Review: Rita’s Cantina
There are hundreds of Mexican restaurants on Houston’s north side. How does a humble writer determine which ones are worth visiting? You can try them all, but that takes an incredible amount of time,...
View ArticleReview: HEB True Texas BBQ
HEB is the type of organization that we love. Founded in Kerrville, Texas, the chain of supermarkets brings a wonderful mix of products to neighborhoods all over Texas. We won’t hide the fact that...
View ArticleFirst Look at Peli Peli Kitchen
One of the more interesting and unique restaurants in Houston is Peli Peli. Specializing in South African cuisine, the upscale restaurant brings new ingredients and dishes to the diverse Houston...
View ArticleDavid Siegman named Ciao Bello Managing Partner by Tony Vallone
David Siegman, native Houstonian and long-time employee of the Vallone Restaurant Group, was named Managing Partner of Ciao Bello, the group’s Tanglewood-area Italian trattoria. Restaurant patrons know...
View ArticleBonFire Grill a Hot Spot in Tomball
Tomball isn’t normally viewed as a dining destination by foodies in the Houston area. But, our recent explorations there have shown us that this is going to change. From Tejas Chocolate’s surprise...
View ArticleDoes Fuddrucker’s burger measure up?
We love the huge influx of new burger joints that has been happening all over H-Town. Like much of the media, we’ve covered lots of them. But one nagging question keeps popping up. How do the older...
View ArticleTony Loves Houston Dinner with Tony Vallone
We make no secret that Tony’s is one of our favorite restaurants… anywhere. With decades of dedication to a superlative dining experience, and unrivaled attention to detail, Tony’s sets the standard in...
View ArticleChef Austin Simmons opens TRIS in the Woodlands
Chef Austin Simmons is a man on a mission. I first met Chef Austin in 2010 when he was John Tesar’s sous chef at Tesar’s Modern in the Woodlands, Texas. John had just departed the restaurant, and...
View ArticleFirst Look at Qomfort — Comfort food from Q-Shi’s Ray Aker
Ray Aker is a man on a mission. He is a consummate restaurateur, a professional who enjoys pleasing guests and creating restaurants that serve the community and fill a need. We were skeptical when we...
View ArticleTRIS and Poitin CollaborEIGHT Dinner
Chef Austin Simmons is on a tear. Originally moving to the Woodlands as John Tesar’s sous chef at the late, lamented Tesar’s Modern Steakhouse, Simmons quickly found a home with the Hubbell &...
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