Construction is not without it's challenges. Sometimes it seems as though there are people specifically put on this earth to impede progress, but it's those of us that persevere that truly shine. We aim to be the grass that breaks through the concrete.
“Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.” ~ Buddha
Now then, that being said. The last couple months have been a whirlwind of sheetrock dust, swinging hammers and roaring saws. As I sit here, the smell of wood stain and welding flux still in my nostrils on the morning before the veritable hurricane that is SXSW, I almost can't believe we're almost ready to open our doors. We still have a lot of finishing details but we're focusing on what our good friends over at the aforementioned City need so they can give us the coveted CO - Certificate of Occupancy... or as I like to call it, my - Certificate of OHMYDAMNICANFINALLYOPEN.
... but I digress. As promised, here are some teaser pics from our test kitchen that US Foods so graciously allowed us to use while ours was being built that I affectionately called The Situation Room. They don't show much, but rest assured... much was tested. The dishes pictured may or may not make the final cut, but you'll have to come by to find out if they did. Soft opening dates are tentatively set and will be announced shortly after we sort through the debris left by SXSW. The process has been a long one, but one paved with character and love. The wait is almost over so I'll leave on this note:
“La mejor salsa del mundo es la hambre.”
Hunger is the best sauce in the world.
~ Cervantes
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| The Set List. |
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| The Clouser's 12 secret herbs and spices ... |
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| Nature's bounty. |
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| Burger Assembly. |
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| The Gears of War. |
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| "What'd you just say?" |
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| Contemplation. |
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| Shmearing. |
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Roasted fennel, purple potatoes, artichoke
and a perfectly poached farm fresh egg. |
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| Mussels with "Peas and Carrots" |
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| Braised oxtail flatbread. |
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| Chef Clouser and Chef Northcutt in The Situation Room. |
