served with fries, tarter sauce and malt vinegar] | $12

[2018] 041/365: Fried Foods and Green Beans

We went home for a bit so that he could throw the ball for Luna and I can have some downtime with my Chinese Soaps before we headed for drinks and early dinner at Clancy’s Public House. We both got fried foods but I felt a bit better getting a side of green beans. hehe

This upcoming week is Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year. Eeeep, I’m excited!

Ichiban Sushi & Tapioca
16200 Kensington Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 265-1669 |  Website  |  Yelp
Clancy’s Public House
503 FM 359 Road, Richmond, Texas 77406  |  (832) 847-4390  |  Website  |  Yelp

Catching Up With Old Co-Workers

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2018 | 040/365 | Saeed’s Mediterranean Grill | Houston, Texas | Kefta Kabob Plate

Kefta Kabob Plate [grilled ground beef, onion, parsley, spices and two sides: spicy hummus and eggplant casserole] | $12.99

Met up with my old co-workers today for lunch at Saeed’s Meditteranean Grill and got a free meal from Erin! Thanks, Erin! One of my favourite meals is Mediterranean so I was super excited to stuff my face! I got the eggplant casserole for the first time today and it was THE BOMB. Way better than baba ganoush!

Beans Cafe Coffeehouse | Houston, Texas | Iced Coffee

After many hours with Angie, Erin, and Paola, Juhi and I bid them all farewell since they had to go back to work. Juhi and I went to Beans Cafe Coffeehouse for a long coffee chat and she was nice enough to pay for my coffee. It was nice to talk to her one-on-one. It felt like it was when she was sitting next to me! I’m excited I get to see her again Tuesday night!!

After you spend so much time with them daily and having it taken away in a blink of an eye is tough so I’m glad I got to see them again and catch up with them.

Saeed’s Mediterranean Grill
14779 Memorial Dr, Houston, Texas 77079  |  (832) 243-5136  |  Yelp
Beans Cafe Coffeehouse
1127 Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77077  |  (281) 920-9620  |  Website  |  Yelp