Macaron madness!

Tour de Sweet: Where to get the best macarons in Houston

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

03.30.13 | 2:00 pm

Let’s get something out of the way from the get-go: the extra “o” was not inadvertently left off. The spelling is not a typo. Macarons are not the same as macaroons. The latte ...

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The most amazing chocolate ever dreamed up? Sugar Land pioneer challenges dessert norms

By Joel Luks

03.18.13 | 4:01 pm

Cardamom is in almost every single Indian-South Asian dessert, but you won't find chocolate in any of those recipes. "Why not mix things up?" thought local chocolatier Annie ...

Cooking class: Momofuku Milk Bar with Christina Tosi

Central Market

03.01.13

Spend an evening with the pastry chef who operates "one of the most exciting bakeries in the country," per Bon Appetit. Finding inspiration in familiar flavors and savory snacks, Christin

Food Rules

Six culinary lessons from an Italian vacation: Get rid of tips, pay less for wine & savor the meal

By Adam Sparks

04.14.12 | 8:30 am

When I'm not pissing off readers from Dallas and Houston, my day job has me leading tours to Greece and Italy for academic and alumni groups. Traveling for work is not always as glamorous as it ...

Ready for seconds and thirds?

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

By Ruthie Miller

07.21.11 | 12:00 pm

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 chef Rebecca Masson, a. ...

Kitchen Politics

It's National Pecan Pie Day: What your chosen nut pronunciation says about you

By Steven Thomson

07.12.11 | 1:49 pm

It's National Pecan Pie Day, and while it would be easy to compose an ode to a most beloved holiday season dessert, let's get to the heart of the matter: What is the correct pronunciation o ...

Foodie News

Tony's tuxedo cake makes Esquire's list of best restaurant desserts in America

By Sarah Rufca

06.16.11 | 10:11 am

John Mariani, Esquire's roving food explorer, has a long-established love for Houston — and for Tony's. So it's exciting, if not exactly surprising, that a Tony's dessert ...

Foodie News

Best job in the world? Getting sweet on The Woodlands' Wine & Food Festival as a dessert judge

By Sarah Rufca

06.13.11 | 4:34 pm

There are some great jobs in the world: tropical island caretaker, water slide tester, Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue photographer. Among these I will place "dessert judge," which was ...

Foodie News

Get sweet on Chinatown: 10 must-try Asian dessert spots in Houston

By Amy Chien

05.11.11 | 1:17 pm

Ice cream sundaes are all well and good, but they’re so much better when topped with tapioca balls and creamy red beans. With a little cash and some perseverance, you too can discover the bes ...

Foodie News

Perry’s Steakhouse brings in the Sugar Hooker for a dessert menu revamp

By Ruthie Miller

02.12.11 | 12:16 pm

Great news, food fans. There’s a new dessert destination in town. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has revamped its lengthy dessert menu &mdas ...