Cindy Wang - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/cindy-wang/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:48:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Cindy Wang - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/cindy-wang/ 32 32 103504436 Meet Pho’s Feisty Cousin at Bun Bo Hue Duc Chuong Restaurant in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/meet-phos-feisty-cousin-at-bun-bo-hue-duc-chuong-restaurant-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-phos-feisty-cousin-at-bun-bo-hue-duc-chuong-restaurant-in-houston Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:48:37 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44212 My first experience at Bún Bò Huế Đức Chương, located at 11415 Bellaire – and my first taste of bún bò Huế in general – was a confusing one in […]

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]]> 544612 Get Your Morning on a Roll With This Popular Taiwanese Breakfast Food https://houstonnewmedia.org/get-your-morning-on-a-roll-with-this-popular-taiwanese-breakfast-food/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-your-morning-on-a-roll-with-this-popular-taiwanese-breakfast-food Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:38:59 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44044 Fan tuan (飯糰), also known as rice rolls, are a quintessential Taiwanese breakfast and snack food, typically sold from carts in the streets or at night markets. They’re a perfect […]

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]]> 537820 Kata Robata’s Chef and Owner to Open Second Houston Restaurant in Montrose https://houstonnewmedia.org/kata-robatas-chef-and-owner-to-open-second-houston-restaurant-in-montrose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kata-robatas-chef-and-owner-to-open-second-houston-restaurant-in-montrose Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:19:01 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43753 Kata Robata is considered one of Houston’s best restaurants, earning the top spot in the Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 Houston Restaurants list in 2019. Thirteen years after opening the now-iconic […]

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]]> 518197 Over-the-Top Restaurant Gives Downtown Houston a New Place to See and Be Seen https://houstonnewmedia.org/over-the-top-restaurant-gives-downtown-houston-a-new-place-to-see-and-be-seen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=over-the-top-restaurant-gives-downtown-houston-a-new-place-to-see-and-be-seen Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:09:08 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43311 Bungalow Downtown Dining has taken over the space at 407 Main that was formerly Live Sports Bar & Grill, and the difference in decor and ambience couldn’t be more different. […]

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]]> 487341 Beloved Chef Offers Exclusive Ceviche Bar Experience in Downtown Houston Food Hall https://houstonnewmedia.org/beloved-chef-offers-exclusive-ceviche-bar-experience-in-downtown-houston-food-hall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beloved-chef-offers-exclusive-ceviche-bar-experience-in-downtown-houston-food-hall Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:48:05 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43068 Chef David Guerrero is no stranger to adversity. He has survived two bouts with cancer and faced the closures of previous establishments. Now, he’s resurrected Andes Cafe in POST Market […]

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]]> 470541 Owners of Popular Heights Thai Eatery to Open Upscale Restaurant in River Oaks https://houstonnewmedia.org/owners-of-popular-heights-thai-eatery-to-open-upscale-restaurant-in-river-oaks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=owners-of-popular-heights-thai-eatery-to-open-upscale-restaurant-in-river-oaks Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:56:05 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42854 Lukkaew Srasrisuwan, co-owner of Kin Dee in the Heights, has announced that she is opening a new, upscale Thai restaurant called MaKiin (pronounced Ma-kin) in Spring 2023. It will be […]

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]]> 462396 Beyond Pumpkin Spice Lattes: I Tried These 5 Pumpkin Spice-Flavored Foods https://houstonnewmedia.org/beyond-pumpkin-spice-lattes-i-tried-these-5-pumpkin-spice-flavored-foods/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-pumpkin-spice-lattes-i-tried-these-5-pumpkin-spice-flavored-foods Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:27:37 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42724 We still have reader rewards left for supporting our local journalism! Click here for details. Business owners who would like to advertise can email us. Houston Food Finder is proud […]

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]]> 455519 We’re Dough is a Delightful Toast to Lebanese Baking in Houston Galleria Area https://houstonnewmedia.org/were-dough-is-a-delightful-toast-to-lebanese-baking-in-houston-galleria-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=were-dough-is-a-delightful-toast-to-lebanese-baking-in-houston-galleria-area Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:29:48 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42649 In true, zany, Houston-no-zoning fashion, Lebanese bakery We’re Dough lies nestled in a strip mall between a beauty school and a pet shop 6437 Westheimer. With a cheeky pun in […]

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]]> 453674 I’m Trying Pumpkin Spice-Flavored Food So You Don’t Have To https://houstonnewmedia.org/im-trying-pumpkin-spice-flavored-food-so-you-dont-have-to/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=im-trying-pumpkin-spice-flavored-food-so-you-dont-have-to Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:09:01 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42425 Pumpkin-spice madness is in full swing. Suddenly, everything has unnecessary sprinkles and splashes of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. I love pumpkin pie, but I do not love the pumpkin spice-flavored-everything […]

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]]> 446411 Preview: Nando’s is Bringing a Taste of South Africa to Houston’s Galleria Area https://houstonnewmedia.org/preview-nandos-is-bringing-a-taste-of-south-africa-to-houstons-galleria-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preview-nandos-is-bringing-a-taste-of-south-africa-to-houstons-galleria-area Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:44:38 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42295 Nando’s, the famous South African fast-casual chain, is coming to Post Oak Plaza at 1707 Post Oak Boulevard. It’s anticipate to in the spring of 2023. The staff threw a […]

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]]> 441483 First Bite: Quiote is a Hidden Restaurant Paradise in Montrose https://houstonnewmedia.org/first-bite-quiote-is-a-hidden-restaurant-paradise-in-montrose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-bite-quiote-is-a-hidden-restaurant-paradise-in-montrose Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:17:31 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42060 Behind a door and a wall covered in decorative leaves, The Toasted Coconut at 1617 Richmond Avenue is hiding a secret: Quiote, its speakeasy, à la carte restaurant. It initially […]

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]]> 432501 Everybody Hurts: Best Places to Go in Houston When You’ve Been Dumped https://houstonnewmedia.org/everybody-hurts-best-places-to-go-in-houston-when-youve-been-dumped/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=everybody-hurts-best-places-to-go-in-houston-when-youve-been-dumped Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:10:57 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41992 Before anyone asks: I’m fine. This list isn’t for me, but we’ve all had our moments of heartbreak or times when you just needed a minute to cradle your feelings. […]

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]]> 430702 Old Fashioned Throwdown: 9 of the Best Old Fashioneds in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/old-fashioned-throwdown-9-of-the-best-old-fashioneds-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=old-fashioned-throwdown-9-of-the-best-old-fashioneds-in-houston Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:34:13 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41896 Evoking images of leather and moody lounges, the deceptively simple Old Fashioned cocktail gives off a vibe of sophistication. With only three ingredients, an Old Fashioned is easy to learn […]

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]]> 424559 First Bite: West Houston Restaurant Dishes Up Exciting Peruvian Cuisine https://houstonnewmedia.org/first-bite-west-houston-restaurant-dishes-up-exciting-peruvian-cuisine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-bite-west-houston-restaurant-dishes-up-exciting-peruvian-cuisine Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:53:03 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41697 Pacha Nikkei, chef Masaru Fukuda’s new restaurant at 10001 Westheimer, highlights Nikkei cuisine, a harmonious blend of Peruvian and Japanese flavors and techniques that is unique to Peru. Upon entering, […]

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]]> 415499 Ramen Tatsu-Ya Turns 10, and It’s Celebrating by Giving Back to Its Customers https://houstonnewmedia.org/ramen-tatsu-ya-turns-10-and-its-celebrating-by-giving-back-to-its-customers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ramen-tatsu-ya-turns-10-and-its-celebrating-by-giving-back-to-its-customers Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:50:55 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41583 Ramen Tatsu-Ya, the popular Montrose ramen shop 1722 California that started in Austin, is turning 10 years old. To celebrate this milestone birthday, it’s rewarding every single diner (yes, every […]

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]]> 410847 Under the Radar: Some of Houston’s Best Hot Dogs Are from a Parking Lot https://houstonnewmedia.org/under-the-radar-some-of-houstons-best-hot-dogs-are-from-a-parking-lot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=under-the-radar-some-of-houstons-best-hot-dogs-are-from-a-parking-lot Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:36:50 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41568 Imagine that it’s a Friday evening in Rice Village, and you’re standing outside watching the sunset as the sky transforms into vibrant colors of blue, orange, and pink. The air […]

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]]> 410756 All Wrapped Up: Best Places to Eat Dumplings of the World in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/all-wrapped-up-best-places-to-eat-dumplings-of-the-world-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-wrapped-up-best-places-to-eat-dumplings-of-the-world-in-houston Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:16:40 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41500 If you’ve watched the “Stuffed” episode of “Ugly Delicious” with David Chang, you’ll find him cheekily pitting Asian dumplings against stuffed Italian pasta, attempting to see which reigns supreme, while […]

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]]> 408964 Lagniappe Kitchen & Bar Brings a Taste of Louisiana to the Houston Heights https://houstonnewmedia.org/lagniappe-kitchen-bar-brings-a-taste-of-louisiana-to-the-houston-heights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lagniappe-kitchen-bar-brings-a-taste-of-louisiana-to-the-houston-heights Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:03:34 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41319   With the recent closure of Revival Market, the space at 550 Heights Boulevard is now home to Lagniappe Kitchen & Bar, a Louisiana-inspired café by Revival’s former general manager, […]

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