A Letter to Underbelly
I still remember the day I met chef Chris [Shepherd]. After reaching out to him via Facebook (which I thought…
6 years ago
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Food for Thought
For centuries, food has been a conduit to human interconnection through which nourishment is merely a bonus. Social gatherings, celebrations…
6 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…
6 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…
6 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…
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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…
6 years ago
Wild For Game (and Ease) This Holiday Season
Farmed turkey for Thanksgiving? Tired mashed potatoes on the side? Honey-glazed ham for Christmas? Believe it or not, you don't…
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Tick Tock for Turkeys
If you're not already in the early stages of planning your Thanksgiving feast, you're behind. Thanksgiving is in exactly two…
6 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…
7 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…
7 years ago
5 Autumn Fests for Feasting
Seeking a little culture in your life? Begging for Bacchus-like behavior? While many events hosted later in the year have…
7 years ago
Chef Antoine Ware Creates Southern Classics with a Creole Twist at Harold’s in the Heights
“The off-cuts. The shoulder, flank and hanger.” “You want to use the off-cuts? Challenging, but it just might work…” Executive…
7 years ago
Houston Wine Guys and BBQ Dudes Collaborate with Wine Above Water and Southern Smoke
As if the slowdown of summer wasn't enough to tighten the wallets of Houston's hospitality employees in August, a week…
7 years ago
Most Underrated on the Block: 8-Course Dinner for 10 at Maison Pucha Bistro
If you read our most recent post, you know we're hosting an online auction for the Houston Food Bank. Click…
7 years ago
Cashing In For The Houston Food Bank
About a week ago, just as Hurricane Harvey cleared out, a friend and I volunteered at the Houston Food Bank. We were familiar…
7 years ago
What it Tastes Like to Volunteer: Hurricane Harvey Relief Swirls at the Houston Food Bank
Southeast Texas has been experiencing an adrenaline rush the last seven days, and not the fun kind. More like the when-will-it-stop-oh-my-God…
7 years ago
Take the Trip to Spain
Earlier this week we were invited to a press screening of The Trip to Spain, staring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon…
7 years ago
Beyond Banh Mi and Pho
As a food writer of Vietnamese descent, introducing people to the food of my homeland has always been a point…
7 years ago