Phaedra Cook - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/phaedra-cook/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:51:23 +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 Phaedra Cook - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/phaedra-cook/ 32 32 103504436 Luxurious Houston Chef Competition Featuring Fresh Truffles Returns March 6 https://houstonnewmedia.org/luxurious-houston-chef-competition-featuring-fresh-truffles-returns-march-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=luxurious-houston-chef-competition-featuring-fresh-truffles-returns-march-6 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:51:23 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44459 The 2023 edition of the eagerly anticipated annual Houston event, The Truffle Masters, is happening on Monday, March 6 at The Revaire, located at 7122 Old Katy Road. This tasting […]

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]]> 558745 Event Featuring Top Women in Houston Food & Drink Returns to Caracol https://houstonnewmedia.org/event-featuring-top-women-in-houston-food-drink-returns-to-caracol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=event-featuring-top-women-in-houston-food-drink-returns-to-caracol Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:40:59 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44446 Let’s Talk Womxn had its inaugural Houston event last year, and it was not only successful, it was impressive as a who’s who of the city’s top women in the […]

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]]> 558022 These are the 2023 Houston Rodeo Barbecue Competition Winners https://houstonnewmedia.org/these-are-the-2023-houston-rodeo-barbecue-competition-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=these-are-the-2023-houston-rodeo-barbecue-competition-winners Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:56:56 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44408 When 250 different barbecue teams are competing, as was the case this year at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, only a very small percentage […]

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]]> 557206 Pappas Restaurants Starts Petition to Fight Ousting from Hobby Airport https://houstonnewmedia.org/pappas-restaurants-starts-petition-to-fight-ousting-from-hobby-airport/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pappas-restaurants-starts-petition-to-fight-ousting-from-hobby-airport Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:56:52 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44350 Pappas Restaurants, the longstanding, family-owned business that operates numerous restaurants across Houston, including Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Pappadeaux, Delta Blues and Pappasito’s Cantina, has posted an Instagram plea for support. The […]

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]]> 554406 Sad Heights Restaurant Closing News: 1751 Sea & Bar is Sailing Away https://houstonnewmedia.org/sad-heights-restaurant-closing-news-1751-sea-bar-is-sailing-away/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sad-heights-restaurant-closing-news-1751-sea-bar-is-sailing-away Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:46:50 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44329 In news that’s going to sadden many Houston seafood fans, owner Michael Sambrooks of Sambrooks Management Company has decided that it’s not in his best business interests to renew the […]

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]]> 552777 Second Eight Row Flint Location Now Open in Houston’s East End https://houstonnewmedia.org/second-eight-row-flint-location-now-open-in-houstons-east-end/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=second-eight-row-flint-location-now-open-in-houstons-east-end Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:55:38 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44321 The second location of Eight Row Flint, originally announced by Agricole Hospitality in August of last year, is now open as of Monday, February 20. It’s located at 3501 Harrisburg […]

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]]> 552780 Iconic French Bakery in Houston Hits 50 Years & Celebrates With Fresh New Look https://houstonnewmedia.org/iconic-french-bakery-in-houston-hits-50-years-celebrates-with-fresh-new-look/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iconic-french-bakery-in-houston-hits-50-years-celebrates-with-fresh-new-look Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:15:14 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44276 Locals know French Gourmet Bakery as one of the best Houston bakeries and patisseries (as well as an easygoing café for breakfast and lunch), and flock to it for holiday […]

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]]> 547887 Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2023 in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-celebrate-valentines-day-2023-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-celebrate-valentines-day-2023-in-houston Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:09:45 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44173 With Valentine’s Day falling on a Tuesday this year, and the Super Bowl happening on Sunday, some couples have a big decision: go out for Valentine’s on Saturday or the […]

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]]> 542869 Where to Get Houston Food & Drink Deals for Super Bowl 2023 https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-get-houston-food-drink-deals-for-super-bowl-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-get-houston-food-drink-deals-for-super-bowl-2023 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:54:16 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44150 The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will vie for the Super Bowl LVII trophy at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, February 12 starting at 5:30 p.m. […]

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]]> 541806 Washington Avenue Bar With Spooky Vibe & Great Pizza is Opening a Montrose Location https://houstonnewmedia.org/washington-avenue-bar-with-spooky-vibe-great-pizza-is-opening-a-montrose-location/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=washington-avenue-bar-with-spooky-vibe-great-pizza-is-opening-a-montrose-location Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:41:24 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43985 Betelgeuse Betelgeuse, Chris Cusack’s eclectic bar at 2101 Washington Avenue, is about to replicate. A second location of the casual hangout with an “everyday is Halloween” vibe is opening in […]

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]]> 532633 Houston Restaurants and Chefs Named 2023 James Beard Semifinalists https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-restaurants-and-chefs-named-2023-james-beard-semifinalists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-restaurants-and-chefs-named-2023-james-beard-semifinalists Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:59:32 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43887 The James Beard Foundation has now revealed the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards Semifinalists. These annual awards recognize some of the best food and beverage professionals in the country. Though […]

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]]> 530788 Houston Restaurant Pros & Fans Make Perfect 10 Gala 2023 a Smashing Success https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-restaurant-pros-fans-make-perfect-10-gala-2023-a-smashing-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-restaurant-pros-fans-make-perfect-10-gala-2023-a-smashing-success Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:52:51 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43844 Numerous additional photos by Quy Tran Photography can be found on our Facebook page. On Tuesday, January 17, the tables were set, food prepped and festive beads ready for wearing […]

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]]> 526303 Houston Food Finder’s Big Chef, Sommelier & Bartender Gala Returns on January 17 https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-food-finders-big-chef-sommelier-bartender-gala-returns-on-january-17/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-food-finders-big-chef-sommelier-bartender-gala-returns-on-january-17 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:51:21 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43641 It’s time to celebrate. After a more than two year break, The Perfect 10 Gala, featuring 10 top Houston chefs, five sommeliers and five bartenders — plus an acclaimed dessert […]

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]]> 511792 The Best New Bars in Houston of 2022 — and a 2021 Retrospective https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-new-bars-in-houston-of-2022-and-a-2021-retrospective/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-new-bars-in-houston-of-2022-and-a-2021-retrospective Tue, 03 Jan 2023 23:05:26 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43621 For as many outstanding bars as have opened in Houston over the years, it’s good to remember there’s still plenty of room for growth. Great places for cocktails are still […]

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]]> 510725 Houston Food Finder’s Top 10 Articles on Houston Restaurants in 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-food-finders-top-10-articles-on-houston-restaurants-in-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-food-finders-top-10-articles-on-houston-restaurants-in-2022 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:27:50 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43613 Thanks to you, our readers, we had about 43,000 more views of our articles in 2022 than in 2021 and came close to hitting 1 million page views for the […]

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]]> 510579 Restaurant Owners Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Houston Lifts Boil Water Notice https://houstonnewmedia.org/restaurant-owners-can-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief-as-houston-lifts-boil-water-notice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restaurant-owners-can-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief-as-houston-lifts-boil-water-notice Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:59:07 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43237 According to a press release sent by Houston Public Works at 6:42 a.m. this morning, the city of Houston is no longer under a boil water notice. The announcement further […]

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]]> 480737 How Some Houston Restaurant Owners Are Responding to the Boil Water Notice https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-some-houston-restaurant-owners-are-responding-to-the-boil-water-notice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-some-houston-restaurant-owners-are-responding-to-the-boil-water-notice Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:03:17 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43216 Is your Houston restaurant, bar or other food and beverage business closed today, or open with precautions? You can email us. This is a developing story and will be updated […]

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]]> 479949 Holiday Wine Recommendations from Houston’s New Iron Sommelier https://houstonnewmedia.org/holiday-wine-recommendations-from-houstons-new-iron-sommelier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-wine-recommendations-from-houstons-new-iron-sommelier Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:27:42 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43167 At the recent annual Iron Sommelier competition, 13 celsius’ longtime general manager Adele Corrigan Wade walked away as the newest champion after several years of competing. Her wine theme, which […]

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]]> 476040 Wild Oats and Underbelly Burger are Coming to Spring Branch https://houstonnewmedia.org/wild-oats-and-underbelly-burger-are-coming-to-spring-branch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wild-oats-and-underbelly-burger-are-coming-to-spring-branch Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:27:32 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42989 Underbelly Hospitality is planning second locations of two of its restaurants. Wild Oats, which serves modern takes on Texas cuisine, and fast-casual Underbelly Burger — both currently at the Houston […]

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]]> 468442 Chef Monica Pope and Friends Establish New, Collaborative Houston Cafe https://houstonnewmedia.org/chef-monica-pope-and-friends-establish-new-collaborative-houston-cafe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chef-monica-pope-and-friends-establish-new-collaborative-houston-cafe Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:17:52 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42875 Chef Monica Pope, a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist, is returning to a dedicated brick-and-mortar. Telegram Tearoom is set to open on December 1 at 201 Baylor in Sunset Heights. Pope, […]

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