On my trip to Austin, I had a good time while checking out some places based on recommendations from friends.  First place was I went to was Justine’s. A sexy French-themed restaurant with a full menu until 1:30 am. THAT grabbed my attention since I’m a late eater. Great food, great music on vinyl and consequently an excellent vibe! The next place I went to the following morning was Cenote cafe and it was what you’d think Austin to be, students and tech meeting all around you. Good coffee, good pastries with great a very nice vibe.  Then it was the Native Hostel which again had a dynamic energy of student and tech types. Couple of other places I went to like the Firehouse Lounge of which I’ve been to before was as good as I remember! The other being Small Victory which was really nice.

All in all, I had a great time in Austin!

 

Drink on this episode…Gabriel Boudier G&T with Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic.

It’s Friday Bitches!!! I gotta poke fun on some of the dumb shit we create at work! Pet peeves of waiters, chefs, cooks, and customers.

Seriously! Restaurant work is difficult and sometimes we make it more or less difficult depending on our perspective and ability to handle our way out of it. Fun times do happen when we poke fun at one another yet feel camaraderie because of it. Some of the important things we do is keep each other amused and entertained. Understand that you are giving up a lot to pursue your passion. Enjoy the process for fuck sake!

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