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Foodie Friday: A year in review 2019

Take a 'scroll' down KVUE's Foodie Friday past in 2019.

CENTRAL, Texas — 2019 filled the KVUE Daybreak team's stomachs with loads of fun and flavorful foods, featuring everything from boozy ice cream to savory burgers. 

KVUE will air two Foodie Friday specials, featuring some of the best foods in the Austin area: Dec. 25 at 5 a.m. and New Years Day at 4:30 a.m.

WATCH PART 1 OF THE 'YEAR IN REVIEW' SPECIAL HERE.

WATCH PART 2 OF THE 'YEAR IN REVIEW' SPECIAL HERE.

Here are some of the highlights from 2019's Foodie Friday series:

Monument Cafe

RELATED: Start your day with a tummy full of comfort food at Monument Cafe in Georgetown

The Monument Cafe is a Georgetown cafe that has been serving locals since 1995. Everything on their menu is either cooked fresh in-house or sourced from Central Texas farms and ranches.

WATCH: Monument Cafe in Georgetown serving best comfort food 

Razzoo's Cajun Cafe

RELATED: Razzoo's Cajun Cafe spicing up seafood in Round Rock

Razzoo's Cajun Cafe served up their Lent-friendly catfish, blackened, fried, stuffed and even grilled. A 16-year-employee of the restaurant shared what's so special about their catfish. 

WATCH: Tasty seafood at Razzoo's Cajun Cafe

Malted Grains

RELATED: Foody Friday: Malted Grains in Liberty Hill is a hidden gem

Located in Downtown Liberty Hill, Malted Grains has been around for more than three years. The restaurant changes its menu twice a year, but keeps favorites like The Yard Bird chicken sandwich.

WATCH: Malted Grains in Liberty Hill 

Turf N' Surf Po-Boy

RELATED: It's a catch! Turf N' Surf Po' Boy serving up seafood at 3 Austin locations

Turf N' Surf Po-Boy has three locations serving up tacos, salads and plates with an endless amount of combinations you can have grilled or fried.

WATCH: Turf N' Surf Po-Boy serving up seafood at three Austin locations

Churro Co.

RELATED: Eat your heart out at Churro Co. in Austin

It isn't just a churro. Churro Co. is a food truck that started with the owner's childhood friend in 2014, providing many tasty concoctions.

WATCH: Churro Co. in Austin

Papi's Pies

RELATED: Papi's Pies serving up perfect pastries in Round Rock

Papi's Pies in Round Rock, Texas, is serving up some of the best pies in Central Texas. 

Other than delicious pies filled with strawberry-rhubarb and cherries, Papi's Pies is also known for its delicious breakfast dishes, such as made-from-scratch quiches and frittatas.

WATCH: Papi's Pies in Round Rock, Texas takes home cooking to new level

The Yard

RELATED: Milkshakes bring everyone to 'The Yard' at first Texas location in Austin

Located at the Domain in North Austin, The Yard is known for its over-the-top ice cream creations. With flavors ranging from chocolate bacon waffle to edible cookie dough sandwiches, there's something for everyone at this ice cream parlor.

WATCH: Foodie Friday: The Yard serving up sweet milkshakes in Austin

Burger Tex

RELATED: Foodie Friday: Burger Tex serving up fresh buns, burgers since 1973

Burger Tex may be known for its burgers, but that's not the only delicious item on the menu. Located in North Austin, the restaurant serves some of the best Bulgogi, a Korean dish of sliced rib-eye steak, you can find in town. 

WATCH: Foodie Friday: The secret behind tasty burgers at Burger Tex

Prohibition Creamery

RELATED: Alcohol and ice cream? This Austin shop is serving up the perfect pair

Owned by a self-described ice cream geek, Prohibition Creamery is the perfect place for those with a sweet tooth to grab a drink. The creamery serves alcohol-infused ice cream. The menu includes delicious milkshakes with flavors like bananas foster, which has some banana liquor, rum and caramel sauce in it.

WATCH: Foodie Friday: Prohibition Creamery serving ice cream with booze

Brama Restaurant

RELATED: Brama Restaurant brings best of eastern Europe to North Austin

Get a taste of eastern Europe in North Austin at Brama Restaurant. Here you can enjoy some authentic beef stroganoff or perogies, which come in a variety of flavors. Brama also offers some of the best goulash and schnitzel that can be found in Central Texas.

WATCH: Foodie Friday: Brama Restaurant bringing eastern European food to Austin

Shore Raw Bar & Grill

RELATED: New South Austin seafood restaurant hits the spot

Shore Raw Bar & Grill, located along Highway 71 in Oak Hill, is serving up some some delicious fish to the Austin area. The restaurant's executive chef, Brandon Silver, makes full use of each fish, along with gulf oysters and tasty fried shrimp.

WATCH: Foodie Friday: Shore Raw Bar and Grill in Austin

Oasis Texas Brewing Company

RELATED: High in the Hill Country: Oasis Texas Brewery has booze and food with a view

Located in the hills of Lake Travis, the Oasis Texas Brewing Company has some delicious food, paired perfectly with gorgeous views and tasty beers. Although it started out small in 2014, the brewery has grown into something much bigger.

WATCH: Foodie Friday: Oasis Texas Brewing Company

French Quarter Grille

RELATED: French Quarter Grille brings New Orleans-inspired Cajun food to Austin

Get your Cajun fix at the French Quarter Grille with delicious stuffed catfish, fried shrimp and some of the best mashed potatoes in the Austin area. Located on the southbound side of I-35, this is the perfect place to eat some good seafood and drink plenty of tasty wine.

WATCH: Foodie Friday: French Quarter Grille bringing tasty seafood to North Austin

Austin's Bird Bird Biscuit

RELATED: Customers are flocking to Austin’s Bird Bird Biscuit

Located off Manor Road, Bird Bird Biscuit is busting out some incredible breakfast and lunch sandwiches, including its the star of the menu: the chicken biscuit named "The Queen Beak." The chicken here is brined and fried fresh to order.

WATCH: Foodie Friday: Austin's Bird Bird Biscuit

Texas Chainsaw Massacre Gas Station

RELATED: Get brisket with frightening twist at Bastrop 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' gas station

Enjoy some brisket from the same gas station featured in the iconic film "Texas Chainsaw Massacre." While there aren't any chainsaws behind the counter, there is an electric knife and several other utensils. This killer barbecue restaurant is located in Bastrop, Texas.

WATCH: Foodie Friday: Texas Chainsaw Massacre gas station in Bastrop offering tasty BBQ

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