Ryan Kasey Baker - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/ryan-kasey-baker/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:38:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Ryan Kasey Baker - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/ryan-kasey-baker/ 32 32 103504436 The Award-Winning Food to Seek Out at Rodeo Houston 2023 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-award-winning-food-to-seek-out-at-rodeo-houston-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-award-winning-food-to-seek-out-at-rodeo-houston-2023 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:38:18 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44349 It’s rodeo season again! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs from February 28 to March 19, delivering concerts, shows, rides, games and — most importantly — carnival food. From […]

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Blue Tile Coffee’s New Shop Brings Quality & Community to Washington Avenue https://houstonnewmedia.org/blue-tile-coffees-new-shop-brings-quality-community-to-washington-avenue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blue-tile-coffees-new-shop-brings-quality-community-to-washington-avenue Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:15:55 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44206 Blue Tile Coffee, which started as a long-running pop-up at Gristworkz brewery, is now in its own sleek, new, brick-and-mortar at 3663 Washington (in the same building as H-E-B and […]

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Louisiana Pizza Chain Known for Huge Slices Debuts Restaurant in Richmond, Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/louisiana-pizza-chain-known-for-huge-slices-debuts-restaurant-in-richmond-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=louisiana-pizza-chain-known-for-huge-slices-debuts-restaurant-in-richmond-texas Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:14:07 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44040 Richmond is now home to “the world’s biggest slice.” Fat Boy’s Pizza, based in Metairie, Louisiana, has opened the first of multiple locations planned for the Houston area at 10445 […]

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Family-Owned, Sugar Land Business is Crafting Quality Cocktail Syrups and Garnishes https://houstonnewmedia.org/family-owned-sugar-land-business-is-crafting-quality-cocktail-syrups-and-garnishes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=family-owned-sugar-land-business-is-crafting-quality-cocktail-syrups-and-garnishes Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:55:20 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43747 Depending on the complexity and refinement desired, creating cocktails can be a chore, even for bars and restaurants. Many of Houston’s best establishments for mixed beverages have staff dedicated to […]

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Chef Richard Knight and Beverage Pro Sean Beck Team Up On Burns Supper in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/chef-richard-knight-and-beverage-pro-sean-beck-team-up-on-burns-supper-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chef-richard-knight-and-beverage-pro-sean-beck-team-up-on-burns-supper-in-houston Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:52:37 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43760 Chef Richard Knight’s Bobby Burns Supper returns on January 21 at The Art of Cellaring, located at 2301 Portsmouth. Since 1801, celebrations in honor of Scotland’s bard have been a tradition. […]

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First Bite: Elegant Italian Restaurant Tantalizes River Oaks https://houstonnewmedia.org/woodlands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=woodlands Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:19:30 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43430 Even though River Oaks Italian restaurant Zanti Cucina Italiana opened in November at 1958 West Gray, it’s already made quite an impression —  we named it an honorable mention on […]

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Saigon House, a Former Midtown Favorite, Finds New life in North Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/saigon-house-a-former-midtown-favorite-finds-new-life-in-north-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saigon-house-a-former-midtown-favorite-finds-new-life-in-north-houston Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:49:55 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41079 Long before it closed and relocated to North Houston, I was a frequent diner at Saigon House in Midtown. Between the restaurant’s Viet-Cajun crawfish, which developed a cult-like following, and […]

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Houston Restaurant The Warwick Offers a Posh Sunday Brunch in Galleria Area https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-restaurant-the-warwick-offers-a-posh-sunday-brunch-in-galleria-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-restaurant-the-warwick-offers-a-posh-sunday-brunch-in-galleria-area Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:29:38 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42890 In 2019, after 40 years, Houston’s on Westheimer closed without warning. Fast-forward to 2022, and The Warwick now operates in that location at 5888 Westheimer. Since opening, the restaurant has […]

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City Cellars HTX in the Museum District Offers Surprisingly Great Chef-Crafted Fare https://houstonnewmedia.org/city-cellars-htx-in-the-museum-district-offers-surprisingly-great-chef-crafted-fare/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=city-cellars-htx-in-the-museum-district-offers-surprisingly-great-chef-crafted-fare Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:19:12 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42389 Located at 1801 Binz, a wine-centered restaurant now occupies Dak n Bop’s original home in the Museum District. (It’s now in the Heights.) Initially owner of a catering and party […]

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Smash-Hit Burger Pop-Up Fires Up First Houston Restaurant https://houstonnewmedia.org/smash-hit-burger-pop-up-fires-up-first-houston-restaurant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=smash-hit-burger-pop-up-fires-up-first-houston-restaurant Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:04:10 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42754 Since Abbas Dhanani served his first smash burger in September 2021, his Burger Bodega has been a hit. Now, his perpetually popular pop-up is putting down permanent roots at 4520 […]

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Preview: Tim Ho Wan Prepares to Bring Michelin-Level Dim Sum to Katy Asian Town https://houstonnewmedia.org/preview-tim-ho-wan-prepares-to-bring-michelin-level-dim-sum-to-katy-asian-town/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preview-tim-ho-wan-prepares-to-bring-michelin-level-dim-sum-to-katy-asian-town Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:03:19 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42567 Since it was first announced in 2019, dim sum enthusiasts have been waiting patiently for the Houston-area outpost of Tim Ho Wan, the “World’s Cheapest Michelin-Star Restaurant.” It originated in […]

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The Best Coffee Shops In Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-coffee-shops-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-coffee-shops-in-houston Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:45:40 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41651 Houston’s culture of local coffee shops serving delicious brews has existed for more than a decade, and the scene continues to grow and thrive. There are solid standbys, eccentric newcomers […]

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North Italia Debuts Restaurant in The Woodlands Featuring Chef’s Perspective https://houstonnewmedia.org/north-italia-debuts-restaurant-in-the-woodlands-featuring-chefs-perspective/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=north-italia-debuts-restaurant-in-the-woodlands-featuring-chefs-perspective Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:08:39 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42059 The second Houston-area location of North Italia opens October 5 at The Woodlands Mall, located at 1201 Lake Woodlands. The Woodlands’ kitchen of this Italian chain, which debuted its first […]

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First Bite: Low Tide Finds Brick-and-Mortar Home in Spring Branch https://houstonnewmedia.org/first-bite-low-tide-finds-brick-and-mortar-home-in-spring-branch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-bite-low-tide-finds-brick-and-mortar-home-in-spring-branch Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:38:11 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41647 An eatery specializing in seafood has put down roots in Spring Branch. Alli Jarrett, who owns Harold’s in the Heights, debuted Low Tide Kitchen & Bar at Finn Hall in […]

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Veteran Chef Bringing Sushi to City of Bellaire https://houstonnewmedia.org/veteran-chef-bringing-sushi-to-city-of-bellaire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=veteran-chef-bringing-sushi-to-city-of-bellaire Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:14:57 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41527 The City of Bellaire is getting a new place for sushi. On September 1, the owners of Kau Ba Saigon Kitchen, Ka Sushi and Fat Bao (Bruce Kish, Minette Corpuz […]

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Owner of Harold’s Restaurant & Tap Room Debuts Seafood Restaurant in Spring Branch https://houstonnewmedia.org/owner-of-harolds-restaurant-tap-room-debuts-seafood-restaurant-in-spring-branch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=owner-of-harolds-restaurant-tap-room-debuts-seafood-restaurant-in-spring-branch Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:18:16 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=41307 Alli Jarrett, owner of long-running Heights restaurant Harold’s, is opening her second brick-and-mortar restaurant. Low Tide Kitchen & Bar, a seafood-focused concept, is debuting in Spring Branch on August 22 […]

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First Bite: Highly Acclaimed Pitmaster’s New Houston Restaurant Serves Gulf Coast Comfort https://houstonnewmedia.org/first-bite-highly-acclaimed-pitmasters-new-houston-restaurant-serves-gulf-coast-comfort/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-bite-highly-acclaimed-pitmasters-new-houston-restaurant-serves-gulf-coast-comfort Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:58:26 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=40910 Pitmaster Greg Gatlin, owner of Gatlin’s Barbecue, opened his newest restaurant Fins and Feathers at 302 West Crosstimbers in July. The menu is a collaborative effort between Gatlin, executive chef […]

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Houston Restaurant Offers Warming Touch of Laotian Cuisine on Shepherd https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-restaurant-offers-warming-touch-of-laotian-cuisine-on-shepherd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-restaurant-offers-warming-touch-of-laotian-cuisine-on-shepherd Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:12:43 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=40770 You might already be familiar with Sao Lao Thai Café‘s origins, even if you’ve not yet visited. The brick-and-mortar restaurant at 5013 North Shepherd evolved from the Pho-jita food truck. […]

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The Best Cocktail Bars in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-cocktail-bars-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-cocktail-bars-in-houston Tue, 12 Jul 2022 22:30:20 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=38451 The late 1990s and early 2000s are regarded as a renaissance period for cocktails. Time-honored, cocktail-making practices rapidly expanded and evolved, inspiring hundreds of new cocktail bars to emerge. Compared […]

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James Beard Foundation Hosts “Taste America” Houston Event With 20 Chefs https://houstonnewmedia.org/james-beard-foundation-hosts-taste-america-houston-event-with-20-chefs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=james-beard-foundation-hosts-taste-america-houston-event-with-20-chefs Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:59:33 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=40320 Readers: support our publication for $49 plus tax and shipping, and be rewarded with a Houston Food Finder Goodie Box containing over $150 of gift cards and swag from some of Houston’s best restaurants and other local food and drink businesses! Fewer than 20 remain, so get yours before these are gone! The James Beard […]

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