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Foodie News
New year, new spot: Latin Bites moving to add booze and more seats
Nov 30, 2011 | 1:39 pm
Foodie News
Sugar Land gets cheesier: Jus' Mac opens second location, preps for more
Nov 29, 2011 | 11:33 am
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Pineapple upside down cakes are here again. Everywhere. Freaking. Where.Photo via Veronica's Cornucopia
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Fresh from H-E-BPhoto by Marene Gustin
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Ooh La La's Piña colada cupcakePhoto by Jordan Chan
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The pineapple upside-down cake at BlackFinnPhoto by Marene Gustin
Food for Thought
The invasion of the pineapple upside down cakes! When retro foods make a majorcomeback
Nov 29, 2011 | 6:02 am
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Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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Photo by Shelby Hodge
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Le Mistral's roasted Chilean sea bassPhoto by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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Photo by Shelby Hodge
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Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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The mushroom risotto with black truffles from Sorrento was a hit.Photo by Shelby Hodge
Shelby's Social Diary
Smokin' hot chefs Randy Evans, Renato de Pirro & more rule the runway at GreenBeans and Guacamole launch
Nov 28, 2011 | 6:00 am
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Wolfgang Puck
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Wolfgang's coffee
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Michael Scott would love Wolfgang Puck's sense of humor.Courtesy photo
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Robert Del Grande and Wolfgang Puck are old friends.Photo by Misty Keasler
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Courtesy photo
Foodie News
Wolfgang Puck explains why Starbucks sucks, tells a "What She Said" joke &sidesteps a Houston future
Nov 27, 2011 | 8:51 am
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Gigi's array of Glenfiddich, including the 50-year in the center.
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The author and her $1,200 scotch.Photo by Leslie Cervantez
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Gigi Huang, Roger Clemens and Debbie ClemensPhoto by Leslie Cervantez
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James Sivco, Mark Sullivan and Tod EasonPhoto by Leslie Cervantez
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Chef Scott TycerPhoto by Leslie Cervantez
Food for Thought
15 ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers (14 from the French Cowboy and one from me)
Nov 24, 2011 | 8:00 pm
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The Splendid Table's How To Eat Weekends
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Lynne Rossetto Kasper
Get ready to drool
Talking turkey, beef stew & Iced Fudge Lollies with The Splendid Table's LynneRossetto Kasper
Nov 24, 2011 | 9:15 am
Sage Advice
Best Thanksgiving cooking video ever: Just Put the F*cking Turkey in the Oven
Nov 23, 2011 | 6:16 pm
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Cafe Adobe in River Oaks boasts multiple patios.
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Cafe BrasilPhoto by Shea Serrano
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Babbling fountains and nice tables at the H-E-B Montrose Market — and livemusic, while it lasts.
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The patio and the yard at Cedar Creek make for lots of seating spots.
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West Alabama Ice House and Tacos Tierra Caliente form the perfect pair.Photo by Peter Barnes
Finally Fall
An Austin doubter falls in love with Houston's patio dining: Where to eat in thegreat foodie outdoors
Nov 23, 2011 | 2:31 pm
Just don't forget the pie
Texas is No. 1 in Thanksgiving to-go orders: Welcome to the Why Cook State
Nov 22, 2011 | 4:13 pm
Foodie News
Burger invasion: Dallas institution with best burger in Texas title cooks up aHouston move
Nov 22, 2011 | 11:43 am
Foodie News
A taste of Austin: Foreign & Domestic plans special Christmas Eve dinner inHouston
Nov 22, 2011 | 10:42 am
The Quick Fix
It's turkey time: Make your Thanksgiving meal shine with the perfect platter presentation
Nov 21, 2011 | 10:14 am
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Tomato soup and grilled cheese? Gruyere-crusted bread baked inside a tomato soupcan, served with a tomato aspicPhoto by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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A sweet-n-sour palate cleanser: Frozen grapes kicked up with grape juice andsherry vinegarPhoto by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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Lamb tartare served with a goat's milk curry, pickled apples, cilantro stems andpistachioPhoto by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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Black sesame noodles topped with uni at Pilot Light's inaugural dinner lastsummer at Revival MarketPhoto by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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Gulf shrimp served on seaweed with hazelnut foam and celery leavesPhoto by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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Terrence Gallivan wields his tweezers to the delight of diners everywhere.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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Terrence Gallivan and Seth Siegel-Gardner in the kitchen at Revival MarketPhoto by Ruthie Johnson Miller
Foodie News
Dinner theater: Pilot Light chefs offer a casual new pop-up venture
Nov 21, 2011 | 9:07 am
Foodie News
Italian via Houston: James Beard House taps Cavour's Renato DePirro for dinner
Nov 20, 2011 | 1:00 pm
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Photo via Soup Cowboy/Facebook
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Photo via Soup Cowboy/Facebook
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Photo by Sarah Rufca
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The Risotto Festival brought out plate after plate of delicious creaminess.Photo by Sarah Rufca
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You can't argue with meat: The winning mushroom risotto with espresso-crustedbeef tenderloin, from Viking.Photo by Sarah Rufca
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If you haven't eaten lobster risotto with gold flakes (like this one fromCarmelo's) then you haven't really lived.Photo by Sarah Rufca
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My favorite: The fall risotto with amaretto cookies and plenty of cheese, fromRistorante Cavour.Photo by Sarah Rufca
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Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar is opening soon at 11th Street and Studemont.Photo by Sarah Rufca
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The chandeliers are cast-offs from the old 310 Rosemont storePhoto by Sarah Rufca
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Liberty Light and Liberty Dark beers on tap, courtesy of Karbach Brewing.Photo via Liberty Kitchen/Facebook
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The wood paneling is reclaimed from local Heights sources.Photo by Sarah Rufca
Foodie News
Liberty Kitchen is almost ready to open in the Heights — and there's more comingnext door
Nov 17, 2011 | 1:26 pm
Political Pizza
Congress declares pizza a vegetable; Rice Krispie Treats suitable vitamins (halfkidding)
Nov 16, 2011 | 5:38 pm
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So, Dad and I were having a typical lunch at Phil & Derek’s Restaurant and WineBar when chef/owner Phillip Mitchell asked if we wanted to sample his new frozenmargaritas.Photo by Barbara Kuntz
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Whoa there pardner, Phil & Derek’s is a wine bar with a wine and beer retailerspermit (known as a BG) not a full liquor license. So how are they servingmargaritas? Well, the same way that a lot of smaller taquerias are. They’re madewith wine, not tequila.Photo by Marene Gustin
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My personal favorite: The Amore di Verona that tastes like you’re sipping asnifter of amarettoPhoto by Marene Gustin
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There’s the Custom Reef Superior rum profile wine, Kalana wine that tastespretty much like real Kahlua and more.Photo by Marene Gustin
Food for Thought
Do you really know what you're drinking? Wine-based cocktails are Houston'shidden, delicious margaritas & more
Nov 16, 2011 | 1:46 pm
Grand Opening Wednesday
First look (with video): H-E-B Montrose Market is a food lover's delight
Nov 15, 2011 | 8:51 pm
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Down House's pork hash breakfast topped with fried eggsPhoto via Down House/Facebook
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Dessert for breakfast at Dot Coffee Shop
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Try Ouisie's Table's cheese grits with shrimp. Or the eggs benedict. Or both.
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Grits and fried catfish...and more...at The Breakfast KlubPhoto via The Holiday HoHo Queen
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Goode Co. Taqueria
Foodie News
Who has the best breakfast in Houston? Texas Monthly picks the top spots inTexas
Nov 15, 2011 | 4:18 pm
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Coppa makes high-end Italian food light and approachable.Photo by © Debora Smail for Jennifer Gilliam | Gilliam Public Relations
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Photo by © Debora Smail for Jennifer Gilliam | Gilliam Public Relations
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Brandi Key
First Taste
Coppa is not Catalan and that's more than all right: Brandi Key makes Italianlight, fresh and fun
Nov 15, 2011 | 11:55 am
Foodie News
More farm-to-table restaurant goodness: Haven's right-hand man is bringing Roostto Montrose
Nov 14, 2011 | 10:20 am
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The Milk PunchPhoto by Caroline Gallay
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Down House is a good place to get winter drink warm.Photo via Down House/Facebook
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The King ColePhoto by Caroline Gallay
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The Wrong Flight from AlbuquerquePhoto by Caroline Gallay
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The Normandy TartPhoto by Caroline Gallay
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The Leave it to Me No. 1Photo by Caroline Gallay
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The Bartlett's Eye Opener, garnished with sagePhoto by Caroline Gallay
Sip and Shoot
Down House's new menu spices up winter to a cocktail lover's delight
Nov 13, 2011 | 8:24 am
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Photo by Sarah Rufca
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Local Foods' open kitchenPhoto by Sarah Rufca
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Gulf shrimp and blue crab sandwichPhoto by Sarah Rufca
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Exposed brick and a gathering of light fixtures, part of the design by AaronRamboPhoto by Sarah Rufca
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Root beer from 8th Wonder BreweryPhoto by Sarah Rufca
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Photo by Sarah Rufca
Foodie News
Local Foods opens in Rice Village with sleek looks and yummy sandwiches
Nov 12, 2011 | 11:30 am
Foodie News
Paris on White Oak: A French bistro is going into Houston's new restaurant row
Nov 11, 2011 | 5:37 pm
Foodie News
Houston's restaurant community fights City Hall on proposed changes in parkingordinance
Nov 10, 2011 | 6:11 pm
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That's a mustachioed me, next to our growing towers of cups and pitchers.
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My sister and my mom make friends with a stranger in Wursthalle. Prosit!Photo by Bailey Radley
Wurstfest
Inside the ultimate sausage festival: Sexy dirndl dresses, short lederhosen,fake mustaches & beer goggles
Nov 10, 2011 | 12:59 pm
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Buddy Valastro with one of his creationsPhoto by Thomas Kosa
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Inside Carlo's Bake Shop in Hoboken, New JerseyPhoto courtesy of Carlo's
Baking On Stage
Cake Boss Buddy Valastro wants to make Houston cry like little cupcake babies
Nov 10, 2011 | 10:42 am
Bad news for Movember
So Long: Café Moustache closes, extending the string of restaurant deaths in itsWestheimer spot
Nov 9, 2011 | 3:19 pm
Foodie News
More than pints: The best beer dinners for foodies during Houston Beer Week
Nov 8, 2011 | 1:17 pm
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Tilman Fertitta is turning himself into the king of all seafood.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchlightGroup.com
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McCormick & Schmick's is now a part of Landry'sPhoto by Barbara Kuntz
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Landry's owner and president Tilman FertittaPhoto by Gary Fountain
Foodie News
Another big catch for Tilman Fertitta: Landry's finally lands McCormick &Schmick's
Nov 8, 2011 | 10:50 am
Foodie News
All hail Phoenicia: Take a video tour of new specialty grocery store in downtownHouston
Nov 7, 2011 | 4:43 pm
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What’s in your refrigerator?Photo by Mofty
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Apples are in season right now in Texas.Photo by Joel Luks
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November will bring broccoli to farmers markets.Photo by Peter Barnes
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City Hall Farmers MarketPhoto by Katya Horner/Slight Clutter Photography
Arguing for Farm to Table
What's in your refrigerator this fall? Let season and geography determine yourfood choices
Nov 6, 2011 | 5:00 pm
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Central Market's gift boxes, like the Breakfast and Beyond ($69.99) can now beordered online and shipped globally.
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Order a holiday meal online and don't worry about paying until you pick it up.
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Central Market's Grande Texas Tour gift box ($69.99).
Foodie News
Holiday shopping just got easier with Central Market online ordering
Nov 6, 2011 | 9:30 am
Foodie News
James Beard falls in love with Houston at sold-out Brennan's celebrity chef dinner, vows to return
Nov 5, 2011 | 11:59 pm
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Photo via Lotus UK
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Revival MarketPhoto by Marene Gustin
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Feast is vigilant in its fresh, sustainable offerings, so you know this guy wasswimming yesterday.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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Buffalo Sean cranks out creative crepes at Melange, now with a second locationto serve you.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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Try Ouisie's renowned seafood gumbo on the soup-salad-sandwich plate at the Birdand the Bear.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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Downtowners rejoice! The famous Phoenicia falafel is coming to you this month.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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Chef Philippe Schmit, aka: the French Cowboy, offers a harvest tasting menustarting Nov. 15.
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Down House has a new menu. Will they still offer the PBLT sandwich? (PB = PorkBelly, fools.)Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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The Pi Pizza truck finally opened this month. Stop by for a slice or a sandwich.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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While you're at the new downtown Phoenicia, be sure to grab some beautifulbaklava for dessert.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
Foodie News
Where to eat right now: 10 hot, must-try restaurants for November
Nov 3, 2011 | 12:29 pm
Foodie News
A real happy meal: Be chic on the cheap with RDG's new $10 lunches
Nov 3, 2011 | 11:52 am
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One of our favorite Tex-Mex eateries, Maria SelmaPhoto via Maria Selma/Facebook
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And this time of year, during football season, guacamole is more popular thanever at tailgates and watch parties. Come Super Bowl time, Americans areexpected to consume more than 80 million pounds of avocados. Now that’s a lot ofguac.Photo via Photos8.com
Food for Thought
Holy Guacamole! America's love affair with the avocado makes green cool
Nov 2, 2011 | 11:33 am
Foodie News
Bacon's back and it's for dessert! Petite Sweets gets sweet and savory with abacon jam cupcake
Nov 1, 2011 | 11:28 am