flotsam&jetsam

Okay, I didn’t ACTUALLY* see this, but my sister did and promptly sent me photographic evidence.

*if I saw an armadillo in Richmond I’d be freaking out, not blogging about it.

Frank.

It was love at first glance - a hot dog/sausage restaurant with a creative director? Be still my heart!

This type-laden brick beaut is located in downtown Austin at 4th & Colorado, an easy find. Plus now whenever I see Frost Tower I’ll think, mmm Frank (in addition to the usual “Fortress of Solitude!”). Inside the feast for the eyes continues with a funky mid-century den meets bodega vibe. And the menu is as pleasing to read as to contemplate.

I had to have the Jackalope:

“Our local antelope, rabbit & pork sausage, huckleberry compote, sriracha aioli, applewood smoked cheddar”

As a firm believer in the tao of “sriracha on everything” - the touch of fire in the aioli combined with the sweetness of the huckleberry makes the meal. A perfect ying ang yang to compliment to the delicious game-y weight of the sausage itself. Only negative: it didn’t look very pretty - not that it stayed around that long.

I saddled up the Jackalope with the Corn Cup (“Grilled corn served off the cob with chili mayonesa, lime juice, cilantro and cotija cheese” ) and a draft root beer from Maine Root. I can’t wait to go back and give a corn dog a try (you can Frank Flapjacket any dog!) along with a boozy root beer float.

Thanks to the guys at Public School and their write up of The Decoder Ring for pointing me to this gem! Check out Public School, The Decoder Ring & of course Frank — you’ll be graced with some amazing design at each. Plus how can you resist pointing your browser to hotdogscoldbeer.com ?

yeah you know you were wondering ‘bout them donuts…

The Puddin’

Dirty Berry

Granny’s Pie - my donut, complete with birthday candles snuck in by the donut peddlers

they didn’t shine in their photos, but damn they were tasty! And the bag smelled like twinkies!! (disclaimer: there were 3 people imbibing)

see: Gourdough’s on S. Lamar, ATX

GPOYW: well if I haven’t died yet edition

in honor of my 25th birthday, a day in Austin:

• No ropes rock climbing
• Antelope/Rabbit Sausage (yes, Jackalope) & draft root beer @ Frank
• Granny’s Pie Donut @ Gourdough’s