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Tick Tock for Turkeys

If you're not already in the early stages of planning your Thanksgiving feast, you're behind. Thanksgiving is in exactly two…

No Tears for These Onions: Five Onion Soup

Last month, I scored big. I was itching to get out of town and escape the infinite heat and see…

10th Anniversary Iron Somm Boasts Big Names, Uncommon Wines in Support of Periwinkle Foundation

What started out as a private wine event in a Houstonian's home is now one of Houston's most exclusive evenings…

A Homesick Italian Brings A Taste of Home to Houston

More than once, as we squeezed through narrow village streets—centuries-old buildings close enough to reach out and touch—and snaked around…

What’s Going to Happen to the Oysters?

This article originally appeared in the December-January 2016/17 issue of My Table magazine, #136 following the Houston-area floods of 2015 and 2016.…

Swirl & Sip: Tasting Fredericksburg,Texas

A small family getaway was on the drawing board. Tickets had already been booked for a February trip to Mexico…

Le Boucherie Vs. La Matanza: 12 Chefs, 600 Pounds of Pig, 1 Throwdown Joins the Butcher’s Ball

There will be more than 40 culinary professionals ready to impress you at the Second Annual Butcher's Ball on Sunday,…

Dining with America’s Native Spirit, Bourbon

When it comes to bourbon, most people have heard the saying: “All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is…

English Tea, Italian Style at Hotel Granduca

There is a misconception of the traditional English afternoon tea service. Some Americans believe it to be stuffy, or without satisfaction,…

5 Autumn Fests for Feasting

Seeking a little culture in your life? Begging for Bacchus-like behavior? While many events hosted later in the year have…

Chef Antoine Ware Creates Southern Classics with a Creole Twist at Harold’s in the Heights

“The off-cuts. The shoulder, flank and hanger.” “You want to use the off-cuts? Challenging, but it just might work…” Executive…

Houston Wine Guys and BBQ Dudes Collaborate with Wine Above Water and Southern Smoke

As if the slowdown of summer wasn't enough to tighten the wallets of Houston's hospitality employees in August, a week…

Snack (and Sip) on These for the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

Harvey is everywhere. People are recovering from Harvey, cursing Harvey and fundraising for Harvey. We've heard about some very cool…

Most Underrated on the Block: At-Home Baking Class for 6 with Pastry Chef Karen Man

When Karen Man offers to donate her time and technique and baking secrets to a charity auction, you don't say…

Most Underrated on the Block: 8-Course Dinner for 10 at Maison Pucha Bistro

If you read our most recent post, you know we're hosting an online auction for the Houston Food Bank. Click…

Cashing In For The Houston Food Bank

About a week ago, just as Hurricane Harvey cleared out, a friend and I volunteered at the Houston Food Bank. We were familiar…

What it Tastes Like to Volunteer: Hurricane Harvey Relief Swirls at the Houston Food Bank

Southeast Texas has been experiencing an adrenaline rush the last seven days, and not the fun kind. More like the when-will-it-stop-oh-my-God…

Houston Restaurants Working as Donation Drop Off Spots (Second Update)

When it comes to Harvey relief, organizations are asking for monetary donations over anything else, but, understandably, this isn't an option…