Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Love Croissants

Happened to be in Midtown, so drove over to Love Croissant to have some.
This time, at their store front instead of farmers market.  They share the same door as Weight & Measures.   Literally, you walk in, it's at the door.

They show off what they have to offer for the day... one of each please!

Obviously cannot have them all, just 2.

So pretty, I don't want to eat it.  It's blueberry lemon tart.  I love the berries, a little tart on the custard.

Also got the Ham & Asiago.

Truly your ham and cheese.  There's lot of meat in there too, definitely no skimping here, totally justified the price.  I know $11 for a croissant is high, but seeing how much case they put in and how much ingredients are in there, it's worth while. 

To get here, go to Weights & Measures.  Parking can be a challenge because WM is also a popular spot on its own rights, on top of a yoga place in the complex and a cowering space is around the corner.  So don't be afraid to park on the street the area is pretty safe, just pay attention to the signs. 

My tip: go early, there's more offerings and more variety to choose from.  They are known to sell out, so be prepared.  There's not alot of space to sit per se, there's 2 sitting down, 2 bar table and couple out front.  If you ended up 'borrowing' from WM it's kinda ok but definitely frown upon. 

Love Croissant
2808 Caroline
Houston, TX 77004
832-353-0825

 

Monday, March 18, 2024

Egg Haus

Checking out another breakfast joint.
Parking lot was a tad packed near the store, was also wondering how pack it is inside.

But first, food: nice display of pastries. 

Cute decor too. 

I did get the blueberry loaf, which was nice and cute. 

I ended up getting the Butterfly Lemonade, it's actually pretty good, not too sweet not too zingy.  It has agave nectar, butterfly sweet pea tea.  Worked out pretty smooth.

Also got the Ranchero Toast, it has toast, layer of salsa ranchera, avocado on top, egg on one side, micro greens and cilantro, and queso fresco.  You cut into it, and taste all the layers together is really the way to go.  I wouldn't mind coming back for the other sandwiches next time.

Back to the space, there really has somewhat limited seating inside.  They do have seating and tables outside.  BUT! The beauty is that you can use the back way and cut across to King's Bierhaus and sit at their hall to have your breakfast.  So no fear on the seating limitation, you can move over next door.

Egg Haus
2042 T.C. Jester Blvd
Houston, TX 77008
713-489-6719
 



 

Thursday, March 14, 2024

La La Land

Went back to MKT and decided to go to La La Land to get a cup of coffee.
I just love that they put some nice positive messages on the side and remind people to cheer up.  I got a Perfect Latte and just get some coffee in.  It is a very nice latte, not sure if I'd go so far to call it Perfect, but I had soy milk and they apparently has some kind of secret sauce.  No idea what it is but it does smooth out the taste.  Will definitely get it again.

La La Land
600 N. Shepherd Dr.
Ste 140
Houston, TX 77007


 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Magnol

Went back to Magnol for breakfast.
On Saturdays the line is long and it does go out the door, so bring patience. 

Let's see what I got: a very thicc chocolate chip cookie, which is more cake-like than cookie-like.  Got a plain croissant, and a pear danish.  Never had a pear danish before.  It's kinda nice, not too sweet and not like it has no taste or overly soft because of the pudding based.

Also got an eclair and a Paris Brest - both are flakey choux.  Cream is good but not sweet, so it's a nice treat with a nice cup of coffee.  

I love their pastry so much, it's such high quality and flakey on the croissants, and they have a lot of offerings besides bread, they also have cakes too.  Definitely worth checking out. 

On weekend the line is long so bring patience.  The place is not big so it easily get out the door, but don't give up.  If you can find a parking spot, you will get thru the line in about 20 mins or so. 

 Magnol
1500 N. Post Oak Blvd
#160
Houston, TX 77055
281-846-6661

 

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Koi

Went to Koi for dinner.

Even though, this is somewhat new, looks like they already made this their old haunts.

I started with a Cucumber Mocktail and Ikageso - which is fried squid.

Also had cucumber salad to boot.

I was being 'flex' and ordered Uni & Waygu nigiri - talk about rich. It's pretty decent quality and while uni fell apart easily from Santa Barbara, it was a nice combo.

We got Tara and Truffle, which is black code with truffle and mushroom.  The sauce is pretty good and you can definitely taste the truffle.

I ordered the Tokyo Seven, which is a mini Omakase sitting at the bar.

To start, we got Madai (Japanese Sea Bream)- they definitely grounded some wasabi root for this, you can taste it's really fresh with the fish.

Then Hiramei which is flounder

Kanpachi - which is Amberjack - I actually quite like the flavor on this one.  It was surprising because I often overlook Amberjack but the saltiness came in nice and smooth it was a nice taste.

This is Baby Seabream, it's also something I've never tried before, so it was neat to try.

Kinmadai - which is a golden eye snapper.  This one came in a hint sour.

This is my first time to have Chutoro (medium fatty tuna) this way - rolled up in nori.  Usually it's over rice as nigiri, but this is nice too.

Lastly, is tamagotchi - also never had it this way.  But it's pretty good.

Having a reservation here is recommended, but if you want to sit at the bar, I don't think it's a big deal.  That said, the service was a tad hovering.  My friend and I were chatting and what not, I swear the server must've stopped no less than five times to ask if he can take our plates even with there's food on there.    We left as soon as we were done since they seem to be in a hurry to get rid of us.

Koi Houston
240 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
832-645-0008

 

Monday, March 11, 2024

Citizens of Montrose

Been meaning to check this place out for a while.
It's nested in Montrose.

Right across from Uchi and right underneath Velvet Taco.

They have parts that looked very spacious.  

Something I noticed recently is that when you order OJ, places started to ask if you want fresh squeeze and not finish that sentence.  Like what is the alternative?  They don't make juice from concentrate anymore, do they?

Just a plain breakfast plate, 2 eggs sunny side up, bacon, and hash brown.  Never seen hash brown slices that big.  But definitely yummy. 

If you go shortly after 7am, you'll see alot of medical professionals getting off work and grab breakfast on the way home.  I was more expecting some business breakfast meeting but most of all of them are not.  They do have a small parking lot behind the building, but if you have to park on the street, please do read the signs and respect the neighbors. 

Citizens of Montrose
907 Westheimer Rd
Ste C
Houston, TX 77006
832-203-8527



 

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Bluestone Lane

Did you know that you can walk-up at Bluestone and grab a coffee to go.
That's actually pretty fast, no lines at the ordering side and price is comparable to Starbucks, and line is 10 times shorter.  Coffee is just as good with their beans.  

Bluestone Lanes
2414 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
718-374-6858