No Turkey Thanksgiving

Who needs turkey on Thanksgiving?! These holiday food alternatives kill the bird

By Marene Gustin

11.21.13 | 7:02 am

Who hasn’t seen the 1983 classic A Christmas Story and not gone out for Chinese on Christmas Day at least once? But can you really have Thanksgiving without a turkey? Yes, yes you can ...

Cooking class: Moosewood Restaurant Favorites with David Hirsch

Central Market

11.08.13

Founded in 1973, Moosewood Restaurant revolutionized vegetarian cooking by introducing delicious food that was enjoyed by omnivores and vegetarians alike. David Hirsch, one of the collective member

Cooking class: "Balaboosta: Bold Mediterranean Recipes" with Einat Admony

Central Market

09.26.13

Enjoy an evening with a 21st century balaboosta (Yiddish for "perfect housewife"). Einat Admony is chef/owner of Balaboosta & Taim Restaurants in New York, a cookbook author and

Cooking class: "Oceanaire Seafood Room" with A.W. "Skip" King

Central Market

09.24.13

Chef A.W "Skip" King is homegrown, born in Houston. He started his career at Ninfa's, running food, working his way up to front-of-the-house manager then kitchen supervisor. He eventu

Cooking class: "Cooking with Belgian Beers" with Nicole Routhier

Central Market

09.20.13

Nicole Routhier explores a menu that celebrates the beers of Belgium. On the menu: Moules frites (beer-steamed mussels and fries); supremes de poulet a la biere de framboise (sauteed chic

Cooking class: "Artisanal Cheese Paired with Craft Beers" with Janet Fletcher

Central Market

09.19.13

As a wine enthusiast and cheese expert, Janet Fletcher has spent many hours searching for the perfect pairings, but often felt that she had come up with less-than-perfect matches. Once she set her

Beer Dinner with Karbach Brewing Company

Central Market

09.14.13

Central Market is teaming up with Karbach Brewing Company for a seafood dinner. Each of the six courses will pair a fresh seafood item with beer, both in the recipe and to drink alongside the dish.

Houston's Hottest Food

The last days of a hot food festival produce a foodie panic: Where to get your fix

By Jodie Eisenhardt

08.18.13 | 3:28 pm

Hatch chilies rock. They just do. I get so excited every year during Hatch season, which includes the 18th annual Hatch Chile Festival at Central Market featuring the New Mexico beauties (it r ...

Cooking class: "Hatch Asian Style" with Nicole Routhier

Central Market

08.16.13

Nicole Ruthier will combine Hatch chiles with her native cooking style. Guests will learn how to roast chiles and how to successfully incorporate them into Asian cooking in a menu that includes gri

Cooking class: "Chiles! Traditional and Contemporary" with Kathy Tauber

Central Market

08.10.13

Instructor Kathy Tauber spent a few years in Santa Fe, N.M, where she developed a love for chiles. She will share tips and expertise on roasting and using chiles with a menu that includes