SLOWLY SAVORING ARGENTINA 1. argentina cafe interiorArecent mid-morning meeting stretched too far over the noon hour and too close to an early afternoon meeting. And there went lunch. But while my stomach did its best to distract me from work, I promised my empty engine a meal worth the wait. The reward was waiting for me at The … [Read more...]
A Coffee Culture Brewing in Houston A great many of this publication’s readers might not remember a world before there were three Starbucks locations on every block. Though I do recall that era – lo, those many years ago, it does seem like the green logo from the northwest has been with us forever. Over the past couple years, right here … [Read more...]
An old fave, fresh as ever We live in one of the best restaurant towns in the country, if not the world. Factor in price and we likely win hands down. Competition is fierce. And while that makes for a lot of great food, turnover is a natural bi-product. So an exciting new discovery, a new favorite salad or seafood, pasta or … [Read more...]
ITALIAN JACKPOT! IF you haven’t realized by now, Upper Kirby is booming. Whether that means new construction or, as in the case of Brio, a new location in a shuttered establishment, Upper Kirby is proof that there is room for growth. Stepping into Brio is like losing yourself in the romance that is Italy. The expansive dining room is … [Read more...]
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN AND RAW- OH, MY Green Seed Vegan came to be out of necessity – the need to feed a body clean, pure food that in turn might have the power to heal preexisting ailments. Once that was achieved, it became a labor of love to share this wealth of information with the community. This is the story of Matti and Rodney, the … [Read more...]
Forget Tex-Mex, this is SalVATex! Iknow what you’re thinking, like Houston needs another Tex-Mex restaurant. But this is NOT tex-mex. This is SalvaTex. Where Salvadorian cuisine meets Texas influence. There is no denying there are Tex-Mex components to the menu. They are prevalent. Should you do a little more in- depth looking you … [Read more...]
REAL MEXICAN CUISINE Being of Mexican descent, when I heard the news that A Mexico City Bistro would be opening up in the space that formerly housed a food mart I frequented often back in the day, I didn’t know what to expect. To imagine how they could turn that space into something remotely resembling anything that you would see in … [Read more...]
One City, Indivisible, with Support and Criticism for All. Houston has arrived. With Forbes naming us one of the coolest cities and bon appétit lauding Oxheart as a culinary gem, the city is having its moment. A 180 from those other moments (Enron, “Fattest City,” Ike) we’d all rather forget. For most born and raised here, myself … [Read more...]
OUT OF THE CITY, INTO THE BLU Sugar Land’s Market Place has a master chef in its midst. After his departure from Gigi’s, Chef Jett has found his place and shares his brilliance at Blu. With a history rooted in the food industry, the Bangkok-born chef was introduced to the world of food and beverage as a 14-year-old kitchen … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS GRILLE Not to be confused with a sports bar. Located in City Centre just across from Eddie V’s is where you’ll find this expansive grille. And while there are TVs for sports viewing from most angles, let’s be clear: This is no sports bar. With a diverse menu that offers a deep-fried cheeseburger to a beautifully executed … [Read more...]
