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Three years ago, Brennan’s of Houston welcomed back Joe Cervantez as its executive chef. Now, he’s leaving to open his own restaurant, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House in San Leon. This move opened one of Houston’s top chef positions. The new occupant of the role is Joseph “Joey” Chavez, who has been tapped to […]
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Read MoreTwo of the three remaining Liberty Kitchen locations are about to have a new owner. The Houston-based group behind Star Cinema Grill and State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Culinary Khancepts, is purchasing and reopening both — they have been closed for several weeks. Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette in River Oaks at 4224 San Felipe is […]
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Read MoreA favorite New York-style deli, currently celebrating 21 years in Houston, is getting some bigger digs. Kenny’s & Ziggy’s original deli location at 2327 Post Oak Boulevard is moving to the former Luby’s space located just down the street at 1743 Post Oak. In June, it was announced that Luby’s assets are being sold in […]
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Read MoreIn Texas, a law called the “51% rule” requires a business that generates 51% or more of its revenue from alcohol be classified as a bar, not a restaurant. Currently, Texas establishments that are legally considered bars are required to close due to Governor Greg Abbott’s attempts to bring down the high number of new […]
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Read MoreOnly 11 days after it launched, @welp_713, an Instagram account created for Houston service workers to anonymously voice grievances, already had 1,185 followers and complaints about nine businesses — some with six or seven negative posts each. The @welp__512 Instagram account, which focuses on Austin, has a staggering 41,100 followers and received so many complaints […]
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Read MoreAs previously reported, Governor Greg Abbott’s reinterpretation of the “51% rule”, which deems businesses that make at least 51% of revenue from alcoholic beverage sales as bars rather than restaurants, forced breweries to halt dine-in services at onsite restaurants. That was true even when those restaurants adhered to or exceeded the Open Texas Guidelines for […]
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Read MoreSponsored Even during the best of times, restaurant owners search for ways to increase historically thin profit margins in this challenging line of business. On the other hand, customers are seeking the safety and convenience of online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery. Especially now, at a time restaurant dining rooms are having to operate with […]
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Read MoreHouston company DR Delicacy is an excellent source for fresh truffles and caviar, but its latest product line is anchored in ingredients much closer to home. Owner Diane Roederer recently rolled out three products that are all made in Texas by Houston companies and infused with fresh truffles or natural white truffle essence: wildflower honey, […]
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Read MoreOn Monday, July 13, a press release from Saint Arnold Brewing Company at 2000 Lyons revealed that Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reinterpreted the criteria that determines whether a business is considered a restaurant or a bar. Texas law defines a bar as a business that makes 51% or more of its revenue through alcohol […]
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Read MoreSaint Arnold Brewing Company at 2000 Lyons announced this morning that its onsite eatery, the Saint Arnold Beer Garden and Restaurant, is being forced to close due to Governor Greg Abbott’s reinterpretation of the 51% criteria, which determines whether or not a business is considered a restaurant or a bar based on its alcohol sales. […]
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