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Archive posts are from My Table Magazine, 1994-2018.

Passed Down From Mom

My own mother was an amazing cook who loved learning and entertaining; at least once a month my parents would…

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,…

A Letter to Underbelly

I still remember the day I met chef Chris [Shepherd]. After reaching out to him via Facebook (which I thought…

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.…

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…

Food for Thought

For centuries, food has been a conduit to human interconnection through which nourishment is merely a bonus. Social gatherings, celebrations…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…