The first time I sampled Quincy Adams Erickson's cooking, I was at an event that she catered and I couldn't tear myself away from the food. Every bite was so fresh and popped with flavor.
I was thrilled when she opened the Fete Accompli storefront on W. 12th and Lamar (917 W. 12th) where you can pick up her tasty dishes Monday through Friday and no longer have to wait for a catered affair. You can now also pick up dishes at the Downtown Austin Farmers Markets on Saturday.
Quincy's commitment to using fresh local ingredients is evident when you walk in the door. You are greeted by a list of farms with whom they are currently working including Naegelin Family Farm, Oak Hill Farms, Engel Farm and Burgundy Pasture Beef. And you can see the seasonal goodness in the cold case and on the specials board, making picking your meal a tough task indeed. Fortunately, they offer a salad plate with a choice of four salads including one protein. I chose the roasted cauliflower with capers, the butternut squash with goat cheese, a roasted Brussels sprouts salad and a salad Nicoise. Every bite was delicious.
My friend Melissa got the pulled pork sandwich with the cole slaw on the sandwich. Um, YUMMMM! Lucky for me, Melissa was in a sharing mood.
You can enjoy your lunch or early dinner at the picnic tables in front of the store or you can pick something up on the way home for those nights when you just can't be bothered to cook. The entree case offers a variety of delicious choices to reheat and serve.
You can even pick up snacks like mixed nuts and granola to tide you over between meals.
The next time you are looking for a healthy lunch or want flavorful home cooking and don't want to turn on the stove, head to Fete Accompli for their happiness, one bite at a time.
