Hello! So many updates to share as life has taken many turns since I've typed last. Lane and I, along with Rushmore and Bluebell, have made the move three hours north to Dallas so Lane can pursue a great job opportunity with an Orthopedic Oncologist. Sounds complicated, but he's loving it. This means a whole new city to explore, get to know, and fall in love with. Truth be told, I never saw myself living in Dallas, as there are far too many stereotypes that come along with the territory (think big hair, big boots and big credit card bills). But shame on me for my assumptions because I am already feeling right at home. And I get the sense that these people love food just as much as I do.
The rule of our house right now is "no repeats" as there is simply no excuse for going back to a restaurant twice when there is so much to explore. Here are my two favorites so far...
1. Company Cafe
Located in Lower Greenville, proximity is what first lured Lane, my parents and I in. Maybe it's the Austin in me, but I love a good hippy dive and Company Cafe's allegiance to all things organic was instantly appealing. The bottom line is that better ingredients make better food. It's as simple as that. Taking a fresh, organic spin on classic comfort food, this place knocked it out of the park on all four of our plates. I highy recommend the chicken pesto risotto, rich with what I assume was tons of olive oil, mozzarella, basil and cream. Mmm, who could complain?
2. Sweet Georgia Brown
It's always a good idea to let the locals pick the spot, as was certainly the case with my friend Joel. He faithfully led us to the best soul food I have ever tasted (Hoover's in Austin coming in a close second). Heed the warning that you may want to split your plate with a friend, as the portions could serve a family of four. But with each butter-flooded bite, I fell deeper into post-Church Sunday bliss, barely making it home before my nap began. Try the sweet potatoes. And the green beans. And the barbeque.
