Eating Through Texas

I hadn't really expected to eat out so much in Texas but we found some
really good and reasonable places. So I haven't cooked anything
beyond oatmeal and pancakes for a few days. But let me tell you about
a few great spots.
In Houston we visited Barnaby's Cafe, the original location. Our
server Cuba advised us on the menu and as first time visitors made us
promise to visit only the original site which she declared was much
better. Quite the funky place and lots of people-watching
opportunity. Actually the tables are so close you become wrapped up
in each others conversations. The meatloaf and chicken dishes were
huge portions and delicious with fresh sauteed spinch and starch.
Everything homemade with emphasis on natural. Their to-go products
are made from corn and are biodegradeable within 6 months, including
clear drink cups.
Outside Austin we visited Salt Lick BBQ on the recommendation of our
friends the Racers. Great cowboy barbeque in a huge place outside town.
Our last great experience was at Garrido's in Austin. The mahi and
the fried oyster tacos were superb as was the mango flan.
We're heading now to Lake Murray, OK where I'll be cooking ... unless
I hear about some other great place!