Amy's Ice Cream

photo - Yelp, Michael B.

Amy's Ice Cream, Snack, Austin
July 24, 2016

P: Sweet Cream Hot Fudge Sundae

J: Chocolate Puddin'


Notes:
Amy's is an old favorite of mine.  It's quintessential Austin - weird.  I can't really put it any other way.  Their ice cream is dense, creamy and rich.  While I always knew Amy's for their wacky and inventive flavors, the menu board seems to be overwhelmingly tried-and-true these days.

Their Key Lime Pie ice cream is hands down my favorite, but I haven't seen it on the board in ages; I silently wonder if they still make it.  Every time I visit Amy's, and Key Lime Pie isn't there, I'm a little sad.  This time, I drowned my sorrows in Chocolate Puddin'.  It was intensely rich and chocolatey.  Woe is me!

Patrick, on this 90+ degree day, decided to beat the heat with a hot fudge sundae; thick and decadent fudge sauce over sweet cream ice cream (think vanilla without the vanilla).  He was very happy.  Well played, sir.


We'll be back.  Maybe next time, Patrick will let me take him to the Arboretum location so we can play with the cows.

Contigo

Contigo, Drinks, Austin
July 23, 2016

P:
Moscow Mueller - vodka, pear, lemon, ginger

J:
El Pepino - tequila, cucumber, lime, mint
Frozen Churchill Cooler - bourbon, tea, mint, lemon


Notes:
We simply stopped by here for a drink.  I love this place, and I wanted Patrick to see it.  The drinks were good, though Patrick's take on the Moscow Mueller was a little too sweet.  The surprise winner was the Frozen Churchill Cooler - an adult slushee, if you will; ice cold, boozy yet refreshing, and fun.

I want to have a party here (not so subtle hint)!  At the very least, I want to come back for some food.  Did I tell you I love this place?

Cafe Java

Photo - Yelp, Anthony C.

Cafe Java, Breakfast, Austin
July 22, 2016

P:
1 breakfast taco with eggs, cheese, potato and chorizo, 1 breakfast taco with eggs, cheese, refried beans, bacon and avocado

J:
2 breakfast tacos with eggs, cheese, potato and avocado


Notes:
We love this spot in Austin for breakfast tacos.  It's a crowded, noisy, bustling breakfast & lunch place in a strip mall next to not much else.  They have a huge menu and a sizable specials board, but we always go for the tacos.  Steamy hot, soft flour tortillas are filled with scrambled eggs and whatever else you can think of (your choice!).  I like mine pretty basic, Patrick tends to go wild.  They're served with a simple tomato-y, slightly spicy pureed salsa, and they're a perfect little breakfast.  Not so little, I guess, if you go wild on those tacos.  Ahem, Patrick.

We heart Cafe Java.