The egg yolk runneth over these tasty noodles from LocaVore food truck. Credit: Jess Elizarraras

I finally bit the bullet and stood in line for a mangonada-dilly (with bonus gummy bears, because why not?) from Big Daddy’s Eats & Treats. The trick it seems is going right before they open and waiting with bated breath. Otherwise, I took in some Niki’s udon, my go-to when nursing a gnarly sinus infection. Surely tiki drinks also help with congestion, right?

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Hitting up @smokeshack during #meatweeksa a day late #bbq #barbecue #texas

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@sweetwaterbrew is in SA and they've shared a few ales! Beer tasting time.

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First time at @bigdaddys210. They're not messing around.

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@albert80tx's dinner from @locavoresa #jealz mine was tasty, too though 😉

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And then a brief tiki visit @brooklynite_sa

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A nightcap if you will…#tiki #tikituesday

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Sister's Bar.

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@vane.elizarraras ate something delicious at Niki's tonight.

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I think I'm 89 percent noodle at this point. #soupfordays #nikis #nomnom

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I'm on Benadryl. @vane.elizarraras is taking four for the team.

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