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Vanderpump Rules star Tom Schwartz falls in love with Houston sushi spot

One of reality TV’s favorite restaurateurs hailed a Houston sushi restaurant. Vanderpump Rules star Tom Schwartz stopped by Azumi in River Oaks District for lunch on Sunday, August 17.

According to a representative for the restaurant, Schwartz and friends feasted on hamachi and madai nigiri, a Flaming King Crab Roll, tuna ceviche, palm heart carpaccio, and flounder crudo. They paired their meal with a Kyushu Margarita and a bottle of Tozai Living Jewel Junmai Sake.

Schwartz kept it short and sweet in the caption of his Instagram story, sharing with his 1.1 million followers that “I’m in love” with Azumi.

Tom Schwartz Azumi screenshot Azumi grabbed a screenshot of Tom's IG shoutout.Via Tom Schwartz/Instagram

Considered one of the most recognizable faces in the Bravo universe, Schwartz is a fan favorite on Vanderpump Rules for the way he manages to involve himself in many of the show’s most juicy story lines. He operates Los Angeles bars TomTom and Schwartz & Sandy’s with business partner Tom Sandoval.

Located in River Oaks District, Azumi serves sushi and other Japanese-inspired fare. Opened last summer, It’s part of Atlas Restaurant Group. The Baltimore-based hospitality group also operates Loch Bar, which is next door to Azumi, and Marmo, its Italian-American steakhouse in the Montrose Collective mixed-use development.

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Reality star Tom Schwartz stopped by Azumi on Sunday, August 17.

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Beyoncé-loved Houston brunch spot sweetens Sugar Land with new location

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No meal at Taste is complete without chicken and waffles.

One of Houston’s most successful brunch spots is coming to Sugar Land. Taste Bar + Kitchen will open its second location on Wednesday, December 10, in the former Veritas Steak & Seafood location at 1550 Lake Pointe Pkwy, Suite 500.

Located near the Greatwood development, the restaurant will feature a lakefront patio and a private dining room that will host family celebrations, corporate events, and other happenings.

Even more importantly, it will serve chef-owner Don Bowie’s kicked up take on Southern comfort food. The restaurant’s menu offers more than a dozen versions of chicken and waffles — General Tso’s, Nashville hot, jerk, Cajun, etc. paired with waffle flavors such as peach cobbler, apple pie, and sweet potato — as well as seafood, mac & cheese, and the jerk lamb chops that won the prize for best dish at the CultureMap Tailgate earlier this fall.

Diners can expect a lively atmosphere, particularly in the evening, when the restaurant will showcase its extensive cocktail program and live entertainment on the weekends.

Count Houston icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and her husband Jay-Z among the restaurant’s fans. Along with their families, the duo feasted on an order from Taste before Queen Bey’s Cowboy Carter tour stop at NRG Stadium. Bowie later shared a photo of himself with Jay-Z on Instagram.

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“We’re thrilled to bring Taste to the Sugar Land community,” Bowie said in a statement. “This expansion allows us to share the flavors and experiences our guests enjoy downtown with a new audience, beautiful waterfront views, and a signature space designed for both everyday dining and memorable occasions.”

Taste Bar + Kitchen opens daily at 8 am.

No meal at Taste is complete without chicken and waffles.

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No meal at Taste is complete without chicken and waffles.

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