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L.J. WileyYelapa Playa Mexicana Restaurant
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Brandon Fisch is saying good-bye to YelapaPhoto via Yelapa Playa Mexicana/Facebook -
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Hugo's Mexican restaurantPhoto by Paula Murphy -
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Hugo's mole verde
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L.J. Wiley: Planning a "fresh, local" restaurant for 2011.Yelapa Playa Mexicana Restaurant
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Yelapa Playa Mexicana plans to head in a more Tex-Mex direction in it's menu andmarketing.
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The new Phamily Bites hawks Vietnamese fare in front of Bo Concept.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller -
Bacchus has new menu items, including these small naan pizzas.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller -
Hubcap Grill makes fabulously creative burgers, but sometimes abacon-cheeseburger is all you need.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller -
Refreshing for summer: The margarita sampler at TQLAPhoto by Ruthie Johnson Miller -
The delicious, savory-sweet sesame balls at Phamily BitesPhoto by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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Phoenicia DeliPhoto by Doris Ting
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Candlelighters' annual Margarita Taste-Off at Antique Bar raised $12,000.Photo by Elizabeth Haines -
Members of Candlelighters' YP group gather to raise funds and pick the bestmargarita in town.Photo by Elizabeth Haines -
More than 250 people came out to enjoy the day on the patio.Photo by Elizabeth Haines
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Dr. Pepper has a museum, actually two if you count the one in Dublin, outsideWaco, where the oldest Dr. Pepper bottling plant is.Photo by Sam's Anywhere Photo/Picasa -
“It goes really well with any beef or pork dishes,” says L.J. Wiley, recently ofYelapa Playa Mexicana. -
Commemorative Dr. Pepper bottle...Sick 'em Bears!Photo by Marene Gustin
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Michael Dei Maggi or ...Photo by Gabe Canales -
the Tesars team, chefs were jumping around all 2010. -
It's oysters for New Year's Eve of course. -
2010 was a very good year — for drinking a lot of bourbon.Photo by Ralph Smith
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T. Mark Kelly, left, Kathy redden and Rocky Robinson at the Houston BarAssociation Harvest Party. -
Meg Biggart and Preston Kamin at the Houston Bar Association Harvest Party. -
Bridgette Bottone welcomed Andrew Coxon, president of the De Beers DiamondInstitute, to a fete at 2727 Kirby.Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio -
Kristi Waters Outhier leads the women players onto the field at Houston PoloClub.Photo by Brad Sechler/LastNightPics.com -
Kari Govin, from left, Joanne King Herring and Dan Govin at the Pink Doorbenefit. -
Ashley and Shane Osborn at the Houston Bar Association Harvest Party. -
Randall Davis, left, Mary Rambin and Cullen Kappler at the Mayakoba tournamentat Houston Polo Club.Photo by Brad Sechler/LastNightPics.com
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Jenni Tran-Weaver loves her food. -
She's turned Jenni's Noodle House into a three-restaurant empire.
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Austin's Band of Heathens got the Armadillo Palace crowd excited —two-steppingPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Haven's Randy Evans, in the background, served his signature shrimp corn dogs.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
The stuffed oysters by Goode Co. were a hot commodity.Photo by Sarah Rufca
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Organizer Rebecca Masson introduces Uchi's Phillip SpeerPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
The sweet scene at Ralph Smith's photography studio for Beyond SweetPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Ryan Pera's pumpkin and guanciale ravioliPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Tracie Hartman's Paragon cheese souffléPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Speer's grapefruit, olive, rosemary and caramelized white chocolate creationearned raves.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
Drink pairings were created by Heather Gorman. The Hudson Ferus Bitter Greyhoundcomplemented Speer's grapefruit dishPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Rebecca Masson's apples and peanut butterPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Shannon Smith's chocolate cream tartPhoto by Sarah Rufca
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Quattro chef Maurizio Ferrarese has made an immediate impact in Houston.Photo by Paula Murphy -
Maurizio Ferrarese came straight from Florence.Photo by Paula Murphy
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Craig Mallinson with Guy Fieri.
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Yelapa's Brunch Frito Pie is a new take on a Texas classic.Photo by Kimberly Park -
The State Fair Winner, Texas Fried Frito Pie is a pure Texas story. -
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L.J. Wiley is starting a Sunday Funday menu at Yelpa the first weekend inOctober.
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Monday night's Taste of the Texans will benefit the Houston Food Bank andMethodist Hospital.Photo by Joel Luks -
The Texans wants to stand for more than football. -
Texans president Jamey Rootes yearns to win championships, but theorganization's goals go beyond on-field objectives. -
Rootes credits RDG's Robert Del Grande and ... -
Ruggles' Bruce Molzan with helping to shape Taste of the Texans.
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Cole is certain the best barbecue in all of Texas is found on Kirby.Photo by Chris Conyers
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L.J. Wiley turns to Indonesia for his secret ingredient.Yelapa Playa Mexicana Restaurant
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Two Kings with Chinese black beans by Adison Lee. This Japanese chef turns toChina for his secret ingredient.Photo by Marene Gustin -
Vanessa O'Donnell, pastry chef and owner of Ooh La La, claims butter as hersecret ingredient.
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Wiley enjoys the brunch at Branch Water Tavern.Photo by Kimberly Park
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Come inside to 51Fifteen and find quite a scene. -
Hugo's has one of the best lunch options in town.Photo by Paula Murphy
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RDG + Bar Annie -
Mark's American Cuisine
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Gigi HuangPhoto by Tony Bullard -
The cherry blossom room at Gigi's Asian BistroPhoto by © Julie Soefer
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Rebecca Masson — aka the Sugar Hooker — appreciates a good burger too.Photo by Kimberly Park -
Sweets have been Masson's life. -
Masson doesn't discriminate when it comes to good cupcakes.
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Flora & Muse chef David Luna likes things simple when he goes out. -
He goes to Reef in part because Bryan Caswell is his fishing buddy.
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Tony Mandola of Gulf Coast Kitchen knows where to find a great breakfast andwonderful dessert. -
He gets beyond his own restaurant and hits spots like ...Photo by Barbara Kuntz -
Da Marco for a special occasion.
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Whatever favorite ingredients your ceviche holds, you'll find one just right foryou. -
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Escalante's cevichePhoto by Barbara Kuntz
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Sue and Lester Smith, left, with Trish Morille at The Women's Home luncheon. -
Gracie Cavnar and chef David Grossman at the Recipe for Success kick-off.Photo by Patrick Bertolino/Starlight Images Inc. -
Stacy Swift, left, and Merele Yarborough at the Ready Women scholarship tea.Photo by Roswitha Vogler/LastNightPics.com -
Keryl Douglas, from left, Rick Lowe, Judge Clarease Rankin Yates and JacquelineKinloch at the scholarship tea.Photo by Roswitha Vogler/LastNightPics.com -
Joining the United Way kick-off at the Hobby Center were Tom Ryan, from left,campaign chair Bobby Tudor, Jim Postl and Scott McLean.
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Ceviche at Ninfa's on Navigation
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Whatever favorite ingredients your ceviche holds, you'll find one just right foryou.
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Escalante's cevichePhoto by Barbara Kuntz
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Benjy's chef Dylan Murray is one of many area chefs leading cookingdemonstrations at Highland Village Farmers Market.Photo by Clifford Pugh -
The Highland Village Farmers Market is getting a lot of chef star power. -
Everyone's favorite Top Chef Master Monica Pope will also be part of thecelebrity chef parade.
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Jorge Alvarez of Ocean's -
Ocean's is making waves at the former Bistro Vino locationPhoto by Clifford Pugh
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Chemistry from the kitchen: Flan bubbling with rosewater, a dish created by L.J.Wiley, chef at Yelapa Playa Mexicana -
L.J. Wiley of Yelapa Playa Mexicana
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Stop in Yelapa for a Reality Dinner on Sundays starting Jan. 17, 2010.
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Houston's venerable restaurateur Tony Vallone is now tweeting and he likes it.Photo by Rick Staudt -
Chef Bryan Caswell of Reef talks about food and life on his Whole Fish blog.
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Hearsay Gastro LoungePhoto by Julie Soefer -
At Branch Water Tavern, bacon-wrapped prawns and cheddar grits over a poachedeggPhoto by Kimberly Park -
Byrd's Market & CafeAdam Brackman -
Bistro AlexPhoto by Bill Olive
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Pierre Peters Cuvée de Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs ChampagnePhoto courtesy of Pierre Peters -
Bocelli ProseccoPhoto courtesy of Bocelli Wines -
Fratelli Berlucchi RosePhoto courtesy of Fratelli Berlucchi -
Whether with Champagne or another sparkling wine, New Year's Eve calls for atoast.Toni Blay/Flickr