Backstreet Cafe

I had high hopes for my recent Houston, TX., trip. 1) I was attempting to BQ (Boston Qualify) at the Houston Marathon; 2) Couldn't wait to eat Texas BBQ; and 3) Very excited to support and see my good friend, Maria, run her first marathon with her husband. Well, 2 out of 3 wasn't so bad. Maria did complete her first marathon (CONGRATS, MARIA & ERROL) and I did have Texas BBQ from Rudy's.

I went down sick. I was doing and taking everything possible before the trip to get rid of my sickness. While I was down there, I was taking Dayquil, Mucinex, took Theraflu and Nyquil on separate nights to get rid of whatever it was. Sadly, nothing worked because on the eve of the marathon (Sat., night), I threw up all my carbs I ate for brunch and dinner. I was vomiting all night 'til 2AM and had to wake up at 4AM. At 4, I decided to listen to my body and not run. This is the first time I traveled somewhere, paid for airfare, hotel and the race fees and couldn't run. It was a little upsetting, but in the long run, I'm glad I didn't do more harm to myself. There will always be races and opportunities to BQ.

My room for marathon eve

And speaking of brunch, Maria hosted a group brunch at Backstreet Cafe with many of her friends that came out to support her and her husband before the marathon. They were all so nice. A few of us ordered Brioche French Toast with Nutella. It actually said "Nutella" on the menu. When our food arrived, there was no Nutella to be found in the dish. When someone asked the server about it, she replied, "it's in the sauce!" We were like... uh, I don't think so! Man, I wish I would've taken a picture. Maria was so annoyed that she thought she would get back at the restaurant by collecting the menu and giving it to me as she knows I collect them. It was bittersweet. I hid it in the Houston Marathon magazine I brought into the restaurant with me and carried it right out in the end. I like the way you think, Maria!

One cool thing to point out about the menu, in honor of David Bowie's recent passing, they created a drink called "Oh, You Pretty Things" after his song.

Backstreet Cafe, 1103 S Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX.
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Backstreet Cafe