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After only nine months, Brennan’s of Houston executive chef Joey Chavez, who replaced Joe Cervantez (now at Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House in San Leon), is moving on. In a public Facebook post, Chavez says that he’s taking a less-stressful and time-consuming role as a private chef, which will enable him to spend more […]

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April 22, 2021 Phaedra Cook

BCK in the Heights Shutters; Ramen is Moving in

BCK, the independent Heights restaurant endeavor from the owners of Bosscat Kitchen, is serving its last festive comfort food on April 30. Shokku Ramen based out of Las Vegas is taking over the space at 933 Studewood. The ramen restaurant’s bragging rights include the Shinigami Challenge — consume a bowl of spicy ramen measuring over […]

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April 19, 2021 Phaedra Cook

Marvino’s Brings Top-Quality Steaks, Pasta, Seafood & More to Cypress

Sponsored Since 2006, the Herrera family has provided the Cypress area with excellent dining experiences in a variety of cuisines. It started with Alicia’s Mexican Grille, opened by owner, president and family patriarch, David Herrera, and named for his wife, Alicia. Next came Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood. Named for youngest son Dario, to this day […]

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April 5, 2021 Phaedra Cook

Houston Chef Tapped by Jimmy Kimmel for Prestigious Fishing Lodge

At this time of the year, Houston chef Mark Parmley (whose work has included El Big Bad and The Capitol at St. Germaine), would be preparing for leave for a summer of work at Anglers Lodge in Alaska. There, he’d work with a wealth of some of the best seafood in the world, including wild […]

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March 24, 2021 Phaedra Cook

Long-Awaited March Restaurant in Montrose Sets Appropriate Opening Date

In these uncertain times, it seems like there’s not much to count on, so it’s comforting that a restaurant named MARCH is actually opening — in March. It’s cutting it close. MARCH restaurant at 1624 Westheimer from Goodnight Hospitality and helmed by chef Felipe Riccio has been in the works for a few years, and […]

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March 22, 2021 Phaedra Cook

Chris Shepherd Grows Underbelly Hospitality With Fiery New Restaurant at Regent Square

Chef Chris Shepherd of Underbelly Hospitality is adding yet another project to his portfolio. A new concept focused on cooking with fire is coming to Regent Square at 1203 Dunlavy. GID Development Group is working on the mixed-use complex in conjunction with CBT architects and OJB Landscape Architecture. Regent Square is close to Buffalo Bayou […]

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March 18, 2021 Phaedra Cook

French Restaurant in Houston Renews Dine-For-Charity Program

After suspending it for a time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in early March 2021, French restaurant Étoile at Uptown Park in the Galleria area renewed its commitment to raising money for area charities through monthly prix fixe menus. It’s something that the owners, chef Philippe Verpiand and Monica Bui, have done for nine years. […]

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March 18, 2021 Phaedra Cook

Former “Habanera” Opens Her Own Heights Mexican Restaurant

Many Houston diners are already familiar with Vanessa Lomeli, perhaps from her cooking at Habanera & The Guero in south Houston or from her appearance on Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible.” On March 23, Lomeli is debuting her own restaurant: The 915, located at 2914 White Oak in the Heights. (Note that there’s not yet a […]

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March 16, 2021 Phaedra Cook

11 Daily Harvest Subscription Meals, Ranked

When we’re looking to make lifestyle changes, it doesn’t hurt to have some help. Thanks to my husband, who does most of the cooking, our dinners are often balanced renditions of protein and a veggie or two. (Oh sure, some nights feature pasta, delivered Indian food or the occasional takeout burger or pizza, but those […]

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March 3, 2021 Phaedra Cook

Houston Restaurant Mask Requirements Starting On March 10, 2021

This list will be updated as more information becomes available. To be included, restaurant and bar owners can email their plans to us. Starting on Wednesday, March 10, Governor Greg Abbott is removing the state-level mask and social distancing mandates intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All businesses — including bars, which have been […]

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