Hereford

Houston Courtroom Battle Over Rin Tin Tin

Aging with Grace (and Science)

American steaks: second of a three-part series

Fatal Attraction

In the cultlike customs of Texas A&M, tradition is life. Even in death.

News of the Weird

In the cultlike customs of Texas A&M, tradition is life. Even in death.

Not So Clear Cut

What are you really eating when you order fajitas in a Tex-Mex restaurant?

Talking Skirt Steak with Mark Mavrantonis

Mark Mavrantonis, Director of Culinary Development for Legacy Restaurants, which owns the Original Ninfa's, buys Certified Hereford outside skirt steak for the famous fajitas there. He doesn't hold back in his opinions about fajita meat. "Using inner skirt steak for fajitas is probably okay," he wr ... More >>

From Prep to Plate: Fajitas at Ninfa's on Navigation

Photo by Troy FieldsRobb Walsh's recent feature on the dubious origins of most fajitas eaten in restaurants today sent Houston Press photographer Troy Fields on an interesting journey to the original Ninfa's on Navigation, to photograph the entire process of prepping their famous fajitas. The meat u ... More >>

Creekside Burgers and Beer

This Shady Acres cafe is a great place to go for beer and burgers, but a challenging place to eat outside.

Badlands

From Ground Zero of the immigration crisis along the Mexican border

Robb Walsh's 100 Favorite Houston Dishes #2: Fajitas at the Original Ninfa's on Navigation

​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 >>

Gourmet With a Side of Ghetto at Grand Prize Bar

Do you know how dark it is in GPB? This is the best I could manage.​There is a point at which last night's events begin to get extremely fuzzy for me. I know that some time around 10:30 p.m., I ended up on the back porch at Grand Prize Bar (1010 Banks, 713-526-4565) smoking cigarettes -- I don ... More >>

The Embargo Act of 1807, And 5 Artists We'd Miss If It Was Still Here

​We're living in a globally connected world right now. Goods of all kinds are available from anywhere in the world in days, or in cases like music and films instantly. Our favorite expression lately is, "Living in the future is awesome," and if anyone argues with you punch them in the face and ... More >>