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The Chef’s Special | may 2013

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chef dominic b. mandola Ragin Cajun Restaurants/L.A. Bar cuisine Cajun & Creole Cuisine 4302 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027 | 713.623.6321 www.ragin-cajun.com  Favorite late night spot for a bite? La Tapatia on Richmond Ave. Best Breakfast? Buffalo Grille – Pancakes. Best Brunch? Houston Racquet Club – Homemade … [Read more...]

The Chef’s Special | march 2013

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chef domenic laurenzo El Tiempo Cantina | 713.807.8100 | www.eltiempocantina.com 3130 Richmond Ave. | 5602 Washington Ave. | 1308 Montrose Blvd | 114 Vintage Park Blvd | 2814 Navigation Blvd. cuisine Tex Mex/American Classics Laurenzo’s Prime Rib | 4412 Washington Ave. | 713-880-5111 | www.laurenzos.net Favorite late … [Read more...]

The Chef’s Special | february 2013

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chef annie rupani restaurant Cacao & Cardamom | cuisine Artisanal Exotic Chocolate 832.659.7821 www.cacaoandcardamom.com Favorite late night spot for a bite? I haven’t found one in Houston yet, but while living in Boston, Saus fulfilled all my late night cravings with their Belgium-inspired street food … [Read more...]

The Chef’s Special | january 2013

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chef alexandra andriotis restaurant WOODROW’S HEIGHTS & BIG WOODROW’S 1200 DURHAM, Houston, TX 77007 | 713.864.5600 www.WOODROWSHEIGHTS.com 3111 CHIMNEY ROCK, Houston, TX 77056 | 713.291.3919 www.BIGWOODROWS.com Favorite late night spot for a bite?  Nick’s Place allllll the way down Westheimer. Their I Got Your Meat … [Read more...]

The Chef’s Special | december 2012

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chef kisha lagrande armstead restaurant THE POPCORN BAR [ POPCORN, SNACKS, GIFTS ] 3829 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY, Houston, TX 77027 | 713.621.7677 www.POPCORN-BAR.com The Popcorn Bar is a family-owned and -operated business continuously popping small batches of that golden kernel day in and day out. Owner and chief popper Kisha shares a … [Read more...]

THE CHEF’S SPECIAL | november 2012

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ERIC RIPERT It’s fair to say that Eric Ripert is one of the most famous chefs in the world. He has been the executive chef at Le Bernardin in New York City since 1994, began writing books in 1998 and has evolved over the years into a star of television and now stage (along with Anthony Bourdain). Television has brought him great recognition, … [Read more...]

The Chef’s Special | september 2012

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chef brandi key restaurant COPPA Ristorante Italiano 5555 Washington, Houston, TX 77007 | 713.426.4260 Italian | www.copparistorante.com Favorite late night spot for a bite?  Lately, it has been Hay Merchant. Their beer selection is stellar and I like the simple take on bar food. The burger is delicious, and who can resist pig … [Read more...]

The Chef’s Special | August 2012

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chef executive erin smith restaurant Plonk! Beer + Wine Bistro 1214 W. 43rd St. Houston, TX 77098 713.290.1090 | www.plonkbistro.com Favorite late night spot for a bite?  BBQ Garden Korean Restaurant on Gessner. I grew up down the street but never knew about it and now I live across town and go all the time. Best … [Read more...]

The Chef’s Special | july 2012

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chef executive pedro silva restaurant 51Fifteen Restaurant & Lounge | cuisine International Fusion 5115 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77056 | Second Floor of SAKS Fifth Avenue | Valet Parking Available off Westheimer Rd. 713.963.8067  | www.51Fifteen.com Favorite late night spot for a bite? My favorite late night spot is House … [Read more...]

The Chef’s Special | june 2012

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 chef justin yu restaurant Oxheart | cuisine Modern American 1302 Nance Street, Houston TX 77002 | 832.830.8592 | www.oxhearthouston.com Favorite late night spot for a bite?  Whataburger. Best breakfast?  Bagel Saturdays at Revival Market. Best brunch?  Pho Binh Trailer. What ingredient can you not live without … [Read more...]