Ryan Kasey Baker, Author at HoustonNewMedia.org

July 1, 2021 Ryan Kasey Baker

Houston Food Finder: Family-Owned Houston Tex-Mex Restaurant Celebrates 80 Years In Business

Molina’s Cantina opened its doors in 1941 and is Houston’s longest-standing Tex-Mex restaurant. In that time, three generations of the Molina family have created a Tex-Mex legacy. The restaurant has an 80-year history that began with Raul and Mary Molina’s Old Monterey Inn in what is now River Oaks. With few other Mexican restaurants in […]

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June 22, 2021 Ryan Kasey Baker

Houston Food Finder: Isnt’t it Ion(ic), don’t you think? A little too Ion(ic)…

Rice University is transforming the former Sears in Midtown into a new 266,000-square foot technology hub located at 4201 Main. Called the Ion, it will function as the centerpiece of the new 16-acre innovation district currently in development and serve as a working space for future innovators. There is also storefront space for several local […]

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June 10, 2021 Ryan Kasey Baker

Houston Food Finder: Johnnie Blonde really does have more fun

The Johnnie Walker Whisky company has launched its new Johnnie Blonde label, a Houston exclusive in the United States. The blended Scotch brand is celebrating the new release, hosting a couple of events around the city of Houston, and creating a cocktail kit to be delivered to your door. Houston Food Finder has been given […]

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May 27, 2021 Ryan Kasey Baker

Houston Food Finder: New Houston Restaurant & Bar Serves Tropical Sci-Fi Vibes

Night Moves Hospitality , the recently formed hospitality group from Greg Perez (formerly of Monkey’s Tail) and culinary director Lyle Bento, has launched the first of its planned concepts. Space Cowboy, which is attached to the newly renovated Heights House Hotel located at 100 W Cavalcade, is a blend of specialty cocktail bar, Asian- and Hawaiian-influenced […]

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May 17, 2021 Ryan Kasey Baker

Houston Food Finder: Convenient Delivery Service Makes it Easy to Support Small Texas Businesses

Over the past few years, at-your-doorstep food delivery programs have become increasingly popular, with new ones seemingly popping up each month. Austin-based Farmhouse Delivery beat the trend by nearly a decade. The company has been sending locally and responsibly sourced groceries, meal kits and artisanal goods straight to the doorsteps of Texans since 2009. As […]

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May 7, 2021 Ryan Kasey Baker

Houston Food Finder: Houston Steakhouse Crafts a $25 Old Fashioned Made with Exclusive Bourbon

After a year-long wait thanks to the pandemic, Doris Metropolitan has finally released its collaboration with Maker’s Mark bourbon. It is a private barrel selection from the distillery, and Doris Metropolitan has created a $25 Doris Old Fashioned cocktail to showcase the limited-availability spirit. The Maker’s Mark private barrel selection program allows purchasers to select […]

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May 3, 2021 Ryan Kasey Baker

Houston Food Finder: First Bite: Desserts Nearly Steal the Show at Killen’s Barbecue in the Woodlands

The second location of chef Ronnie Killen’s acclaimed barbecue restaurant from Pearland, Killen’s BBQ opened in late January in The Woodlands at 8800 Six Pines. As is the case at the original, Killen is serving his popular barbecue and signature desserts. Houston Food Finder was invited to pay check out the newest addition to the […]

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April 15, 2021 Ryan Kasey Baker

Houston Food Finder: Houston’s Whiskey Wednesday Reveals The Stories Behind The Bottles

For nearly a year Sean Beck, sommelier and beverage director for H-Town Restaurant Group, has hosted weekly virtual tasting events at Backstreet Cafe. During these Zoom-based get-togethers, called Whiskey Wednesday, Beck guides guests through the world of spirits, introducing the people and stories behind the bottles. This weekly ritual gives enthusiasts and beginners alike the […]

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March 31, 2021 Ryan Kasey Baker

Houston Food Finder: Eighteen36 in Upper Kirby is Making Its Mark on Houston’s Cocktail Scene

Last year was rough for Texas bars. Many great ones, including those in Houston, have been forced to drastically change due to the pandemic and Governor Greg Abbott’s orders to temporarily close. Some bars didn’t survive. On a more positive note, some new bars managed to open and survive, despite the problems. One of those […]

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March 23, 2021 Ryan Kasey Baker

Houston Food Finder: Seek Out This Halal Eatery in a West Houston Convenience Store

Sometimes, the best quick, fresh and well-priced meals can come from unexpected places — especially in Houston. Sometimes, there are unexpected mom-and-pop gems inside of convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores. Such is the case for Oh Mmm Gyros, nestled in a corner of the recently opened J Mart convenience store at 3801 Jeanetta. […]

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