I enjoy eating as much as probably anyone I know...when I think back on vacations even from years ago I can likely tell you what I ate. Well that being said, one of my favorite restaurants in the entire Austin area happens to be in our little town of Kyle...honestly it's in Kyle...it's called Bordeaux. It happens to be one of my daughter Alayna's (she's 24) favorite restaurants as well. So I decided to take Alayna out to dinner last night. When I am here to say that we had a fabulous dinner.
We decided 
to start with the special Appetizer Of The Day. It was a Caprizi salad with tomato, mozzarella, pesto, basil and a type of thick vinagerette reduction, (can't remember how they described it but it sounded good). We lived in Venezuela for several years where we were introduced to this simple salad and we always enjoy it . We also ordered the Stuffed Mushrooms and Alayna ordered a cup of the potato-bacon soup.
We had a tough time deciding on our main course. Alayna was deciding between the meat choices while I was looking at the seafood options. The special of the day was a scallop dish that sounded really good but I kept coming back to the Mahi Mahi and Tuna Steak.
When the waitress came over (and I am so sorry I forgot her name as she was helpful and attentive), I asked her which of the two she recommended and in a heart beat she said the Tuna. She backed up and immediately began raving about the Mahi Mahi as well, but you could tell she really liked the Tuna. That did it for me and I closed the menu. Alayna decided on The Pepper Crusted New York Strip. So with that decision made we sat back to wait.
Now before I tell you what I thought of the food I need to explain that I don't have sophisticated taste buds, I am an expert in real estate not in food. I love watching the Food Network but that's about the extent of my technical knowledge. I just love to eat. While I'm confessing things I probably should also admit upfront that a "must do" any time I go back to Indiana to visit family, is to make a stop at White Castles... Yep some people call them "sliders" 'cause those li'l burgers are so greasy...but I love them. Love, love, love them! It may be all of the memories associated with eating them growing up...but anyway... back to the present. As I was saying...
We didn't have to wait long before the appetizers were served. They looked great and I immediately set to work and cut a bite of the Caprizi salad. Like I said, Caprizi salad was a staple in Venezuela so I knew it would be good....but this caprizi salad...well it took caprizi salad to a whole new level...it was one of those times that I took a bite and immediately told Alayna to take a bite as well...(not sure what she was doing in organizing her plate but I couldn't wait for her to try it so I could share the enjoyment). I was not disappointed in her reaction, like me, she took a bite and in a nano second her eyes lit up. She agreed...it was wonderful.
We also had the stuffed mushrooms and the potato-bacon soup, which were both great too, but there was something about that salad....wish they'd put that on the menu as a regular item 'cause I for one would order every time I went it was that good.
We could have easily finished the appetizers and called it a day (especially considering that they also served a loaf of wonderful warm bread) but we wanted to save plenty of room for what we knew was coming. So we reluctantly pushed what was left of the salad and mushrooms aside. (The waitress was kind enough to box them up so we could take them home. I don't know about everyone else, but my daughters and I love taking doggy bags home. Probably not something the 'rich and famous' do, but I for one love my leftovers.)
And boy are we glad we left room for the main course. When the plates came out they looked scrumptious. New York Strip and Tuna Steak... Two distinct meals and both oooooooh so good. My mouth is watering again just thinking about it. 
The servings were very generous proportions, way more than we could eat, especially since we ate appetizers as well, and the main dish came with a choice of side dishes. We both opted for the garlic-parmesan mashed potatoes. (Which we always get when we go there.) Once again the waitress was kind enough to box our leftovers for us to enjoy at another time.
For dessert we went with the Creme Brulee and the Ricotta Cheesecake with Blueberry glaze. They also did not disappoint but admittedly we were still on a high from the rest of the meal so didn't give them the attention they deserve.
So I am here to say if you haven't gone to Bordeaux you have got to try it. If you have, you know what I mean and for those of us that live in the Buda, Kyle and San Marcos areas we are soooo lucky to have such a great restaurant in our own back yard. So be sure to go back again (and in my case again, and again, and again.) And if you are lucky enough to live close by, they have a take out menu. If you ever want to serve a romantic dinner for your mate, this is a perfect option if you don't/can't cook. Bordeaux will cook it for you and you can plate it with some flowers, wine and you're all set.
To the particulars....Bordeaux is located at 108 Center Street in Downtown Kyle. It's really easy to find. If you are on IH35 you just take the Kyle Highway 150 Exit East (Exit number 213), go over the railroad tracks and Bordeaux will be on the right just before the Courthouse Building. The restaurant opens Tuesdays through Saturdays at 5pm.
I wouldn't recommend taking kids as it's a small quiet restaurant and likely you and your kids wouldn't be comfortable as they'd have to keep their voices down etc. Also there is no 'kids menu' and it's not a 'cheap' family place. Our meal with the three appetizers, two main courses, two deserts, drink and a glass of wine ran $100 before tip. Considering for us we had literally three more meals out of our leftovers we totally felt it was worth it.
An added bonus for me was that I found it was really nice, relaxing (and unusual) to have a quiet one-on-one conversation with one of my daughters (versus going out with all four of them at once). We enjoyed it so much that we're planning our next outing. So see ya then!
In the meantime, have a great one!
Celeste
PS...Writing the blog made me so hungry think I'm going to check out my leftovers from last night!
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