How To Ruin a Perfectly Fine Chicken
Roast chicken and its tasty residuals make me feel like some sort of urban pioneer. In the moment I feel…
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Two Watering Holes For The Weekend
From a completely relaxed vibe to a glamorous see-and-be-seen scene, these two spots offer opposite experiences for Houstonians this weekend,…
9 years ago
Cocktail Classique Competition Mixes Absinthe and Current Spirits Trends
Unless you're regularly sipping on absinthe, you may believe that the spirit is illegal in the United States. It's not.…
9 years ago
You Can Do It: Build Your Own Greenhouse
A few weeks ago we caught wind that between recipe testing and taking care of her baby, chef Madeline Cabezut…
9 years ago
National Kolache Day Is Finally Happening
Most Americans who live outside of Texas, Nebraska or Minnesota don't yet know what a kolache is, not to mention how…
9 years ago
Recipe for The Greatest Margarita Ever Sold (And The Truth About Skinny Margaritas)
The greatest margarita you've ever had isn't far from your reach. Thursday, February 22 is National Margarita Day, and while…
9 years ago
Mostly Fun and Games at New Bar and Coffee Shop Coral Sword
If you've driven through the East End in recent months you'll have noticed several mom-and-pop restaurants and bars either revitalizing…
9 years ago
Beating the Winter Blues with Citrus
What a winter it has been in Houston. We had a real snow day in December, and two days of…
9 years ago
To Give and Receive: Who Is On Their “Nice” Gift List?
Sometimes trying to find a tangible gift for a person who has it all (or who is a minimalist) is…
9 years ago
Grit Grocery Readies for Roll Out
When studying the sociological phenomena of consumerism in the western world, the theories of buyer's remorse and the paradox of…
9 years ago
Luxe for Less During Yauatcha’s Yum Cha Tea Service
Consumer enthusiasm for tea service continues to grow. At Yauatcha, the Michelin-starred Galleria-area Chinese restaurant best known for its dim…
9 years ago
First Taste at Nancy’s Hustle
I've been waiting for what seems like forever for Nancy's Hustle – located on Polk at Nagle – to open.…
9 years ago
Cyber Monday Finds and Gifts for Gourmands
From the unusual to the practical, here are a few of our favorite web finds for Cyber Monday shoppers who…
9 years ago
Andres Blanco Takes Home 2017 Iron Somm and People’s Choice Award with Wines of Mexico
Andres Blanco, who competed with his Wines of Mexico theme at the 2017 Iron Somm competition last night, went home…
9 years ago
No Tears for These Onions: Five Onion Soup
Last month, I scored big. I was itching to get out of town and escape the infinite heat and see…
9 years ago
10th Anniversary Iron Somm Boasts Big Names, Uncommon Wines in Support of Periwinkle Foundation
What started out as a private wine event in a Houstonian's home is now one of Houston's most exclusive evenings…
9 years ago
Depressed Desserts Reveal Truth in Edible Art
"Everyone gets depressed." (Don't worry, this article is actually about Houston's pastry chefs. Stay with me.) This is something I…
9 years ago
Stop What You’re Doing and Make World Series Watch Party Plans
You guys, the Houston Astros are playing the LA Dodgers in the World Series, starting today. I know, it still…
9 years ago