Restaurant News

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I almost wept when I heard that chef Jonathan Jones was leaving Xuco Xicana, formerly known as El Patio, in…

May 29, 2012

Dharma Cafe has closed. Owners John Gurney and Susan Ralph have sold the quirky little eatery (originally located on Nance…

When Garlic Hangs In The Air

A few Sundays ago we were out on the porch having our morning coffee as usual. The hour was a…

Stunning Food Shines at Chef’s Table

Signing up for a chef’s table experience at a restaurant is like entering a contract. You promise to stay for…

An Exploration of Escargot

In preparation for May 24, National Escargot Day, I scouted seven places in Houston that serve escargot. Yes, I ate…

We L’Ove L’Olivier

The new L’Olivier, a French restaurant on lower Westheimer, seems to have had no problem quickly securing a following, as…

Cheap & Chic

It’s a funny thing that French restaurants have a reputation for being so very expensive. We’ve found this is not…

Latin Bites Shines In Its New Digs

It’s a rare thing when a restaurant serves up a nearly perfect meal, but the chic and newly relocated Latin…

Hawthorn

About two weeks ago we had an email from a reader enthusiastic about a splendid meal he had enjoyed at…

Kicking Up My Heels At Katsuya

I didn’t think I would love Katsuya, the new (and only non-California) outpost of the famed L.A. hotspot created by…