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You might say that former Brennan’s of Houston executive chef Joe Cervantez and oyster king Raz Halili are pitching their hats into the ring for three Michelin stars, the highly coveted honor bestowed on restaurants that deliver “exceptiona…
Read MoreIf you have frequented any of the five locations of Houston’s Island Grill, you’ve likely made a new friend. Island Grill’s owners and founders Faysal and Maria Haddad are as serious about hospitality as they are about sourcing the best ingredien…
Read MoreEver wonder what inspires BCN and MAD chef Luis Roger or what the secret to Ronnie Killen’s barbecue perfection is? Or how about the recipe for Lucille’s chef Chris Williams’ fried chicken? Any question you want to toss at these and o…
Read MoreSummer is fully in swing, and though it will be over before we know it, and will certainly be a, let’s say, unique, season, there is no reason for you to go without wine, especially wines new to you. (It’s always a good idea to buy somethin…
Read MoreChef Victor Villarreal has a resume that includes training from Sembach culinary school in Sembach, Germany — and the added to experience he gained at some of the top fine dining restaurants in Dallas/Fort Worth. Those include Rosewood Mansion on Turtl…
Read MoreFour years ago, El Burro & The Bull slid into Houston’s Conservatory food hall and quickly became the downtown destination for barbecue. Headed by restauranteurs John and Veronica Avila, the small but mighty food stand was just what hungry do…
Read MoreThere are two things in life that are my crack — Shipley’s Donuts and fried chicken. Unfortunately, neither of which compliment my waistline. Cannot resist. Cannot have just one donut or one piece of fried chicken without extreme restraint. So it…
Read MoreWith Houston bars once again ordered to shut down due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, Lucille’s executive chef/owner Chris Williams, in an amazing gesture of magnanimity, is opening his tree-shaded patio to bar teams across the city. The Patio Po…
Read MoreBetween the crippling shutdown effects of COVID-19 and the worldwide protests in the wake of Houston-native George Floyd‘s murder at the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, an (overdue) call to seek out and support local, black-owned businesse…
Read MoreHouston’s first Voodoo Doughnut often creates its own traffic jam off Washington Avenue. Cars line up down Waugh and onto Washington, waiting to get in Voodoo’s drive-thru. A police officer is often required to help direct traffic — and kee…
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