Staci Davis - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/staci-davis/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:08:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Staci Davis - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/staci-davis/ 32 32 103504436 Where To Find The Best Fried Chicken in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-find-the-best-fried-chicken-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-find-the-best-fried-chicken-in-houston Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:08:24 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=40989 There’s no denying that Houstonians love fried chicken. Whether it’s served with a side of mashed potatoes or enjoyed as a late-night snack, we can’t get enough of this classic. […]

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]]> 387848 The Best Restaurants in Downtown Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-restaurants-in-downtown-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-restaurants-in-downtown-houston Thu, 23 Jun 2022 21:57:27 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=40308 Downtown Houston is one of the most exciting, energetic places in the city, offering authentic, multicultural dining, touring and entertainment experiences. Year-round events at Discovery Green, the renovated Allen’s Landing Park, art at Market Square and water shows on Main Street Square have Houstonians flocking to the area with friends and family. The restaurants in […]

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]]> 357573 Latin Restaurant Weeks 2022 in Houston is Back With Spicy Specials & Prix Fixe Deals https://houstonnewmedia.org/latin-restaurant-weeks-2022-in-houston-is-back-with-spicy-specials-prix-fixe-deals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=latin-restaurant-weeks-2022-in-houston-is-back-with-spicy-specials-prix-fixe-deals Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:54:33 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=40245 Get ready for Latin Restaurant Weeks to spice up your life and challenge your idea of Latin cuisine. This two-week occasion starts June 17 and continues until the end of the month, during which time restaurants, bakeries, food trucks and caterers will offer prix-fixe menus designed to show off the diversity of Latin cuisine and […]

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]]> 352667 Nostalgic Houston Restaurant & Popular Chef Offer Modern Gulf Coast Flair https://houstonnewmedia.org/nostalgic-houston-restaurant-popular-chef-offer-modern-gulf-coast-flair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nostalgic-houston-restaurant-popular-chef-offer-modern-gulf-coast-flair Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:37:17 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=38817 With a historic name, a classic location and a beloved chef, The Warwick restaurant is tapping into our love for nostalgia. The  Warwick name evokes the sophistication of the historic hotel that was transformed into today’s Hotel Zaza. The restaurant’s location at Westheimer and Fountainview is the former home of Houston’s, a longtime favorite that […]

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]]> 300910 Where to Find the Best Gumbo in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-find-the-best-gumbo-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-find-the-best-gumbo-in-houston Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:24:24 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=38493 Gumbo is a child with many mothers. The West African Bantu word “ki ngombo” means okra, but a lesser known fact is that the Choctaw, who hailed from present day Mississippi, used the term “kombo” to mean ground up sassafras leaves (aka filé). As it turns out, okra and filé — often just one or […]

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]]> 281363 Food Festival Returns to Richmond Farm and Features Many Top Chefs https://houstonnewmedia.org/food-festival-returns-to-richmond-farm-and-features-many-top-chefs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-festival-returns-to-richmond-farm-and-features-many-top-chefs Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:27:05 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=38430 Celebrate the spring harvest during Chef Fest and join a bushel of garden-loving Houston chefs for education, hand-on experiences — and, of course, many types of food and drinks to try. The annual event returns to Harvest Green Village Farm at the planned community of Harvest Green in Richmond on Sunday, April 10 from noon […]

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]]> 277026 Taste of the Triangle Food Festival Returns to Beaumont for its 40th Year https://houstonnewmedia.org/taste-of-the-triangle-food-festival-returns-to-beaumont-for-its-40th-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taste-of-the-triangle-food-festival-returns-to-beaumont-for-its-40th-year Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:13:32 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=38112 On March 1, the annual Taste of the Triangle festival in Beaumont is returning, and features some of the best barbecue, Cajun food and sinful desserts in the Golden Triangle. Some 39 restaurants, bars and caterers from Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Orange and Vidor will be throwing down in the food competition. This is the […]

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]]> 260022 The Procrastinator’s Guide to Valentine’s Day (and Weekend) in Houston for 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-procrastinators-guide-to-valentines-day-and-weekend-in-houston-for-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-procrastinators-guide-to-valentines-day-and-weekend-in-houston-for-2022 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 22:35:52 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=37938 This Valentine’s Day is especially popular for dining out and many Houston-area restaurants are already 100% booked, not just for the holiday, which falls on a Monday this year, but through the entire weekend. However there are still plenty of options available (including a few upscale take-home dinners), and we’ve done the hard work of […]

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]]> 251659 The Best Romantic Restaurants in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-romantic-restaurants-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-romantic-restaurants-in-houston Thu, 10 Feb 2022 01:35:01 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=37819 Dining out in Houston sometimes feels like an unofficial sport, and special occasions take the competitive element up a few notches. Anniversaries, birthdays and, of course, Valentine’s Day are prime times for seeking destinations with extra-special amenities and touches. We rounded up Houston’s most romantic locales for celebrating with your sweetie, whether you are seeking […]

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]]> 250650 The Best Houston Restaurant Patios to Enjoy in 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-houston-restaurant-patios-to-enjoy-in-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-houston-restaurant-patios-to-enjoy-in-2022 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:17:35 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=37590 With its spring-like autumns, mild winters and pleasant early springs, restaurant patio dining in Houston is more popular than ever. Many restaurants have upgraded their patios to provide enhanced experiences that are fun, romantic or inspiring. Many are outfitted with fans, misters or heaters, which makes them appealing even when the weather isn’t entirely cooperative.  […]

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]]> 240896 Where to Order Holiday Tamales in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-order-holiday-tamales-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-order-holiday-tamales-in-houston Mon, 20 Dec 2021 19:49:32 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=37033 They say that if you bring tamales to a party, everyone will have something to unwrap. This saying joyfully pokes fun at the humble tamale, the lineage of which probably predates modern corn.  Early tamales were likely made with teosinte, the grass that eventually became corn. Teosinte has small ears with approximately 12  “tooth-cracking” kernels, […]

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]]> 221346 Where to Get Thanksgiving To Go in Houston for 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-get-thanksgiving-to-go-in-houston-for-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-get-thanksgiving-to-go-in-houston-for-2021 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:00:46 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=36429 If you don’t want to cook for Thanksgiving (November 25) this year, Houston has dozens of tasty Turkey Day takeout options. This list will help you navigate all the mouthwatering entrées and satisfying sides. Because of the sheer number of options, we’re keeping the small talk to a minimum and just sticking to the facts. […]

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]]> 201968 Succulent, Chef-Made Oxtail Dishes Await at Houston Event at Project Row Houses https://houstonnewmedia.org/succulent-chef-made-oxtail-dishes-await-at-houston-event-at-project-row-houses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=succulent-chef-made-oxtail-dishes-await-at-houston-event-at-project-row-houses Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:26:04 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=36380 The choicest garden party in town is based on the rear end of a cow — the tail, or as it’s commonly known in the kitchen, the oxtail. Despite its humble origins, a well crafted oxtail dish is a thing of beauty. “Oxtail is peasant food,” says Rishi Singh, executive chef at the Hotel Derek, […]

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]]> 198814 35 Howlin’ Good Houston Halloween Haunts & Delicious Day of the Dead Deals 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/35-howlin-good-houston-halloween-haunts-delicious-day-of-the-dead-deals-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=35-howlin-good-houston-halloween-haunts-delicious-day-of-the-dead-deals-2021 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:00:32 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=36126 Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations are just getting started as Houston celebrates the many incarnations of All Saints Day. Bars and restaurants are hosting celebrations and serving special cocktails and food to commemorate the two fall holidays. While many people in Houston are familiar with Halloween (October 31) and the Day of the […]

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]]> 190003 Best Houston Restaurant Patios in Timbergrove, Lazybrook and Shady Acres https://houstonnewmedia.org/best-houston-restaurant-patios-in-timbergrove-lazybrook-and-shady-acres/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-houston-restaurant-patios-in-timbergrove-lazybrook-and-shady-acres Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:40:22 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=35708 Some of Houston’s most-overlooked dining neighborhoods are Timbergrove and Lazybrook — which are west of White Oak Bayou — and Shady Acres, to the east. Often, restaurants in these areas get rolled into articles about the Heights, but these are unique neighborhoods in their own part of town. (Just ask someone who lives in the […]

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]]> 175555 Annual Galveston Shrimp Festival Returns Sept. 24 https://houstonnewmedia.org/annual-galveston-shrimp-festival-returns-sept-24/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=annual-galveston-shrimp-festival-returns-sept-24 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:42:09 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=35589 On September 24, 2021, Galveston Island is welcoming back the Wild Texas Galveston Island Shrimp Festival after a semi-hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 12th annual festival honors shrimpers who are known to stay out on the water for 50 to 60 days, sometimes in dangerous conditions, to bring us the most […]

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]]> 172447 Where to Find Chiles en Nogada in Houston, Mexico’s Most Patriotic Dish https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-find-chiles-en-nogada-in-houston-mexicos-most-patriotic-dish/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-find-chiles-en-nogada-in-houston-mexicos-most-patriotic-dish Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:47:03 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=35508 Mexican Independence Day is one of the biggest celebrations in Mexico. Every year from September 15 to 16 in towns across the country, bells ring out at 11 p.m. as excited crowds watch the reenactment of “El Grito de la Independencia” — the Cry of Dolores — that Father Hidalgo shouted to citizens of Dolores, […]

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]]> 168566 Houston Restaurants Closing Early Due to Tropical Storm Nicholas https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-restaurants-closing-early-due-to-tropical-storm-nicholas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-restaurants-closing-early-due-to-tropical-storm-nicholas Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:16:53 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=35470 After years of experience with storms becoming more fierce than expected, Houston restaurant owners are playing it safe as Tropical Storm Nicholas comes to town. Unlike a certain other “Nick” reputed to come to town once a year, this is a visitor that no one wants. A stage three flood warning is in effect, not […]

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]]> 166969 How Houstonians Can Help Hurricane Ida Victims in Southeast Louisiana Right Now https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-houstonians-can-help-hurricane-ida-victims-in-southeast-louisiana-right-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-houstonians-can-help-hurricane-ida-victims-in-southeast-louisiana-right-now Wed, 01 Sep 2021 23:19:23 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=35311 Houston restaurateurs are gearing up to help with Hurricane Ida relief by raising money, supplies and food. Search-and-rescue efforts have started in the wake of the hurricane storm surge and up to 170 mile-per-hour winds that battered several parishes as the storm stalled out for six hours over New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The power […]

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]]> 161123 The Best Houston Sausages for Your Home Barbecues https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-houston-sausages-for-your-home-barbecues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-houston-sausages-for-your-home-barbecues Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:18:45 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=35049 A good barbecued sausage is meaty, with a crisp, taut skin ready to burst with the slightest bite, releasing silky pockets of orange fat that explode in your mouth. Achieving the real deal at home takes a coarse meat grind, ice cold fat, plenty of black pepper and fragrant wood smoke. There are a host […]

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