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Photo by John SuhThe inside lookRevival Market gets a lot of hype for their cafe, but they first and foremost claim to be the "neighborhood butcher, grocer, and charcutier." Every time I visit, I have not been able to drift past the market side, always spellbound by the small bounty of oddly ... More >>
Pradaria Steaks & ChurrascariaRodizioAnyone who knows me, knows I'm a meat lover. A dry-aged, medium-rare ribeye would probably be my requested last meal. So when a Living Social deal arrived in my inbox for $30 for a rodizio dinner for two at Pradaria Steaks & Churrascaria, I jumped on it. A ... More >>
Thanh Phuong in Pearland is turning out some of the most exciting food, anywhere.
Beyond just the baked goods, Cedars Bakery draws crowds with its authentic,beyond-the-mainstream Mediterranean food.
Anamaris Cousins PriceLobster ClambakeA typical clambake is built on a bed of seaweed and stones, then heated on a pit or grill over firewood. The ingredients will include a variety of seafood, such as clams, mussels and lobster; much like in a crawfish boil, potatoes, corn and sausage are of ... More >>
Photo by Mandy OaklanderForget fat-bubbly steaks and cheese-drenched crab enchiladas. If there was one cuisine in Houston I had to dine on for the rest of my life, it would come from Green Seed Vegan. If you're just joining us, check out our chat with vegan chefs Matti Merrell and Rodney Perr ... More >>
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 >>
To be fair, I would only buy this stuff because I think clowns are delicious.Scores of Americans were once on a first-name basis with bologna. A generation was raised on the sausage's popular commercials and on the meat itself, usually sandwiched simply between two pieces of white bread and a ... More >>
halfpint79Cornish hen.All fowl should be fair game for eating, but many Americans, me included, seem fixated on chicken and turkey. Next time you're in the mood to eat some feathery friends, consider this list of under-appreciated fowl. Hunting down some of these birds will have to be a figu ... More >>
Photo by John SuhFalafel with garlic yogurt dipWhat is it? Greek yogurt is a strained yogurt that has been filtered to remove whey, which means it has twice as much protein but less carbohydrates than regular yogurt. In addition to protein, it is a good source of probiotics, calcium, ribofl ... More >>
The Gulf of Mexico produces some of the world's most delicious seafood, but we're not processing it for sushi. What gives?
Try a topsy-turvy Brazilian burger.
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 >>
SO EASYSome weeks ago, my wife and I were lucky enough to attend a vegetable-focused dinner prepared by Chef Justin Yu. It stands easily as one of the best meals I've had this year, and featured many moments during which either my wife or I would lament the fact that we could not have this di ... More >>
Texas is ablaze today, wildfires ravaging Bastrop and threatening small towns outside of Austin. Fifty-seven fires are burning across 100,000 acres of Central Texas, and more than 1,000 homes have been destroyed since this latest rash of fires broke out on Monday. And in Austin, local blogger ... More >>
John KielyHouston has many of the best hamburgers in America, but my favorite fast-food burger comes from Blake's, a New Mexico chain whose Lotaburger with green chile and cheese is iconic. Blake's motto speaks for itself: "If you are what you eat, you are awesome." However, Blake's is a on ... More >>
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 >>
Photos by GroovehouseCaptain Barry Irwin prepares to set out from Aransas Pass for the day on the La Victoria, a commercial trawler. See more photos from the expedition in our slideshow."I don't eat bait," growls Captain Barry Irwin, pointedly ignoring the plate of raw bonito being offered to ... More >>
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 >>
Last week's date night went well and I think I've eaten enough quiche to feed an entire bridal shower. On to the next week. Although it's still 90-something degrees, I want to believe it's cooler - so next week's menu plan is gearing me up for fall. Stuffed roast chicken and a delicious Bolog ... More >>
LexnGerIf you live in Texas, the tortilla is a staple in your pantry right next to the loaf of Texas toast. It's such a regular part of our diet, we often don't think twice about its history or endless possibilities. Stop a minute, and give the tortilla the attention it deserves. Here's so ... More >>
Human beings: acting like jerks since we killed off the pupfish.Yesterday, we touched briefly on the plight of the idiot fish, a small red fish with giant, round marbles for eyes. It's delicious, despite its odd appearance. And it's also endangered. Yet it's still sold and served across the w ... More >>
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 >>
Photo by LexnGer on FlickrGreg Engert, the only beer expert ever to be named Sommelier of the Year in 2010 by Food and Wine Magazine, first got his interest in fine craft beers from his father. After he studied abroad in Munich and Dublin, his taste for international brewing developed. Eng ... More >>
Photo by Brooke ViggianoEnjoying a summer/fall/wtf season is it picnic.I can't believe it's October already. Since I've been pretending it's fall with my menus but it's really not, the lineup this week will be a nice mesh of both summer and fall recipes. With my picnic oven fried chicken and ... More >>
Photo by PixeltopiaChocolate makes everything better.I want to be clear. This is a list of comfort foods that make me feel warm and fuzzy instead of stressed and anxious. This is not a health expert's list of top foods you are supposed to eat to help fight stress. In fact, some web perusing c ... More >>
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 >>
Photo by terren in VirginiaCandy overload. Must. Make. Cocktails.Once Halloween has come and gone, I'm always left with a giant pile of Halloween candy. I have eaten it, tortured people by bringing it in to work, and baked it into all kinds of cakes and desserts. But this year, I plan on tryi ... More >>
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 >>
Photo by John SuhBetter tasting than Shari Lewis' Lamb ChopHave you ever noticed how so many of the dinner plates in cartoons look the same? The family sits down to supper, and each place setting has a round, white plate containing a cut of meat and two sides. The sides are usually white or ... More >>
Photo by proszowski.comComfort baked in a gratin dish.Whether you're sad, sick, tired or lonely, sometimes you just need a little bit of comfort in your life. Productive people go for a run, others head to the nearest mall for a shoe fix, and some, they wallow in a hot piping bowl of (insert ... More >>
madfishestheblog.comTurkey Day doesn't have to be terrifying. Recently we read an article on "Facebook Depression," which is essentially a feeling of general malaise attributed to the constant comparison of one's own turbulent, unexciting existence to the seemingly glamorous and worry-free li ... More >>
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 >>
Photo from Bridget CamdenEverything tastes better with butter.Ah, Thanksgiving. Hands down the best holiday of the year. Four days off, football, usually the beginning of cooler weather, no gift-giving frenzy -- just good, old-fashioned gluttony. And what ingredient better to be gluttonous ... More >>
Photo by kthreadOne part turkey, three parts heaven.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 ... More >>
Photo by michaelwhaysI so wanna dip my naan in that.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 ... More >>
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 >>
Photo by Joanna O'LearyTwo paths, one destination.Or, "Does Differentiating Between Hot Chocolate and Hot Cocoa Make You An Inveterate Douchebag?" I hope not, because now I feel compelled to. Up until a year ago, I used the terms "hot chocolate" and "hot cocoa" interchangeably. Then, one da ... More >>
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 >>
Photo by Rev StanWant. Need. Must. Have.Each week this month, we've featured some holiday cookie classics on Eating Our Words in honor of the season. With Santa and Hanukkah Harry fully bribed by our delicious treats, it's time we whip out the big guns: New Year's Eve's Chocolate Truffles. ... More >>
Photos by Joanna O'LearyRaven Grill's Peanut Butter Pie.For many dessert fiends, there's no sweeter marriage than peanut butter and chocolate. These days, however, it's hard to find restaurants and bakeries that serve this delectable combination. I'm not sure about the reason for this backla ... More >>
Double-double, done up "animal style."When the first locations of California-based burger chain In-N-Out Burger opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, emotions ran high. Perhaps too high. One notable woman wept loudly into her fries as she exclaimed, "Pinch me, it doesn't feel real!" It ... More >>
Fried oysters even come on the brunch plates at our No. 1 pick.For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2011 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which the winner ha ... More >>
No.For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2011 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which the winner had hefty competition from other Houston bars and restaurants. ... More >>
KIDDING. But seriously, the fried chicken here is outstanding. Get that.For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2011 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which the ... More >>
Not everyone's picky about how their meat is served: raw, in a Walmart, both...Last week, we brought you a short compendium of the dumbest fast food-related crimes, eventually reaching the conclusion that McDonald's Chicken Nuggets make people do crazy, crazy things. (Don't tell me that corre ... More >>
Does that burger have Fritos and refried beans on top? Yes. Welcome to Texas.For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2011 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which ... More >>
Photo by Bill DorrisIn January, we brought you a Month of Oatmeal in honor of National Oatmeal Month. That was nice and all, but February's here. And in February, it's all about the chocolate baby. From complimentary s'mores at a poolside bar to a Snickers beignet (is this real life?), here a ... More >>
Our 100 favorite dishes in Houston.
Photo by John SuhEat them by the handful.First, a quick and dirty lesson on the varieties of chocolate: Unsweetened chocolate is all cacao and no sugar, making it incredibly bitter. It is also known as baking chocolate and is usually found in the baking aisle of grocery stores in the form ... More >>
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