We've all heard the old adage 'the way to a man's heart is through his stomach'. For our recent road trip through Central Texas, this morsel of wisdom also held with equal truth 'the way to Scarlett and Work Girl's heart is through bbq. And not just any bbq. Texas bbq'.
Scarlett and I rolled hard into Austin looking like we had been run hard and drug wet. I can't adequately express the mini's dilapidated, pathetic demeanor. It started raining as we began our journey to College Station, and the drizzle and occasional torrents were still flowing strong in Austin. Fortunately, Scarlett decked us out in style at the historic and majestic Driskill Hotel in the heart of downtown Austin, right on 6th Street. We were both speechless with appreciation upon our first bedraggled step into the decadent lobby.
After a short siesta in our size XXXXXL complimentary Driskill robes, we were refreshed and ready to paint the town red.
Scarlett's bubbly and lovely galpal swooped us up in style for dinner at Lambert's BBQ, where we joined her significant other and enjoyed specialty cocktails muddled and swirled by the bartender who also happened to be her handsome, single, actor cousin. The night was already off to a terrific start.
The bbq itch must have been equally strong in both Scarlett and me as we ordered brisket and pulled pork, an uncommon practice for either of us. But, Lambert's confident attitude and classy style assured us this would be a special experience. First, we savored deviled eggs and pickled olives and shallots which alone would have been enough to call the night a success. This was followed by the barbequed brisket and pork that truly felt like cutting into butter and had such warm, smoky flavor that it was easy for us to stuff ourselves senseless and remember why Texas is famous for its bbq.
We ended this perfect meal with Americanos and dessert. Scarlett ordered: fried apricot pie. I ordered: pumpkin bread pudding. Both topped with homemade vanilla ice cream. Need I say more? We needed to be rolled back to our hotel room, but it was worth it. And, it's safe to say we both lost our hearts to Texas bbq that night, and I can't wait to go back and lose my heart again. ;-)
Scarlett and I did not stop there but enjoyed an amazing breakfast at the Driskill's famous cafe & bakery, hiked to the Capitol, and lunched before beginning our journey home. As we rode into the sunset with stomach's grossly extended and laughter brimming, we marked down another triumphant adventure... of eating our way through Central Texas.
I am now homesick, and hungry. :)
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