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    What's Eric Eating Episode 28

    Legendary Houston chef looks at city's restaurant future, value of lists in food podcast

    CultureMap Staff
    Nov 20, 2017 | 11:44 am

    Legendary Houston chef Robert Del Grande joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler on this episode of CultureMap's podcast, "What's Eric Eating." Sandler and Del Grande discuss the chef's decision to bring back the name Cafe Annie and the recent changes at the restaurant that have brought wood-grilled steaks and oysters to the forefront of its menu.

    Towards the end of the conversation, Sandler asks Del Grande, the city's first James Beard Award Best Chef: Southwest winner and a part of the city's dining scene for almost 40 years, what he would like to see happen over the next five or 10 years.

    "Is that a true/false question or an essay question," Del Grande jokes. "I guess what I would really like to see — what is it? A fear? A concern? — is not to lose the sense of magic of food or restaurants or people cooking. I think sometimes cell phones have depreciated our sense of magic . . . so then to think of all that cooks are doing and so forth, it's still kind of a miracle. It still has a magical quality to it."

    At about the 48 minute mark, Del Grande, Sandler, and co-host Nathan Ketcham use Cafe Annie's removal from Chronicle critic Alison Cook's list of the top 100 Houston restaurants as a jumping off point to discuss the value of lists, Del Grande's feelings about them, and the idea that food writers should be required to work at least one shift washing dishes in a restaurant.

    Prior to Del Grande joining the show, Sandler and Ketcham discuss the news of the week. Topics include Dyanmo star Brian Ching's plans to open a soccer-themed sports bar in EaDo, LePeep's plans to relocate, and the fire that has temporarily closed Heights restaurant Southern Goods.

    In the restaurants of the week segment, the hosts share some first impressions of Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse and the ups and downs of a recent visit to Grimaldi's Pizzeria in CityCentre.

    Subscribe to "What's Eric Eating" on iTunes or Google Play. Listen to it every Saturday at 11 am on SportsMap 94.1.

    Robert Del Grande is this week's guest on "What's Eric Eating."

    Taste of the NFL Robert Del Grande Cafe Annie
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    Robert Del Grande is this week's guest on "What's Eric Eating."
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    Majestic Indian fine dining restaurant now open in Sugar Land Town Square

    Eric Sandler
    Oct 16, 2026 | 5:00 pm
    Majestic Kitchen
    Courtesy of Majestic Kitchen
    Majestic Kitchen is now open in Sugar Land Town Square.

    Sugar Land residents have a new option for Indian cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere. After a brief soft opening, Majestic Kitchen will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, October 17.

    Located in the former Mahesh’s Kitchen space at Sugar Land Town Square (16019 City Walk), Majestic Kitchen is the first hospitality project from Santosh Cividi, founder of real estate development firm Majestic Developers. When Mahesh’s Kitchen relocated to Stafford, Cividi and his wife Supraja saw an opportunity to bring a more elevated Indian restaurant to Sugar Land.

    “Majestic Kitchen really began with family,” Cividi said in a statement. “My son loved the food [at Mahesh’s Kitchen], and that connection stayed with us. As we began thinking about what the restaurant could become, the vision grew. We wanted to create a place that celebrates the beauty of India, its food, its hospitality, and the experience of gathering together.”

    They transformed the restaurant into a destination that’s intended to cater to family dinners, business meals, and celebrating special occasions. It will stay open until 2 am to lure those attending concerts at the nearby Smart Financial Centre.

    Chef Djpak Aryal has created a menu that begins with classic Indian favorites such as potato samosas, tandoori-spiced chicken drum sticks, seekh kebab, butter chicken, and plenty of vegetable dishes such as daal makhani, saag paneer, and bindi (okra) masala.

    One signature item is the Majestic Pasta. Made with a tomato sauce, aged cheese, rosemary, and Indian spices, it puts an Indian spin on a comforting pasta dish. The restaurant also sites its lamb dishes as potential customer favorites.

    Beverage options includes soda, tea, coffee, and three lassi flavors — mango, guava, and salt. A full cocktail menu is also available.

    Majestic Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner daily beginning at 11 am. It closes from 2-4 pm Monday through Friday.




    Majestic Kitchen

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    Majestic Kitchen is now open in Sugar Land Town Square.

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