Cobel Liege Waffles

So I've been seeing this IG accounts on my feed for some time, and lucky that they were at a market right by me.   I had to make a trip up there to check them out. 

To those who are unfamiliar, liege waffles are from Belgium, they use a yeast brioche batter than the runny batter.  So it's texture are not the same, and you can tell the difference when you cut into it.  It feels chewier, and has more elasticity to it.  Not in a bad way, just more than a regular waffle would. 

First off, they have 3 types of base waffles, Cinnamon, Chocolate, and Original (which is plain).  Then you have different types of toppings.  (L) Banana, Strawberries with hazelnut drizzle, Blueberries, Strawberries, Cinnamon Bun, Biscoff, and minis.  

All made to order. 

Of course, I have to get something yummy. 

The Biscoff is actually pretty good it has cookie butter drizzle on the top of a plain and the flavors between the cookie butter and the cookie crumbles are a nice combo. 

Of course, I most looked forward to the Banana Strawberry with hazelnut combo.  I would say that I do appreciate the whole thing is not as sweet as I had pictured it to be, which as much as a Sweet Tooth that I am, I don't do overly sweet and this hits the mark just right.  Which is much appreciated. 

You can catch them at various markets around town.  For most up-to-date locations, follow them IG. 

Cobel Liege Waffles

https://cobelwaffles.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cobelwaffles

 

Latuli

Went out for a girls night dinner and came to Latuli.

Apparently, the name of the restaurant derived from the first 2 letters of each of the chef's children's name, that's pretty clever. 

First up: Bread, because no one will say no to bread.  We have yeast roll and cornbread from a pan.  It comes with jalapeño jelly and whipped butter with salt, I'm loving the butter and salt combo.  Gimme!

Then we ordered the Double Dip (thanks internet for recommending it).  Left is red fish dip, right side is Pimento dip with housemade chips for 'dipping'.  The red fish dip is not strong at all, pretty mild and the chips carried it well.  Pimento cheese, well, who doesn't enjoy them?!

Got some veggies for good measure, got some charred broccolini.  The red stuff on top is not bacon but drunken dried cherries with granola for texture. 

Not pictured, Batata Brava - puffed sweet potato with chili creme fraiche, love that combo.  Definitely worth getting. 

For entree, we split the Wild Boar Ragu - because no one ever said no to Ragu pasta.  The pork flavor is heavy but good.  Mixed very well with the dollop of ricotta on top.  Not very 'saucey', but the flavors works for what it needed to do.

For dessert, we got the cobbler which came in its own pan.  It's spiced peach cobbler that comes with a scoop of in-house vanilla ice cream.  The cold and warm combo gets me every time.  

Overall, the meal is delicious.  The space has really high ceiling, which I was worried that sound carries, but it worked out fine.  Reservation here is a must.  We've seen folks trying to walk-in and the wait is no joke.  So save yourself some grief, book ahead.  The valet, however, left very little to be desired.  First off, the crew is small, and not equipped to handle the crowd of this size.  Second, the parking lot the property has is small at best, but the space house much more people than there's parking space for.  So the valet crew park the cars to another lot, not one lot over but at least 2.  We saw our valet person walked in the dark to 2 lots over.  Meanwhile, the center in front and in the back both have significant space.  I'm surprised that the restauranteurs aren't striking deal arrangements with either, if not both centers to pay for the spaces say after 6pm or something.  The wait time for car retrieval was ridiculous between shortage of drivers and how far the cars are.  That definitely dampened our experience there.  Maybe I'll try lunch again some day, but definitely will not be dinner. 

Latuli

8900 Gaylord Dr

Houston, TX 77024

https://www.latuli.com/

 

Tom N Tom Coffee

Back to Carrollton, Korean Shopping area

My impression of Tom N Tom in Dallas is very different than the ones in Houston.  The ones in Houston is a simple direct.  This one in Dallas is like a whole sit down cafe.  It has 2 levels, cases to show the food offerings and they have alot of savory and desserts on their menu than the ones I've seen in Houston. 

I got the Mango Matcha Latte - it's a tad too much matcha, not enough mango for my taste.

For snack, needed some protein, got these Pepperoni Pretzel bites.  Truly, it's like a mini pizza per bite.  It's pretty good but as pretzels goes, it's bread-y.

I really like this place.  They obviously have coffee, cakes, tea, bubble tea, pizza, sandwiches, smoothies and even apps.  But they also have Korean BingSu, milk ice dessert, and lots of variations.  

This location makes you feel like you're tucked away.  Folks come in to grab a drink, stay out of the heat.  Young people bring their laptops in to do some work.  There are tables that are tucked away for privacy if they come here for a coffee date.  The space has a little bit for everyone, that it's cool on the outside too (not pictured). 

At any rate, if you can find a parking spot on the weekend, this is a fun little spot to hang between the shopping and the meals. 

Tom N Tom's Coffee

2625 Old Denton Rd

#406

Carrollton, TX 75007

972-446-6633

https://tomntomscarrollton.com/

 

The Brunch District

Came to Brunch District.

Very cute brunch place for the suburb of Dallas. 

Lots of seating at the bar, but it's also cutely decorated. 

And in case you want to use your phone for menu, just scan the cube.

But first! Coffee!

I just have more hydrate issue.  I have my coffee, my OJ, and my water.  You know stay hydrate and all that. 

I got their Migas.  Mainly because I haven't had one in a long time.  But also, it's not heavy like egg Benedicts or omelets.  Migas was good scrambled eggs, tomato, onion, jalapeño, tortilla chips and jack and cheddar cheese.  Plus very generous portion for diced potato.  You can add meat to it as well, they have: chorizo, brisket, chicken or pork.  Service was good, everyone is chipper and happy on a weekend morning, when the whole place is packed. 

This is definitely a hoppin' place on the weekend.  As it goes, they do not take reso on weekends, so be early and bring patience, you'll definitely have a good meal. 

The Brunch District

3855 Glade Rd

Ste 170

Colleyville, TX 76034

682-503-4702

https://thebrunchdistrict.com/

 

Redstraw

You can't be in an Asian Shopping center and not go into the bubble tea place. 

As a matter of fact, there's so many of those around that it's hard not to trip into one of them. 

I got the Mango Mojito which is jasmine green tea brewed with mango bits and lime inside.  They also have coffee, custom tea mix and milk tea too because they are brewing it for you to order, the order does take longer. 

It's a good afternoon resting spot.  You can actually order online and pick up there to shorten the wait. 

Redstraw

1012 Mac Arthur Drive

#148

Carrollton, TX 75007

https://redstrawteabar.com/