Wednesday, November 18, 2020

French Dip and Texas Chili

 


French Dip sandwich - Shaved tri-tip steak, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, gruyère, dijon horseradish cream, au jus, baguette



 Texas Chili (bowl) with shredded cheddar and green onions, sour cream on the side


from Common Bond, Medical Center/Holcombe

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Chili Cheese Dog and Egg Salad Lunch Plate

 


Hebrew National wiener, split and grilled, split and grilled hotdog bun, coarse grind mild chili, American Cheese, pickle spear and cole slaw



Egg Salad Cold Lunch Plate with romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, black olives and cole slaw; also came with a bagel and packets of butter and strawberry jam


both from New York Deli and Coffee Shop, 9720 Hillcroft

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Maxwell Street Polish



Maxwell Street Polish - a signature Chicago hot dog by JCI Grill/James Coney Island, Houston.  Special all-beef Polish sausage (overcooked), caramelized onions, sport peppers & mustard on a fresh poppy seed bun. 

Chili on the side.

from JCI Grill/James Coney Island

Shrimp Ramen



Nissin Hot & Spicy Shrimp Bowl, with a little boost from a shrimp monger; added white pepper but forgot soft boiled egg.  Noodles cooked in boiling water rather than per package instructions which results in a tastier noodle with better texture.

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Stromboli, Italiano Sub, Salad and Rolls

 


Stromboli with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms and mozzarella plus sauce



Salad (with Italian Dressing) plus light, buttery dinner rolls



Italian Sub (Mufalata), Ham, Salami, Provolone


from Original Napoli by Papa Zack (Beechnut)

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Carne Guisada and Cheese Enchiladas

 


Carne Guisada - Mexican Beef Stew, with rice and refritos, from the Mexican Originals section of the menu



Two Cheese Enchilada Plate, with rice and refritos



Chips, Salsa (2 containers), Guacamole (1 container), and a foil wrapped pack of steamed corn tortillas. 


From Lopez Mexican Restaurant, Houston

Their Curbside Delivery program runs smoothly and efficiently.

Sunday, October 11, 2020

Choban, Pide, Simit


Turkish sausage pide- Soujouk pita bread - Sucuklu

 


Turkish Shepherd's Salad - Choban 

 


Turkish 'bagel' - Simit - sesame seed coated bread (not boiled) 



Table condiments - the closest one was a paste, the other two were granulated; salt shaker on the left, oil hiding behind the table flag.


From Star Pizzeria, 10001 W. Bellfort, # 1, between Beltway 8 and US 59/I 69.  Not to be confused with Star Pizza.  Both Turkish and Italian dishes are featured.