First Bites at Cove

Jodie Eisenhardt
Chef Philippe Gaston says he became a “whole chef” because of Randy Evans. After working as Evans’ executive sous chef …

First Look: Alma Cebiche & Bar

Amber Ambrose
Chef David Guerrero didn’t get much of a vacation after downtown Latin steakhouse Samba Grille closed near the end of July. …

Roots Bistro Brings Innovation

Phaedra Cook
Too often, the concept of healthy fare conjures up fears of dishes being boring and bland. That couldn’t be further …

Mia’s Table

Taylor Byrne Dodge
It could have been any burger spot or barbecue restaurant in Texas: checkered tablecloths with ketchup bottles on the table, …

We L’Ove L’Olivier

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

Hawthorn

Teresa Byrne-Dodge
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

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

First Tastes of La Fisheria

Teresa Byrne-Dodge
If you are a fan of ceviche and minimally cooked seafood, La Fisheria should be your new go-to place. You …

So Much Heart

Teresa Byrne-Dodge
It was last Thursday evening, and the three of us sat at a table against the bank of west-facing windows …

Underbelly

Phaedra Cook
Underbelly has gotten as much pre-opening hype as Uchi, Triniti and Oxheart. That’s a lot of pressure for a restaurant …

The Hay Merchant

Phaedra Cook
It’s such a wonderful thing to watch hard work and passion pay off. It’s impossible to tell the story of …