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    May 9, 2012

    Can Domino's Pull Off "Brooklyn-Style" Pizza?

    No! 1000 percent, N-effing-O. Maybe my expectations were raised too high by the promise of hand-stretched, perfectly foldable crust, and by images of the flavorful, thin, crisp crust conjured by the word "Brooklyn." Or maybe it was the fact that I just wasn't drunk. Anyway I look at it -- my experi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Health Department Roundup: Just the Facts, Mostly

    Normally we go all Popeye Doyle on the inspection reports, doing things our way, asking for forgiveness rather than requesting permission. We'd even consider purchasing an ankle holster if we were allowed to rub up against girls while on the clock. (Just kidding, it's a quick-draw gimmick.) Today, t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Fat City Tackles Every Entry on Our 100 Favorite Dishes List

    Because I'm getting to be an oldster, I'm still not as hip to newer sites like Pinterest and Tumblr as I once would have been to, say, Blogger or Wordpress. Tumblr sites in particular sort of confuse me -- aren't they just blogs? With more pictures and less writing? And no vicious comment sections? ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2011

    Can One Person Eat a 28-Inch Pizza In an Hour? With Video

    Can one person eat a 28-inch pizza in an hour? The short answer is: no. But that didn't stop two devoted Houston Press staffers from taking on Russo's New York Pizzeria's party pizza challenge. Although other Russo's have carried the 28-inch party pizza for a while, it's still somewhat new to the R ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2011

    Brew Blog: Travel Edition (Four Peaks Oatmeal Stout)

    Photo by Nicholas L. HallFour Peaks in front, Bar Bianco rising majestically in the background.​I've been in Phoenix on business this week, spending my days jammed into a conference center, struggling to hold onto consciousness. I've been lucky, though, to have some family in the vicinity this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2011

    Going Vegan in Houston: Where to Get Your Grub

    Earlier this week, we featured some stunning vegan donuts from local vegan and gluten-free baker Jodycakes. Even in a carnivorous city like Houston, eating vegan can be done -- and done surprisingly well. Jodycakes isn't the only vegan baker in town; Sinfull Bakery's vegan cookies and other sweet t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 22, 2011

    Houston Press Best of Houston BestFest

    Earlier this week, we featured some stunning vegan donuts from local vegan and gluten-free baker Jodycakes. Even in a carnivorous city like Houston, eating vegan can be done -- and done surprisingly well. Jodycakes isn't the only vegan baker in town; Sinfull Bakery's vegan cookies and other sweet t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 22, 2011

    Houston Press Best of Houston® BestFest

    Earlier this week, we featured some stunning vegan donuts from local vegan and gluten-free baker Jodycakes. Even in a carnivorous city like Houston, eating vegan can be done -- and done surprisingly well. Jodycakes isn't the only vegan baker in town; Sinfull Bakery's vegan cookies and other sweet t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    The Brazilian Burger: Bedlam on a Bun

    Photo by Troy FieldsPotato sticks, corn and peas are vital ingredients in any X-Tudo burger.​In this week's cafe review, we spotlight Friends Pizzeria, a little Brazilian restaurant that -- despite its name -- specializes in Brazilian burgers and hot dogs just as much as it does in pizza. And ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Pizzas and More at the New Alto Pizzeria

    Pepperoni Pizza at Alto Pizzeria, $13​Pizza. For me, it's the ultimate comfort food. It's what I crave when I'm down, when I'm ravenous, when I get late-night hunger pangs. The only problem is that it's not exactly the healthiest of dining choices, and with my abundant lack of self control, wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Tuesday August 2, 2011 Deals of the Day

    ​Get half off pizza and more with today's VOICE Daily Deal from the Houston Press. Our coupon is good for 50 percent off ($9 for $18) at Essie's Pizzeria in Bellaire. Essie's makes their homemade dough fresh daily, and they make their pizzas to order in a traditional brick oven. Essie's also s ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 21, 2011

    Capri in Spring

    Little restaurant outside town turns out spectacular Italian food.

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2011

    Searching for a Slice: Barry's on Richmond

    ​In all fairness, my visit to Barry's didn't start off perfectly when I realized that they don't serve pizza by the slice. I was alone for lunch and without anyone to share a pie with, so I was forced to order a personal pizza from the lunch specials menu (two-topping personal pizza with salad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2011

    Openings & Closings: March 2011

    A new bar coming to Midtown isn't a big deal, but this bar will be.​Haven't read the exclusive Martin Hamish press release about his new gastro-tavern, The Dark Horse? See it here. Blind item of the week (and one that I'm incredibly excited about): A craft beer bar will be coming to Midtown i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2011

    Stromboli vs. Calzone: The Great Debate

    ​Of all the culinary conundrums, the one that plagues me the most is the difference between a calzone and a stromboli. Growing up I thought the main difference was that stromboli is typically rolled and made with cold cut-type meat, while a calzone is folded over and made with anything else. T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2011

    Worry-Free Entertaining

    Jessica RisleyPear and taleggio pizza.​I threw my first party at age 15 while the parental units were out of the country. Not the smartest idea, but the gathering was pretty legendary. Since then, I have learned a thing or two. Some bits of wisdom are pretty obvious, like "don't feed your gues ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2011

    Pink Papa

    ​I wish I liked Pink's Pizza more than I do. Everybody tells me how great it is. Heck, when it first opened, I told other people how great it was. I think it was just excitement at having a new pizza delivery place at hand that wasn't Papa John's. Then it hit me; in many ways, Pink's is Papa J ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2011

    Top 5 290 Eateries

    ​Places right off the freeway often get a bad rap. But if you're stuck in traffic, hungry, and need a quick bite, these five excellent options are located a stone's throw away. Establishments directly off Highway 290 out to Highway 6 are accounted for on this list. 5. Willie's Grill & Iceho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2010

    Pizza for Breakfast

    ​A recent Tuesday found us on the patio of Luigi's Pizzeria for our daughter's bimonthly Brownies meeting. The girls were there to tour the restaurant and make their own pies. The troop traipsed through the kitchen and added sauce and cheese to the pies Luigi threw in his wood-burning oven for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2010

    10 Pumpkin Dishes to Try in Houston: #4: Pumpkin Goat Cheese Croquettes at Pizzeria Dolce Vita Enoteca

    ​I adore pumpkin. It's orange (my favorite color), healthful (fiber! Vitamin A!), and associated with two lovely, food-centric holidays (Halloween and Thanksgiving). Starting around October, I always find myself on the hunt for pumpkin-flavored foods, and this autumn is no exception. So, betwe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2010

    Openings and Closings

    Photo courtesy of the Barbed Rose.Fried oysters on top of house-cured bacon at the Barbed Rose.​Openings all over town have things looking up for intrepid food lovers as well as those ready to welcome back some old favorites. In the Clear Lake area, the beloved Alpine Brauhaus has opened back ... More >>

  • News

    April 29, 2010

    Readers Miss Robb

    And viewers of our chef tats piece weigh in on the ink.

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2010

    Pizzeria Taqueria (Por Mis Cazuelas Taqueria)

    ​Pizzeria Taqueria (807 Telephone Road, 713-921-9250) is tucked behind a Jack in the Box, in a nondescript building with a red roof. When we walked in, we felt a little awkward -- the only other people there were making out in the middle of the dining area. The menu was written in Sharpie o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2010

    The Big Three: Feta, Kalamata Olives and Sundried Tomatoes

    Last week we brought you a trio of scrumptiously sweet ingredients aimed at improving your breakfasts and desserts. This week, we thought we'd give you a few simple ideas for some fast, delicious dinners. We are big fans of Mediterranean cooking - its fresh and unprocessed goodness leaves you feelin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2009

    Sourdough Pizza in a Bread Machine

    ​Here's another way to use up that sourdough you have to get rid of every day if you have a culture going. Thanks to reader LW, who suggested Betty Sue as the name of my new sourdough. Betty Sue is looking real good lately. Especially in this bread machine pizza recipe. Making the dough is re ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 1, 2007

    Trevisio

    Snow White

  • Dining

    January 25, 2007

    Posh Pizza

    Dolce Vita Pizzeria & Enoteca

  • Dining

    November 16, 2006

    TRIPLE TREAT TORTILLAS

    California Pizza Kitchen

  • Dining

    June 2, 2005

    Precision Pecan Pie

    Roland's Swiss Pastry and Bistro

  • Dining

    November 25, 2004

    Irish Italian

    Kenneally's Irish Pub

  • Dining

    July 3, 2003

    Test Your Manhood

    Hickory Hollow

  • Dining

    November 28, 2002

    A Slice of Chocolate, Please

    The Chocolate Bar

  • Dining

    October 12, 2000

    Hot Plate

    Mighty Aphrodite

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