Email Author Paul Galvani

2005 Stories by Paul Galvani

• Scrumptious Salad

  published June 30, 2005

  In the world of food, few combinations work better than tart and sweet, which is why balsamic vinaigrette is so good. It certainly makes the... More >>

• Refined Taste

  published June 23, 2005

  The uptown potpie ($9.99) at Blue Plate Bistro (1708 Post Oak Boulevard, 713-439-1537) is a chic rendition of an old favorite. As your fork... More >>

• That's Hot

  published June 16, 2005

  A meal of pulpo con camarones ($9.50) at Ostioneria 7 Mares (4602 Irvington, 713-692-7776) is an incendiary experience. Eight large... More >>

• Cat Got Your Tongue?

  published June 9, 2005

  When catfish is prepared just right -- crispy on the outside, moist and juicy on the inside, with no swampy taste or hint of grease -- there's... More >>

• Precision Pecan Pie

  published June 2, 2005

  The Swiss are known for their excellent timepieces. It's that same care that goes into the pecan pie at Roland's Swiss Pastry and Bistro... More >>

• All You Have to Do Is Ask

  published May 26, 2005

  The nice thing about eating at Carmelo's Italian Restaurant (14795 Memorial, 281-531-0696) is that the chef is happy to make your favorite... More >>

• Colorful Combo

  published May 19, 2005

  The asada y mar ($24.95) at Los Andes (3700 Richmond, 713-622-2686) takes the concept of surf and turf to Andean heights. It... More >>

• Three's Not a Crowd

  published May 12, 2005

  There's just one problem with the lobster ravioli appetizer ($9) at the Brownstone (2736 Virginia, 713-520-5666): There are only three of... More >>

• What About Bob?

  published May 5, 2005

  When your name is Bob, and you're a bartender who's outlasted three owners at your place of employment, you deserve to have a sandwich named after... More >>

• Divided Attention

  published April 28, 2005

  Gyrating belly dancers can be distracting. But the wonderful braised rabbit ($14.95) at Marrakech Restaurant (500 Westheimer, 713-942-0800)... More >>

• French-American Alliance

  published April 7, 2005

  Steak frites is French comfort food at its best. At Laurier Café (3139 Richmond, 713-807-1632), they've taken this bistro... More >>

• Hooked on Garlic

  published March 31, 2005

  Garlic aficionados are singing the praises of the grilled jumbo shrimp ($11) at Julia's Bistro (3722 Main, 713-807-0090). Four giant... More >>

• Get 'Em While You Can

  published March 17, 2005

  You'd better be in line before noon at Guy's Meat Market (3106 Old Spanish Trail, 713-747-6800) if you want to try one of the 200 barbecue... More >>

• Retro Tastes

  published March 10, 2005

  If ever there was a throwback to past eras in Houston, it would be the Yale Street Grill (2100 Yale, 713-861-3113), which has been serving... More >>

• Succulent Suckling

  published March 3, 2005

  Pico's (5941 Bellaire Boulevard, 713-662-8383) proudly proclaims that it specializes in Mex-Mex food (although the restaurant does serve... More >>

• Hot Plate

  published February 10, 2005

  Ah Kinchil, the Mayan sun god, would be proud of the Mayan chicken ($9 at lunch; $12.50 at dinner) at Cafe Red Onion (3910 Kirby,... More >>

• Stiff Mussel

  published January 20, 2005

  Feeling limp? Then perhaps the almejas a la Viagra ($4.25 for six mussels) at Sabor! (5712 Bellaire Boulevard, 713-667-6001) are... More >>

• Pig Heaven

  published January 13, 2005

  If you're tired of the same old burger or chicken sandwich, then the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich ($4.95) at Heights Camphouse BBQ... More >>