/u/2nd2last - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-2nd2last/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:52:08 +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 /u/2nd2last - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-2nd2last/ 32 32 103504436 Astros after the Dodgers sweep and outlook going forward. https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-after-the-dodgers-sweep-and-outlook-going-forward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-after-the-dodgers-sweep-and-outlook-going-forward Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:52:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a917a3eebcdc060db6a455095caae807 The July 6th sweep of the Dodgers had us 20 games above .500 at 55-35 (99-win pace) and 6.5 games up. In the 37 games after we are 14-22 (63-win pace) and 1.5 games up. We went from scoring 4.4 runs a game to 3.68 runs and allowing 3.6 runs a game to ...

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]]> 1011031 Astros trade history https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-trade-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-trade-history Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:26:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2f8f961b928dd67adc6b8bba7702cb5a I wanted to look at the last 25 years and see how our in season trades worked for us. I wanted to only see "win now" trades, not Oswalt, Pence, and Berkman type of trades. Also, this list does not include the price as its usually not importan...

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]]> 994805 Overrated and underrated https://houstonnewmedia.org/overrated-and-underrated/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overrated-and-underrated Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:12:44 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=cda72151c20f2f3d25ce35ca0075f46e Not specific restaurants, but what cuisines would you say are either underrated or overrated in this city. Personally I'd say Persian food is underrated, and BBQ is overrated as far as it represented in Houston. submitted by /u/2nd2...

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]]> 935251 Looking for the best Chinese American food in the Houston metro area https://houstonnewmedia.org/looking-for-the-best-chinese-american-food-in-the-houston-metro-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=looking-for-the-best-chinese-american-food-in-the-houston-metro-area Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:15:49 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4966dbb79327f1fe137d983bc55a1dfe There are so many great Chinese restaurants that serve all kings of Chinese cuisine, but I'm looking for the places, preferably not buffets, but if its good its good, that offer the best American Chinese food. submitted by /u/2nd2las...

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]]> 906813 Catering recommendations https://houstonnewmedia.org/catering-recommendations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=catering-recommendations Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:05:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5987b41861f8fc46dbbbe6f488e8d549 I'm in-charge of my companies holiday lunch and I was wondering if anyone has some recommendations near the Gulfgate area. 10 people around $500 is the budget. We usually do Papa's but everyone is tired of that. submitted by /u/...

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]]> 861855 Corkscrew BBQ https://houstonnewmedia.org/corkscrew-bbq/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=corkscrew-bbq Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:04:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5e9007e0edabc3b4681353d935ac9554 Shot is the dark here, but by chance did anyone else eat there this Saturday morning. I went for the first time after hearing the hype and was really let down. That's not to say it was bad, but the brisket was nowhere close to good as the hype. My ...

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]]> 779874 Crane, the FO, the balance of glue guys vs results, and valuing names. https://houstonnewmedia.org/crane-the-fo-the-balance-of-glue-guys-vs-results-and-valuing-names/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crane-the-fo-the-balance-of-glue-guys-vs-results-and-valuing-names Thu, 09 May 2024 16:43:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e5f54656427fbb29523d19ddaf3c429f So lots of criticism rightfully so towards Crane and his old HOF'er brain trust. 2018 was the last year of "our guys" being totally team controlled and 2019 was the first season hard decisions were made that effect us then and now. 2019...

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]]> 766612 Anyone remember Astrosdaily.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/anyone-remember-astrosdaily-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anyone-remember-astrosdaily-com Thu, 02 May 2024 14:38:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3ad411c55fe4095dce7fa5547025cc83 Not sure how many old heads are here, but in the early 2000's I used to visit daily. The site never really made the jump to any modern interface but it was always updated and was a cool snapshot of the teams progress and had links to most Astros n...

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]]> 762930 Best food in the suburbs https://houstonnewmedia.org/best-food-in-the-suburbs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-food-in-the-suburbs Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:31:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0e4401f6d96bdfabb455ea9f59f3d860 I know inside 610 and beltway 8 get most of the attention, what places outside beltway 8 are your favorites. Also maybe stuff a little bit outside Houston metro. I'll go first. Soliz Casa de Tacos is great although nostalgia MIGHT play a big roll....

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]]> 742590 Great individual dish in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/great-individual-dish-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=great-individual-dish-in-houston Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:30:54 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1b6258716c65ced51f37acf3e4da19a5 Sorry if I missed it, but I've seen many posts about best insert nationality cuisine restaurant, or best restaurant. But we all know that even great places have menu items they aren't good at, and even bad restaurants are known to make a good i...

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]]> 707741 Cheap and good https://houstonnewmedia.org/cheap-and-good/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cheap-and-good Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:49:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b2aa79c1fd1dea12854212eace3a8678 Having moved away for a decade before coming back, I've noticed a lack of quality "poor person food". Not cheap food, but good quality and at least decent quantity relative to price. Let me know some places that you think offer some real...

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]]> 695953 Food’s you’d like to see Houston improve upon. https://houstonnewmedia.org/foods-youd-like-to-see-houston-improve-upon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=foods-youd-like-to-see-houston-improve-upon Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:28:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7f96b5af320d6dd40bd6b06a0dba8e07 We all know Houston has a wealth of very culturally diverse food options. But what would you like to see Houston improve upon or bring in. Personally after spending a decade on the west coast, I'd like to some non chain Hawaiian food options. &#...

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]]> 677135 Best traditional breakfast https://houstonnewmedia.org/best-traditional-breakfast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-traditional-breakfast Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:29:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d3b49f8329586fe3002c60dd75c2fc72 Looking for the best under the radar pancakes, eggs, and bacon type places. Obviously there are the national chains and Dots and Kellys, but I was wondering if there are any other local spots that people should try and what's the price/environment ...

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]]> 670958 Houston Food social media https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-food-social-media/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-food-social-media Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:08:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=aea526044beab7f205199eff5037a253 Are there any good Youtube or other social media accounts that are worth checking out for food content/reviews. Obviously Houston isn't NYC/LA, but I feel like there should be much more food content, but maybe I'm just missing it. submi...

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]]> 669125 What are some of your biggest Houston Food "Hot takes"? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-are-some-of-your-biggest-houston-food-hot-takes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-some-of-your-biggest-houston-food-hot-takes Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:15:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=eef1368d00c8f97764642f2908098535 Not necessarily unpopular opinions, but your strongest opinion. I'll go first. Tejas BBQ is the best in the Houston area. Soliz Casa de tacos is the best breakfast taco in the city, submitted by /u/2nd2last [link] [comments]

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]]> 658702 Best spicy foods https://houstonnewmedia.org/best-spicy-foods/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-spicy-foods Fri, 25 Aug 2023 18:06:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c9b7c056ab5182c0e06bfc9110c5aca8 I was wondering if we could compile a list of the best spicy food in town per food category. Not a list of the spiciest food, but the best spicy food. Personally, the Taiwanese Beef Noodle from Tiger noodle house was great at a 3/5 hot. Went back and ...

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]]> 650684 Unpopular opinion https://houstonnewmedia.org/unpopular-opinion-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unpopular-opinion-2 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 23:53:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=60b9e8a6d060a69bfbc901ceeb366d29 Believe it or not, I'm not a doomer, and i think we can make the playoffs if he makes some moves. But I'd much rather have us sell and have a soft reset. Nearly a decade of being big buyers, and the penalty of draft picks has left our farm gutt...

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]]> 615138 Places you haven’t been to https://houstonnewmedia.org/places-you-havent-been-to/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=places-you-havent-been-to Wed, 10 May 2023 21:08:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=69deb15b1be2935a91a01e86fd41010e What are some places you've heard are good/great that you for whatever reason haven't gotten around to trying. submitted by /u/2nd2last [link] [comments]

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]]> 598137 BBQ sides https://houstonnewmedia.org/bbq-sides/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bbq-sides Mon, 13 Mar 2023 22:11:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d6d81ee268d09bd22539b66acd29d5c4 What BBQ places have the best sides in Houston, bonus points for unique sides. submitted by /u/2nd2last [link] [comments]

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]]> 566611 Places open 24 hours. https://houstonnewmedia.org/places-open-24-hours/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=places-open-24-hours Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:36:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=610ade366e05f607c04acca497419237

I was wondering, what are people's favorite restaurants that are open 24/7 that aren't chains like Dennys or McDonald's.

Best I can find so far is Dots and I was hoping to find more variety. And if not 24 hours, at least open until midnight.

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