DINE WRITE | september 2010
We did a cross section of this budding business model that is taking the city by storm. There are many more food trucks in the city but we couldn’t include them all. So take a look, take a bite or do a little research of your own to find your favorite truck. Just remember to [...]
DINE WRITE | august 2010
BYRD’S MARKET & CAFE | A NEW ERA
This market/café is no deli or cafeteria! Although ordering is counter service style, you’ll find the quality of dining is superb gourmet restaurant quality. It’s chef driven, casual dining but there’s no reason they shouldn’t be on your radar. If you haven’t been [...]
DINE WRITE | july 2010
51 FIFTEEN
Ladies who lunch (and their manly counterparts) will be happy to hear that this longstanding SAKS institution is back! And better than ever! With the brains behind über-hip Hearsay Gastro Lounge downtown at the Helm, expect updates to old classics at the new 51fifteen Restaurant and Lounge.
Executive Chef Pedro Silva still heads the kitchen [...]
DINE WRITE | june 2010
BEACHSIDE BUNGALOW
Have you ever been to a restaurant that has the power to evoke a feeling of other-worldliness? Like you are no longer in Houston, heck, you’re no longer in Texas! The smells, the décor, the food, and the ambiance – it instantly puts you at ease. Kind of like when you’re on vacation. [...]
DINE WRITE | may 2010
A STUDY “ABROAD”
elishing an authentic Spanish cuisine has never been easier than
dropping into this little gem, tucked away behind West Gray.
Relishing an authentic Spanish cuisine has never been easier than dropping into this little gem, tucked away behind West Gray.
Your choice of two dining rooms, a formal and less formal bar adjacent option, [...]
DINE WRITE | april 2010
BROOKSTREET BBQ | BBQ SHOWDOWN
If there is one thing I adore about Texas, it’s our BBQ. Not just reserved for when rodeo is in town, BBQ is our way of life here.
So it’s no surprise that we are picky and competition is stiff. You can’t just slather up some meat in BBQ sauce and call it [...]
DINE WRITE | march 2010
SIMPLY DELICIOUS | THE CHELSEA MARKET
Tucked into The Chelsea Market, this “casual upscale” grill will have you reconsidering your idea of counter service. Counter service and consistency are not usually associated. The Chelsea Grill defies that notion.
The décor is modern with black and deep red accents and golden lighting. This alone differentiates this grill from [...]
DINE WRITE | february 2010
FRUIT-TASTIC!
Fruit just got a lot more exciting than a smoothie. Get your daily serving of fruits in this one-stop fruit shop. Making its debut in Rice Village, the Fruit Palette offers diners a variety of fruit aguas, salads, frozen fruit bars and more that will help you eat/drink all the fruit required. You’d make your [...]
DINE WRITE | january 2010
HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE | Talk of the Town
2-3 Hearsay Gastro Lounge interior
218 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77002| 713.22.8079
www.hearsayhouston.com
Valet parking is available across the street at Hotel Icon.
hours:
Monday thru Thursday- 11am to midnight
Friday- 11 am to after midnight
Saturday- noon to after midnight
Sunday- noon to 6pm
Sample Menu Selections:
starters
• Creamy Roasted Poblano Chicken Soup
• Vodka Cured [...]
DINE WRITE | december 2009
Straits | Sharing the gift of flavor
800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. [CityCentre]| Houston, TX 77024
713.365.9922
www.straitsrestaurants.com
1. chef chris yeo | 2. restaurant interior
Singaporean cuisine is not one I would’ve ever sought out to try on my own. To be honest, it wasn’t even a blip on my radar. Where would I even begin? Where [...]
