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    Introducing Doris Metropolitan

    New Israeli-inspired steakhouse with 'gram worthy decor defies convention

    Eric Sandler
    Dec 12, 2017 | 4:09 pm

    Houstonians' appetite for steak seems to know no limits. Even in a seemingly saturated market, the past few years have seen diners flock to newcomers like B&B Butchers, Steak 48, and Mastro’s.

    Local chefs have put their own spins on the genre. Adding a barbecue element has made Killen’s STQ a hit since it opened a year ago, and Chris Shepherd discovered Houstonians have such a prodigious appetite for baller boards that he’s looking for a permanent home for One Fifth Steak.

    Now a new contender has entered the market. Recently opened in the space that used to house Triniti, Doris Metropolitan comes to Houston via New Orleans and Costa Rica. Founded in 2009 by partners Doris Rebi Chia and Itai Ben Eli, the restaurant evolved out of a butcher shop that brought dry-aged beef to Israel.

    After reviewing various options for expansion — everywhere from New York and Miami to Dallas and Austin — they realized Houston was the best fit. After considering a number of spaces inside the loop, they selected the former Triniti space for its prime location and open kitchen.

    “Coming here, going out, seeing what’s going on in the culinary scene, this is such a multicultural city, I had no idea,” Ben Eli tells CultureMap. “It felt like a culinary scene we wanted to be a part of.”

    From the beginning, Doris aimed to be a different kind of steakhouse. The interior is lighter, without the dark wood and leather of more classically-inspired establishments. Doris preserved Triniti’s open kitchen but replaced the Sanctuari lounge with a massive bar that snakes from the entrance into the dining room.

    Meat gets pride of place, too, courtesy of a glassed-in dry aging room. Hanging primals and chops make for a stunning visual that’s already become an Instagram sensation.

    Calling all carnivores. Newly open steakhouse @dorismetropolitan shows off its meat in a glassed-in dry aging room. #dorismetropolitan #riveroaks #culturemap #steakhouse #steak #chandelier

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    “We like to present our work,” executive chef Sash Kurgan tells CultureMap. “Everyone can see the meat. Everyone can see the wine. The kitchen will be open — a big bar with all of our bottles. People will know exactly what we’re about.”

    Doris Metropolitan also breaks with convention when it comes to food. While beef certainly has pride of place — the restaurant offers USDA Prime beef from the Midwest, Texas akaushi beef from HeartBrand Ranch, and wagyu beef from Australia and Japan that's wet-aged for 21 days before being dry-aged for an additional 21 or 31 days — the appetizers and sides are very different from most other steakhouses. Instead of shrimp cocktail, creamed spinach, and baked potatoes, Doris draws upon the owners Israeli heritage for a Mediterranean-inspired, vegetable-driven array of options.

    “With a lot of the new diners, people hear about us as a steakhouse, but at the same time — if you look at the appetizers, sides, vegetable driven, heritage back to Israel flavors — people get really surprised by the design, the feel, the ambiance, the complexity of the appetizers, and of course the steak. The feedback has been great so far,” Ben Eli says. “I feel like in general we’re more of a chef-driven restaurant than a steakhouse.”

    For example, the beetroot appetizer features a whole beet that’s hollowed in the middle and stuffed with a blend of six cheeses. After being blasted in the oven, it’s sliced tableside to ensure the cheese oozes onto the plate. Other highlights include raw oysters topped with tuna tartare, sweetbreads served with yogurt spheres, and an artichoke flower salad. Sides like polenta, Israeli salad (heirloom tomatoes with herbs), and root vegetable puree continue the theme.

    Cooking techniques are more varied, too. Rather than blast the steaks under a broiler, Kurgan prepares them sous vide and finishes them on an open grill. The chef explains that the method both allows for more even cooking and provide the opportunity for thicker cuts to marinade in their fat, which enhances their flavor.

    For those seeking the most beefy flavor, Kurgan recommends trying the "classified cut," which is Doris' name for the ribeye cap or spinalis dorsi. Currently, they're sourcing the spinalis from their purveyors, but Kurgan says he'll butcher them himself if he has to in order to ensure a consistent supply.

    Prices are reasonable, too. An 18-ounce ribeye that's been dry aged for 21 days only costs $44. Even a 32-ounce porterhouse will only set diners back $82.

    If the number of people flocking to Doris Metropolitan is any indication, Houstonians are ready to embrace this new restaurant that breaks with tradition.
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    Doris Metropolitan; 2815 Shepherd Drive; Open daily from 5 pm to 11 pm.

    Co-owner Itai Ben Eli and chef Shas Kurgan are ready to welcome Houstonians to Doris Metropolitan.

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    Co-owner Itai Ben Eli and chef Shas Kurgan are ready to welcome Houstonians to Doris Metropolitan.
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    a very fine house

    East Coast-inspired tavern shakes up Rice Village with 'World's Coldest Martini'

    Eric Sandler
    May 19, 2025 | 9:09 am
    Hudson House restaurant Rice Village
    Photo by Becca Wright
    Hudson House is bringing its signature martinis to Rice Village.

    The “World’s Coldest Martini” is coming to Rice Village. Hudson House will open its second Houston-area location this Wednesday, May 21.

    Located between CB2 and Banana Republic at 2414 University Blvd., Hudson House is part of the Dallas-based Vandelay Hospitality Group that also includes Drake’s Hollywood, a retro-styled steakhouse that opened in Montrose last summer. For Rice Village, Hudson House’s new, 6,000-square-foot restaurant follows the model of the River Oaks location that opened in 2023. That means navy leather booths, brass accents, and a polished wood bar that serves as a focal point.

    The menu takes its inspiration from East Coast taverns. That includes items such as a cheeseburger, lobster roll, lobster mac and cheese, steak frites, entree salads, and chicken parm. Raw bar offerings include East Coast oysters, shrimp cocktail, and sushi rolls. The brunch menu features pancakes, eggs Benedict, and a bagel with lox and cream cheese.

    Hudson House pairs its dishes with a selection of classic cocktails that is highlighted by the “World’s Coldest Martini.” To achieve the proper effect, the drink is poured from a frozen bottle and served in a frozen glass. Other martini options include the Bleu & Gold (made with olive juice and blue cheese-stuffed olives) and a Lemon Drop that’s topped with limoncello foam. Hudson House also offers wines by-the-glass, beer, and non-alcoholic options.

    Hudson House opens at 11 am for lunch and dinner during the weekend and at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Happy hour, served Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm, includes half-off all martinis, bellinis, and wines by-the-glass as well as $10 cheeseburgers and $3 East Coast oysters.

    “We’re looking forward to bringing a second Hudson House to Houston,” Vandelay founder and CEO Hunter Pond said in a statement. “Our River Oaks location has seen strong support since opening just over a year ago, and we’re confident Rice Village will follow suit. With its already vibrant community and bustling shopping scene, Rice Village offers an ideal background for our beloved coastal-inspired American cuisine.”

    Hudson House restaurant Rice Village
      

    Photo by Becca Wright

    Hudson House is bringing its signature martinis to Rice Village.

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