Email Author Katharine Shilcutt

Awards

• 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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2012 Stories by Katharine Shilcutt

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  Spoiler Alert! A Handy Infographic Guide to the Shelf Life of Fruit

  published Nov 19, 2012

  This is the first of a five-part series on keeping your groceries safe and sound. Check back at the same time each morning all week long for our guides to vegetables, meats, dairy and dry goods. Have... More >>

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  R.I.P. Twinkies: Anthony Bourdain, John McCain and Herman Cain Weigh In on Hostess Brands' Closure

  published Nov 16, 2012

  Fans of Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Ho Hos and Wonder Bread reacted strongly to news today that Hostess Brands is closing down all of its operations after a prolonged strike and continued financial woes. R... More >>

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  A Very Costco Thanksgiving: Feeding 8 People for $80 (Plus the Cost of Pie)

  published Nov 16, 2012

  Even though it's just me and the mister at home, I still do enough shopping at Costco that I could be mistaken for a Mormon housewife. Whyr I'm a sucker for a good deal. (Also, I go through a ridiculo... More >>

• Upcoming Events: Afternoon Tea and the Art of Smoke

  published Nov 16, 2012

  Beer-lovers, this weekend is for you! Although Houston Beer Week is wrapping up, you can still celebrate at two different events on Friday and Saturday. Tonight is our very own Craft Beer Hoppy Hour ... More >>

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  Openings & Closings: Bruce Molzan Returns and Blacksmith Breaks Ground

  published Nov 16, 2012

  Hang on to your lobster bibs; it's been a busy week for openings, closings and chef shuffles in Houston, starting with news that everyone's favorite (fill in the blank with the adjective of your choic... More >>

• Winners Announced in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's 10th Annual International Wine Competition

  published Nov 15, 2012

  Now in its 10th year, the annual International Wine Competition at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo has grown from a small wine judging contest that flew relatively under the radar to a well-respect... More >>

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  What Are Houston Chefs Doing for Thanksgiving (Besides Cooking for You)r

  published Nov 15, 2012

  With so many great restaurants open for Thanksgiving Day -- and so many chefs working hard on a day when the rest of us are enjoying family time or simply a much-needed day off -- it's tough to find... More >>

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  Houston's Top 10 All-Day Breakfasts

  published Nov 15, 2012

  Houstonians love a few things above all others: burgers, Tex-Mex barbecue, pizza, crawfish and breakfast. These are the foods that get us crazy passionate, the meals that fuel endless debates here in ... More >>

• Good vs. Evil: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert

  published June 14, 2012

  The celebrity chef, author and television personality Anthony Bourdain is coming to Houston for a one-night-only show with Eric Ripert, the French... More >>

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  Rice Epicurean Markets Closing Four Locations; The Fresh Market Moving In

  published Nov 14, 2012

  A long-running joke with many Houstonians is that no one quite knew how Rice Epicurean Markets stayed in business. Despite a history in our city spanning 75 years, the family-run grocery stores -- whi... More >>

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  A Patio and a Postcard View at The Refinery

  published Nov 14, 2012

  It seems as though a new burger joint opens in Houston every week. Whether it's imports like Denver-based Elevation Burger and Dallas-based Burger House or homegrown concepts like Guru Burger in Sugar... More >>

• This Week In Food Blogs: Thanksgiving Breakfast Muffins and Elevated Burgers

  published Nov 14, 2012

  Robb Walsh: "Gustavo Arellano's oft-stated opinion that 'Tex-Mex is dying,' has been forwarded to me repeatedly by Tex-Mex enthusiasts," writes former Houston Press food critic Robb Walsh. "They think... More >>

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  To Order Fish on Mondays or Not: How Valid Are the "Rules" of Ordering in Restaurantsr

  published Nov 14, 2012

  You've heard the old adages about dining pitfalls to avoid: Don't order fish on Mondays. (It's all left over from Friday's seafood shipment, goes the tale, and you don't want gross, slimy salmon.) D... More >>

• Philly Poutine

  published November 15, 2012

  Restaurant News Just because I didn't include Pappa Geno's wicked Philly on my recent list of Houston's Top 10 Sandwiches... More >>

• Refinery: A Burger-centric Icehouse

  published November 15, 2012

  See more of The Refinery's petroleum-themed dining room that More >>

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  Coffee Beans Could Be Extinct In 60 Years; Then Whatr

  published Nov 13, 2012

  If you believe the news from over the weekend that coffee beans are in danger of extinction, you're probably hoarding all the Arabica you can find today and envisioning a future in which coffee -- alr... More >>

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  The Eating...Our Words 100: Brock Wagner, Godfather of Craft Beer in Houston and Founder of Saint Arnold Brewery, the Oldest Microbrewery in Texas

  published Nov 13, 2012

  Eating...Our Words has embarked on a project to profile 100 Houston culinarians of all fields, practices, careers and backgrounds. This isn't a Best of Houston list, it's not a 100 Favorites list and ... More >>

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  Top 10 Restaurants in Midtown

  published Nov 13, 2012

  Although Midtown may be more well-known for its bars and late-night clubs, there isn't a shortage of good food to be found -- even if the neighborhood is steadily losing many of the Vietnamese restaur... More >>

• Daily Juice CEO John Martin on Expanding Into Houston and Beyond

  published Nov 12, 2012

  If you've spent any time in Austin, there's a good chance you've visited Daily Juice. The original on Barton Springs has been making fresh juices from its quirky, rock-covered building for nearly 10 y... More >>

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  First Look at The Burger Guys' New, Swanked-Up Downtown Location

  published Nov 12, 2012

  I'll be honest: The first thing I noticed when I walked into The Burger Guys' spiffy new downtown location at 706 Main wasn't the expanded dining room (which seats three times as many guests than its ... More >>

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  Go to Hell, Milk Duds: The 5 Foods Most Likely to Mess Up Your Mouth

  published Nov 12, 2012

  On Halloween night, I sat at home having wine with two of my best friends. No trick-or-treaters ever come through our neighborhood, thanks to its close proximity to the county jail, so we were set for... More >>

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  Upcoming Events: Downtown Hoppy Hours and Italian Stallions

  published Nov 09, 2012

  Everyone loves The Orange Show -- but the non-profit Center for Visionary Art needs your help to keep providing Houston with amazing public art displays like the annual Art Car Parade and concerts at ... More >>

• Visit Our Food Truck Court Tomorrow and Enter to Win a Free Pair of Tickets to the Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert Show

  published Nov 09, 2012

  As promised in the aftermath of Anthony Bourdain's last visit to Jones Hall in 2010, the foul-mouthed chef is back -- and this time with Eric Ripert, Bourdain's constant friend and foil. Bourdain and ... More >>

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  Openings & Closings: Block 7 on the Chopping Block and Birdwell Flies the Coop

  published Nov 09, 2012

  The big news this week was word from Ronnie Killen of Killen's Steakhouse and Ricky Craig of Hubcap Grill that the two are combining their magical meat skills to open CK's Steakhouse in the Heights. ... More >>

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  Why Don't More Craft Beer Bars Cater to Vegetariansr

  published Nov 08, 2012

  "Another new crafty beer type place just opened, Cottonwood. And if this is not the 15th of these types of craft beer-meet-upscale food, but with a casual vibe, places to open up in Houston that serve... More >>