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Naderi in the kitchen at Roost, where the chef/owner/landlord changes the menuevery three weeks.Photo by © Billy Knox -
Roost is small, with only 58 seats, but Naderi says he likes the intimacy.Photo by © Billy Knox -
Roost opened in the old Latina cafe space on Fairview in December 2011.Photo by © Billy Knox -
Naderi acts as his own prep cook during the day and manages the dining roomduring dinner service.Photo by © Billy Knox -
Naderi's "Rustic American fare" in the kitchen at Roost.Photo by © Billy Knox
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Jonathan Jones has put his own spin on the menu at Monarch, with local Gulfflavors featured.Concepción/Facebook -
Arugula salad with pear, bleu cheese and hazelnutsPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Thai chile glazed ribsPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
The seafood bucadini features homemade pasta from Paulie's.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
A too-sweet scallop tiraditoPhoto by Sarah Rufca
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Warm goat cheese salad with almond, red beet, carpaccio and pickled shallotsPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
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Risotto de champignons at ÉtoilePhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Étoile, which is French for star, has its name carried out through therestaurant.Étoile Cuisine et Bar/Facebook -
Apple tart with vanilla ice cream, fleur de sel and caramel saucePhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Verpiand's signature mushroom ravioliPhoto by Sarah Rufca
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The sign is up on Main Street and doors are opening on Halloween.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
The downtown location is triple the size of the original Burger Guys.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
The first burger served at BGDT.Photo by Zach Barnes/The Burger Guys/Facebook
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Ziggy's Healthy Grill has a new name.Ziggy's Bar + Grill/Facebook -
Gratifi is also giving the Montrose location a bistro-style makeover ineverything from the furniture to the menus.
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To create Cove, owner Randy Evans extended the bar along a second wall, changingthe shape of the space without reducing seating.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
Hamachi carpaccioPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Philippe Gaston at CovePhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Hinava, a dish from Borneo featuring dehydrated radish and squash blossoms,fresh and dehydrated jalapeno, olive oil, lemon juice and brown sugar on horsemackerel.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
Special Patagonian salmon has the same bright flavor with less fat and grease.Photo by Sarah Rufca
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Brooks Bassler opened his first BB's Cafe in Montrose at just 26 years old.Photo by Whitney Radley -
The Tex-Orleans restaurant is known for its po-boys and its late hours.
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Montrose residents rejoice: Southside Espresso is open.Photo by Whitney Radley -
A perfect cortado.Photo by Whitney Radley
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Dakos salad with tangerine juicePhoto by © 2010 Vassilis Stenos -
Borlotti beans with caramelized whole onions and cuminPhoto by © 2010 Vassilis Stenos
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Kevin Naderi serving his sweet croissant sliders to the crowd.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
Kiran's winning roasted sweet potatoes with english cucumbers, mango,pomegranate seeds, cumin and tamarind chutney in a lettuce wrapPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Mayor Annise Parker and City councilman Ed Gonzalez taste Veg Out! Throwdowncreations with Recipe 4 Success founder Gracie Cavnar.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
Veg Out! Throwdown winner Kiran VermaPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
The scene outside City HallPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Erin Smith talks about her dish with Farmers Market guests.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
Justin Yu's sweet potato panelaPhoto by Sarah Rufca
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Carol Jue-Churchill, left, and her brother, Richard Jue, share ownership withtheir mother, Marian Jue.Photo by Whitney Radley -
China Garden has become the go-to Chinese restaurant for public servants and awho's who of Houston society.Photo by Whitney Radley
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Can Twin Peaks score as the ultimate football bar?Twin Peaks Houston/Facebook -
The "man-size" brunette beer at Twins PeaksPhoto by Amy Chien -
This is just the medium size nachos, and it's as delicious as it isgross-looking.Photo by Amy Chien
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Guess which chef wears a pair of adorable cupcake decorated Toms.? Here she issandwiched between her fur babies, Maddie and Bela. (See image 7 in thisslideshow for answer)Photo by Robyn Arounty -
Who wears cowboy boots in the kitchen? (See image 8 in this slideshow for theanswer)Courtesy Photo -
Who wears Coppa Keds in the kitchen? (See image 9 in this slideshow.)Courtesy Photo -
Who's favorites are black Birkis (Birkenstocks)? (See image 10 in thisslideshow) -
Guess who likes lace-ups? (See image 11 in this slideshow)Courtesy Photo -
Who has a lot of running around a kitchen to do? (See image 12 in thisslideshow)Courtesy Photo -
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Chef Randy Evans is scootin' around the kitchen of Havein in his cowboy boots.Photo by Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Naturally, it's Brandi Key of Coppa Ristorante Italiano who wears the CoppaKeds. "I'm Coppa from head to toe," she says.Brandi Key/Facebook -
Birkenstocks are best for chef David Coffman in the Katsuya kietchen.Recipe4Success/Flickr -
Chef Monica Pope of Sparrow likes lace-ups.Photo by Julie Soefer/Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau -
Branch Water Tavern's David Grossman is sporting Brooks Pure Cadence runningshoes ‘cause he’s running big time in that kitchen.Photo by Kimberly Park
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Order one of many Classic Pasta, including Mom's Lasagna, and Maggiano's willgive you a Classic Pasta to take home and donate another to charity.Photo courtesy of MagicBulletMedia.com -
Maggiano's Little Italy on Post OakUp In the Clouds
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David Guerrero plates scallops at his new Alma restaurant.David Guerrero/Facebook -
The mouthwatering result.David Guerrero/Facebook
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The former VSpot in Dallas, before getting locked out for not paying rentVSPOT Cafe/Facebook -
Raw food tacos at Bliss Raw BarVSPOT Cafe/Facebook -
Pisarro says her cafe in Houston will have a juice bar as well as raw and cookedvegan menus.VSPOT Cafe/Facebook
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Mayor Parker, right, proclaimed Wednesday as "Cleverley Stone Day in Houston."Stone, left, poses with the mayor.Photo by Clifford Pugh -
Houston Food Bank CEO Brian Greene, left, Cleverley Stone, middle and MayorAnnise Parker, right, celebrate a record haul for Houston Restaurant Weeks.Photo by Clifford Pugh
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Houston’s Pink Ribbons Project will receive $1 from each Berry Evocativecocktail sold at Katsuya by S+ARCK.Courtesy Photo -
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At the end of September, the amazing chefs at Triniti held their second benefitdinner for Mercury, formerly Mercury Baroque, a local nonprofit musicorganization.Photo by Debora Smail/RealityPhotography.net
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The caesar popsicle from CK's RestaurantPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Judges John DeMers, Janice Schindeler and Ryan Pera having a salad day.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
Triniti's mini chicken caesar sausagePhoto by Sarah Rufca -
Ninfa's on Navigation's caesar BLT won the judges' pick for Most Creative.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
The people's choice award went to the island-style caesar from Inn at theBallpark.Photo by Sarah Rufca
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Rayford Hopper poses with his trophy and Breakfast Klub owner Marcus Davis.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
Dan Binder's neat approach to grits-eating (small bites!) was almost enough fora victory.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
Hopper gets ready to tear through over two pounds of grits.Photo by Sarah Rufca
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Chris Shepherd with his Houston Culinary Award for Restaurateur of the YearPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
My Table editor and publisher Teresa Byrne-Dodge, with Levi Goode, reads theproclamation from the mayor declaring Oct. 7, 2012, as Jim Goode Day.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
The winners of the 2012 Houston Culinary AwardsPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
The dinner was prepared by an all-star line-up of chefs, including crews fromUchi, Vic & Anthony's, Fluff Bake Bar and Greenway Coffee & Tea.Photo by Sarah Rufca
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Tin of Kiran's chai teaPhoto by Darla Guillen -
Cup of masala chaiPhoto by Darla Guillen -
Kiran Verman's masala chai, here being served during one of the restaurant'safternoon teasPhoto by Debora Smail/RealityPhotography.net -
Chef Kiran VermaPhoto by Debora Smail/RealityPhotography.net
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The hard-to-miss Monster PBJ truckMonster PBJ/Facebook -
An order form/sandwich bag makes everything easy.Photo by Sarah Rufca -
The Market, with goat cheese, fried egg, tomato and arugulaPhoto by Sarah Rufca -
A messy peanut butter, strawberry and jalapeño jam sandwich.Photo by Sarah Rufca
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Tuna Nigiri Sushi as served by Master Sushi Chef Sugiyama in TokyoSushi: The Global Catch -
Activity at Tsukiji Market, TokyoPhoto courtesy of Kino Lorber
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The best lunch deal in Houston? It'd be hard to beat Kata Robata's. -
Whataburger: Yes, it’s fast food, no I don’t think anyone should eat it everydaybut once in a blue moon (OK, maybe more) it’s not so bad.Courtesy photo -
Giacomo’s Cibo e Vino: The real value comes from the small plates or cichetti,as shown here. -
It's Kata Robata for my newest cheap lunch, sushi.Kata Robata Sushi + Grill/Facebook
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The first Houston location on South Shepherd Dr.Photo via DamnGoodTacos -
A trio of Torchy's Tacos is on the way with another location set for RiceVillagePhoto by Sonya Yu/Torchy's Tacos/Facebook
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These guys know fun: Flip 'n Patties offers Filipino street food with a side ofkaraoke. Find them.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller -
The pastas at Provisions are mind blowing, like this cresta de gallo pasta withhen-of-the-woods mushrooms.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller -
The kale-quinoa salad at Adair Kitchen is both healthy and hearty.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller -
A favorite dish at Bellissimo is the Calle 25 pasta: Jalapeno fettuccine withchicken, sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions and fire-roasted jalapenosPhoto by Ruthie Johnson Miller -
The only downside to Sweet Cup Gelato is narrowing your order from the dozens offantastic flavors.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller -
Philly on wheels: Koagie Hots brings you cheesesteaks with an Asian flair.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller -
The sparkling kitchen at The Pass and Provisions.The Pass and Provisions/Facebook -
Simple goodness: We loved the pizzas at Provisions, like this one with arugula,ricotta and the ham of the day.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller -
A recent "ham of the day" at the new Provisions: A glorious Speck atop a creamymustard sauce.Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
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This popular Mid-town eatery was a hot spot of culinary talent on Friday. -
The World Master Chefs were treated to lunch in the private room at Ibiza.Photo by Priscilla Dickson -
The second course was crispy pork belly with apple kimchi and ginger gastrique.Photo by Priscilla Dickson -
A delicious serving from Charles Clark's Ibiza kitchen.Photo by Priscilla Dickson
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D Magazine critic Nancy Nichols goes geisha girl. -
In Ruth Reichl's book Garlic and Sapphires, she chronicles her attempts atanonymity as food critic for the New York Times.
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The Balckburn garage served as the war room where plates were filled for the 152dinner guests.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com -
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Furnishings were removed from the Blackburn home to accommodate dining tablesfor more than 150 guests.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com