- Pizza experts Adam Kuban and Ed Levine (who run phenom food blog Slice) have created a March Madness-style bracket for the the 64 top pizzerias in America for the March issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray. Two Houston establishments made it into the tourney—Dolce Vita and Russo's NY Coal-Fired Pizza, which was ousted by eventual southwest bracket champion, Phoenix's Pizzeria Bianco. Russo's Anthony Russo will also be competing March 2-4 at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas.
- This weekend (Friday through Sunday) is The Chocolate Festival at Central Market, where they'll be "dipping just about everything we can in chocolate, baking chocolate into breads, showing off our darks and milks from around the globe and getting saucy with our favorite chocolate-infused sauces."
- After losing Japan-trained talent Hori-san to Kata Robata last year, Kubo's Sushi is bringing in another big gun at executive chef—Kiyoko Ita, who has trained and worked throughout Japan, Spain and the United States, including at Kyoto's 200-year-old Hiragi-ya, known for its perfectionist service and attention to detail. Look for his innovative touch in all Kubo's dishes, or try the multi-course chef-chosen kaiseki.
- Gayot and MSN have chosen their ten favorite new restaurants in America—and our own RDG + Bar Annie made the list. Speaking of RDG, chef Del Grande will be introducing his favorite film, the classic 1978's murder mystery Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?, as part of the MFAH's Meals on Reels series on Monday, Feb. 22.
- Bootsie's Heritage Cafe, Randy Rucker's new project with his mom in Tomball, is set to open on February 15.
- Anyone's ever ever wondered why the food options in the medical center are so, ahem, unhealthy will be happy at the addition of Salata, a local create-your-own-salad concept, which will debut at the corner of Fannin and Dryden in late February.
street food inspired
Veteran chef opens affordable new Thai restaurant in West Houston
Dec 5, 2024 | 5:15 pm
A new restaurant serving Thai street food is opening in the Westchase District. Osha Thai Kitchen will begin serving customers on Tuesday, December 10.
Located in the West on West development (12230 Westheimer Rd.), Osha Thai Kitchen is the latest project from Saranya Danvetnukroh, who owns Nua Thai in downtown Houston. Named for the Thai word that means “delicious,” the restaurant takes inspiration from dishes served in street markets in different regions of Thailand as well as some items for those seeking more familiar flavors.
Meals at Osha could start with items such as crispy spring rolls, crab rangoon, or Thai chicken wings. Three papaya salads — traditional Thai, one with salted egg, and another that’s Lao style with salted crab — join chicken larb in the salads section.
Notably, Osha makes all of its noodles in-house. They’re utilized in dishes such as pad Thai, pad see ew, and pad woo sen. The restaurant also makes its curries in-house. They include red curry, green curry, and panang curry.
Part of Osha’s appeal will be its affordable prices. Only two entrees, crab fried rice and whole fried red snapper, cost more than $20.
Danvetnukroh has recruited sous chef Afridi Zama to lead the kitchen. His resume includes time with Pappas restaurant and at The Nicolette, a restaurant in Lubbock that earned a James Beard Award semifinalist nomination in 2022.
“This project is a culmination of dedication to our craft and creativity to elevate Thai cuisine,”
Danvetnukroh said in a statement. “It’s an homage to our roots and a celebration of our heritage in the modern age.”
West on West is home to number of food-related business. Its anchored by a 99 Ranch grocery store and includes restaurants such as cake bakery Lady M and Tokyo-based ramen shop Tsujita Artisan Noodle.
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