Dumpling Party
All the dumplings we could fit in our stomachs. We made homemade dumplings and prepared store-bought dumplings. You can see all the goodness here.

Boba Milk Tea and Fried Chicken at Tea Haus
When meeting up with my friend MJ for a coffee date, I got to check out this place and enjoy a milk tea. I also had a few bites of MJ’s fried chicken and it was so good! This is a great place to meet up for coffee and snacks.

Hot Wings at Super Bowl Party
I went to a Super Bowl Party at a friend’s house and another guest made these awesome fried hot wings. They were the perfect amount of spicy and dipped in the homemade ranch dressing, these hot wings were quickly devoured by everyone.

Gryo at Arpeggio Grill
A few years ago, Arpeggio Grill was a frequent spot for me. My go-to (as you may have noticed from other Flavors posts) is a gyro and they make a good, packed one here. As a combo, it comes with french fries and a drink. I’m looking forward to coming back with a crew to devour the 30″ pizza!

Homemade Crock Pot Chicken Soup
I missed my two crock pot meals a month in February, but this crock pot chicken soup I made was a hit! I used five cups of chicken broth, a little more than one pound of chicken breast, and a mix of fresh veggies (not measured).

Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fries at Flyrite Chicken
This new fast food spot has opened up in Austin on the east side. No antibiotics, MSG, hormones, artificial ingredients, and high fructose corn syrup. While I didn’t like the wheat bun, I thought the overall sandwich and fries were very good and a great fast food alternative. That Sriracha mayo is SO good!

Happy Hour at Pacific Rim Sushi & Yakitori Lounge
We gathered at this sushi spot for an Austin Food Bloggers Alliance happy hour. They graciously fed us their best dishes, including the sake mac and cheese, pot stickers, tuna avocado nachos, yakitori, and hot rock selection. The sake mac and cheese was definitely my favorite!

Beer at 4th Tap Brewing Cooperative
My boyfriend and I went to 4th Tap for their beer release party. I really enjoyed the Sun Eater (a sorghum ale that is gluten-free) and the Long Walk (a grapefruit IPA). I also tried the new release Highland Scoundrel, a scotch style ale, but it was a little intense for me.

Space Jam Fries at Svante Burger
These french fries may not look so good but it’s got jalapeño havarti, chipotle aioli, garlic aioli, and bacon-onion jam. Yes, it’s as amazing as it sounds.

Lots of eats at Austin Lamb Jam
My friends and I decided to go to Austin Lamb Jam this year and it was a blast! Our top dishes were the pictured braised lamb gnocchi with hazelnuts and oranges from Juliet and roasted pear and chestnut soup with Moroccan spiced lamb shoulder.

What was your favorite dish in February?

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Butternut Miso Soup at Kor180
I attended a Kor180 preview party hosted by my friend Amy.  Kor180’s Chef Tanner created some healthy snacks for us to try, including a tasty Butternut Miso Soup. You can find the crock-pot recipe on their blog.

Charbroiled Oysters and Beer at Whole Foods Domain
As I’ve mentioned in Flavors posts before, one of my favorite weekend chill spots is the Draft Shack at the Whole Foods at the Domain. An afternoon of craft beer and fresh, spicy charbroiled oysters and sometimes live music and football can’t be beat!

Eats in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
I ate plenty of fresh fish and fruit in Costa Rica at the beginning of the month. Take a look at my travel guide here. The above photo is from Nari Pizza.

Pork Sausage with Sauerkraut at Banger’s
I told you all about our Austin Food Blogger Alliance happy hour at Banger’s in my January Captivations post. We enjoyed freshly made and grilled sausages topped with house-made mustard and sauerkraut.

Kouign Amann and Apple Croissant; Avocado Toast and Cafe Scramble at Cafe No Se
Cafe No Se at the new South Congress Hotel is a cute and trendy place for brunch. Ooo crispy and buttery pastries! I really enjoyed both the Kouign Amann and Apple Croissant. My friend Sarah and I also split the Avocado Toast with a soft-boiled egg and Cafe Scramble. Both satisfying by its portion and flavors.

Homemade Roasted Garlic Hummus
One of my culinary goals this year is to make one “classic” dish I’ve never made every month. I started off this goal with one of my favorite snacks – hummus! I roasted garlic, made tahini, and used chickpeas. It was a successful start to this goal.

Teriyaki Curry Chicken Toast Lunch Plate with Kale and Potato Salad at Sa-Ten
I’ll admit, the deciding factor to choosing this place for brunch was the squirrel wallpaper. It was a good choice though because I really enjoyed the flavors of the teriyaki curry chicken toast. I didn’t enjoy the thick toast and I wish there was dressing on the kale but I liked the interesting potato salad. My only complaint about my chai was that I should have gotten a large instead of a regular! I also tried some of my friend MJ’s salmon toast and equally liked that one.

Homemade Crock-Pot Khao Soi
Another one of my culinary goals this year is to make two new crock-pot meals a month. I got a crock-pot for Christmas and want to put it to good use. While my first recipe – Chicken Masala – was a sad fail, my second recipe – Khao Soi – was very tasty! This traditional Thai dish has become my favorite when I go out to eat and I’m glad Rachelle Lucas of The Travel Bite took the time after her latest trip to Thailand to discover and share this recipe!

What delicious things have you enjoyed this past month?

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