An Exploration of Escargot

Phaedra Cook
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

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

Cheap & Chic

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

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 …

Table Talk: April 27, 2012

Teresa Byrne-Dodge
Earlier this week I stopped in for lunch at the brand-new L’Olivier, the eponymous French restaurant from chef Olivier Ciesielski. …

“Postcards” from Paris

Phaedra Cook
Chef Philippe Schmit spent some time in Paris recently to receive his Mâitres du Cuisiner de France (Master Chef of …

Brunch Three Ways

Jodie Eisenhardt
Springtime in Houston equals brunch. I love to get friends together for a Sunday toast, and a leisurely brunch is …

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 …

An Aura About It…

Phaedra Cook
I had the pleasure of interviewing chef Frederick Perrier, owner/chef of Aura, about a month ago for the current issue …

“New Kid” in Midtown

Phaedra Cook
A MOMENT WITH JACQUES FOX OF ARTISANS In our February 17, 2012, edition of SideDish, writer Phaedra Cook had a …

Come Dine With Me

Mike Riccetti
Soon after noticing the recognizable visage of Frank Sinatra on the electronic marquee at the Hobby Center advertising an upcoming …

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 …

This Is Serious Bread

Jodie Eisenhardt
It’s a cold, rainy morning at the Saturday morning Eastside farmers’ market. In spite of the lighter-than-usual crowd, Rosemarie Abbouchi …

An Italian Bakery Nestled Away

Phaedra Cook
Drew’s Pastry Place, operated by pastry chef Andrew “Drew” Rogers, was recommended to me by Michael O’Connor. Michael is the …