Passed Down From Mom
My own mother was an amazing cook who loved learning and entertaining; at least once a month my parents would…
7 years ago
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Archive posts are from My Table Magazine, 1994-2018.
Two Watering Holes For The Weekend
From a completely relaxed vibe to a glamorous see-and-be-seen scene, these two spots offer opposite experiences for Houstonians this weekend,…
7 years ago
A Letter to Underbelly
I still remember the day I met chef Chris [Shepherd]. After reaching out to him via Facebook (which I thought…
7 years ago
Cocktail Classique Competition Mixes Absinthe and Current Spirits Trends
Unless you're regularly sipping on absinthe, you may believe that the spirit is illegal in the United States. It's not.…
7 years ago
You Can Do It: Build Your Own Greenhouse
A few weeks ago we caught wind that between recipe testing and taking care of her baby, chef Madeline Cabezut…
7 years ago
Food for Thought
For centuries, food has been a conduit to human interconnection through which nourishment is merely a bonus. Social gatherings, celebrations…
7 years ago
Table Talk: March 2, 2018
Postino opening in the Heights...Soon Have you noticed the Heights Mercantile shopping center? The mixed-use space opened up last fall…
7 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…
7 years ago
Recipe for The Greatest Margarita Ever Sold (And The Truth About Skinny Margaritas)
The greatest margarita you've ever had isn't far from your reach. Thursday, February 22 is National Margarita Day, and while…
7 years ago
Chef Hugo Ortega Shares Recipe For a Sexy Meal at Home This Valentine’s Day
Steak. Cheesy carbs. Greens. What beef-loving Texan wouldn't swoon for this meal on Valentine's Day? When My Table was asked…
7 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…
7 years ago
Well-Known Houston Produce Industry Professional Judy Tedrick-Henrichsen Has Died
Judy Henrichsen, who has been known as a key player in the supplier's end of the hospitality industry for nearly…
7 years ago
Beating the Winter Blues with Citrus
What a winter it has been in Houston. We had a real snow day in December, and two days of…
7 years ago
Kicking it Up with Stately Cranberry Cocktails
Oranges, rosemary and cranberries: the flavors of the winter holidays. Because cranberries sometimes get a bad rap for being useless…
7 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…
7 years ago
Grit Grocery Readies for Roll Out
When studying the sociological phenomena of consumerism in the western world, the theories of buyer's remorse and the paradox of…
7 years ago
Prepare for (the) Truth: Pitmaster Leonard Botello IV Heads to Houston
A short drive from Houston, on the side of Highway 290 in Brenham, sits an authentic, edgy barbecue joint that…
7 years ago
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…
7 years ago