NEW RESTAURANTS | august 2010
BLOCK 7 WINE COMPANY
720 SHEPHERD DR. | 713.572.2565
www.block7wineco.com
CUISINE local.fresh.inspired.simple
CHEF miguel hernandez
Although they’ve been on the block (didn’t plan that one) a while now, their induction into the lunch realm has only been around a few months. By now, you should know that their Block 7 burger is amazing. Their lunch menu is equally delicious and [...]
NEW RESTAURANTS | july 2010
LAS VENTANAS RESTAURANT+CANTINA
14555 GRISBY RD. | 281.752.6990
www.lasventanas.net
CUISINE Traditional Mexican Food
CHEF Jose Diaz
LAS VENTANAS RESTAURANT+CANTINA
14555 GRISBY RD. | 281.752.6990
www.lasventanas.net
That little corridor off Highway 6 where a few restaurants intersect is home to Las Ventanas. A hacienda style structure complete with water fountain in front means you’re at the right spot. Inside, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped [...]
NEW RESTAURANTS | june 2010
BRC
519 SHEPhERD DR. | 713.861.2233
www.brcgastropub.com
BRC
519 SHEPHERD DR. | 713.861.2233
www.brcgastropub.com
CUISINE American Gastropub
CHEF JEFF AXLINE
It seems that the anticipated opening of BRC (Big Red Cock) lived up to the hype. Chef Jeff Axline told us that since the day they opened, BRC has had a packed dining room. And I know why, it’s the Dr Pepper [...]
NEW RESTAURANTS | may 2010
ARAYA
2013 WEST GRAY | 832.967.7960
www.arayachocolate.com
ARAYA
2013 WEST GRAY | 832.967.7960
www.arayachocolate.com
CUISINE artisan chocolate
CHEF STEFANO ZULLIAN
I can’t stay away from the River Oaks Shopping Centre; for one, there is La Griglia and the theatre, and now for my chocolate cravings there’s Araya. Walking into Araya is like stepping into a modern day, minimalistic Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. [...]
NEW RESTAURANTS | april 2010
BOMBAY PIZZA CO.
914 Main St. | 713.654.4444
www.bombaypizzaco.com
CUISINE everyday food with a hint of spice
Located street level at the Commerce Towers, this pizza spot will have you changing every notion you had about Indian food. The couple of times I had Indian food it was like a bomb in my belly and the aftertaste lingered [...]
NEW RESTAURANTS | march 2010
BYRD’S MARKET + CAFE
420 Main St. | 713.225.0100
www.byrdsmarket.com
BYRD’S MARKET + CAFE
420 Main St. | 713.225.0100
www.byrdsmarket.com
CUISINE gourmet american + southern california
CHEF Marlies wasterval
Breakfast – it’s the most important meal of the day and the most underrated. With Byrd’s Market & Café (a chef-driven, casual dining experience) debuting on Main, this misnomer will change. Serving breakfast from [...]
NEW RESTAURANTS | january 2010
ANDALUCIA RESTAURANT + BAR
1201 SAN JACINTO. | 713.651.1080
www.andaluciatapas.com
CUISINE: spanish & tapas
CHEF: Youssef Nafaa
Tapas are not really a kind of food, rather a Spanish way of eating. Usually served in tavernas, this very popular culture of eating is meant to induce states of inspiration and delight; it gives rise to witty banter on trivial topics and juicy gossip, [...]
NEW RESTAURANTS | february 2010
NEW RESTAURANTS
SUSHI RAKU (means happy)
3201 LOUISIANA | 713.526.8885
www.sushi-raku.com
CUISINE SUSHI/JAPANESE/CHEF- TAKA SEKIGUCHI
I just found a second sushi favorite and it’s close to my work. Besides the fact that the space is beautiful with 60,000 lbs of red ocean rope and various commissioned paintings as well as antiques. THE FOOD PARALLELS THE EXQUISIT ART AND SURROUNDINGS. Owner [...]
