Concepción
I almost wept when I heard that chef Jonathan Jones was leaving Xuco Xicana, formerly known as El Patio, in…
12 years ago
More Bites
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…
12 years ago
An Exploration of Escargot
In preparation for May 24, National Escargot Day, I scouted seven places in Houston that serve escargot. Yes, I ate…
12 years ago
Cheap & Chic
It’s a funny thing that French restaurants have a reputation for being so very expensive. We’ve found this is not…
13 years ago
“Postcards” from Paris
Chef Philippe Schmit spent some time in Paris recently to receive his Mâitres du Cuisiner de France (Master Chef of…
13 years ago
Brunch Three Ways
Springtime in Houston equals brunch. I love to get friends together for a Sunday toast, and a leisurely brunch is…
13 years ago
An Aura About It…
I had the pleasure of interviewing chef Frederick Perrier, owner/chef of Aura, about a month ago for the current issue…
13 years ago
Come Dine With Me
Soon after noticing the recognizable visage of Frank Sinatra on the electronic marquee at the Hobby Center advertising an upcoming…
13 years ago
This Is Serious Bread
It’s a cold, rainy morning at the Saturday morning Eastside farmers’ market. In spite of the lighter-than-usual crowd, Rosemarie Abbouchi…
13 years ago
An Italian Bakery Nestled Away
Drew’s Pastry Place, operated by pastry chef Andrew "Drew" Rogers, was recommended to me by Michael O’Connor. Michael is the…
13 years ago