Food
Restaurants, meal prep and the food we find at home and on the road.
Franklin Barbecue Austin Review: Brisket in Butcher Paper on a Sunday Morning
On a Sunday in April we finally got our hands on Franklin Barbecue brisket in Austin. Here is what came out of the butcher paper, what the menu costs by the pound and how to plan around a place that closes when it sells out.
Grand Ole BBQ y Asado Review: Central Texas Brisket in San Diego's North Park
Texas-style brisket in San Diego? Grand Ole BBQ y Asado in North Park makes a strong case. Here is the slice we photographed, what the meat costs by the pound and when to go.
Best Dam Barbecue in Boulder City: A Memorial Day BBQ Festival Day Trip from Las Vegas
Every Memorial Day weekend, Boulder City fills a park with competition barbecue teams, food trucks and smoke. Here is what we saw at the 2026 Best Dam Barbecue and how to plan for 2027.
Sombrero Mexican Food Review: A Chile Verde Plate at a San Diego Favorite
San Diego has a taco shop on every corner, and Sombrero has been one of the local chains for decades. Here is the chile verde plate we had, what the menu costs and how to pick a location.
Master Kim's Wagyu House Review: The Palace Station Korean BBQ We Keep Going Back To
Master Kim's Wagyu House at Palace Station has become a repeat lunch for us. Two visits, a lot of marbled beef and one very hot grill. Here is what came to our table and how to plan a visit.
Sierra Sur Austin Review: A South Austin Taco Truck Worth an Early Start
Saturday morning in Austin started at Sierra Sur, a taco truck on Menchaca Road that plates its tacos on painted clay dishes. Here is what was on our plate, what is on the menu and how to plan a stop with kids.
Loro Austin Review: Smoked Asian BBQ That Works for the Whole Family
Our second lunch at Loro on South Lamar, and the food was amazing again. The smoked wings stole the show. Here is what we ordered, how the counter service works and why it is an easy pick with kids.
FoodieFit – Best Las Vegas Meal Prep?
Hey there, fellow foodie moms and dads! Let me share my recent experience with FoodieFit, the ultimate solution for us busy dads in Las Vegas.
