Email Author Katharine Shilcutt

Awards

• 2012 - Association of Food Journalists Awards

  "A Tale of Two Dinners"

• 2012 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published August 11, 2011

  "The Fish That Got Away"

• 2011 - James Beard Journalism Awards/The James Beard Foundation, published June 10, 2010

  "Designer Meats"

• 2011 - Association of Food Journalists Awards, published June 10, 2010

  "Designer Meats"

• 2011 - Lone Star Awards, published April 15, 2010

  "Chef Tats"

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2011 Stories by Katharine Shilcutt

• Where Are We Eatingr

  published Nov 21, 2011

  I scream, you scream, even the owner of this mobile eatery screams for its signature product. Just call it one of the few positive side-effects of La Nina: it's ice cream weather all year long. Think... More >>

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  Upcoming Events: Lend a Helping Hand on Thanksgiving

  published Nov 18, 2011

  Thanksgiving is whatr It's next weekr Wait, are you seriousr If you, like me, are terrible at planning (or knowing what week of the month it currently is), turn to Lauren Marmaduke's excellent guide ... More >>

• Two Houston Chefs Honored by James Beard House

  published Nov 18, 2011

  Being asked to serve as guest chef at the James Beard House in New York City is as high an honor as they come for a professional chef. And now two Houston chefs -- each completely different from the o... More >>

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  Openings & Closings: Every Day We're Shuffling

  published Nov 18, 2011

  It's been a busy week to be in the restaurant business, especially if you're in Montrose. When Latina Cafe closed a few months ago, not many tears were shed over the loss of the little Cuban restaura... More >>

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  The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 5 Bar Food

  published Nov 18, 2011

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  Pierson & Company Bar-B-Que Likely Not Closed For Good

  published Nov 17, 2011

  UPDATE: J.C. Reid reports from Twitter: "Talked to Clarence Pierson. Still recuperating from 2x knee replacements. He vows to be back! Hopefully after holidays." Our phone breath must smell bad, but w... More >>

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  Lebanese Queso and More at the Fabulous New Phoenicia Downtown

  published Nov 17, 2011

  I feel almost obligated to turn in my Texan card for saying this, but the "queso" I enjoyed at the MKT Bar (1001 Austin) inside the new downtown Phoenicia grocery store earlier this week was better th... More >>

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  Of Rattlesnakes and Quinceaneras: Top Chef: Texas

  published Nov 17, 2011

  This is the time at which I should point out that I don't have a DVR and in fact only recently got cable (which is awesome and, whoa, so many episodes of House Hunters!). That means that each week at ... More >>

• What Did benjy's Ever Do To Your

  published Nov 16, 2011

  I hear benjy's gets a lot of flack. You've seen it too. It crops up here in the comments sections, on Twitter, in everyday conversations. I've honestly never understood it. And after reviewing benjy's... More >>

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  H-E-B's New Montrose Market Opens Today; Take a Sneak Peek and Avoid the Crowds

  published Nov 16, 2011

  I stood inside the vestibule to the new H-E-B Montrose Market (1701 W. Alabama) yesterday afternoon, awaiting the beginning of a media tour through the San Antonio grocer's latest Houston store -- all... More >>

• Sampler Plate: This Week in Food Blogs

  published Nov 16, 2011

  Robb Walsh: When we make references to Houston being a "new Creole" city, it's for reasons like the ones Robb discusses in this post: Long Point Creole. Read and learn (and try not to get your feather... More >>

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  Whatever Happened to Baked Alaskar The Fates of Five Once-Faddish Dishes

  published Nov 15, 2011

  In the course of researching Turkducken's real age last week, I turned to one of my favorite food resources on the Internet: the Food Timeline. If you're a food nerd, prepare to lose dozens of hours t... More >>

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  Did The Simpsons Force Food Blogging to Jump the Sharkr

  published Nov 15, 2011

  Despite blogging about food for a living, the latest episode of The Simpsons did not appeal to me in the slightest. I simply didn't want to watch it, although I finally forced myself to last night. I... More >>

• Texas on Washington

  published November 17, 2011

  The night before Halloween was fairly quiet at benjy's, despite More >>

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  How The Simpsons Makes Foodies Look Like Smug, Elitist Schmucks

  published Nov 15, 2011

  I didn't want to watch the latest episode of The Simpsons, the one in which Marge inexplicably becomes a food blogger. Yes, the foodie backlash has officially begun. I haven't wanted to watch an epis... More >>

• Where Are We Drinkingr

  published Nov 15, 2011

  This half-bottle of Bonny Doon was just one of the many delicacies we enjoyed at this upscale favorite recently. Does the setting look familiarr Maybe you've celebrated a special occasion of your own ... More >>

• What Do Wine and Saddles Have In Commonr The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

  published Nov 14, 2011

  Over the course of a weekend, volunteers with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo wash 20,000 wine glasses in two days. It's just one of the staggering statistics behind the annual International Wine C... More >>

• Mikkeller Beer Comes to Houston: Night After Monsters

  published Nov 14, 2011

  Mikkel Borg Bjergso moved around the crowd last night at the Night After Monsters beer tasting like a virtual unknown. Clad in a red plaid shirt and a scruffy beard, Mikkel looked more like any other ... More >>

• Where Are We Eatingr

  published Nov 14, 2011

  Today, it's a mobile edition of Where Are We Eatingr We're not on the move, though; the food above is. Can you guess which food truck made this gorgeous grilled cheese sandwich with tomato and avocado... More >>

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  Upcoming Events: A Week Full of Beer

  published Nov 11, 2011

  In case you hadn't heard, it's Houston Beer Week, y'all. The week-long celebration of craft beer and local breweries kicks off tonight with a kick-off happy hour at Ziggy's Downtown, from 5 to 7 p.m.... More >>

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  Openings & Closings: Flying Saucers and Farmers Markets

  published Nov 11, 2011

  In big grocery news this week, Trader Joe's has set its sights on The Woodlands as its first Houston-area store, Phoenicia has finally opened downtown and H-E-B's Montrose Market is close to opening a... More >>

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  Restaurant and Bar Owners Crowd City Council Chambers In Advance of Proposed Parking Ordinance

  published Nov 11, 2011

  "I don't see anyone riding the bus to El Real," remarked James Jard, one of the 26 members of the City of Houston's Planning Commission that was gathered in City Council chambers yesterday afternoon f... More >>

• The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 5 Wings

  published Nov 11, 2011

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  The 5 Best Local Beers to Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner

  published Nov 10, 2011

  Just in time for Christmas, Buffalo Bayou Brewing hopes to release its first beer to the public: an 11 percent gingerbread Imperial stout that would be the toast of any Christmas dinner. For Thanksgi... More >>

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  Happy 31st Birthday, Turducken: 8 Foods Born in 1980

  published Nov 10, 2011

  Tomorrow, on 11-11-11, I will turn 31 years old. Last year, for my 30th birthday, my uncle sent me a Facebook message that contained only the following Pink Floyd quote and a "Happy Birthday" at the e... More >>