I don’t keep this page up to date anymore, so in some cases it pays homage to a place or plate that is now gone… I do keep a list of favorite spots around Boise, Idaho up to date.
Entrees
- Lamb Chop & Tenderloin – Jeffrey’s, Austin, TX
- Deep Dish Pizza – Uno’s & Gino’s East, Chicago, IL
- Barbecue – Woodpile BBQ (of course), Franklin BBQ, JMueller BBQ & Louie Mueller Barbecue
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken w/ Stewed Okra – Hoover’s Cooking, Austin, TX
- Burger & Garlic Fries – NXNW, Austin, TX
- Cheese steak and homemade chips – Llywelyn’s Pub, St. Louis, MO
- BBQ Chicken Enchiladas – El Arroyo, Austin, TX
- Rainbow Trout – Moonshine, Austin, TX
- Creme Brûlée French Toast – Chez Zee, Austin, TX
- Cowboy Taco – Taco Deli, Austin, TX
- Chips, salsa, queso and creamy jalapeño dip – Chuy’s, Austin, TX
- Brunch – Z’Tejas on 6th St, Austin, TX
- Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles – Amy Routh’s, Harlem, NYC
- Chicken Fried Steak – Hyde Park Bar & Grill (original location), Austin, TX
- Elk Backstrap – Hudson’ on the Bend, Austin, TX
- Fajitas – Polvos, Austin, TX
- Empanadas – Buenos Aires Cafe, Austin, TX
Sides
- Mac & Cheese – Jasper’s, Austin, TX
- Rolls and sides – Lambert’s Cafe, Sikeston, MO
- Mac & Cheese – Moonshine, Austin, TX
Breads
- Dill Buttermilk Bread – Dottie’s True Blue Cafe, San Francisco, CA
- Blueberry Bran Muffin – Quack’s, Austin, TX
- Apple Bran Muffin – Z’Tejas on 6th St, Austin, TX
- Cinnamon Roll – Upper Crust Bakery, Austin, TX
- Pumpkin Muffin – Russell’s Bakery, Austin, TX
Desserts
- Butterscotch Chip Pie – Royer’s Round Top Cafe, Round Top, TX
- Mint Oreo Concrete (Frozen Custard) – Ted Drew’s, St. Louis, MO
- Chocolate Cookie & Dirty Mint ice cream sandwich – Coolhaus, Austin, TX