Restaurant News Snack (and Sip) on These for the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund September 15, 2017 Taylor Byrne Dodge Harvey is everywhere. People are recovering from Harvey, cursing Harvey and fundraising for Harvey. We’ve heard about some very cool …
More Bites Cold Bold Flavors June 17, 2014 Sarah Jaroudi The delicate art of shaved ice is a classic remedy to Houston’s suffocating summer heat. It’s a treat that takes …
Now Open Old Luigi’s in a New Location January 31, 2014 Teresa Byrne-Dodge A favorite son has returned to Houston. Luigi Ferre, who was at the stove at Damian’s for well over a …
More Bites The Judgement of Caesar September 16, 2013 My Table Staff What prepared dish signifies the greatness of a restaurant? Some say it’s roasted chicken, judged for the flavorful seasonings of …
Spirits Gin 101 May 24, 2013 My Table Staff Perspectives on the Unusual: Our summer interns – one a gin novice and one a drinker of gin – describe …
Spirits Get Burns-ed January 25, 2013 Darla Guillen Not that I’ve ever needed a reason to enjoy a Scotch neat as soon as the weekend arrives, but if …
Table Talk Meatballs, Anyone? May 02, 2011 My Table Staff On Sunday, May 1, Damian’s Cucina Italiana was packed to the gills with 17 chefs, nine judges and several hundred …
Extra Servings A Cure for Vegetarianism January 10, 2017 Laura Hampton Back in the 1980s during my freshman year of college in Santa Barbara, I read Frances Moore Lappé’s 1971 book, …
Now Open Now for Something New: DoughCone February 20, 2017 Melody Yip Houston is party to several new dessert trends, including couture ice cream sandwiches, ice cream made tableside at fancy restaurants, popsicle …
More Bites Houston Astros Unveil Minute Maid’s Center Field Makeover March 30, 2017 Rebecca Wright The Houston Astros unveiled their new center field renovations to the media Wednesday, March 29, with a tour of each …
Interviews Families That Ranch Together: Jolie Vue Farms May 08, 2017 My Table Staff Up in Independence, about 85 miles northwest of Houston, Glen Boudreaux and his wife Honi of Jolie Vue Farms chop …
More Bites Bring on the Boba: A Guide to Asiatown’s Bubble Tea Destinations June 26, 2017 Melody Yip Seeking shelter from the unbearable heat and humidity? Crank up your AC and cruise over to any of these boba …
More Bites Finding Comfort in Congee August 10, 2017 Melody Yip Congee – also called jook in Cantonese – embodies versatility. This “rice porridge” is, essentially, a gruel in which the …
Now Open First Taste at Nancy’s Hustle November 30, 2017 Taylor Byrne Dodge I’ve been waiting for what seems like forever for Nancy’s Hustle – located on Polk at Nagle – to open. …
Table Talk Today’s Table Talk May 13, 2011 Teresa Byrne-Dodge We’re sorry to report that Tony Vallone has closed his Montrose-area taverna, Caffe Bello (322 Westheimer) … No sooner do we get …
Table Talk Today’ Table Talk September 02, 2011 Teresa Byrne-Dodge We had word this week from restaurateur Gigi Huang that there’s been a major chef turnover at her Gigi’s Asian …
More Bites Want To Know A Secret? December 09, 2011 Nikki Metzgar Three major clues that a restaurant is cutting edge: tasting menus that change according to a chef’s whim; being “secret” …
Beer A Novice Experiences Camp Beer March 19, 2012 Phaedra Cook Camp Beer is one of those things that always sounded like something I’d really enjoy. It’s where a group of …
More Bites Battle On July 06, 2012 Mai Pham A couple of weeks ago, Ronnie Killen, chef/owner of Killen’s Steakhouse in Pearland, announced on his Facebook page that he …
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