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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

Ilsong Garden | San Antonio, Texas

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Trisha and I wanted to hang out one last time before I left for the summer so on May 5th we ended up at Ilsong Garden.

Ilsong Garden | San Antonio, Texas | Galbi

Galbi [marinated beef short ribs] | $9.95

Everything paired nicely and was surprised that I didn’t get as much food as I usually do at Korean restaurants.

Ilsong Garden | San Antonio, Texas | Sides

Korean Side Dishes

I did not find their side dishes to be that fabulous compared to others.

Ilsong Garden | San Antonio, Texas | Soon Du Bu Chige

Soon Du Bu Chige [soft tofu with seafood soup] | $7.95

I had leftovers from the soup since they didn’t give me enough rice but man was it delicious.

I don’t think I’ll ever come back here again. Though the food is good, the amount of food I get for the price wasn’t great.

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Trisha got Sperry’s for me for my birthday!! I’ve worn them practically every day for work. Thanks, boo!

Ilsong Garden
6905 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX  |  (210) 366-4508  |  Website  |  Yelp

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill | San Antonio, Texas

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Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill | San Antonio, Texas

On the weekend of the 17th of April, Brudda and Tammy came down along with Sissy. Too bad Sissy left before brunch at Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill.

Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill | San Antonio, Texas | Tejas Trio

Tejas Trio [fresh chips, hand-hacked guacamole, chile con queso with chorizo and salsa picante] | $9.75

An appetizer to curb our appetite until our main dishes came out. The guacamole was my favorite but they gave so little of it. I very much wished we got the type where they make it at your table because I would have gotten so much more. Mmm …

Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill | San Antonio, Texas | Cornbread

Cornbread | free

You get a choice of freshly baked muffins or cornbread. I’ve never been a fan of cornbread but they both did and I am happy we did. Surprisingly the best cornbread I’ve ever had to the point where I would definitely come back just for this.

Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill | San Antonio, Texas | Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros [eggs cooked over easy, with Jack cheese, salsa Picante and sliced avocado, served with pureed black beans, flour tortillas and home-fried potatoes] | $8.95

The meal itself was very delicious. The only thing I was unhappy about was how they put tortilla chips at the bottom of my dish. It was super soggy and chewy. The potatoes were really delicious though.

It’s a pretty simple menu but I’ll definitely come back to try all the others.

Z’ Tejas
15900 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78256  |  (210) 690-3334  |  Website  |  Yelp

Agora | Houston, Texas

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Agora | Houston, Texas

After dinner, we continued on to Agora for coffees or wine.

Agora | Houston, Texas | White Mocha Frappacino

White Mocha Frappuccino | $4.50

Much better than expected. Not bitter and just the right amount of sweetener.

I would come back here again until we were chilling with our drinks and chatting and we saw cockroaches everywhere. Also, we were kicked out because the owners literally told us they needed the tables for the other customers. We were customers too but … okay. Nice way of doing business.

That night we went to various bars that included Poison Girl – not enough seats, La Carafe – very dark and creepy since it does advertise themselves as a haunted bar, mostly wine, Bronx Bar – came here for shots, too crowded, and Pearl Bar – a lot of Mexican people, don’t have anything against them but they seem to be very, very drunk and wild, one lady had her shoes off and was dancing on glass …. okay lady.

Agora
1712 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098  |  (713) 526-7212  |  Yelp
Poison Girl
1641 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006  |  (713) 527-9929  |  Yelp
La Carfe
813 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002  |  (713) 229-9399  |  Yelp
Bronx Bar
5555 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005  |  (713) 434-1290  |  Yelp
Pearl Bar
4216 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007  |  (832) 740-4933  |  Yelp