Monday, September 14, 2015

Tostada de Ceviche and Lomo Saltado Sandwich


Fish marinated in lime juice and Peruvian seasonings served with red onion, cancha (Peruvian roasted corn) and camote (steamed sweet potato),

Tender chunks of beef tenderloin with tomato, red onion, red wine and aji amarillo (Peruvian yellow pepper) on a toasted French roll, served with french fries and huancaina sauce (cheese and aji amarillo),

also served were tortilla chips and a mild sauce

at Peru Gourmet Cuisine, 10804 S. Post Oak @ Willowbend, Suite #375


Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Nicoise Salad and Cafe au Lait


Lettuce, tomatos, potatoes, hard boiled egg, haricots verts, nicoise olives and tuna (a generous portion obscured by the other ingredients), plus petite pain and dijon dressing

and Cafe au Lait

at French Riviera Bakery


Sunday, September 6, 2015

Nasi Padang Rendang


Beef rendang Padang style with sticky rice, a vegetable curry with cabbage, green beans and jackfruit, Telur Balada - Indonesian deep-fried, hard-boiled egg in a chile sauce - and a relish/chutney made with dried, whole anchovies and green chile

at Mama Yu Indonesian Bistro

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Hearts of Palm Ceviche and Enchiladas


Hearts of Palm ceviche with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, olives and lime juice

Enchiladas Saltillo - corn tortillas filled with chicken, topped with a sauce containing 5 kinds of peppers, crema, and chihuahua cheese, with home-style Mexican Rice and refritos.

Saltillo Mexican Kitchen


Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Pork Cuban Sandwich


A non-traditional Cubano - Coca-Cola braised pulled pork, country ham, provolone, smoked mustard and pickle with onion relish on crisp rustic bread, pressed, served with a salad (or other side of your choice) and complimentary tortilla and plantain chips with dressing of your choice.  Also available with steak or chicken tinga.

at Amazon Grill

Friday, August 28, 2015

Liege Waffle Monte Cristo


Turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese and warm raspberry preserves on a Liege waffle

at Seabrook Waffle Company (prices on the website are out of date).

Vuelve a la Vida


Mexican 'return to life' coctel, large, with fish, shrimp, octopus and oysters, plus tomato, onion, cilantro and avocado in a ketchup based sauce, served with chips and salsa and saltines.

At Tampico Seafood and Cocina Mexicana # 1 on Airline Drive