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I wasn't expecting to like Maison Chinoise. I'm not crazy about sister restaurants Toulouse and Lombardi. And Dallas concepts generally dont seem to land in Houston. But maybe low expectations make for happy dining. My meal at Chinoise on…
Read MoreZaranda is a pretty new spot at the edge of Discovery Green that takes the hits from Caracol and Hugo's, updates them a bit, and sets them in soft beach tones, warm light, and biomorphic curves. I don't mean to suggest that there is nothi…
Read MoreStopped in at Loro for the first time in a while. Was excited to be there on a Wednesday for the Spicy Japanese Curry Ramen. I was badly disappointed. The dish wasn't spicy at all, but the curry was overwhelming and skewed very heavily cinnam…
Read MoreStopped by for a brisket shawarma sandwich and got sucked in by the siren song of loaded fries. This was, admittedly, not the move for evaluating the true quality of the BBQ. But both items were solid, and the sides on the steam tray looked tasty…
Read MoreI've recently seen a lot of virtual ink spilled by influencers gushing over Yiayia’s, Pappas's ressurected Greek concept. I agree that it's good, but I had much higher hopes for what it might be when I heard it would be filling the lo…
Read MoreI get it. Influencing is a job, and content is the product. But must the content be produced at prime dinner time in a busy, newly opened restaurant? The answer, I learned, seems to be yes. And I also learned that creation of the content involves lots…
Read MoreThere's a lot to like about Agnes & Sherman. A fresh, cheffy take on Chinese-American food is a welcome addition to the scene. And I particularly like the vibe of this place — it's nice enough to feel like you're actually going o…
Read MoreFor those familiar with a'Bouzy, much about Succulent will feel entirely familiar. The food: There's chicken liver mousse. The staff: Shawn Virene, the owner of both spots, tends the dining room. Even the vibe: Buzzy, buzzy, buzzy. None …
Read MoreI've heard several people lamenting its planned shuttering later this month: https://www.papercitymag.com/restaurants/bistro-menil-restaurant-closing-houston-chef-greg-martin/?amp I never had a particularly bad experience at Bistro Menil. And the l…
Read MoreA friend told me about a high-end dim sum spot in the Courtyard by Marriott – West University. We were a couple of drinks in at the time. I assumed it was a joke. I filed the information away in my "likely apocryphal trivia" file. But a…
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