Amy's Ice Cream

Sometimes you just need to pull over and get some ice cream.

I haven't been back to Amy's Ice Cream in a long while.

Of course, they're known for mixing the ice cream.

I got coffee ice cream mixed in with peanuts and Kit Kat.  You never know how it comes out until you try it, and I have to say, it was a nice surprise.  Lots of crunch and lots of flavor on top of coffee, and it was a delight how it came out. 

Amy's Ice Cream

3816 Farnham St

Houston, TX 77098

713-526-2697

https://amysicecreams.com/locations/#houston

 

Agnes & Sherman

Lots of hub bub about Agnes & Sherman in the Heights.

This is billed as Asian Diner fusion.  They are located on 19th Street.

Since they're still hot, a reservation is definitely needed. 

I got the Mojo Nono - which is passion fruit, mint, sparking soda.  A not sweet virgin mojito.

I saw alot of people on IG were ordering this.  This is Scallion Waffle with a scoop of sambal honey butter.  Sambal is an Indonesian Chili Paste, but it's not spicy at all. It has a hint of shrimp paste. 

Was very disappointed on this one.  I guess because of the hype, the dishes didn't all come out while it's hot.  The waffle was already cooled down when it arrived.  The batter is the wheat batter, which is very different from Chinese batter.  The scallion taste is fine, but I would like to think it'd be better while it's hot. 

Egg Foo Young - It has crawfish, scallion, gravy over rice.  It's actually very delicious on that. 

I think this is one of my favorite - this actually made alot of sense. This is Tteobokki (Korean Rice Cake - very close to thick pasta texture).   It's covered in beef rags with cheese on top.   

We were lucky enough to get the Sprout with sesame, it's pretty dang delicious.  But I didn't see it on the rotating menu anymore.  Do get it if you see it.

This is Disco Fries - This was dangerous - I can sit there and eat the entire plate.  This has fries at the bottom, cheese curd and pork gravy and added mustard green.  

It's an unusual combo, but it's not bad.  I'd like it had it been warmer, but it was again room temp.  

Here's a sundae - this is actually pretty good too.  Pandan ice cream with chocolate shell (I'm game for ALL things chocolate shell), coconut shreds, peanuts and Pei Pa Koa (honey loquat syrup) over whipped cream. 

Pei Pa Koa is what we take when we have a sore throat, it's all made up of herbal goodness.  So it's kinda weird to have syrup drizzle over whipped cream.  Now, it's sweet, kinda like honey is sweet but good for sore throat, it's like that.  Definitely a unique combo that I never had before but it's actually a surprisingly delightful combo.  By then, I was so full, I can only have a few bites.

So let's talk about the place, 19th street is busy and they are only open for dinner, so you'll have to keep your eyes peel for a parking spot.  Since they're still hot on social media, reservation is definitely a must.  You can try the bar, but it's not easy since they have like 6 seats.  The staff and bartender are all great, but I think with the hype the kitchen is not keeping up.  Maybe I'll try again when the hype dies down, but maybe not soon.

Agnes & Sherman

250 W. 19th Street

Houston, TX 77008

713-965-6088

https://www.agnesandsherman.com/

 

 

B&B Butchers

Came to B&B Butchers for Happy Hour. 

Started with a mocktail.  I love the movement that has more and more offerings, instead of the good o' virgin mojitos.  This one has Lime, Mint, Tonic and a non-alcoholic gin. 

We got the bread service, it came with onion butter, salted butter, and maple mustard butter - I think the consensus was the salted butter is the winner.

I got a side of saute mushroom.  Yummy as usual. 

Creamed Spinach with lots and lots of cheese.  YUM!

Then we got the Lobster Mac & Cheese - super cheesy, super delish, and if you mix the spinach with the Mac & Cheese - you cannot lose on that one. 

I love the Carpet Bagger on the half shell - fried oyster, bacon, blue cheese, and hot sauce.  So delicious.  I can sit there and eat an entire plate. 

Then we got Bacon Three Ways - It has lamb cut with mustard mixed green, Tommy cut which has blue cheese with truffle infused honey glazed, and good ol' bacon. 

Even though we knew happy hour won't be crowded, we went ahead and made a reservation anyway.  That way they know that if we are sitting a bit longer they won't hustle us to leave, knowing that we won't be long.  

For parking, you can do valet there.  Or there is a huge lot behind the property that you can self park.  Just practice safety.

B & B Butcher

1814 Washington Ave

Houston, TX 77007

713-862-1814

https://www.bbbutchers.com/houston