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December 17, 2008
Whiskey A-Go-Go at Poison Girl
Ever since acclaimed mixologist Bobby Heugel left Beaver's earlier this year, Houston has been eagerly awaiting the opening of his very own bar, Anvil, located on a precarious curve along Westheimer in Montrose. Alongside Heugel's very unique creations (which are fresh, modern takes ... More >>
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March 30, 2009
Crafty Cocktails at Anvil Bar & Refuge
Photos by Katharine Shilcutt Libby Perkins, Bobby Heugel, Kevin Floyd and Justin Burrows: The team behind Anvil Bar & RefugeAnvil Bar & Refuge opened quietly last week, without fanfare. It's fitting for a bar that prides itself less on pomp and fuss and ... More >>
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July 17, 2009
Upcoming Events
Photo by Katharine Shilcutt Pimm's Cup, on the menu at the Reef-Anvil cocktail pairing dinnerRecession diners, get those forks at the ready. Yelp Eats! is here. The online review site -- perhaps best known for local restaurant reviews -- has started its very own Restaurant Week called Yelp E ... More >>
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July 22, 2009
Rising Star Barista at the Greenway Plaza Food Court
Photos by Robb WalshDavid BuehrerThere were a couple of coffee connoisseurs sampling the espresso blends at Tuscany Coffee in the Greenway Plaza food court when I stopped by to check it out. "We come by to sample the espresso every day," they told me. And they aren't the only ones. Barista David Bue ... More >>
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November 17, 2009
Bloody Good Times at Beaver's Ice House
Photos by Groovehouse Caleb Gutierrez's michelada, rimmed with cumin and saltWhile we may not have a palate for wine, it's no secret that Eating Our Words loves beer. And hot sauce. And the two of those things magically mixed together in a pint glass. So in the interest of further promoti ... More >>
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January 15, 2010
Chef Chat, Part 2: Brandi Key of Pappas
Yesterday we started our chat with Brandi Key. Today we finish it up as she dishes on her favorite Pappas restaurant, what to get there and more. Eating Our Words: If you had to pick one Pappas Restaurant to recommend a friend, which one and why? Brandi Key: Little Pappas Seafood House ( ... More >>
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March 23, 2010
Shhh...The Password Is Bitters
Sunday night marked the one year anniversary of Houston retro-cocktail mecca Anvil Bar and Refuge. The occasion was marked with a private party complete with deliciously original drinks, a super-secret password to get in, and about ten million Bobby Heugel devotees. The windows were covered t ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
Gimme (A Tax) Shelter
Even if Uncle Sam took a great big bite out of your wallet this year, there are still ways to enjoy a good meal today -- several, in fact -- thanks to local restaurants taking advantage of your newfound poverty to offer free or reduced-price goodies today. It's like a crack dealer giving you ... More >>
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June 10, 2010
Mayalino's Message
Readers respond to "Deporting All WetWacks."
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July 2, 2010
This Week in Deliciousness
Veal. That's right, hippies, VEAL. And it was FRIGGING DELICIOUS. Welcome back to the weekly roundup here at Eating Our Words, where all jokes are served up fried in a light, crispy breading with a side of coleslaw. We started the week off right, with some hilariously bungled recipes from one ... More >>
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August 2, 2010
A Comprehensive Guide to Houston's Food Blogs
Cartoon does not reflect reality (most of the time).In a city as large as Houston and with as many culinary options as we're blessed with, it's no surprise that the food blogging community here is large and diverse. Say what you want about food bloggers: that we're arrogant, obtrusive know-i ... More >>
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August 3, 2010
First Look at Caffe Bello
Papparedelle and mixed seafood linguine at Caffe Bello.Tony Vallone has officially invaded Lower Westheimer. The Montrose dining scene has long been a bastion of quirky restaurants -- whether upscale or ultra-casual -- and seeing an old-school, old guard River Oaks restaurateur like Tony Val ... More >>
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September 13, 2010
Learning Is Fun and Intoxicating: "Beer 101" at Anvil Bar & Refuge
The place settings were almost too pretty to disturb. Kevin Floyd is a huge beer nerd. In fact, you could say the co-owner of Anvil Bar & Refuge is the Lord of the Beer Nerds. Okay, that may be stretching it just a tad, but Floyd is the biggest beer nerd we've encountered, which made the "Bee ... More >>
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December 24, 2010
Upcoming Events
Happy Christmas Eve, everyone! Just a reminder that if you haven't made dinner plans for tonight, there are still plenty of Houston restaurants open. B4-U-Eat has a terrific list, complete with menus, but just heading over to Chinatown is also a good bet (and generally a lot cheaper, too). W ... More >>
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January 14, 2011
Upcoming Events
Photo courtesy of Paula MurphyCome prepared to the fruit tree sale and don't say you weren't warned.Don't forget! Urban Harvest's annual fruit tree sale is kind of a big deal, and it's happening this weekend at Robertson Stadium on the University of Houston campus. From the press release: Th ... More >>
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January 21, 2011
More on The Hay Merchant
Kevin FloydOh happy day. On Wednesday we heard the news that our favorite beer nerd, Kevin Floyd, was expecting. No, he's not having a baby. He's opening The Hay Merchant, a new beer bar with Anvil Bar & Refuge co-owner Bobby Heugel, and yesterday we had the opportunity to talk with him it. ... More >>
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February 17, 2011
James Beard Foundation Recognizes Houston Chefs; Food & Wine Does Too, In Its Own Way
Should Randy Rucker (seen here working on one of his "tenacity" supper club dinners) have been recognized by Food & Wine?It's been a week of ups and downs for Houston chefs on the national radar. StarChefs.com made a long overdue trip to Houston to recognize a hefty handful of "Rising Stars" ... More >>
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February 28, 2011
Winter Spiced Margarita at Ninfa's on Navigation
I'm choosing to believe that my decision to try out the new drinks at Ninfa's on Navigation last week is proof positive that I am clairvoyant. How else can you explain the fact that I tried the new Winter-Spiced Margarita last week, right before it was mentioned in a post about National Marga ... More >>
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March 18, 2011
Texas Stars Shine Bright at Last Night's Rising Star Gala
Photos by GroovehouseChef Maurizio Ferrarese of Quattro plates his lamb ravioli."We didn't know what we were going to find in Houston," said Antoinette Bruno last night at the Four Seasons Hotel. Bruno, the CEO and editor-in-chief of Star Chefs admitted to being "really ignorant of the Housto ... More >>
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May 18, 2011
Build-A-Bar: The Basics
A few things you might needI've been fooling around with my Roasted-Banana-Infused Treaty Oak Rum for a week or so, trying to tweak it into a cocktail recipe worthy of actually serving to someone. It's gone through quite a few iterations, bringing many disparate spirits, liqueurs, and bitters ... More >>
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May 25, 2011
Montrose Icon Mary's to Remain, in Some Form
The mural is gone but the building may remain.It's been quite awhile since iconic gay bar Mary's has closed its Westheimer Road doors, and a lot of people have given up hope that the building will be saved. OutSmart is reporting, though, that things might be looking up: The building has an o ... More >>
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May 27, 2011
Openings & Closings: The Chock Full o'Nuts Edition
Yeah, I don't understand this either.Remember last week, when we blithely reported that it had been such a wonderful week of good news? Prepare yourself for a mixed bag this week -- and it's a big bag -- starting with the ugly stuff. After Caffe Bello's abrupt closure, there were rumors that ... More >>
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June 9, 2011
Meet Houston's Most Underrated Chefs
Photo by Matthew DresdenWhich "underrated" chef made this beautiful tai ceviche?Two weeks ago, Mai Pham's excellent post about the modern Franco-Japanese cuisine Chef Jason Hauck is cooking up at Soma Sushi shed some light on the fact that Soma serves much more than just sushi, despite its na ... More >>
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June 22, 2011
Mary's Mural Restored in Time for Pride Parade
Photos by Monica FuentesA group of local artists have succeeded in their quest to get the famed Mary's mural back in its rightful place before Saturday's Pride Parade. The building, long home to the city's most famous gay bar, has been sold and much of the property will be a parking lot for ... More >>
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June 24, 2011
Upcoming Events
Photo courtesy of Tookie'sAll your honking finally paid off, folks!It's a busy weekend across the city, from a pub crawl downtown to a flash mob in Clear Lake. But first things first, tickets are still available for the Hats Off to Hospitality gala this Sunday, June 26, at Haven. The gala wi ... More >>
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June 27, 2011
Whiskeys of the World: Cocktail Class at Anvil Bar & Refuge
Whiskey: basically the same as vodka."You're not going to like this," says Bobby Heugel, pausing for effect while an expectant crowd giggles semi-nervously. "When it comes down to it, whiskey is the same thing as vodka." The crowd laughs, unsure of exactly what to make of this statement. "And ... More >>
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June 27, 2011
Comment of the Day
In the comments of Nick Hall's post on a whiskey class at Anvil, Bobby Heugel mentioned that there are plenty of bars and restaurants around town also deserving of acclaim. Asked by another commenter to elaborate, he did, and it's a pretty good list: I'm done after this because I don't usua ... More >>
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July 4, 2011
Bartender Chat: Aaron Lara of Haven
Aaron Lara, bartender at Haven, is a self-proclaimed cocktail nerd. Although he got into bartending unexpectedly (he was applying for a valet position during college, but was asked to try has hand at bartending), it has become a passion. "I'm absolutely and unconditionally devoted to making ... More >>
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July 15, 2011
Openings & Closings
Inside the light and airy Relish Fine Foods.Relish Fine Foods had its grand opening this past Monday and Tuesday, and was already off to a fast start when I dropped by at 2 p.m. on Monday afternoon. The store was already sold out of all of their salads, and other prepared items were going jus ... More >>
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August 4, 2011
Blacksmith Opening This Spring: Mary's Goes Mocha
Photo by Robb WalshCoffeesmiths David Buehrer and Ecky Prabanto are moving on up -- literally and figuratively -- from their current digs at Greenway Coffee & Tea, located in the subterranean Greenway Plaza food court, into a new space in Montrose. Blacksmith, the pair's new coffee shop, is s ... More >>
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August 16, 2011
Restaurant Ejects Diner for Tweeting While Eating
Social media isn't always as friendly as it sounds.Ever since Te House of Tea and its sister restaurant, the now-defunct Saute World Bistro, signed up for Twitter accounts in August 2008 -- the first two restaurants in Houston to do so -- it's become not only de rigeur but almost necessary f ... More >>
Music
August 25, 2011
Spy Game
Everything you've heard about Midtown cocktail bar Double Cross Lounge no longer applies.
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September 16, 2011
Upcoming Events: Foraging and Fires
Photo by GroovehouseYes, you can eat those beautyberries you've seen at the Arboretum. Merriwether will show you how.If Nicholas Hall's post on foraging, "Indigenous Bounties," piqued your interest about scouring your own back yard (or front yard) for tasty treats, pay attention. Meriwether's ... More >>
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November 11, 2011
Restaurant and Bar Owners Crowd City Council Chambers In Advance of Proposed Parking Ordinance
Photo by Troy FieldsThe 82 stops right in front of El Real. Do you ever take it?"I don't see anyone riding the bus to El Real," remarked James Jard, one of the 26 members of the City of Houston's Planning Commission that was gathered in City Council chambers yesterday afternoon for a public h ... More >>
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January 4, 2012
Sampler Plate: This Week in Food Blogs
J. C. Reid, Texas: Chicken fried steak is one of Chris's areas of expertise, which he puts to good use in this Food Fight-style battle between two of the great CFS joints in town: Barbecue Inn and Triple A. I was just happy to see that my favorite won. Chili Bob's Houston Eats: P.J. Stoops's Total ... More >>
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January 10, 2012
Money Cat Brunch Raises Money for OKRA
Photos by Mai PhamSkirt steak with fish sauce aoili, fried garlic, chili-shrimp sauce, and peppers, lots of peppersIt's Sunday morning, just 15 minutes shy of 10 a.m., and already, a small line had formed as I entered Paulie's on Westheimer for an encore of Chef Justin Yu's popular Money Cat ... More >>
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January 23, 2012
Lady Bartenders Kick Cocktail Ass at Speed Rack Houston
Photos by GroovehouseLindsay Heffron moved like a blur during the knockout rounds of competition, eventually securing herself second place in the Speed Rack challenge.An arc of Plymouth gin shot briefly through the air at Gallery M Squared on Sunday night, leaping out of the bottle like liqui ... More >>
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January 24, 2012
DEFCON Dining: Xuco Xicana, Plus: Have You Seen This Dog?
Photo by Nicholas L. HallOne of the best bites in Houston.Dining out with children is an exercise in situational awareness. Each experience is unique, with different variables leading to different possible outcomes, DEFCON-like in their escalating threat levels. Keen observation, forward plan ... More >>

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