Spring Branch Restaurant From Celebrity Chef & Author Christine Ha is Now Open
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by Mario-Sebastian Berry
1y ago
The new brick-and-mortar location of The Blind Goat from MasterChef season three winner and New York Times best-selling cookbook author Christine Hà and her husband, John Suh, is now in its soft opening phase at 8145 Long Point in Spring Branch Village. (Hà is also co-owner of Xin Chào, along with chef Tony Nguyen of Saigon House, and they are among the Houston restaurants and chefs who were recently named 2023 James Beard Semifinalists.) The Blind Goat is just a few doors down from Feges BBQ and Cosmic Ice Cream Co. – Spring Branch. The Blind Goat in Spring Branch is now open. The restaurant ..read more
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The Award-Winning Food to Seek Out at Rodeo Houston 2023
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by Ryan Kasey Baker
1y ago
It’s rodeo season again! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs from February 28 to March 19, delivering concerts, shows, rides, games and — most importantly — carnival food. From simple sausage-on-a-stick to Monte Cristo sandwiches encased in funnel cake batter, the carnival and rodeo food is diverse, indulgent, and often smoked or fried. There are so many options that picking out what to try can be challenging. Luckily, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo invites food writers, media personalities, well-known chefs, TV anchors and influencers to help judge the Gold Buckle Foodie Awards ..read more
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Seven Pearland Restaurants to Visit for Tex-Mex Platters, Tacos and More
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by Sean Hekmat
1y ago
Sponsored Just a stone’s-throw away from Houston, Pearland’s dining scene has seen a great rise in fantastic Tex-Mex restaurants where diners can grab sizzling plates of fajitas, cheesy enchiladas, refreshing margaritas and much more. Whether you’re a resident, staycationing, on a food tour or just looking for a fun night out, Pearland’s Tex-Mex scene is  worthy of exploration. Read on to see our must-visit Tex-Mex destinations, and check out the Visit Pearland dining webpage for more recommendations for all types of cuisine.  Casa Ole, 3100 East Broadway: This colorful, family-frien ..read more
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Luxurious Houston Chef Competition Featuring Fresh Truffles Returns March 6
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by Phaedra Cook
1y ago
The 2023 edition of the eagerly anticipated annual Houston event, The Truffle Masters, is happening on Monday, March 6 at The Revaire, located at 7122 Old Katy Road. This tasting event and chef competition was founded by Diane Roederer, owner of Houston-based luxury food purveyor DR Delicacy, and features highly coveted fresh, black truffles. In addition to being a must-attend event for gourmands, this year The Truffle Masters also raises funds for the Houston Symphony. Musicians from the Symphony are also going to be present and performing live. As of press time, only 10 VIP tickets and a few ..read more
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Event Featuring Top Women in Houston Food & Drink Returns to Caracol
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by Phaedra Cook
1y ago
Let’s Talk Womxn had its inaugural Houston event last year, and it was not only successful, it was impressive as a who’s who of the city’s top women in the local food and beverage industry. This incredible opportunity to celebrate and network with these professionals, billed this year as “Let’s Talk & Celebrate Gold Glamor Bash”, returns on Sunday, March 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to Caracol, located at 2200 Post Oak. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online.  It’s hosted by multiple-time James Beard Award “Outstanding Restaurateur” semifinalist Tracy Vaught and longstand ..read more
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Blue Tile Coffee’s New Shop Brings Quality & Community to Washington Avenue
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by Ryan Kasey Baker
1y ago
Blue Tile Coffee, which started as a long-running pop-up at Gristworkz brewery, is now in its own sleek, new, brick-and-mortar at 3663 Washington (in the same building as H-E-B and the St. Andre apartments). If the name sounds familiar, it might be because even during the pop-up, owner Jonathan Elkins’ and his team’s expertly crafted drinks and delicious snacks landed Blue Tile in my Best Coffee Shops in Houston list. Elkins’ résumé includes 13 years of experience at local roasteries and shops, such as Java Pura, Boomtown Coffee, Mercantile and Tea+Victory. If you like fancy coffee, chances ar ..read more
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These are the 2023 Houston Rodeo Barbecue Competition Winners
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by Phaedra Cook
1y ago
When 250 different barbecue teams are competing, as was the case this year at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, only a very small percentage can emerge as winners. That makes walking away with a trophy even more impressive. This year, just under two-dozen teams got a little something extra to take home, and we’re not talking about meaty leftovers.  The competition ran from Thursday, February 23 through Saturday, February 25, and it wasn’t just adults going for a trophy. This was also the third year of the junior cook-off, which challenged yo ..read more
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Food Finds: Humble Restaurant in Webster Dishes Up Guatemalan Comfort Food
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by Mario-Sebastian Berry
1y ago
Atitlan Guatemalan Food, located at 939 East NASA Parkway in the Village Real Shopping Center in Webster, is offering a no-frills experience that feels home-cooked in the best way possible. Named after Lake Atitlán in the highlands of southwestern Guatemala, this restaurant lets the food do the talking with flavorful recipes that highlight the cuisine and culture of Central America. The interior of Atitlan. Photo by Mario-Sebastian Berry. This family-run hole-in-the-wall is sparsely decorated. Fixtures are worse for wear, and the service is not going to win any awards, but the comida Guatemalt ..read more
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Houston Bar Dan Electro’s Returns with New Ownership and a Facelift
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by Mario-Sebastian Berry
1y ago
Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, the longtime neighborhood dive and live music venue located at 1031 East 24th in Sunset Heights, quietly reopened this month. New owner Alex Jackson of Jackson Beich Realty Group and his partners purchased the bar last summer and have performed major renovations inside and out, with great care to maintain much of the same spirit for which it has been famous for the past 35 years.  Originally opened in 1988 by Heights Guitar founder Jim Mendenhall, Dan Electro’s has changed hands more than once in the decades since its inception. However, it has always upheld ..read more
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Pappas Restaurants Starts Petition to Fight Ousting from Hobby Airport — Updated
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by Phaedra Cook
1y ago
Updated, 2/23/23, 3:44 p.m.: The Mayor’s Office of Communications has released a statement regarding Pappas Restaurants’ claims regarding the circumstances of its contract ending. This has been added at the end of this article.  Pappas Restaurants, the longstanding, family-owned business that operates numerous restaurants across Houston, including Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Pappadeaux, Delta Blues and Pappasito’s Cantina, has posted an Instagram plea for support. The company is asking people to sign a petition protesting an impending decision by the City of Houston to replace its restaurant ..read more
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