Subject:

Michael Cordua

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2011

    Chef Chat, Part 1: David Cordua of Americas, On His First Love and Le Cordon Bleu

    Photo by Mai PhamDavid Cordua, Executive Chef of the Cordua Restaurant Group ​David Cordua, at 29, is currently Executive Chef at Americas River Oaks, and all of the restaurants in the Cordua Restaurant Group. Contrary to what some might assume, despite growing up as the son of a restaurante ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2011

    Upcoming Events

    Americas: So long, and thanks for all the dish.​It's been a long time coming, but Americas on Post Oak Boulevard is finally closing after 20 years. And while it will indeed be sad to lose its iconic dining room -- which I've always fondly thought of as "Dr. Seuss on acid" -- the restaurant is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2011

    Grilled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli at Com Tam Kieu Giang

    Grilled lemongrass beef vermicelli at Com Tam Kieu Giang​When people who have never tried Vietnamese food ask me what they should try, I usually recommend the grilled pork and rice vermicelli, or bun thit nuong, and a pineapple milkshake, or sinh to thom. As with any other ethnic food, reco ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2010

    Openings & Closings

    No more ceviche at the Midtown outpost of Lemon Tree.​A reader alerted us via Twitter to the fact that the Lemon Tree (207 West Gray) had closed its doors sometime in the past week. We went by to check it out and it is, indeed, closed. A call to Lemon Tree's original location on Whittington re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2009

    Recipe: Michael Cordua's Alfajor Recipe

    ​The alfajor -- a kind of cookie sandwich -- is an entirely different cookie depending on where you find it. In Spain, it could be a Christmas cookie of honey, almonds and spices. In South America, it's filled with dulce de leche or jam and covered in chocolate, powdered sugar or, in the case ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2008

    Magical Realism and Tres Leches

    ​The alfajor -- a kind of cookie sandwich -- is an entirely different cookie depending on where you find it. In Spain, it could be a Christmas cookie of honey, almonds and spices. In South America, it's filled with dulce de leche or jam and covered in chocolate, powdered sugar or, in the case ... More >>

  • Best of Houston

    September 25, 2003

    Best New Restaurant

    Artista

  • Dining

    September 11, 2003

    Bun Fun

    Artista

  • Dining

    May 22, 2003

    Food Art

    Get sauced at the Hobby Center's Artista. It's divine.

  • Dining

    March 22, 2001

    Show Time!

    While your mouth hangs open in awe at Zula's decorations, you might as well stuff Zula's fine food in it

  • Dining

    February 8, 2001

    Stirred and Shaken

    Américas' Caipirinha

  • Dining

    November 30, 2000

    Asian In-fusion

    East meets West

  • Best of Houston

    September 21, 2000

    Best New Restaurant

    Amazon Grill

  • Dining

    June 11, 1998

    Dish

    Amazon Grill

  • Dining

    October 23, 1997

    Hotel Haute

    John Sheely's Riviera Grill shows that even a chain hotel can host first-class food

  • Dining

    July 3, 1997

    The Boys from Rio

    The Rosas brothers honor Churrasco's -- and themselves -- with a little honest imitation

  • Dining

    August 24, 1995

    One Man's Meat

    At Lynn's Steakhouse, it's still the age of the carnivore

  • Dining

    July 28, 1994

    Hot Plate

    At Lynn's Steakhouse, it's still the age of the carnivore

  • Dining

    March 24, 1994

    Hot Plate

    At Lynn's Steakhouse, it's still the age of the carnivore

VOICE Daily Deals

Most Popular Stories

for free stuff, news info & more!

Now Click This

About Us | Media Kit | Work for Houston Press | Esubscribe | Free Classifieds | Houston Press Advertising | National Online Advertising | Mobile | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Problems? | RSS | Site Map
© 2012 Houston Press, LP, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
avatar
Newsletters | Mobile
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy