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Richmond

  • Dining

    February 9, 2012

    We Love Food

    Our 100 favorite dishes in Houston.

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Unidentified Male, 18, Bayou Body Count No. 65

    18 years old and dead from an argument.​An 18-year-old man was shot to death during an argument on the west side around noon Sunday, police say. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was found dead in the 10800 block of Richmond about 11:30 a.m., HPD says. Witnesses told police t ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 17, 2011

    Suck the Head!

    The Top Ten Crawfish Joints in Houston

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Little Pappasito's: That Restaurant You Hate to Love

    the belafonte​I think everyone has at least one restaurant they don't always admit to enjoying. Mine is Little Pappasito's on Richmond and Kirby. Lately, my husband has become obsessed with Little Pappasito's, and he automatically proposes a visit whenever we're in the mood for Tex-Mex. It di ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2010

    Lucio

    the belafonte​I think everyone has at least one restaurant they don't always admit to enjoying. Mine is Little Pappasito's on Richmond and Kirby. Lately, my husband has become obsessed with Little Pappasito's, and he automatically proposes a visit whenever we're in the mood for Tex-Mex. It di ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2010

    Brunch at Pappasito's Cantina

    ​I found myself eating brunch at Pappasito's Cantina (2536 Richmond) on a Sunday. The menu has an entree called the Especialidad Pappasito's, which is supposed to serve two, but since they are only charging half price on Sundays right now, I decided to get the whole thing for myself.

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2010

    Unidentified Male, 36, Bayou Body Count No. 266

    Storeowner protects his turf​A Montrose storewoner stabbed to death a man who tried to shoplift some beer Sunday night, police say. The man, accompanied by a woman, entered a convenience store in the 900 block of Richmond about 7:30 p.m. and tried to leave without paying. The storeowner got i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2010

    Odd Pair: Shrimp Tacos & Chardonnay

    ​Shrimp tacos are my current obsession. Yes, they are obviously just a riff on the classic fish taco, but the combination of a tempura battered shrimp on a freshly made corn tortilla with red cabbage and cilantro is not to be missed. And since they're only $2 during Yelapa Playa Mexicana's (23 ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 30, 2010

    Planet Houston: Country Cooking

    An around-the-world guide to the foods of Planet Houston

  • Dining

    September 23, 2010

    Café Layal Midtown

    An around-the-world guide to the foods of Planet Houston

  • Dining

    June 3, 2010

    Orange's Orange Kapiriña

    An around-the-world guide to the foods of Planet Houston

  • Dining

    May 13, 2010

    Yelapa Playa Mexicana's 1800 Express

    An around-the-world guide to the foods of Planet Houston

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2010

    Happy Hour at Yelapa

    ​On a recent beautifully sunny and crisp Friday afternoon, a few friends suggested we start the weekend off properly with some margaritas. We ended up at Yelapa Playa Mexicana (2303 Richmond). We knew they had $4 margaritas and $4 Patron shots until seven, which sounded like a deliciously exce ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2010

    Yelapa's Almuerzo Expresso

    ​The braised lamb taco is one of the best choices on the quick lunch menu at Yelapa Playa Mexicana on Richmond, the subject of this week's Café review. The "Express Lunch" offers three courses for $12.95. It starts with your choice of a garden salad with mango and chile vinaigrette or a pile ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    Grab a Sack of Fat Gulf Oysters

    ​Gulf oysters are extra fat right now after our recent cold snap. José at Airline Seafood at 1841 Richmond showed me the only sack of oysters he had when I stopped in on Tuesday. He said he was expecting a fresh shipment today. The bag of oysters on hand were harvested on January 17 in Matago ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 14, 2010

    Ceviche Challenge at Yelapa Playa Mexicana

    ​Gulf oysters are extra fat right now after our recent cold snap. José at Airline Seafood at 1841 Richmond showed me the only sack of oysters he had when I stopped in on Tuesday. He said he was expecting a fresh shipment today. The bag of oysters on hand were harvested on January 17 in Matago ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Good Deals on Texas Oysters

    ​Texas oyster season opened November 1, and the oysters have started to flood the local market. Lots of restaurants around town are running specials. The cheapest price I've seen is at the Ragin Cajun on Richmond, where they offer 25¢ oysters during happy hour (Mondays through Fridays from 3 ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 6, 2009

    ABSINTHE BRASSERIE'S VINYL SUNSET

    ​Texas oyster season opened November 1, and the oysters have started to flood the local market. Lots of restaurants around town are running specials. The cheapest price I've seen is at the Ragin Cajun on Richmond, where they offer 25¢ oysters during happy hour (Mondays through Fridays from 3 ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 9, 2009

    MUGSY'S JUICE BOX

    ​Texas oyster season opened November 1, and the oysters have started to flood the local market. Lots of restaurants around town are running specials. The cheapest price I've seen is at the Ragin Cajun on Richmond, where they offer 25¢ oysters during happy hour (Mondays through Fridays from 3 ... More >>

  • News

    June 11, 2009

    The Recruit

    Places all over Houston want Trevor Falk and pitch the wonders of community life. He is 24 and has Down syndrome, which makes him a hot commodity for private group homes.

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    June 4, 2009
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    January 15, 2009

    2009 Chevron Houston Marathon/Aramco Houston Half Marathon

    This year’s runners include Olympians, past winners and a whole lot of hopefuls

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2008

    Places That Are Open -- Constantly Updated

    This year’s runners include Olympians, past winners and a whole lot of hopefuls

  • Dining

    September 4, 2008

    RICHMOND CHILL BAR & GRILL'S CHILL-LEMONADE

    This year’s runners include Olympians, past winners and a whole lot of hopefuls

  • Dining

    June 19, 2008

    Bowl opens next door to Absinthe Brasserie

    This year’s runners include Olympians, past winners and a whole lot of hopefuls

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2008

    Slideshow: Bayou City Farmers’ Market

    This year’s runners include Olympians, past winners and a whole lot of hopefuls

  • Music

    February 28, 2008

    Houston Musical Landmarks and the I.Am.We Collective

    This year’s runners include Olympians, past winners and a whole lot of hopefuls

  • Music

    November 8, 2007

    Local Motion

    This year’s runners include Olympians, past winners and a whole lot of hopefuls

  • Calendar

    November 1, 2007

    Cop Warmth

    Hardcore threesome gets down and angsty

  • Music

    September 13, 2007

    Local Motion

    Hardcore threesome gets down and angsty

  • News

    November 16, 2006

    Amazing Race

    Hardcore threesome gets down and angsty

  • Dining

    June 3, 2004

    Ceviche Heaven

    This new Peruvian restaurant is serving the best seafood cocktail in town

  • Music

    July 17, 2003

    Richmond's Burning

    Ten people have been shot on the Richmond Strip since May. And this is where we want to send thousands of Super Bowl fans?

  • Music

    April 10, 2003

    Club Directory

    Ten people have been shot on the Richmond Strip since May. And this is where we want to send thousands of Super Bowl fans?

  • Dining

    February 20, 2003

    Night Owls

    The Proletariat's Mai Tai

  • Music

    May 9, 2002

    Fa-fa-fashion

    Local nightlife luminaries take the clothes to the clubs

  • Dining

    August 23, 2001

    Cattle Drive

    Ruth's Chris

  • Music

    July 27, 2000

    Personality Counts

    Local ladies strut their stuff

  • Dining

    May 18, 2000

    Pie in the Sky?

    Local ladies strut their stuff

  • Dining

    April 20, 2000

    Hole Foods

    Relocated and rechristened, the Hobbit Café's still has a way with healthy cuisine

  • Dining

    January 27, 2000

    Mexican Mystery

    How do you solve a problem like Café Maria? Don't bother.Just eat.

  • Dining

    December 9, 1999

    Hot Plate

    How do you solve a problem like Café Maria? Don't bother.Just eat.

  • Dining

    October 28, 1999

    Dish

    Hobbit's New Hole

  • Dining

    July 29, 1999

    Hot Plate

    Hobbit's New Hole

  • News

    May 20, 1999

    School Outings

    Forcing all the retarded from institutions may not be in anyone's best interests

  • Dining

    May 21, 1998

    Dish

    Forcing all the retarded from institutions may not be in anyone's best interests

  • Dining

    December 4, 1997

    (Con)fusion Cuisine

    Despite the company it keeps, Paradise Restaurant offers elegant food

  • Calendar

    October 31, 1996

    Press Picks

    Despite the company it keeps, Paradise Restaurant offers elegant food

  • Dining

    March 31, 1994

    Chopsticks at the Ready

    The modest Chinese Cafe knows how to produce a feast worth losing your poise over

  • News

    December 30, 1993

    On the edge in Edge City

    Brad Tyer finds fun, more fun and big fun on the Richmond Strip

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