Two Fluffy Foodies

A Tale of Two Theaters

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:40:42 -0700

Hello All! I am sorry that we had disappered for a while. Covid 19 threw us some curve balls, and I didn't feel that I could do this blog justice. However, we are back in the saddle again. I am going to blog just when I feel like I have something to say, no set schedule. So keep your taste buds ready, and email addy's updated :)

So this review will be about 2 local theaters. Well 3... I know I know, let me explain.... We live in Northwest San Antonio. We have many theaters on this side of town, but the two that are closest to me are Santikos Westlakes (Formerly Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes) and Flix Brewhouse.

I would like to do a little memoriam for Alamo Drafthoust Westlakes location (think of the Oscars). Fred and I were frequent visitors to this theater pre Covid 19, but we lost it due to Covid 19. There are other Alamo Drafthouses here in San Antonio, but again this was the closest location to us. For those not familiar with Alamo Drafthouse, it is a small chain theater that originated in Austin, Tx. They have regular movies for regular prices. Westlakes had recliners, I guess the others do too, but I am not sure. Since they are down 1 theater and were closed for quite some time, I would guess they franchise had enough money to throw at the other theathers. I am not salty at all....... The food was beyond good. They had Hatch Green Chili queso. A ton of different burgers, that were all really yummy. Their pizza was sooo good. The crust was crispy, sauce delicious, and they didn't scrimp on the quality of their toppings. They had beer, and other alcohol (I think I am not a drinker), and of course coffee, tea, and coke. Best of all they had servers that will bring it to your seats. You write down what you want on a piece of white paper, fold it in half lengthwise (or hotdog style), and your server will come pick it up. Sweet!! They set a really high bar. This is important information to have as we progress in this...Read More

The Old Smashburger

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:35:57 -0800

Birria anyone?

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:18:31 -0800

So I woke up this morning, checked Facebook, and what did I spy with my little eye? A post from one of my Favorite local restaurants. They had a special offering today. Birria.... For those who don't know, Birria is beef roast, slowly cooked in different chilis, spices, onion, and garlic.. It is then shredded, placed on two corn tortillas which are then dipped in the cooking sauce. The tortilla is then stuffed with cheese & Birria, and toasted on the cooktop. It is served with onion, cilantro, lime, and a cup of the cooking sauce (or consommé) for dipping. the taco in. Drooling yet?

Until now, I have only really enjoyed (though I have tried it at many) Birria at one restaurant in town. Wapo Taco. Yes, I know, Wapo Taco. Imagine my glee when I woke up this morning, and see this post from El Buen Gusto . El Buen is a family owned restaurant. They hail from Los Angeles, so their style of cooking mexican food is much closer to the style I grew up with in El Paso. I have never eaten anything at this restaurant I did not LOVE!! My plan was to get a taco (or two) from each restaurant, do a blind taste test, and pick the one I liked the best.

Since Susan (the Thelma to my Louise) was out pricing rocks for a landscaping project (it was kinda spur of the moment), and my husband (the Fred to my Wilma) was working. The blind taste test would have to be aided by my youngest daughter Shelbie (she has the temperament of the monster from Where the Wild Things Grow). I asked her for her help, and she gnashed her terrible teeth, and roared her terrible roar, then agreed. So with the dogs in the backseat and I in the front, we headed off to two restaurants. One I knew had good Birria and one who had never culinarily let me down. So exciting right?

Once I got home I realized my daughters help was not going to be needed. The El Buen Gusto taco looked so different...Read More

A trip to Greece.......

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:47:35 -0800

Welcome!!!

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:47:31 -0800