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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  Saturday Fundayr Houstonians Hold Sunday Sacred for Brunching

  published Mar 28, 2013

  After the third out-of-towner in a week asked me why Saturday brunch wasn't a "thing" in Houston, I got curious. Once is a blip, twice is a coincidence, three times is a trend. The problem is that --... More >>

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  The Eatsie Boys Cafe: As Colorful As the Characters Who Run It

  published Mar 27, 2013

  Every once in a while, I'll visit a place that's too colorful to simply paint with words. The Eatsie Boys Cafe -- the new brick-and-mortar outgrowth of the original Eatsie Boys food truck -- is one su... More >>

• This Week in Food Blogs: The Gastronaut Has Landed

  published Mar 27, 2013

  Houstonia: With the unveiling of his first review for the newly launched Houstonia magazine, it's officially time to stop referring to Robb Walsh as "former Houston Press food critic Robb Walsh" and i... More >>

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  Clumsy Butcher: Bobby Heugel and Company Announce New Restaurant Group and New Downtown Tequila Bar

  published Mar 26, 2013

  It was bound to happen. After opening so many concepts in only four years -- and taking over operations of two other longtime Houston institutions -- Bobby Heugel, Kevin Floyd and Michael Burnett hav... More >>

• Here, Eat This

  published March 28, 2013

  On the Menu Say you've decided to be spontaneous and embark on a new culinary adventure, sampling a brand new cuisine for the... More >>

• Eatsie Boys Go Brick-and-Mortar

  published March 28, 2013

  See the colorful characters that run Eatsie Boys... More >>

• Gatlin's BBQ, Eatsie Boys, Latin Bites and More Restaurants on Board for 2013 Menu of Menus

  published Mar 26, 2013

  More of your favorite Houston restaurants are coming on board for Menu of Menus every day -- and maybe even some that will be your new favorites after you sample their grub at our grand tasting event ... More >>

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  Kimchi Ramen and a Flaming Hot Cheeto Roll at Miso Yummy: Ramen Purists Beware

  published Mar 26, 2013

  While half the city was gorging themselves on ramen at Goro & Gun this weekend, I lucked upon a less crowded spot to slurp noodles: the front patio of Inversion Coffee House, where brand-new food truc... More >>

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

  published Mar 26, 2013

  To say that Koreans like beef is an understatement. To say that Koreans love their beef as much as Texans do is getting closer. South Koreans eat about 20 pounds of beef per person year, and although ... More >>

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  Inaugural Houston Barbecue Festival a Smoking Success

  published Mar 25, 2013

  Trent Brooks, a second-generation pitmaster, packed up his entire barbecue operation -- smoker and all inside a trailer the size of an Airstream -- and headed south from Cypress. Ronnie Killen stayed ... More >>

• Burgers Off the Beaten Path: The Hideaway

  published Mar 25, 2013

  I keep finding new reasons to love The Hideaway on Dunvale and therefore new reasons to drive west on Richmond until I hit Dunvale -- a corner of the city that is actually rife with terrific reasons t... More >>

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  Bow Down, Chickens: Beyonce Reps Frenchy's in New Songs

  published Mar 25, 2013

  Houston's favorite son -- you didn't know Beyonce is also known as King Br -- has been getting plenty of attention recently for her new songs, "Bow Down" and "I Been On." Some of the attention is posi... More >>

• Upcoming Events: Bitches Love Food

  published Mar 22, 2013

  A familiar face is back in town: L.J. Wiley, the prodigal chef behind Yelapa Playa Mexicana, has returned to Houston. Although Yelapa has been closed since October 2011 and its various staff have move... More >>

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  The Top 5 Things to Eat, Drink or Celebrate This Weekend: Revival Market, Anvil, Sonoma Brunch, Hotel Derek's Early Easter & Ninfa's Crawfish

  published Mar 22, 2013

  In case your weekend doesn't revolve around the parking lot full of food trucks at Haute Wheels or all-you-can-eat brisket at the Houston Barbecue Festival, here are five other great things to eat, dr... More >>

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  Openings & Closings: Saint Arnold for Lunch, Goro & Gun for Dinner

  published Mar 22, 2013

  A happy Friday morning comes with some happy news from around the city. First is the announcement that Goro & Gun -- the hotly awaited downtown ramen shop on Main Street -- will officially be open for... More >>

• Haute Wheels Houston Rolls Out This Weekend

  published Mar 21, 2013

  The 3rd annual Haute Wheels food truck festival is hitting the streets this weekend. The two-day event will cover the entire parking lot at HCC Southwest's campus, with more than 30 different trucks t... More >>

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  Burger Bracket 2013: The Elite 8

  published Mar 21, 2013

  Our teams of judges have spoken. Eight burgers advance into the next round and we say goodbye to eight more, all of which were worthy competitors. The biggest upset during the Sweet 16 round is likel... More >>

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  Top 10 Restaurants Near Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport

  published Mar 21, 2013

  I'm not gonna lie: Finding good eats around Intercontinental Airport (or, if you must, Bush Intercontinental Airport -- true Houstonians still say "the Summit," "Transco Tower" and "Intercontinental A... More >>

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  How Much Pho Can You Eat in 30 Minutesr

  published Mar 20, 2013

  Rather, how much crawfish-and-andouille-sausage pho with ghost peppers and other spicy additions can you eat in 30 minutesr That's the challenge posed by LA Crawfish, the subject of this week's cafe ... More >>

• This Week in Food Blogs: The Science of Baking Bread

  published Mar 20, 2013

  CultureMap: I had a very nice cup of juice at Roots Juice several weeks back and always noticed a good crowd at the spot when I drove by, so it came as a bit of a surprise to read Whitney Radley's rep... More >>

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  Burgers Off the Beaten Path: Watson's House of Ales

  published Mar 20, 2013

  "I am not a smart man." Forrest Gump's words echoed in my head as I stared at the Saint Patrick's Day decorations hanging on the temporary plastic tents erected outside Watson's House of Ales this pa... More >>

• So Delicious, a Caveman Could Eat It

  published March 21, 2013

  Top 10 Although I don't adhere to the paleo diet, many of my good friends do. Here's an explanation in a nutshell of the... More >>

• Surprise Package at LA Crawfish

  published March 21, 2013

  See the perpetually packed dining room and... More >>

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  First Look at the Second Location of Hollister Grill, a New Direction for a Spring Branch Standard

  published Mar 19, 2013

  As the club scene along Washington Avenue fades into obscurity, I've been glad to see that the restaurant scene has done the exact opposite. Stalwarts such as Laredo Taqueria and Los Dos Amigos have ... More >>

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

  published Mar 19, 2013

  Say you've decided to be spontaneous and embark on a new culinary adventure, sampling a brand-new cuisine for the very first time. Good for you! You deserve a virtual high five. But what do you order... More >>