Thanksgiving weekend is a great time for family and friends to get together but more importantly… it’s a time to EAT! Over the holidays, I decided to take Linda and Thomas(my brother) to a couple places that I love snacking at.
ROUND 1: Kolache Factory
A long time ago (back in college), over a Thanksgiving holiday I got ridiculously trashed just hanging out with friends on Thanksgiving night. We were drinking till 5 in the morning and the case of the munchies brought us to the thought that Kolache Factory was going to open soon. When we got there and stumbled in, we found out that they make a Thanksgiving kolache with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce!! we bought a box full of all sorts of stuff and went back to the dorms to try them. Unfortunately, on the way back… I ended up sticking my head out the window and throwing up all the way back. By the time we got back I didn’t have the stomach to try anything at all and just passed out.
I finally took the time out to go back to Kolache Factory. Every November, they make this special kolache for the month. Personally, I love Thanksgiving time because it really is the only time of the year that I actually do get turkey and all it’s good fixin’s.
I’m still getting used to this blogging so if you want a better account of the visit, check out Linda’s Curious Notions’ Entry.
For more information about Kolache Factory, check out their webpage at www.kolachefactory.com.
ROUND 2: Antone’s Po’boys
Antone’s has been one of my favorites for a really long time. They have some of the most amazing poboys I have ever had. Most of the people that I’ve taken here find a slight addiction to these poboys.
My favorite two poboys from Antone’s would have to be the Super Po’Boy (Double Ham, Salami, Provolone Cheese,Chow Chow, Relish, Mayo & Pickles) and the Tuna Poboy (Tuna Salad with Provolone Cheese, Mayo & Pickles). If you love the typical deli-style po’boy, this one is amazing. Honestly, I think it’s the Chow-Chow that really makes this sandwich. As for the tuna, you can take this poboy cold as it is or if you bring it home, warm it up in the microwave… I’m sure you’ll agree that this tuna was done the right way.
From what I’ve heard, there’s only 3 original poboy locations left and they are in Houston. Check out their import store. Every now and then I’ll get their hummus or their deviled eggs too.
Once again, check out Linda’s Curious Notions’ Entry for more pictures and comments.
Check out their webpage at www.theoriginalpoboyco.com.
ROUND 3: Little Bigs
Little Bigs spawned from the same owners of the Reef in Midtown. What’s crazy about this little short stop is that it’s main dish is sliders but they still have a full wine list as if in a typical higher end restaurant. They typically only have 3 types of sliders: chicken, beef and now they have a bean one. I will be straight with you… the chicken is typically dry so it’s something I usually try to stay away from it. The bean one is new to replace the mushroom… I was appalled to hear that the mushroom had been ousted from the menu. The bean one tastes like bean dip … but in a bun … o_O. You can’t go wrong with beef, it’s juicy, it’s flavorful and to add the sriracha mayo… it’s beautiful. I would also like to recommend the fries as well.
If you’re ever looking for a place to eat something light but good, check out Little Bigs. They just opened up a location on the lake between the zoo and the train station in Hermann Park. Their original location on Montrose and Westheimer is the one I like going to though. Don’t forget too that the Montrose location on Fridays and Saturdays are open till 3am. So in case you can’t make it to Tan Tan after the club, try checking out the sliders here.
Check out our antics at Linda’s Entry.
For more information about Little Bigs, check out their website at www.littlebigshouston.com.
We hit all these places for lunch, needless to say… we were out for the rest of the day in food coma.
