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Ruthie Johnson Miller

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Ruthie Johnson Miller is a native Houstonian and former San Franciscan who loves avocado, butter, flip flops, and every word that John Steinbeck ever wrote. She hates eggplant, snakes, and the designated hitter so much that you should never bring them up in conversation. Ruthie holds a B.S. from Vanderbilt University and a M.Ed. from Rice.

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Foodie News

Where to eat right now: 10 must-try restaurants for May

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

2012 has been a money year for Houston restaurants thus far, with so many fantastic openings that it’s often hard to keep up. Need a lunch or dinner recommendation ...


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Spring fever

Bluebonnets rising: Where to go in Brenham for a weekend of flowers, food and fun

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Warm weather and generous rains foretell a prosperous spring season for bluebonnets. Wonderful news, considering last year’s rain-sapped crop was sheer misery. What is it about bluebonnets that brings ...


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Foodie News

Sneak peek: Justin Yu’s Oxheart unveils a new kind of artistry

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

The much anticipated Oxheart opened this weekend for preview dinners, offering Houston diners a new form of culinary artistry. Let’s call it Oxheartistry. Oxheartistry is the attention to detail ...


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Foodie News

Where to eat right now: 10 must-try restaurants for March

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Spring is springing, and Houston’s restaurant scene is jumpin’. So get out there and try some of the fantastic new spots. Here are 10 hot places to get you ...


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Foodie News

Where to eat right now: 10 must-try restaurants for January

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Happy new year, food folks! We hope you resolve to try some fun new places this month. Here are 10 hot places to get you started . . . Some are new restaurants ...


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Foodie News

Where to eat right now: 10 hot, must-try restaurants for December

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

The celebratory season snuck up on us, and we now find ourselves in December... So here are 10 hot places to hit this month. Some are new restaurants entirely, while ...


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Foodie News

Dinner theater: Pilot Light chefs offer a casual new pop-up venture

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

It’s confirmed: The creative duo behind the Pilot Light Restaurant Group is heating up the kitchen again. As they work toward a regular restaurant location, Seth Siegel-Gardner and Terrence ...


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Foodie News

Where to eat right now: 10 hot, must-try restaurants for November

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Cooler weather is finally upon us — but here are 10 hot places to keep you warm in November. Some are new restaurants entirely, while others are more seasoned, but all ...


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Foodie News

Where to eat right now: 10 must-try restaurants for October

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Houston’s gorgeous October weather is upon us, which means it’s time to get out-n-about. Here are 10 hot places to try in October — and most come complete with ...


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Foodie News

Where to eat right now: 10 must-try restaurants for September

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

It maye have cooled down — slightly — but Houston restaurants are still sizzling with summer specials. Need a lunch or dinner recommendation? Here are 10 hot places to try in September ...


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Foodie News

Where to eat right now: 10 must-try restaurants for August

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

The heat is on, and Houston restaurants are sizzling with summer specials and culinary fireworks. Need a lunch or dinner recommendation? Here are 10 hot places to try in August ...


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HISD food whiz Kellie Karavias

Turning the farmers market into a cooking class: How your kids can stick a fork in it

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

It’s summer, and parents all over town have their eyes peeled for kid-friendly activities. Here’s a good one to try: Stick a Fork in It kids cooking classes ...


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Ready for seconds and thirds?

Two Houston chefs land on Top Chef, getting their Just Desserts

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Houston’s culinary scene seems to largely fly under the national radar, but it looks like there's a new Top Chef in town. Or two. It’s true —pastry ...


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Challenging the meaty norm

Just August Project chef offers special meatless meals to change the way you think about vegetarian

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Texas has never been a vegetarian’s paradise, but if there’s one chef that can change the way you think about a meatless meal, it’s Justin Yu. And ...


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Foodie News

Where to eat right now: 10 must-try restaurants for July

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Houston is hoppin’ these days! Need a lunch or dinner recommendation? Here are 10 hot places to try in July. Some are new restaurants entirely, while others are seasoned venues ...


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Foodie News

Light my fire: Pilot Light's Terrence Gallivan survived Gordon Ramsay & lived to cook

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

This month’s announcement about the Pilot Light Restaurant Group signifies incredible things to come for Houston’s shining food scene. We’ve had the good fortune over the past ...


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Chef showcase

Landry's kicks off cool Signature Chef Dinner Series with sizzling summer flavors

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Summer’s here, which means it’s time for Landry’s annual Signature Chef Dinner Series. What's that? Oh, just an extra-special dinner at one of the eight signature ...


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Foodie News

Food Revival: Just 8 chefs celebrate new partnership with three upcoming dinners

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Those of you lucky enough to secure a spot for last summer’s Just August Project probably still have lingering visions of the divinity sampled. Well, great news: Two of ...


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Celebrate Summer

Where to eat right now: Ten must-tries for June

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Houston is scorchin' these days, but don't let that keep you home. Here are 10 smokin' hot places to try in June. Some are new restaurants entirely, while others ...


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Not missing the meat

A grownup way to get your greens: Vegetable sampler plates catching on in beef-loving Houston

By Ruthie Johnson Miller

Texas has never been a vegetarian’s paradise. Indeed it’s easy to see why Oprah’s flippant comments about the beef trade landed her squarely atop the state’s ...


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