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Lenoir is one of my all time favorite restaurants,

Lenoir is one of my all time favorite restaurants, + it’s not just because their 🐠Whole Fish 🐠is my answer to “what is your favorite dish in Austin?” It’s also bc owners Todd and Jess really know this hospitality game when it comes to food, rockin ingredients to learn, all-natural wine, service, and how to treat people. I’m so lucky to work with them on the RE-OPENING of this gem! We have transformed the restaurant **inside out** to make it outdoor-only in their lovely Wine Garden. 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷I have to say you really can’t get a smiliar dish anywhere else. I mean who else has a homemade Peach Pie on their cheeseboard?? Reservations and Curbside are back starting now!! 🥧🍷🧀🌹

I’ve created your outdoor Summer Camp itinerary

I’ve created your outdoor Summer Camp itinerary for swimming, hiking, wine drinking & sleeping outside in/around AUSTIN. I swim a lot bc it keeps me afloat 😜, refreshed, burns off my 🍪 habit, + it’s a fun escape! On my blog post 👆🏻you’ll find:
~How to access Lake Travis w/out a boat 🌊
~Pretend you’re soothing on Bali grounds @blueholeregionalpark 🦋🦋🦋
~Ressies at Barton Springs + Deep Eddy Pool 🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️
~Get a $5 Blanco River day pass 👙👙👙
~See 🌺🌺🌺 at St Edwards State Park
~Drink 🍷 + buy plants in Fredericksburg and more!
Tap that bio link to read or head straight to www.chekmarkeats.com. Also, if you want to buy my guidebook to Austin DM me for boat, hotel, paddleboard discounts!!

I’ve been “late" to going back to restaurants

I’ve been “late" to going back to restaurants bc the last 3 months I've finally leaned in to *trying to slow down* which has been on my to-do list (ha!) ever since I started my PR co. in 2018. I've always had a problem resting + not socializing bc I want to show up for people and have fun. However, I’ve just learned more than I ever have by staying home which has made space for dreams, priorities, and feelings! 🌟🌟🌟
I now know I can be happy doing less and still accomplish success outside of work. Heck, reading the entire New York Times Sunday paper is something to be proud of and hosting friends for a 3-course dinner is something I’ve wanted to try. Everyone thinks I am automatically a fantastic chef somehow (even though you always see me eating OUT 🧐). It’s OK to have a bad day bc the next day surprises you with better news so just be nice to yourself. It’s ok to have lost a lot of my business bc there are more important things and rights to be fighting for. Spending time with those that give you smiles all day is number 1. Also, w cases rising in Austin, keep wearing a mask to respect our hospitality workers that are trying to stay open for us- thank you!❤️❤️❤️

I think it’s important to support businesses tha

I think it’s important to support businesses that are doing good things! I’ve been working in the restaurant industry for 10 yrs + and have never hibernated this long. While a tad unready to make my public “debut,” I went to @suerteatx Saturday and chose them bc they donated sales to @austinjusticecoalition at a time when they still had a closed dining room. Hospitality has always been about helping everyone else first + making guests comfortable. While the experience wasn’t the same sexy hustle + bustle like a few months ago (obviously), they did their best and I appreciate that! A good lesson I’ve been learning during this time. 🌮🌮🌮
Any other businesses you’ve been proud of lately?

Wine tasting with a view @southold_farm_and_cellar

Wine tasting with a view @southold_farm_and_cellar , a winery that moved here from New York, now uses Texas 🍇 and is open for spaced-out-ressies on weekends. $20 for 4 tastings - I liked the Pet Nat & All Things Go! Nice + safe way to try something new these days!

My favorite take-out during the “Q” has been @

My favorite take-out during the “Q” has been @komeaustin as I was reunited with the Spooky Roll and some dank Junmai Sake. 🍣🍣
I felt alive again with my tuna love PLUS who knew they had waffle fries with wasabi aioli? Restaurants are always here for us to celebrate a birthday, engagement, or just feed our souls socially- I hope you know how much we appreciate you!! PS 👉🏻 to play a game to see which local restaurant you resemble! Which one are you? 🎨 @sydneywaringdesigns

Restaurants are my passion + my work, so right now

Restaurants are my passion + my work, so right now trying to create new ideas for industry/chef friends never seems enough! Adding a TEENY bit more to help, @roseequalls and I made a ✨FREE ✨downloadable recipe booklet with some of my favorite dishes I (and you obvi) miss most. I’ve listed ways to help each restaurant w their Venmo, Gofundme, Delivery, etc. There’s also a nice resource page w local booze to get yourself tipsy and homegoods to get yourself fancy! I miss giving out restaurant recs & look forward to that day I dine in again and feel the magic. Enjoy the book in bio link! 💗💗💗 Also, happy to continue my complimentary 15 min PR consultations if you need me and we haven’t spoken yet!

My ❤️ language is sharing cookies. ✨WIN✨ a

My ❤️ language is sharing cookies. ✨WIN✨ a delivery from the new, BIG-AS-YOUR-FACE cookie shop @crumblcookies by tagging a friend and giving me a follow. Also, just curious what’s everyone’s favorite cookie? 🍪🍪🍪

Can’t find next-day grocery delivery or figure o

Can’t find next-day grocery delivery or figure out how to cook a juicy BURGER at home? Both of these were me until a friend sent me @siftedco , a catering co. pivoting to contactless produce delivery including toilet paper. My Omnivore Pack = local veggies, salmon, steak, pretzel buns, hot sauce, garlic, grains, butter, coffee, etc. Since I’ve never made a burger, I called my pen pal @chezreneortiz @launderetteatx to teach me! I wrote it down + added homemade Caramelized Onion Jam bc it rules. We did it! The meat was a great blend + if you need groceries try @siftedco who can deliver tomorrow. For $10 off, use CHEKMARKEATS at check-out! Link in bio. 🍔🍔 RECIPE:
*Salt + pepper pattie
*Heat empty pan with sides on high for 6 min
*Throw beef in for 3 min, then flip away from you so juice doesn’t get ya *Add dash soy sauce, butter, thyme, garlic, + close w lid for 2 min
*Chow down on the magic!

On the bright side of sorts, aren’t we learning

On the bright side of sorts, aren’t we learning that we can really do anything?! The meal kits from @comedortx • @assembly.kitchen are one of the most inspiring + fun things I’ve done. You feel the ❤️ and passion they created through each step and gain confidence in the kitchen by having the chefs right there via video to show you. I’m so impressed with the ease in process and how it literally tasted EXACTLY like the restaurant which brought back so many great memories!! I thought it would be hard and was scared to see Bone Marrow in my house, BUT yes you can do it. Chek Rec it! 🤯🤯🤯

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