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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2013 Stories by Katharine Shilcutt

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  State House of Representatives Votes to Pass Texas Cottage Foods Bill

  published May 08, 2013

  When HB 1139 -- also known as the Bake Sale Bill -- was signed into law in June 2011 by Governor Rick Perry, it set a precedent in Texas for so-called Cottage Food Bills that allow small, independent ... More >>

• Todo con Queso

  published May 9, 2013

  It's been more than a century since the first Tex-Mex restaurant opened in Houston. George Caldwell brought The Original Mexican Restaurant to our... More >>

• Getting Crafty at Witchcraft Tavern

  published May 9, 2013

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• Cafe Adobe Closes Its Montrose Location This Sunday; Readers Share Their Memories

  published May 07, 2013

  There was a period of time when going to the massive, two-story Cafe Adobe complex at Westheimer and Shepherd meant devoting at least three hours of your day -- if not more -- in near-prostrate devoti... More >>

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  Drink in the Craft Beer at Houston Press's Inaugural BrewFest

  published May 07, 2013

  Trying to navigate the suddenly complex and overwhelming world of craft beer at a time when seasonal sours and bourbon barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stouts are all the rager It's best to lay a foundati... More >>

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  Here, Eat This: A Beginner's Guide to Vietnamese Cuisine

  published May 07, 2013

  It was only a matter of time before we hit Vietnamese food. The cuisine has become one of Houston's favorite over the last few decades -- coinciding with the large influx of Vietnamese immigrants that... More >>

• Burgers Off the Beaten Path: Samburger

  published May 06, 2013

  On Thursday of last week, I drove all the way out to Bunker Hill and Longpoint to check out a taco truck called "Tacosway," complete with ripped-off Subway logo in that familiar green and yellow font.... More >>

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  More Than Just Raspas at Refresqueria Rio Verde

  published May 06, 2013

  To assume that Refresqueria Rio Verde is simply a refresqueria would be incorrect. Although the sides of its white-and-red truck are painted with the colors and flavors of the various raspas it sells... More >>

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  First Look at Federal American Grill, the Reincarnation of Branch Water Tavern

  published May 06, 2013

  Matt Brice, the new owner of Federal American Grill, was making his rounds to all of the tables in the wood-paneled dining room last Thursday night. Tables were filling up quickly, but not all of them... More >>

• Upcoming Events: Cinco de My-Oh-My-Oh

  published May 03, 2013

  If you don't already have plans for Sunday, May 5, look no further: Houston has muchas fiestas for Cinco de Mayo -- so many, in fact, that our own Abby Downing-Beaver has a whole guide to spending you... More >>

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  The 5 Best Things to Eat or Drink This Weekend: Derby Day at Anvil, BBQ at D&T, El Gran Cinco, Party at Paulie's and Blake's BBQ on Burgerland

  published May 03, 2013

  Derby Day at Anvil Bar & Refuge Saturday, noon 1424 Westheimer Anvil will open its doors a few hours early tomorrow to host a Kentucky Derby viewing party complete with the classic cocktails of "the ... More >>

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  Openings & Closings: New Concepts from Beloved Chefs, Opening Soon

  published May 03, 2013

  Let's pull the Band-aid off and list the bad news first: Jeannine's Bistro officially closed this past week after a temporary closure became permanent. On its Facebook page, the Belgian restaurant pos... More >>

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  Pho Binh by Night by Blacksmith: Pho Pop-Up Hits Montrose

  published May 02, 2013

  The Pho Binh family of restaurants offers what's often called the best pho in Houston, but they can also be a bit of a drive. The original Pho Binh sits in a trailer down in far south Houston, while i... More >>

• Historic Cookbooks for the Modern Cook: Andrews McMeel Republishing Vintage Favorites in Print and eBook Form

  published May 02, 2013

  The moment I opened a thick, brown envelope this week and saw its contents, my heart skipped. Two jewel-toned books slipped out of the package. With hardy, fabric-covered hardcovers and gold trim on t... More >>

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  The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Tex-Mex Restaurants

  published May 02, 2013

  It's been more than a century since the first Tex-Mex restaurant opened in Houston. George Caldwell brought The Original Mexican Restaurant to our city in 1907, influenced -- most agree -- by a restau... More >>

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  Pizaro's Puts Artistry Into Its Napoletana-Style Pizzas

  published May 01, 2013

  In this week's cafe review of Memorial-area Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana, we take a look at the artistry pizzaiolo (and owner) Bill Hutchison puts into every pie he makes. Part of that aesthetic emphasi... More >>

• This Week In Food Blogs: Should Food Trucks Get a Fair Shaker

  published May 01, 2013

  29-95: Montrose mainstay Gratifi -- the newly rebranded Ziggy's -- received some much-deserved love from Houston Chronicle critic Alison Cook for its extensive burger menu, in particular the Gaucho bu... More >>

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  Gangsta Rap Wings and Surfers on Acid at Goro & Gun

  published May 01, 2013

  Everyone's been talking about ramen lately -- especially the ramen at Goro & Gun. What I want to talk about are its wings. "We're gonna drive Buffalo Wild Wings out of business," chef David Coffman j... More >>

• Hot to Trot

  published May 2, 2013

  TOP 10 Since a first date is often the initial and most important impression you'll make, you want that impression to be... More >>

• Pizza Ballet at Pizaro's

  published May 2, 2013

  See the intricate steps involved in creating... More >>

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  Timmy Chan's Sues Facebook, Go Daddy and Houston Hip Hop News Over "Rat Fetus" Photo

  published Apr 30, 2013

  According to a lawsuit filed on April 25, Houston restaurant chain Timmy Chan's lost 80 percent of its business after a photo of a rat fetus in a dish of fried rice was posted to Houston Hip Hop News'... More >>

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  Mayor Parker Not Interested in "Embarrassing Council Members" with Another Food Truck Debate

  published Apr 30, 2013

  Mayor Annise Parker may be with the times on certain issues -- she's certainly adept at social media, for one -- but the City of Houston's current food truck ordinance isn't one of them. Parker parti... More >>

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  Here, Eat This: A Beginner's Guide to British Cuisine

  published Apr 30, 2013

  With acclaimed British restaurant Feast closing in August, now's the time to acquaint yourself with its excellent English menu before it's too late. Luckily, chef Richard Knight will be opening anothe... More >>

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  A Pleasant Patio Lunch at Batanga, Leading the Second Wave of Market Square's Redevelopment

  published Apr 29, 2013

  The first news that many people heard of Batanga came before the downtown tapas restaurant even opened its doors. Late last November, a local resident was infuriated to find that Batanga's owners had... More >>

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  The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 "Classic" Food Trucks

  published Apr 29, 2013

  What differentiates a "classic" food truck from those on last week's list of Houston's Top 10 "Fancy" Food Trucksr For starters, a classic food truck has been around for at least a few years prior to... More >>