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2000 Stories by Margaret L. Briggs

• Holy Noodle House!

  published January 20, 2000

  According to traditional Japanese folk tales, Kintaro is a red-skinned wunderkind raised by a mountain witch. He sounds like an Asian version of... More >>

• Dish

  published January 20, 2000

  Last week we reported that Benjy Levit, owner of benjy's [2424 Dunstan, (713)522-7602], was shopping for a chef for his new restaurant,... More >>

• Hot Plate

  published January 20, 2000

  The Story of Ohhhh: Once upon a time there was an utterly irresistible dessert concocted in the magical kitchen of the Dessert Gallery... More >>

• A Meaty Issue

  published January 13, 2000

  Back in early November I wrote that Victor's Delicatessen makes the best Reuben sandwich in town. A strong statement, I admit, but a heartfelt... More >>

• Dish

  published January 13, 2000

  "Big B" Benjy Levit, owner of "little b" benjy's in the Village [2424 Dunstan, (713)522-7602], will soon be jumping onto the... More >>

• Hot Plate

  published January 13, 2000

  Ruin This Cheese, Please: The French may frown at the terribly American habit of baking their beloved Brie cheese, but gauche and gooey as... More >>

• A Fine Kettle of Fish

  published January 6, 2000

  The best thing about Galveston this time of year is the utter lack of competition for the things I find essential. Video store shelves bulge with... More >>

• Dish

  published January 6, 2000

  It started as an improbable hybrid of English pub and Mexican restaurant, but once Elvia's Cantina [2727 Fondren, (713)266-9631] found its... More >>

• Hot Plate

  published January 6, 2000

  Salad Daze: The Thai-style spinach salad, $6.95 at Edloe Street Delicatessen [6119 Edloe Street, (713)666-4302], turns out to be a... More >>