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First Bite: Sugar Land Restaurant Brings Elegant Indian Cuisine to Town Square

Sandra Crittenden — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:40:41 +0000

Newcomers Neelesh and Shubhangi Musale recently opened Mahesh’s Kitchen at 16019 City Walk in Sugar Land Town Square (the former Turquoise Grill & Bar space). Diners can expect elevated Indian cuisine served on white tablecloths in a bright, modern space with views of the kitchen. An added bonus — not found at other Indian restaurants […]

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New Sugar Land Restaurant Offers Unique Mix of Thai Food, Breakfast & Espresso Drinks

Sandra Crittenden — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:48:51 +0000

Named after a rapid transit terminal in Bangkok, Silom Station is a new eatery bringing unique fare and drinks to Sugar Land. Operated by the Thai Cottage group, it offers freshly crafted espresso drinks from Sit N Sip Coffee Brewer and food from Dunch Thai Eatery. Located at 222 Highway 6 in The Crossing at […]

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Best Restaurants in Sugar Land — By a Longtime Resident

Sandra Crittenden — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:31:50 +0000

Growing up on Houston’s southwest side in the 1980s, my driver’s ed group went to Highway 6 and 59 to learn to drive over 50 mph because there was so little traffic out there at the time. That same intersection would become Sugar Land’s main destination for dining in 2003 when Town Square was developed. […]

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First Bite: Clark Cooper Concepts Brings New, Upscale Restaurant Gratify to Rice Village

Sandra Crittenden — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:18:39 +0000

Gratify, the latest restaurant by Clark Cooper Concepts, opened last week at 5212 Morningside in Rice Village. It’s taken over the space formerly occupied by Punk’s Simple Southern Food, another restaurant from the company founded by chef Charles Clark and restaurateur Grant Cooper. Unlike its predecessor’s Southern-comfort focus, Gratify is more upscale, with features such […]

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First Bite: New Sugar Land Restaurant Takara Sushi & Asian Bistro Offers Wide-Ranging Menu

Sandra Crittenden — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:26:38 +0000

Takara Sushi & Asian Bistro, located in Sugar Land at 15830 Southwest Freeway, started its soft opening last week and has its official grand opening planned for later this month. This is the second location of Takara; the first is in the north Austin suburb of Cedar Park. The new restaurant is in the former […]

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First Bite: Studewood Grill Brings a New Steak & Seafood Option to the Heights

Sandra Crittenden — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:10:06 +0000

Studewood Grill, located at 1111 Studewood Place in the Heights, was originally set to open in 2020, but pandemic-related restrictions halted its debut until Memorial Day weekend. (Owner company Studewood Group did manage to open Studewood Cantine, a Tex-Mex concept next door, prior to the shutdown.) This chic neighborhood grill serves a menu of classic […]

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Heights Wine Bar Serves Up Wine Country Experience

Sandra Crittenden — Mon, 24 May 2021 16:36:25 +0000

All Houston restaurants faced challenges last year due to the pandemic, but perhaps none more so than places that opened just as the Texas government ordered state-wide dining room shutdowns. Mutiny Wine Room, a combination tasting room, restaurant and retail outlet at 1124 Usener, fell into that dire category. In January 2020, about two months […]

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First Bite: Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen

Sandra Crittenden — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:47:59 +0000

Messina Hof Winery officially opened its fourth location on February 26 at master planned community, Harvest Green, at 8921 Harlem in Richmond. Originally founded in Bryan, Texas in 1977, this pioneering winery has been expanding and the newest venture brings Texas wine country hospitality to the Houston suburbs. The Harvest Green site was chosen because […]

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First Bite: New Houston Restaurant Dishes Up Creole Flavors

Sandra Crittenden — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:20:22 +0000

After a few weeks of cocktail and happy hour service only, Acadian Coast has officially opened for dinner. Located in the East End at 2929 Navigation, the restaurant is now bringing Acadian and Creole flavors to an area long known for some of the city’s best Mexican food. The restaurant is a partnership between John […]

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Meet the Iron Sommelier Houston 2020 Winners

Sandra Crittenden — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:32:58 +0000

There’s a new wine king in town. The annual Iron Sommelier competition was held last night in a split virtual-at-home and in-person format at both Hugo’s and Backstreet Cafe to reduce and socially distance the typically huge crowd — which in normal years gathers at The Houstonian. Iron Sommelier benefits The Periwinkle Foundation every year, pitting the […]

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Katy Sushi Restaurant Offers a Worthy Omakase Experience

Sandra Crittenden — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:38:35 +0000

Tobiuo Sushi & Bar located in Katy at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch has reopened its sushi bar with new acrylic partitions between the sushi chefs and guests. I was invited to an omakase tasting complete with beverage pairings to check out their fresh take on Japanese cuisine. Omakase translates to “I’ll leave it up to […]

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First Bite: Houstonian Returns To Open Vibrant Italian Bistro In Montrose

Sandra Crittenden — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:52:38 +0000

Last week, Ostia, which means “host” in Italian, officially opened its doors in Montrose at 2032 Dunlavy. The name was no accident. Italian influences, along with other Mediterranean flavors, weave their way in and out of the New American-style dishes offered by Owner/Chef Travis McShane. McShane grew up in Kingwood and attended the University of […]

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First Bite: Houstonian Returns To Open Vibrant Italian Bistro In Montrose

Sandra Crittenden — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:52:38 +0000

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Kata Robata Has a Week of Specials Starting on World Sake Day

Sandra Crittenden — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:49:01 +0000

Since 1978, World Sake Day, or Nihonshu no Hi as it is known in Japan, has been celebrated on October 1 — the first day of sake making season. In Houston, Kata Robata is the place to commemorate the end of the rice harvest and the beginning of fermentation. From October 1 through 7, this […]

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The Best Bakeries in Houston for Freshly Baked Bread

Sandra Crittenden — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:27:18 +0000

The array of bakeries in Houston is as diverse as its citizenry. We are fortunate to have numerous establishments making just about every kind of bread imaginable. From longtime mainstays to the newly opened, here are some of the city’s best independent shops to find freshly baked bread to take home. For this list, stuffed […]

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DIY Dan Dan Noodles at Mala Sichuan Bistro

Sandra Crittenden — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 19:06:50 +0000

Last week, Mala Sichuan Bistro launched an easy meal kit for to-go customers and invited us to give it a try. This is a great way for fans to make its beloved Dan Dan Noodles fresh at home. The kit for this classic Sichuan street food is complete with all portioned ingredients, including the quintessential […]

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9 Shaded and Socially Distanced Restaurant Patios in Sugar Land

Sandra Crittenden — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:44:58 +0000

Although I was born and raised in Houston and still spend a great deal of my time enjoying all that the big city has to offer, I have now lived in Sugar Land for over 20 years. During that time, I’ve eaten at many area restaurants — including those with excellent patio dining. In addition […]

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9 Shaded and Socially Distanced Houston Restaurant Patios to Enjoy Now

Sandra Crittenden — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:52:29 +0000

After staying in all spring due to the threat of COVID-19, I was tempted to head out to favorite restaurants as Houston began to reopen. However, concerns about how well the recommended safety precautions would be followed by both the businesses and other patrons tempered my enthusiasm. After considering transmission rates in outside spaces versus […]

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