Pizza

Not Quite A Home Run at Reginelli's Pizzeria

Solid crust? Check. Inventive toppings? Check. Wine by the glass and bottle, plus a casual atmosphere? Check. What else could you really ask for in a pizza place? They certainly have all of that at Reginelli's Pizzeria, now open in Memorial City -- the first Houston location of the New Orleans cha ... More >>

Mellow Mushroom's Kaleidoscope Pies

The pizza is worth the wait and the craft beer is not bad either.

Chef Chat, Part 3: Brandi Key of Coppa and Her Modern Take on Italian Classics

Brandi Key Coppa Ristorante Italiano 5555 Washington Tel: 713-426-4260 This is Part 3 of a three-part Chef Chat series. In case you missed it, you can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. This week, we got to know Brandi Key, the executive chef at Coppa, a little better. We learned a bit about her t ... More >>

Chef Chat, Part 2: Brandi Key of Coppa, On Making the Perfect Pizza and Coppa's Next Move

Brandi Key Coppa Ristorante Italiano 5555 Washington Tel: 713-426-4260 This is Part 2 of a three-part Chef Chat series. You can read Part 1 here and Part 3 in this same space Friday. EOW: So the concept of Coppa as being an Italian Restaurant, and you coming from Pappa's, how did that evolve and ... More >>

The $20 Trader Joe's Challenge

Editor's note: We asked five Eating Our Words bloggers to head to Trader Joe's with $20 and write about what they were able to get. We've gathered their stories together here. Katharine Shilcutt: Objective: Two meals for two for $20 My boyfriend and I hit Trader Joe's a little before 5 p.m. on a ... More >>

What's Cooking on Pinterest? Blackberry Sticky Buns

One of my new favorite talk shows is The Chew. It's a morning talk show with co-hosts Mario Batali, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly, Michael Symon and Daphne Oz. They talk about recipes, tips and tricks for hosting parties, how to dress, eat healthy and other lifestyle topics. Daphne Oz, author of The Dor ... More >>

Chef Chat, Part 2: Bill and Matt Hutchinson of Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana

Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana 14028 Memorial Drive 713-855-0085 www.pizarospizza.com This is part two of a three-part Chef Chat series. Read Part 1 here and Part 3 in this same space on Friday. Yesterday, Bill and Matt Hutchinson told us how they left what they were doing to pursue the dream of openin ... More >>

Top 5 Foods (Almost) As Good Canned As Fresh

Canned foods get a bad rap, and for good reason. They're often high in sodium, lower in nutrients, and less flavorful. Sometimes, however, the "real" or "fresh" version is only infinitesimally better, and if you don't plan on using all or most of a particular ingredient immediately, canned may be m ... More >>

Jacob Colby Garvin Arrested in Connection with Fire at Dolce Vita

Last month we reported that Dolce Vita was damaged by a fire that started early in the morning May 5 outside of the restaurant, in its Dumpster, before moving inside. Now KHOU is reporting that on June 13 the Houston Arson Bureau arrested 25-year-old Jacob Colby Garvin for allegedly setting the fire ... More >>

How To: Simple, Versatile Focaccia Bread

Bread is definitely my favorite thing to make. I love everything about it, from proofing the yeast, to kneading the dough into submission, to the smell of baking bread wafting through the house. And, of course, I love to eat bread. I come from a long line of "dunkers" -- soup, sauce, even salad dres ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes 2012: No. 73, X-Tudo Burger at Friends Pizzeria

This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston® issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least o ... More >>

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 >>

Coachella: Best Of Weekend 2, Day 1

Our friends at LA Weekly and OC Weekly are at Coachella again. Here's what they're up to. It's "hot, sultry and steamy," they say. Here's the best of what they saw Friday. Other Lives: Amidst the day's scorching heat -- when most sane people were asleep in their tents or at a fancy pool party -- a ... More >>

Easter Potluck: Homemade Spinach Bread

This year, I'm attending my second annual Friendster. While it sounds like it is named after a defunct social network, it's actually an Easter potluck with my degenerate group of friends. This year, I'll be making one of my family's favorite holiday treats: Homemade Spinach Bread. The hot and crisp ... More >>

What's Cooking This Week?

Last week was filled with classic favorites, Galumpkis, Corned Beef Deli Sandwiches & Blackened Tilapia. I picked up some amazing sweet potato gnocchi and an awesome-looking mango chutney last weekend, so this week I'll definitely be using both in my menu. Here's what I'm making: Veal Saltimbocca ... More >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

What's Cooking This Week?

Photo by Brooke ViggianoMe me me so excited...to eat this. ​Mmm that moussaka was delish - reminded me of the Greek Easters I would spend with the Greek part of my fam growing up. With some more of my favorite holidays coming up, I'm getting a bit homesick. And since I'm food-obsessed, this we ... More >>

Tuesday September 27, 2011 Deals of the Day

​Today's VOICE Daily Deal from the Houston Press is good for 51 percent off ($7 for $15) inspired, thin-crust pizza and Indian food at Bombay Pizza Co.. Since opening in 2009 Bombay Pizza Co. has won two Houston Press Best of Houston Awards for "Best Pizza" and "Best Pizzeria." Enjoy a fun fus ... More >>

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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 >>

Comment of the Day

​Today Mai Pham wrote about the great pizza and people-watching at the new Alto Pizzeria at West Ave, which led everyone's favorite EOW commenter, SirRon, to discover a weird photo on the restaurant's web page. Commenter Florida63 kindly broke the photo down for us: Clearly they are a hot co ... More >>

Openings & Closings

The chopped brisket sandwich at Ray's Real Pit BBQ.​It's been a week of changes for Houston restaurants -- menu changes, chef changes, location changes -- and some of those changes include at least one shocking closure. That closure was Caffe Bello, which quietly closed its doors on Monday. T ... More >>

Searching for a Slice: Lunch Buffet at Star Pizza on Harvard

The Salsa Verde pizza is a revelation.​Star Pizza has been at the top of our pizza rotation since we moved to Houston last year, so my recent lunch visit wasn't my first experience with their pie. We love Star because they deliver; we seem to live in a pizza non-delivery vortex, so we enjoy th ... More >>

Capri in Spring

Little restaurant outside town turns out spectacular Italian food.

Comment of the Day

​One of life's truths: For every bad experience an EOW writer has at a restaurant, someone else has a good one, and vice versa. Katharine Shilcutt didn't enjoy dinner last night at the new Tasting Room, but commenter Rebecca Hadley had a great time last week: You went too fancy, Shilcutt! ... More >>

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 >>

Sick of Turkey? Order a Pizza: Our Top 5 Pizza Places

Photo courtesy of luna715Look at you, eating your Star Pizza off a real dinner plate. Oh, you fancy, huh?​Not all of us are like the Old Man in A Christmas Story; we aren't all turkey fiends. Some of us are happy to have it once a year and then forget the bland white meat even exists. So while ... More >>

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 >>

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 >>

Name That Pizza Place

​First things first, let's get this out of the way...Yes, they still serve pepperoni rolls. Sure, the pizza place on Ella near the intersection of 34th may not be a Double Dave's Pizza Works anymore, but they kept a signature item on the menu from the previous incarnation. This time though it ... More >>

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 >>

Readers Miss Robb

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

Classic Combo

Kick back next to the bocce ball court at Luigi's Pizzeria.

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 >>

Where the Kids Hang

​Chicago's Pizza was our choice one night for some deep-dish madness. The location we tried was closed, and the sign mentioned the two Chicago's restaurants had been consolidated. Both menus were on offer at the 1777 Airline Drive location. We arrived and noticed it felt very snug -- most of t ... More >>

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 >>

Candelari's Pizzeria

Trevisio

Snow White

DOLCE VITA'S

CANNOLI MARTINI

Posh Pizza

Dolce Vita Pizzeria & Enoteca

TRIPLE TREAT TORTILLAS

California Pizza Kitchen

Hot and Steamy

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Make Mine Moldy

Dharma Cafe

Precision Pecan Pie

Roland's Swiss Pastry and Bistro

Irish Italian

Kenneally's Irish Pub

A Slice of Chocolate, Please

The Chocolate Bar

Hot Plate

Mighty Aphrodite