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March 27, 2012
Point-Counterpoint: The Monte Cristo Sandwich Is an Absurd Joke
There are very few foods I don't like. It comes with the territory. And I am incredibly stubborn about the foods I dislike. By stubborn, though, I don't mean that I've pledged to hate them eternally. I mean that I will keep stubbornly trying foods I hate, year after year, just to see if perhaps my ... More >>
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March 19, 2012
What's Cooking This Week?
Every year, my mom serves up a classic Irish-American meal for St. Paddy's Day. With visitors in town, I didn't get a chance to enjoy the slow-cooked corned beef and cabbage, so I'll be making a weeknight deli sandwich version instead along with some other favorites. Here's what I'm making: Black ... More >>
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February 15, 2012
Fast Times: Murphy's Deli California Panini
When I stopped into Murphy's Deli and ordered the California Panini, the woman taking my order looked incredulous. "There's no meat on that, you know! It's only vegetables!" she said to me with a scrunched-up face. I assured her I was aware of the contents, and that I would take my chances. I was ho ... More >>
Dining
February 9, 2012
We Love Food
Our 100 favorite dishes in Houston.
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December 19, 2011
How To: Make an Antipasto Plate
Photo by Bruce TurnerMamma mia!It's not a holiday in my family without a big platter of antipasti. Every holiday, my aunt Estelle brings all the goodies from an amazing deli in Brooklyn. She leaves the presentation of the plate up to my friend Marisa and me, and then, without fail, proceeds t ... More >>
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December 7, 2011
First Look at Local Foods
Photos by Katharine ShilcuttStep up and order at Local Foods.Let's get one thing out of the way first: Stop blaming benjy's for Antone's demise. I'm the first to say that I miss the old Antone's in Rice Village like I miss Elvis. So come on now: We can all agree that Antone's closed before it ... More >>
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December 5, 2011
What's Cooking This Week
Last week's Broiled Halibut and Skirt Steak Chimichurri really hit the spot. This week I'll be dabbling in the world of fusion cuisine with a pizza made on naan and an Italian stuffed meatloaf with garlic snow peas. Just be thankful I'm not making Chicken Tikka Lasagna...actually, that sounds delici ... More >>
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November 25, 2011
The Ultimate Leftover Turkey Sandwiches
Every year, by the time we're ready to sit down and enjoy the Thanksgiving meal, I've already done multiple completely necessary taste tests of nearly everything in the kitchen and I have left no room for the bird we've been slaving over for hours. I'll take a sliver of turkey with a drop of gravy ... More >>
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November 17, 2011
Ingredient of the Week: Prosciutto
Photo by John SuhI dream of prosciutto pizza.What is it? Pronounced "proh-SHOOT-oh," prosciutto is a thinly sliced Italian dry-cured ham. The uncooked version highlighted today is called prosciutto crudo (the cooked kind is prosciutto cotto). The most revered cuts of prosciutto come from t ... More >>
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November 3, 2011
My 10 Favorite Houston Sandwiches
Photo by Troy FieldsMy favorite bread for my favorite sandwich.Like Ginny Braud, I love sandwiches. Let me say that again: I LOVE sandwiches. Everyone who knows me knows this. It's become almost embarrassing given the fact that I'm on the wrong side of 40 and I still get giddy over a food ite ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Best Thing I Ever Ate: Sandwiches
Photo by Brooke ViggianoKenny & Ziggy's One In A Minyon - come to mama!I've been looking into the best things I ever ate around town, kicking the list off lightly with Houston's best vegetables before diving head first into a vat full of grease with the best fried bites. Now I'll move on to a ... More >>
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September 27, 2011
Expedition Egg Salad: Brown Bag Deli
Joanna O'LearyThick and chunky egg salad.In response to my last installment of Expedition Egg Salad, commenter Elizabeth Rhodes suggested I try Brown Bag Deli. Since I tend to eat out more for dinner than lunch, I had only visited Brown Bag Deli a few times. I very much enjoyed their cold-c ... More >>
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September 15, 2011
Yoga Fuel: Kraftsmen Garden at Kraftsmen Bakery
Christina UticoneLately my life has been like a country song. My dog needed extensive, expensive surgery; I had to cancel a long-planned trip home to New York; my husband left me on our anniversary. (Don't worry, he's coming back -- just a business trip.) Just as I was wrapping up a tough wee ... More >>
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September 12, 2011
Expedition Egg Salad: Barnaby's Cafe
Joanna O'LearyBacon. Who knew?I've become obsessed with egg salad, which is a little weird, because I can remember a time in my life when I hated both eggs and mayonnaise. Go figure. My post on The Far Down at The Hobbit Cafe prompted a reader tip about Nielsen's, purveyor of another praisew ... More >>
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August 15, 2011
Fast Times: Angus Cool Deli Sandwich at Arby's
Lately, it seems like every other commercial that comes on is an Arby's ad for its new Angus Cool Deli sandwich. They can claim that their marketing dollars got at least one customer, as I found myself at the Arby's one afternoon. Arby's is not the first place that comes to mind when I get ... More >>
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August 1, 2011
Off the Wall: Spec's Deli Sandwiches
Between the news that Dallas is finally getting a Spec's and Katharine Shilcutt posting that mouth-watering picture of their Pâté de France sandwich last week, I've been itchin' for a visit to the adult playground myself. In the comments of Shilcutt's entry, EOW reader and commenter FattyFa ... More >>
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June 16, 2011
Tunnel Explorer: Lenny's Sub Shop
Lenny's Sub Shop: doesn't suck.It hasn't been intentional, but my tunnel trail-blazing has thus far been pretty systematic, tackling one section of tunnel at a time. Most of that is simply due to time-constraints; it's just easier to go to places that are relatively close to my office. Some o ... More >>
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May 19, 2011
Food Fight: Potato Salad
Nielsen's DeliPotato salad is not, strictly speaking, an American concept, but the mayonnaise-based version that most of us know and love is in fact American - or at least its origins are murky enough that we might as well claim it. And claim it we do -- in some towns it's illegal to hold a s ... More >>
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April 26, 2011
DEFCON Dining: Brown Bag Deli
Salami Sandwich at Brown Bag DeliI've gone on record (see the comments section on Katharine Shilcutt's recent post about dining with children) about my kids being pretty good when it comes to restaurants, both in terms of their behavior and their willingness to branch out and try what some mi ... More >>
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March 21, 2011
Top 5: Sandwiches
Cedar Creek.Narrowing down a list of five, top-notch sandwiches proved to be a difficult task, but one I was up for. 5. The Club from Cedar Creek A friend recently introduced me to this glorious sandwich. This isn't your typical Club. Gone is the sliced processed deli meat. In its place, ... More >>
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March 10, 2011
Food Fight: Battle Reuben Sandwich
Spec's. When you order a Reuben sandwich, you're telling the rest of the world (or at least anyone within 20 feet of you for the rest of the day) that they, too, will be having a Reuben. It's a strong move. I once ordered a Reuben at the legendary Brent's Deli in Northridge, California, but c ... More >>
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January 4, 2011
My Top 5 Houston Food Experiences
Leonard himself.Food is more than just about the actual food. Often times, it represents an experience. This experience encompasses the setting, the people, and obviously, the fabulous food. Here are the top five food experiences in our city. 5. Go to Leonard's I listened to the expert. ... More >>
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December 16, 2010
Food Fight: Battle Tuna Salad Sandwich
Kraftsmen on the left, Weslayan Cafe on the right. When it comes to tuna salad sandwiches, I'm with David Rosengarten: there is no better homemade sandwich. So simple - in its most basic form, comprising only canned tuna, mayonnaise, and bread - and so delicious. But there's also a dark side ... More >>
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October 28, 2010
Food Fight: Battle Bagel
Battle Bagel pits an established Houston food landmark in New York Bagel Shop & Deli against behemoth chain Einstein Bros. To keep it a fair fight, all bagels were fresh and eaten with cream cheese. Only samples of poppy and sesame seed bagels were reviewed. New York Bagel Shop & Deli (9724 ... More >>
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October 26, 2010
Joe's Deli: As Simple As It Sounds
Almost as good as Wonder Bread and Kool Aid.Joe's Deli 3729 W Alabama St Ste C I'm a sandwich guy, but I'm not fussy about it. I'm as thrilled with prosciutto and brie on Italian as I am with turkey and American cheese on Wonder Bread, especially if cherry Kool Aid is involved. While drivin ... More >>
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August 23, 2010
A Wealth of Options at Brown Bag Deli
One of the reasons I enjoy Brown Bag Deli so much is having options. Yes, it's a locally owned sandwich shop (brought to you by the same folks as Barnaby's), so you can feel good about supporting the community. Yes, they use all recyclable materials. Yes, the bread is baked fresh in house. Y ... More >>
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August 19, 2010
Food Fight: Battle BLT
Paulie's.I hate to call the BLT something so cliché as a "simple classic," but that's exactly what it is: a sandwich so timeless and straightforward, it's just as relevant today as it was 40 years ago. Unfussy, uncomplicated, undemanding... and undeniably delicious. A timeless classic, indee ... More >>
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August 16, 2010
The Pâté de Paris Sandwich from Spec's
If you have never had the pleasure of eating a sandwich from Spec's Midtown, you are missing out. The deli in the back is amazing. It has burgers, chili cheese dogs and sandwiches that will blow your mind. I recently got the Pâté de Paris sandwich for $6.99.
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August 12, 2010
S.C.A.M.P. Sandwich at Whole Foods
The deli menu at Whole Foods may lack the diversity and pizzazz of Kenny and Ziggy's, but the sandwiches are half the price and sizeable without being overwhelming. Although Whole Foods offers some terrific suggested combinations (the "Rock 'n' Falafel" and "Kirby Club"), I usually go for th ... More >>
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July 14, 2010
A Healthier Reuben at Zoe's Kitchen
Ignore the Styrofoam box and try to picture it in a more glorious setting.It was fate that put me in the vicinity of Zoe's Kitchen (4000 Washington) on Monday afternoon, having run some errands in the area and suddenly feeling the sharp pangs of the all too well-known "Hey, idiot, it's 2 p.m. ... More >>
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May 21, 2010
Food Fight: Battle Deli Sandwich
There's a sandwich-shaped hole inside of all of us from time to time. A hole that no plate of pasta, bowl of pho, trio of tacos or bucket of chicken can fill. Sometimes you just need a really good sandwich to make it through the rest of your day. For some of us, that sandwich-shaped hole mak ... More >>
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March 26, 2010
Celestial Sandwiches - Day Five
Turkey and brie at Kraftsmen Baking.Here it is -- our final installment of celestial sandwiches. And though with this entry we now have listed 25 big ones, we didn't even mention all of our favorites. Yes, that's how much we love sandwiches. If you haven't seen them yet, here's Monday's, Tues ... More >>
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March 25, 2010
Celestial Sandwiches - Day Four
Left Coast Chicken with Mustard Blend at Texadelphia.This week we're offering up 25 of our favorite sandwiches. Below is today's list. And if you haven't seen them yet, here's Monday's, Tuesday's and Wednesday's. Left Coast Chicken with Mustard Blend at Texadelphia - One of our friends, a tr ... More >>
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March 24, 2010
Celestial Sandwiches - Day Three
Breakfast sandwich from La Guadalupana. This week we're offering up 25 of our favorite sandwiches. Below is today's list. And if you haven't seen them yet, here's Monday's and Tuesday's. Breakfast sandwich at La Guadalupana - The breakfast sandwich, in general, is much less popular than the ... More >>
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March 23, 2010
Celestial Sandwiches - Day Two
Curried chicken salad on cinnamon raisin walnut bread at Stone Mill Bakers.This week we're offering up 25 of our favorite sandwiches. Here's today's list of five. Check out yesterday's list here. Curried chicken salad on cinnamon raisin walnut bread at Stone Mill Bakers - Stone Mill has qui ... More >>
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March 22, 2010
Celestial Sandwiches - Day One
Fried egg sandwich at AvalonSince picnic season is upon us, we've got sandwiches on the brain. Sandwiches, we feel, are nature's perfect food. You can eat them on the go, pack them up for school lunches, or fancy 'em up for company. They work for vegetarians, pescatarians, and carnivores alik ... More >>
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March 15, 2010
Robb Walsh's 100 Favorite Houston Dishes: #80 A Bowl of Chili at James Coney Island
Over the course of the next few months, I'm counting down 100 of my favorite Houston dishes. I chose some because they are such quintessential Houston creations, others for their cultural or historical significance, and others because they are just so damn tasty. Share your own nominations in ... More >>
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December 3, 2009
Nielsen's Satanic Mayo
Mayonnaise makes a poor substitute for bricks and mortar (too squishy), but Nielsen's Delicatessen has built a business on the stuff since 1952. "I don't think I'm allowed to know what goes in the mayo," says deli manager Arthur Nen. Nielsen's mayo is made in-house daily and is used in pr ... More >>
Dining
October 22, 2009
Burgers and Hash
Lola, a modern diner in the Heights is dishing up some top-notch Texas short-order cooking.
Dining
September 10, 2009
Barker Cypress Poor Boy
Would you drive to Cypress for an enormous roast beef poor boy at Mama's Cajun Cuisine?
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August 13, 2009
Gyro Sandwich at Al's Quick Stop
Photo by J.C. ReidAl's Quick Stop is a nondescript convenience store on a nondescript stretch of Waugh Drive in a nondescript area of Montrose. There's not even a sign -- Hurricane Ike blew that away last September and it has yet to be replaced. When I describe it to people, I always say " ... More >>
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July 20, 2009
The Devil's Breakfast Special
Photo by Robb WalshIf you like devilled eggs, try the ones at Nielsen's Delicatessen at 4500 Richmond. Mayo connoisseurs have been known to drive across town to get the famous house-made mayonnaise there. And that extra-rich, fresh-made mayonnaise is what makes the egg salad sandwich at Nielsen's ta ... More >>
Dining
July 16, 2009
Meat at Moe's
Photo by Robb WalshIf you like devilled eggs, try the ones at Nielsen's Delicatessen at 4500 Richmond. Mayo connoisseurs have been known to drive across town to get the famous house-made mayonnaise there. And that extra-rich, fresh-made mayonnaise is what makes the egg salad sandwich at Nielsen's ta ... More >>
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June 23, 2009
$7 at Hubbell & Hudson
Photo by Robb WalshWhere: Hubbell & Hudson Sandwich Counter, 24 Waterway Avenue, The Woodlands, 281-203-5600 What $7 will get you: Some of the best sandwiches in the greater Houston area. The Italian grinder, piled high with ham, salami and roasted red peppers, was $7. Most of the sandwiches at the ... More >>
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June 11, 2009
Cafe: What's a Salumeria?
Photo by Luiz CastroPoscol, Marco Wiles's fabulous new Italian joint on Westheimer, is the subject of this week's Cafe review. While I raved about the food I ate there, I also whined about the cured meats. Wiles calls the place an enoteca (wine bar) and salumeria (cured meat shop). But if you have e ... More >>
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June 2, 2009
One Day Only: Buy a Potbelly Sandwich and Get Free Zapp's Chips This Wednesday
Photo by trustellaPotbelly Sandwich Works, with 10 stores in the Houston area, is handing out free Zapp's potato chips with the purchase of a sandwich this Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carl Segal, senior vice president and "Potbelly Food Dude," as he's known at the company, says that while Zapp ... More >>
Dining
May 14, 2009
Pork and Beans on a Bun
Pick up a sack of inexpensive sandwiches at the laid-back Tortas El Angel on Shepherd.
Blogs
April 15, 2009
Leibman's Dainty Reuben
photo by Robb Walsh Leibman's on Memorial near Dairy-Ashford claims to have the best Reuben in town. According to their menu it's a "Grilled Triple-Decker with Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss, and House Dressing on Rye." At $10 it's not cheap. But there is something wrong with this take on the sandw ... More >>
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February 20, 2009
Bacon Burn-out? Try Pastrami
I had pastrami and eggs at the Carnegie Deli on 7th Avenue for breakfast one day last week and while I was sitting there thinking about what a unique New York food experience this was, it dawned on me that I could eat pastrami and eggs in Houston anytime I felt like it. And it would probably cost ... More >>
Dining
January 8, 2009
Gas Station Delicacies at Ekko's Greek-American Deli
I had pastrami and eggs at the Carnegie Deli on 7th Avenue for breakfast one day last week and while I was sitting there thinking about what a unique New York food experience this was, it dawned on me that I could eat pastrami and eggs in Houston anytime I felt like it. And it would probably cost ... More >>
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