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February 16, 1995
Evolution of a Watering Hole
Backstreet Cafe outgrows its niche as a fair-weather favorite
Blogs
January 19, 2010
Think You've Got What It Takes To Be a Cupcake Judge?
Last week, we chose Melanie Tello from a sea of 60 other worthy candidates to be one of our reader judges in this Sunday's much-anticipated Cupcake Smackdown at Block 7 Wine Company. This week, our food blog editor will choose the second and final judge. Do you think you have what it takes? ... More >>
Blogs
January 20, 2010
Our Second Reader Judge: The Houston Press Cupcake Smackdown
Oh man, this was a close one. Who knew choosing the second reader judge for Sunday's Houston Press Cupcake Smackdown would be so gut-wrenching? Two readers, JG and Sofia, captured our hearts. Both came off as passionately -- okay, insanely -- dedicated to cupcakery. JG claimed that her mothe ... More >>
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July 26, 2010
Chef Tats: Katie Leggett
Leggett's tattoo sleeve is dedicated to her love of baking.Although it's been a while since we've featured any chef tattoos here at Eating Our Words, we couldn't resist sharing the sweet sleeve that pastry chef Katie Leggett has been working on for years. Besides being a canvas for some gorg ... More >>
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October 4, 2010
The Houston Culinary Awards Get a Facelift
Photo courtesy of My TableThe steel awards themselves (no more glass!) weren't the only new things this year."You can't help but feel great when you're honored and respected by your peers and Houston diners," said Sean Beck today, after bringing home a stunning two awards at the annual My Tab ... More >>
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February 28, 2011
Chocolate Extravaganza Class with Ruben Ortega
Though Central Market's Chocolate Festival is technically over, sweet memories lived on last week as My Table's Pastry Chef of the Year, Ruben Ortega, taught a packed classroom the ins and outs of cooking with chocolate. Ruben has worked at several Houston restaurant institutions, including ... More >>
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May 12, 2011
Chef Chat, Part 2: Juan Carlos Gonzalez of Bistro Alex in City Centre
Mai PhamChef Juan Carlos Gonzalez of Bistro AlexYesterday, we caught up with Chef Juan Carlos Gonzales of Bistro Alex and talked about his background and some of the standout dishes in his restaurant. Today we ask him about his involvement in the Toque 5 dinner series and his favorite foods. ... More >>
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February 10, 2012
La Fisheria Opens Tomorrow as Houston Welcomes a Mexican Celebrity Chef to the City
Photos by Katharine ShilcuttChef Aquiles Chávez and co-owner Ena Niño. See more behind-the-scenes photos of La Fisheria and the taping in our slideshow.Most Americans wouldn't know chef Aquiles Chávez if they saw him on the street, even with his trademark handlebar mustache and Jack Sparro ... More >>