Bernie's Burger Bus - Houston, Texas

After a crazy few days at work. I pulled the family out of the house for a visit to Bernie's Burger Bus. Some may remember a couple months back, the Owner of Bernie's Burger Bus winning Chopped on the Food Network.

On this follow-up visit, I took on the Studyhall Burger. Between the perfectly cooked Beef patty, the braised pork belly, plus a nice thick slice of melted cheddar & housemade bbq sauce. This burger was just what I needed after a long day at work 

My fiancee went with the Pre-K Bowl. The dish includes roasted red peppers, beer soaked onions, a bed of baby arugula & shredded romaine, a housemade falafel patty topped with some roasted garlic tomatoes and hidden underneath a duet of balsamic vinegarette & chipotle aioli.

Needless to say, she was one happy vegan and was amazed at the size of the dish & layers of flavor this dish has. I was glad to see the happiness gleaming from her face when she found something she really liked.

My kids got The Homeroom and The Fire Drill burgers. Needless to say, they were stuck in "burger hunch" position made famous by one food network host.

The Fire Drill Burger is Bernie's take on a Southwest theme burger compiled of melted pepper jack cheese, salsa verde, chipotle aioli, spicy guacamole, slow roasted tomatoes, shredded and some crispy tortilla chips.

The Homeroom Burger is where you can find practically everything you like on one burger. Between the gooey cheddar cheese, thick slices of crispy bacon, beer soaked onions, some yummy chipotle aioli, and a nice runny fried egg. You will feel like you are one step closer to heaven after finishing this burger.

The service was much better than my first visit. Everyone was completely satisfied with their food and are looking forward to our next visit. When you get a chance, drive into town and give Bernie's Burger Bus a try. It's definitely worth the drive.

address // 5407 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401

website // http://www.berniesburgerbus.com/

Dish Society - Houston, Texas

So on this beautiful afternoon, I decided to continue my culinary adventures back into Houston and I paid a visit to Dish Society, located off of San Felipe near The Southwest side of town.

When you walk into Dish Society, they have an amazing and open layout. Also, as an added bonus they counter seating with a nice view of their kitchen and bar, plus they have patio seating on both the front and back of their location to help enjoy this amazing Spring like weather.

When initially entering the restaurant, I received a very nice warm and welcoming greeting by their front counter staff. Their knowledge of menu and options was quite impressive, plus they suggested even a couple off menu alternatives when asking to possibly substitute any items.

The Dish Society offers a full-service menu accompanied with a weekend brunch menu and local happy hour. The restaurant offers a variety menu items featuring local ingredients and local brews.

Today I decided to try a couple Texas favorites. I went with their housemade Pretzels with Smoked Gouda queso and their Barbecue Brisket sandwich.

For an appetizer, this dish was outstanding. The smoked gouda queso was addictive. It was rich and creamy. The smoked flavor from the cheese awesome. The pretzels were salty and crunchy on the outside, but very light and airy on the inside. The portion size was great for eight dollars and could almost be a meal in itself. Definitely, a nice twist to a popular dish.

The BBQ Brisket Sandwich was very good. I decided to hold the cabbage slaw which honestly I haven't been a fan of since the 80's. We can thank KFC for that one. The flavor profile of sandwich is very good. The meat was moist, but could have a bit juicer for my taste, but the grilled red onions was a great addition to the sandwich. Maybe next time I will ask for a little more sauce on the side.

One thing I did really appreciate about this dish were the housemade potato chips. For a side item, they were crazy good. It's rare you can find a restaurant who can make their own potato chips without tasting overly oily, burnt or too salty. If they sold theses by the bag. I would have taken some home in a heartbeat.

Overall it was a great first visit to Dish Society. I look forward to visiting them for breakfast in the near future and trying many more dishes on their menu.

Their cooking approach offering simple fresh local favorites is a refreshing and appreciated concept to find. It's very encouraging to find restaurants supporting other local business in the area and helping the local community grow.

address // 5740 San Felipe St #100, Houston, TX 77057

website // www.dishsociety.com

Crescent City - Houston, Texas

Today I decided to a pay visit to Crescent City, a nice New Orleans theme restaurant located on Westheimer Road in the heart of Houston, Texas.

Through some recommendations of friends and fellow foodies, I heard this place was dishing out some authentic Louisiana inspired Beignets. For myself personally, this is my second cafe sampling these delectable little treats.

As you can see in the pictures in above. These delicious treats are made from scratch and come out perfect. They are cooked perfectly. They are very light, airy and do not have any overly fried or greasy taste which is just amazing. They do a traditional beignet and along with beignet strips. Plus you have the options of ordering optional dipping sauces as seen below.

One thing that I really liked about Crescent City, is they have a full menu. My family and I decided to order some simple home cooked Breakfast Croissants where you can choose how to build your breakfast croissant to you liking. Also, these sandwiches are an amazing value for under six bucks.

With how cold it was today. The Cajun Bowl seemed a great way to begin the day with something very hot and hearty. Between the Red Beans & Dirty Rice, Andouille Sausage, and the ring of Popcorn shrimp. This dish was out of bounds. The flavor profile this dish was sporting was a smashing success. The combination of spices and textures were very delicious, and this was a great buy for under ten bucks, plus the portion was huge.

I would highly recommend if you are in the area, this restaurant is definitely a must try. The owners are friendly and inviting. The restaurant's layout is quite accommodating with a large group and the atmosphere is very comfortable.

website: // http://www.crescentcity.us/

address: // 6383 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Texas 77057