Tag Archives: Texas
Whataburger
Posted on 16. Nov, 2011 by Johnnie.
Always have to eat at a Whataburger when I am in deep south Texas. It’s one of the comforts foods of my childhood. We didn’t have many restaurant choices when I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley so Whataburger was a local hangout. I don’t go for any fancy burger here, just the regular [...]
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My Food Reviews
Posted on 30. Aug, 2011 by Johnnie.
I am a San Antonio, Texas restaurant reviewer, food blogger and foodie and I may be coming to an establishment near you. Sometimes I’m invited, and sometimes I just show up unannounced. I am always looking forward to reviewing any restaurant, bar, coffee shop, brewery or neighborhood dive. I love good food, good coffee, good wine, good company [...]
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Texas Rice Crispy Treats
Posted on 06. Jul, 2011 by Johnnie.
I confess I didn’t make these. I found them at Costco here in San Antonio, but they were so cute I had to pick them up for the 4th of July Holiday. What do you think?
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Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
Inspired by culinary influences from Louisiana, Texas, California and Mexico, Z’Tejas at La Cantera features an exhibition kitchen in the main dining area. They also offer both a private dining room and al fresco dining on their 50-seat heated and covered patio with fireplace. I can’t imagine needing heat or fireplace right now, but come [...]
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Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream
Posted on 17. May, 2011 by Johnnie.
This recipe should be served with the Blue Cheese Biscuits found on this website under Recipes – Breads. Horseradish Cream recipe below. 2 (8-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks (about 1 ½ inches thick) ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. seasoned pepper 1 recipe Blue Cheese Biscuits Horseradish Cream Sprinkle steaks evenly with salt and seasoned pepper. Grill, [...]
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Zio’s Italian Kitchen Chicken Pepperoni
Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by Johnnie.
This is probably my favorite meal at Zio’s Italian Kitchen. I like their fast service when I am in a rush and their meals are good. I also like that they were doing some cheap kids meals a while back. Don’t know if they still are but it was a great deal. They almost always [...]
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GO TEXAN WineCast: Hill Country Wine Trail
Posted on 04. May, 2010 by Flicks and Food.
Click on the stars below to rate it: Ep. 2 | 3:40 This week’s episode features the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail in the heart of Central Texas. The group of 24 wineries stretches from Lampasas to New Braunfels, creating the second most popular wine destination in the country, second only to Napa/Sonoma. It is [...]
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