Johnson, un toutou éléphant rose courageux, conduit ses amis dans diverses aventures dans la chambre de Michael. Il y a aussi un camion rouge, un accordéon jaune, une bouillotte verte, un robot et un dinosaure. Tout ce déroule toujours dans la chambre à coucher de Michael quand celui-ci n’est pas là.
Updated guide here Bánh mì is a Vietnamese sandwich that is served on French bread. You will find it filled with all kinds of protein like grilled pork, pâté, fried eggs, tofu, meatballs, and head cheese. It is normally dressed with cucumber slices, cilantro, jalapeños, and pickled carrots and daikon with Vietnamese mayonnaise. You can find last year's (2015) banh mi guide here. To prepare for this year's guide, I was a part of tasting panel that sampled bánh mì from seven different places. Read about it from Mad Betty and Foodie is the New Forty.
Now to the updated guide for this year... Baguette House 10901 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753 | 8:30 AM-7 PM daily Although the thịt nướng (grilled pork) is money here, there are a lot of great options on the menu. They use a French baguette so there is less bread with more crunch. Add a pâté chaud and a Vietnamese iced coffee to your order, and you will thank me later.
Bun Belly 5001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5:30-10 PM daily Bun Belly was on my list of places I needed to try. Doing the guide was a good opportunity to stop in. I ordered the BMT Classic - Banh Mi Thit which comes with pork liver pate, Vietnamese ham (pork roll), and pork belly. It had a good flavor from the meat. The only thing that was missing was mayo. It would have brought the sandwich together better. Keep in mind bánh mì is only available for lunch here.
Dang Bánh Mì 9070 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758 | 11 AM-9 PM daily From the guys who brought us Plucker's comes a joint that brings us the Vietnamese classics. Pho, vermicelli, and bánh mì. They even went to Vietnam to learn from the source. I got the Dang Original bánh mì which has Char Siu pork belly, pork tenderloin, ground pork, homemade pâté, mint, cilantro, green onion, cucumber, Char Siu sauce, saté, Japanese mayo, and pickled papaya and carrots. It is not your typical bánh mì, but it is for sure a hearty sandwich. Use the Dang Sauce liberally. It is a cross between Sambal and Sriracha.
Elizabeth Street Cafe 1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704 | 8 AM-10:30 PM daily Upscale Vietnamese cuisine? Sure, why not. The breakfast bánh mì changed my mind. The sandwich comes stuffed with jalapeño fried eggs, crispy pork belly, avocado, mint, house-made mayo, sambal, and cilantro. A tasty mouthful. I ordered the House Specialty (chicken liver mousse, pork pâté, and roasted pork) for lunch recently, and it was solid. 10 bucks though? My parents would frown on me for spending that on bánh mì.
Fresh Off the Truck 4209 East Airport Blvd, Austin,TX 78723 | Check their website for updated days and times Lily's Sandwich 10901 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753 | 9 AM-9 PM daily LiIy's is my favorite spot in Austin for xíu mại (Vietnamese meatballs). At $3.70, it is the one of the cheapest in town as well. I have yet to try the other things on the menu that are not bánh mì. That tells you something.
Lulu B's 3632 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 | 11 AM-4 PM Tue-Sat My first place in Austin that I had bánh mì from was at Lulu B's. I thought it was expensive, but I did grow up in Houston where you could at the time find a sandwich for under two bucks. Lulu B's used to be a trailer on South Lamar, but now they have a brick and mortar location. I tried the lemongrass tofu on this visit, and it was a great change of pace.
Ng BMT 8557 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758 | 10 AM-6 PM Tues-Sun Now located in Lucky Bakery, I stumbled upon Ng BMT while doing research for last year's guide. Here, the bread makes the sandwich as it is baked fresh every day. It has a good amount of chew with a nice crust. The prices are very reasonable as well. The combo sandwich here consists of pâté, Vietnamese ham, and pork head cheese which is the golden standard for bánh mì. The Texas Trinity. Subway's Cold Cut Trio (but better). The Crispy Shrimp is also wonderful here.
Pho Please 1920 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741 | 11 AM-11 PM daily They just opened up recently. I ordered the grilled pork belly and added a fried egg of course. The sandwich is huge. It was a foot long! I thought I was at Subway for a second. I made a mistake of ordering the grilled pork spring rolls. It was almost too much food to eat. It is another good option for me for lunch; being only a few miles from my office.
Pho Thaison Multiple locations | Various hours - Check their website for details Pho Van 8557 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758 | 10:30 AM-9 PM daily I wonder now that Ng BMT is in the same parking lot, if Pho Van's bánh mì business would suffer. This was the first place in Austin where I had pho when I was a freshman at UT. I went away from my normal order and got the grilled chicken banh mi here. It had a good flavor and texture. The rest of the sandwich brought everything together.
Saigon Le Vendeur 2404 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702 | 11 AM-7PM Mon-Fri, 11 AM-5PM Sat Saigon Le Vendeur is close to my work so I go here frequently. It is my new favorite and the winner of our bánh mì tasting. I am always stuffed when I am done eating there. I tried the spicy chicken recently. Nice heat and good, fresh flavors. Their specials look intriguing and amazing. Curry ramen. Say no more...
Tâm Deli & Cafe 8222 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753 | 10 AM-8 PM Wed-Mon If there was THE bánh mì place in town, a lot of people would pick Tâm's. It is a solid pick. I ordered the combination sandwich that came with Vietnamese ham, pâté, and roasted chicken. I thought it was an odd choice for the third meat though. The pickled carrots were grated instead of being julienned which takes away some of the crunchiness. The rest of the menu is really strong and has a lot of options. Besides the classics, the bánh cuốn (steamed rice rolls) hits the spot every time.
Thanh Nhi 9200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753 | 10 AM-9 PM daily In my humble opinion, Thanh Nhi is underrated in the Vietnamese food scene. I have never had a bad item from their extensive menu. I got the xíu mại (pork meatball) on this visit, and it was good. All of their bánh mì cost $3.99 which is a great deal. When you go, order some nem nuong rolls. It is better than your traditional spring rolls.
Ya Ya Café 3706 Guadalupe Street, Suite B, Austin, TX 78705 | 11 AM-10:30 PM Tue-Sat
Assez effrayant pour une émission du matin! La série raconte l'histoire du jeune Matthew Gore (Andrew Ellams), un jeune garçon d’Angleterre, qui fut choisi par un étrange extraterrestre (Chocky) comme source d'informations concernant la vie sur Terre. Les parents de Matthew remarquent d'étranges changements dans sa personnalité. Il devient de plus en plus curieux et attentif aux choses de la vie. Ses résultats scolaires s'améliorent considérablement et il développe beaucoup de dextérité aux jeux vidéos.
Matthew ne sait pas nager, mais il sauve sa soeur de la noyade avec l'aide de Chocky qui s'empare de son cerveau pour le contrôler. S'inquiétant de ces changements de comportement drastiques, ses parents consultent un psychiatre pour enfant. Mais les douteuses connexions sociales du psychiatre provoquent l'enlèvement du jeune garçon par des hommes d'affaires ayant pour but d'exploiter les connaissances que Chocky lui apporte.
Chocky est un roman de John Wyndham qui fut adapté pour la télévision en 1984 en 6 épisodes de 30 min (2 autres saisons de 6 épisodes de 30 min ont été créées par la suite sans lien avec le roman).
I have been eating a lot of barbecue Frito pies lately. I remember loving Frito pie when I was a child. There is nothing fancy to them (chili, cheese, and Fritos), but they are very comforting to eat. I like my chili without beans by the way. Frito pies are also a good change of pace from the typical brisket, ribs, and sausage you find at BBQ joints. Here are five good options in Austin: Micklethwait Craft Meats - $8 1309 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702 | 11 AM-till sold out Tue-Sun This Frito pie was the reason why I thought about doing this guide. I got a lot of attention on social media for my picture of it. It is super tasty and comes with brisket, chili, cheddar, cilantro, escabeche, red onion, & crema. Great combination of flavors and textures. I like that they use a slice of brisket instead of chopping it up. Of course I had to add sausage and a pork rib to make my own Texas Trinity of Frito pie.
La Barbecue - $9 1906 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702 | 11 AM-till sold out Wed-Sun The wait is always 30+ minutes here. When you get to the front, you feel like you need to order more. It took a lot of willpower for me on this day just to get the Frito pie. It comes with chopped beef, Southwest black bean salad, cheese, jalapeños, and pickled red onions. Yum. I wanted to add my own twist to it, but they were sold out of most of the meats that day.
Lambert's Downtown Barbecue - $16, $8 during happy hour 401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 | 11 AM-2:30PM, 5:30-10 PM daily Fancy Frito pie. That is what it is. It is not cheap but is packed with a ton of flavor. The chopped beef, fresh pico, goat cheese, and Lambert's queso play well together. It is obvious that there was a lot of thought put into this dish. It is a bargain at happy hour. I could eat one every day at that price point.
Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew - $9 6610 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78757 | 11 AM-9 PM SuTWTh, 11 AM-10 PM FSa In my opinion, this is the closet one to being a traditional Frito pie. It has chopped beef, cheese, jalapeños, and onions. I added some of the Switch sausage for an extra kick. The portion is huge so you get more bang for the buck. I could not finish it all. Shocker.
Bert's BBQ - $6.95 regular, $8.95 large 907 W 24th St, Austin, TX 78705 | 7 AM-3 PM M-S & 3563 Far West Blvd #109, Austin, TX 78731 | 11 AM-8 PM M-F, 11 AM-7 PM Sat I ate at the MLK location back in college before the building burned down. The one by campus now is within eyesight of Freedmen's Bar. I ordered the large size, and it was a good portion. It was loaded with chopped beef, beans, and BBQ sauce. It cost 60 cents extra for cheese though. You can buy frozen ones for later as well.
Ce D.A nous raconte l'histoire de Elisabeth von Wittelsbach dite Sissi Impératrice d'Autriche. Elle vit entouré de sa famille dans le chateau de Possi, château tant convoité par le Comte Arkas. Jusqu'au jour où Sissi fait la rencontre du Prince Franz et de son frêre Karl. Ce fût le début d'une grande histoire d'amour entre Frantz futur empereur d'Autriche et la belle Bavaroise. Mais cette amourette n'est pas au goût de l'archiduchesse Sophie mère de ce dernier, ni d'Héléna prétendante de Frantz qui se voyait déjà impératrice...Avec l'aide du conseiller Sotto, elle passera sont temps à essayer d'éloigner Frantz et Sissi l'un de l'autre...
Amber and I were exploring Europe for the first time. We had already been to London and parts of Switzerland. I actually ate some barbecue from Brisket and Southern BBQ & Bar in Zurich, Switzerland. Paris was our last stop before heading stateside. I first heard about a Texas BBQ joint in Paris, France from J.C. Reid in this Houston Chronicle article. I was looking forward to the visit to The Beast. This was my BBQ pick for this trip. Thomas Abramowicz is the owner. He was at the 2015 Hou BBQ Festival, but our paths never crossed that day. Read the TMBBQ interview with Thomas to read about his story. While we were in London, I also saw that the Washington Post wrote a piece on The Beast. I was hoping the wait was not going to be crazy because of the article.
Thomas learned the craft of Texas BBQ from Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue. He also spent some time with Wes Jurena of Pappa Charlies Barbeque. That is a great group of mentors. Thomas even got his smoker built in Mesquite, TX from J&R and shipped almost 5000 miles. I was going to "meat" up with fellow American, Jamin, of Pigskin Pursuit. He recently relocated there from Dallas. When we arrived at the restaurant, there was plenty of seating available. The menu is setup like your typical Texas BBQ joint. Meats by the pound and a few side options. Amber ordered a brisket sandwich, Jamin got the Big Boy (a beef rib, a side, and a drink) with some jalapeño and cheese sausage, and I went with moist brisket, baby back pork ribs, and sides of macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with gravy.
My mouth was in for a treat when I bit into the tender, juicy brisket rubbed with black pepper and salt. It tasted like home. The French oak gave the meat a nice mild smoke without being overpowering. The pork rib was really meaty and easy to bite into. The seasoning was on the sweeter side, but I felt like the rub was muted. The pork ribs needed more pop. I sampled some of Jamin's beef rib and sausage. The influences from the Mueller clan are obviously there with the black pepper heavy crust on the beef rib. There was a good balance of tenderness, smokiness, and richness. The sausage had a good snap and flavor. I wanted more cheese and heat from the jalapeño though. The mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were delicious. When I was eating them, I would assume I was in Paris, TX not Paris, France.
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Thomas Abramowicz and the impressive bourbon wall
The Beast. Texas BBQ. Paris, France. Who would have thought this combination would work? It definitely does. If you are ever in Paris and missing home, visiting The Beast will help. You do not even need to be missing home to come by. Want a superb meal in Paris? Go to The Beast. Good BBQ. Good drinks. Win-win. The place was packed when we were leaving. People were waiting for tables. Thomas and crew have something great going. I felt sluggish after the meal. I was not used to eating so much meat. It was time to return back to the states. Back to eating barbecue a few times a week... Grade: N/A
Yakari est une série télévisée d'animation française en 52 épisodes de cinq minutes, créée d'après le personnage de bande dessinée éponyme de Job et Derib. Cette série met en scène les aventures de Yakari, un petit Indien Sioux, et de son fidèle destrier, Petit Tonnerre, dans la grande prairie. Yakari a la faculté de communiquer avec tous les animaux, don qui lui a été transmis par son totem, Grand Aigle.
Johnson, un toutou éléphant rose courageux, conduit ses amis dans diverses aventures dans la chambre de Michael. Il y a aussi un camion rouge, un accordéon jaune, une bouillotte verte, un robot et un dinosaure. Tout ce déroule toujours dans la chambre à coucher de Michael quand celui-ci n’est pas là.
Assez effrayant pour une émission du matin! La série raconte l'histoire du jeune Matthew Gore (Andrew Ellams), un jeune garçon d’Angleterre, qui fut choisi par un étrange extraterrestre (Chocky) comme source d'informations concernant la vie sur Terre. Les parents de Matthew remarquent d'étranges changements dans sa personnalité. Il devient de plus en plus curieux et attentif aux choses de la vie. Ses résultats scolaires s'améliorent considérablement et il développe beaucoup de dextérité aux jeux vidéos.
Ce D.A nous raconte l'histoire de Elisabeth von Wittelsbach dite Sissi Impératrice d'Autriche. Elle vit entouré de sa famille dans le chateau de Possi, château tant convoité par le Comte Arkas. Jusqu'au jour où Sissi fait la rencontre du Prince Franz et de son frêre Karl. Ce fût le début d'une grande histoire d'amour entre Frantz futur empereur d'Autriche et la belle Bavaroise. Mais cette amourette n'est pas au goût de l'archiduchesse Sophie mère de ce dernier, ni d'Héléna prétendante de Frantz qui se voyait déjà impératrice...Avec l'aide du conseiller Sotto, elle passera sont temps à essayer d'éloigner Frantz et Sissi l'un de l'autre...
Yakari est une série télévisée d'animation française en 52 épisodes de cinq minutes, créée d'après le personnage de bande dessinée éponyme de Job et Derib. Cette série met en scène les aventures de Yakari, un petit Indien Sioux, et de son fidèle destrier, Petit Tonnerre, dans la grande prairie. Yakari a la faculté de communiquer avec tous les animaux, don qui lui a été transmis par son totem, Grand Aigle.
