In A Nutshell – March 2020

Wow, March, am i right? So much changed this month and we all went in to it thinking it would be temporary but, spoiler alert, it sure as shit wasnt. This is the month when restaurants and bars shut down across the state and damn near everyone started working from home. I’m happy I started my March with amazing BBQ in Fort Worth and made it through to end it with a pandemic road trip to get out of the house to Burnet. So without further ado, here’s my favorite posts from March 2020!

Goldees Barbecue – Forth Worth, TX

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@georgestrait asked, "does Fort Worth ever cross your mind?" And, honestly, it does now… – I've been super excited about the impending opening of @goldeesbbq in Fort Worth for a while now because of the team behind it. With the collective knowledge and passion brought to the table by @jonnyraywhite_bbq, @lane_____, and @dylan_taylorbbq there's no way in hell you're gonna get anything less than amazing. Visited the guys yesterday and left with a real bad case of the meat sweats having ordered their lean and moist brisket, smoked turkey, Texas style and andouille sausages, and pork ribs (that @kyrenabeana said were the best she's ever had)! Paired it all up with their delicious brisket laden beans and probably the best coleslaw and house-made white bread I've ever had. Then, in true @thesmokingho fashion, Kyrena couldn't pass on the banana pudding for dessert, so here we are. 🍖 Whether you live in the area, or not, you need to make a point to visit Goldee's BBQ as soon as possible. They're absolutely killing it over there!

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Mmmmm @goldeesbbq brisket…

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Enchiladas y Mas – Austin, TX

(closed during the pandemic but is reopening!)

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Just a wee bit of molten cheese for this Friday. 🧀 @enchiladasymas coming through with the bomb ass Tex-Mex again. Ordered up the Comida Regular plate which is two cheese enchiladas with rice, refried beans, and a taco. I ate the taco before I thought to take a photo of it, but it was just a simple crunchy taco with ground beef, and you know I ordered one of their infamous frozen margaritas too! Those things will set you on your ass before you even realize what hit ya! Where was this on that recent list of underrated Mexican food in Austin?

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OneTaco – Downtown Austin, TX

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No filter needed on this beautiful trompo over at @onetacoaustin. 🌮 I'm not sure how much new content I'll be able to share in the coming days as I suspect I'll be making more food at home until this COVID-19 thing chills out. That just means I might dig back to the earlier days of this account and show you things you may have missed if you've come along in the last year or two. 🤞 Is there anything I can share or post that might be useful for you during this time? 👇 Drop your suggestions in the comments! Otherwise I'll continue to share what I feel is useful or cool.

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JewBoy Burgers – Austin, TX

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If you're one of the lucky ones less affected by this virus, get out there and support the people that are! 🍔 Last night I had plans to cook at home but I know I need to do my part to help my friends in the restaurant industry so I popped over to @5000.burnet to snag some food from a couple of my favorite spots including this Oye Vay Guey burger from @jewboyburgers. If you still haven't had a burger from JewBoy you're really missing out on one of the finest burgers in the city. A big juicy patty topped with Jack cheese, green chilies, a bit of mustard and some mayo? Handheld greasy perfection. 💵 Every little dollar helps! Support the folks that feed you!

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Stiles Switch – Austin, TX

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@stilesswitchbbq was my lunchtime choice yesterday. 🤤 🍖 Called in my order then popped by to pick it up, in and out in under a minute or two. I went old school this time and got a chopped brisket sandwich that I ate with some @lays original potato chips I had sitting at home. My damn hands are too big and make everything look tiny but this sandwich had some weight to it and was perfect for a work from home lunch! Happy to see the Stiles Switch crew even if it was briefly and at a safe distance. Get out there and show your favorite places the support they need! Most are open and allowing to-go options and you can even get alcohol to go at a lot of them! ❓ How are you holding up during this chaos?

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T-Loc’s Sonoran Style Hot Dogs – Austin, TX

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Don't think anyone can beat @tlocssonorahotdogs carne asada fries. 🍟 But then again I don't think very many people can beat most of what T-Loc's is serving. Don't let the name confuse you, they have a great menu featuring so much more than their amazing Sonoran style hotdogs like these carne asada fries. If you're from the Southwest or California you know all about this dish but it's not common at all in Texas. Crispy golden crinkle cut fries topped with pico de gallo, Mexican crema, jalapeno drizzle, Monterrey Jack cheese, and a quarter pound of carne asada. 🤤🤤🤤 There's great food out there to be had without having to expose yourself to the world. Skip the groceries and support your community!

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KG BBQ – Pop-up – Austin, TX

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Every time I see @kgbbq doing a pop-up or offering food, I'm gonna jump on it! 😲 Look at this freaking tray! Beautiful brisket, perfectly cooked lamb chops, and @ghayesh87's own Mediterranean chicken sausage! You need to keep an eye on his KG BBQ page and get in on one of his pop-ups any chance you can, you can thank me later because his style of Mediterranean inspired Texas BBQ is killer! Thank you for what you do, Kareem, keep on smoking the good stuff! 😴 BRB, I think the meat sweats are hitting and I need a nap.

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Il Saporis – Austin, TX

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Still out here ordering food from local businesses, how about you? 🍝 What we have here is a bowl of 4 cheese raviolis in a brown sage butter from @saporisatx that was freaking phenomenal. Second photo was an "oh crap I forgot to take a photo" moment showing their (half-eaten) tasty chicken parmesan bites. Gotta give it to @kyrenabeana for wanting some raviolis and finding a place we could have delivered that turned out to be amazing. It was so amazing we ordered from here two days in a row! 💳 Thanks to @doordash and my @chase Sapphire Reserve perk for making these delivery options that much more affordable for me. 🔍 If you're searching for some great raviolis or a few other Italian bites check out Il Saporis Italian food truck!

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Storm’s Drive-in – Burnet, TX

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I love a good classic roadside hamburger stand like @stormsofburnet. 🍔 This stay at home/social distancing stuff goes against everything I am but I'm finding ways to enjoy my time safely, like a road trip to Burnet for a hamburger. The best thing about a classic roadside burger stand like Storm's is it's a drive in so you are expected to eat in your car and hang out with just your people. 🚘 I got the Storm's Special – a triple meat, half pound, beast of a burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mustard, and ketchup with a side of curly fries. This thing was freaking delicious and was worth the 40-50 some odd miles we drove to get to it. ❓ What's the name of the old school burger joint in your hometown or current city? Tell me in the comments!

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Cocktail of the Month:
Homemade – Austin, TX

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Guess I'll be making more drinks at home since all bars were forced to close in Austin.😭 🍸 I recently bought some Blackberry Peppercorn Shrub from @1821bitters on a trip to Atlanta and I've been trying to find ways to work with it. Not sure what to call this cocktail but it's basically a Boulevardier but with shrub instead of sweet vermouth and with varied proportions. ⛏️ How to build ⛏️ 2oz of @still_atx Sherry cask finished bourbon 1oz @campariofficial .75oz 18.21 Blackberry Peppercorn Shrub 🗒️ Tasting notes: Sweet on the lips, nose, and initial taste that rolls to the whiskey/rye notes while finishing with the bitterness of the Campari. 🗒️ Ingredient Notes: You need to use a whiskey that's a bit hot on your palate like a high rye or high proof bourbon or just use a rye. If you use something a bit too smooth it won't stand up to the balsamic base of the shrub or the bitterness of the Campari. If I had an orange on hand I might have expressed a peel and rimmed the glass, it might've brought a brightness to the nose that would work well. Thought about a cherry, too, but I think that would clash with the shrub. ❓ So what would you call this? Tell me below! 👇

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