I can't say that I've ever woken up and said to myself "I'm gettin' a chicken salad sammich today!"

Fresa's follows all the state and local rules with mask-wearing and social distancing and, with ample outdoor space, is a glorious place to eat.

One of the worst kept secrets in town is that you can order off-menu biscuits at Olamaie, and, oh my, are they delicious. Soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and richer than your cousin who bought Tesla at $100.

"Mad Jack," I said as I reached the head of the line, "I owe you an apology."

For good timing, you sure can’t beat Kitchen United. A pre-covid concept, Kitchen United leases space to ghost kitchens, professional kitchens that only do pick-up and delivery.

According to Yelp, almost 20,000 restaurants have permanently closed in the United States as of August 31st.

These scones are honestly homemade evoking the full charm and personality of a rustic country house among the wolds of Surrey Hills with "God Save the Queen" on the radio (quite possibly the Sex Pistols' version).

What intrigued us about Farmhouse was that (1) they're local and (2) they team up with local farmers and restaurants within a 50-mile radius of Austin.

It's a great summer drink in that is served fridge-cold, has low alcohol, and is lo-brow where no-one will quietly judge you for putting ice cubes in it.

As the pandemic continues, I worry more and more about our chow slingers.