So Long, Old Friend

The world’s most photogenic dog has gone to the great dog park in the sky.  Please enjoy some of her finest moments.

Recently in My Face: Uchi Dallas

Dallas continues to turn itself into the city I want to live in.  Not satisfied by opening a Top Pot (a must put in my face event for every trip to Seattle) three blocks from house, Dallas has now brought me my favorite Texas restaurant – Uchi. 

Previous fawnings can be found here, here, and here.

And no, it did not disappoint.

On to the porn:

Oysters

Toro Salmon

Breen

Hamachi Cure

Escolar – the best non liver based dish of the night.

Wagyu short ribs

Scallop Sushi – freebie randomly given to us.

Hamachi

King crab

Bacon Steakie

Foie Gras Nigiri

Peanut butter semifreddo.

It’s Never Too Late for Flood Porn

I had thought I had posted these pictures last week when Dallas was at DefCon 4 (or is it 2, I can never remember which is worse) for the Trinity River flooding us all into oblivion.  After nearly two weeks of rain, we finally got a sunny day and so off on my bike I was.

Recently In My Face: Grapevine Brewery Beer Dinner at Cook Hall

This was my second beer dinner at Cook Hall in The W near the AAC.  Both times the food has been phenomenomnomnomal!

Tres Vaso’s Ceviche – Shrimp, Tuna, Scallop

Pairing:  Monarch Filtered Wheat

Corn Goat Cheese Soup

Pairing: Belgian Saison Spring Seasonal

This was the winner of the evening.  Both soup and beer.

Spice Rub New York Strip

Pairing: Night Watch Oatmeal Stout

Churros

Pairing: Sir Williams English Brown Ale

 

These pictures were amazingly captured without a flash on my new Galaxy S6 Edge with just a tiny bit of adjustment from Adobe Lightroom.

It’s Pronounced “Why Why Zed”

Music Monday: Trevor Moore–The Ballad of Billy John

I think I’ll turn off comments for this one.

Happy Π Day!!

Both sweet and savory.

Recipes courtesy of Chef John.

Recently in My Face: Lusher’s Red Hots

At last, a hot dog place within walking distance of work.  And not only is it close, but it’s also very good.  Downtown just keeps getting better.

Those onion rings were ethereal albeit a bit greasy.  The Meat Fight pictured in the back was very good.

Lusher’s

Obligatory Snow Day Pictures

After crawling out of our bunker this morning, Zoë and I walked around the neighborhood to assess the damage and poop on some snow.  I had gone earlier, so only Zoë made with the poopings.

Fun with Youtubes: The Great War

Seriously.  This is what the internet is for.  Indy Neidel guides you through what happened each week 100 years ago this week during World War I.  I only wish I wasn’t 8 months behind.

Adorable Marmot(s) of the Day

Himalayan Marmots!

Courtesy of @Globe_Pics via @NekoCase.