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  • Blogs

    September 30, 2011

    Odd Pair: Wine Pairings for Fast Food (Part I)

    Photo by Jeremy ParzenBacon cheeseburger and fries at Whataburger.​"Sonic, a drive-in chain a based in Oklahoma City," reported The New York Times this week, "added beer and wine to the menu in its new Homestead, Fla., location in July. The addition was based on nearby restaurants' menus, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2011

    9 Musical Costumes Couples Should Avoid This Halloween

    Norman See/last.fmNice threads, but... yeah. Don't go there.​The other day, a friend of ours asked us for our opinion on some ideas for "couple costumes," as in Halloween, including Han Solo and Princess Leia. Ugh. Do you happy couples really start this early in September? Rocks Off thinks ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    Tunnel Explorer: Flavors

    I burned the roof of my mouth on this. Can irony be retroactive?​Have you ever burned the roof of your mouth, then spent the next week poking at that spot with your tongue, worrying it over and over despite the pain caused by touching the wound? I'm the type of person who does that. It's a mor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2011

    First Look at The Moghul's Restaurant and Bar

    Photo courtesy of The Moghul's RestaurantNo, I did not take any pictures myself. There was no point.​My visit to The Moghul's Restaurant and Bar (11681 Westheimer, 281-589-2300) last night can be summed up in one solitary word: Befuddling. I had been eagerly looking forward to driving out to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2010

    Unfortunate-Looking Dessert Proves Quite Tasty

    They're delicious; I promise.​"I'm not eating that. It looks disgusting." My boyfriend shoved the Styrofoam bowl back across the table at me, its contents jiggling slightly as he did. Inside the bowl were five spheres coated in a fine peanut dust. One of them was oozing a dark, black substanc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2010

    Top 5 Laziest Grocery Store Items

    Really?​We've all grocery-shopped in a hurry before, frantically piecing together a meal idea in our heads, trying to remember what we had at home in the fridge and tossing things into the basket. And certainly we've all felt strapped for time when it comes to actually assembling a meal or pac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2010

    Coldstone Creamery's Sinless Shakes

    ​It's getting to be that time of the year in Houston when all I care to consume is chilled liquids. This craving, combined with my general predilection for sweets, makes milkshakes enormously appealing. Thus far I have told myself that full-fat milkshakes are an essential part of a weekly diet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2010

    Secret of the Sea: Lolliguncula Brevis

    ​The sparkling enope squid, which is found in the Western Pacific Ocean, is a seasonal delicacy that is found in sushi bars between the months of March and May. They're also known as "firefly squid" (hotaru ika in Japanese) because each tentacle contains a photophore that flashes a luminescent ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 6, 2010

    Too Beaucoup

    An unassuming bar and grill turns out some damn good Cajun food.

  • Dining

    December 31, 2009

    Lucky Black-Eyed Peas

    If you don't eat black-eyed peas this New Year's Day, next year could be really unlucky. Luckily, there's Family Discount Food.

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2009

    Late Night Scene: Taco Cabana

    Photo by rpongsaj​Okay, confession: It's been years since I went to a Taco Cabana without the aid of a much-needed designated driver. But the bell tolls for all of us, and tonight it's my turn to drunk-sit and someone else's turn to drag me there for tortillas and queso. Walking into the Kir ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    Steam Punks: Baristas Throw Down at Houston's First Latte Art Competition

    Photos by Katharine ShilcuttSilence Huang points out good and bad characteristics on a calibration cup of latte.​Judging a latte art competition is deceptively difficult, as we found out on Friday night. Silence Huang, one of our fellow judges and a master barista from Taiwan, drew careful diagram ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 22, 2009

    CATBIRD'S TRUCK STOP CAPPUCCINO

    Photos by Katharine ShilcuttSilence Huang points out good and bad characteristics on a calibration cup of latte.​Judging a latte art competition is deceptively difficult, as we found out on Friday night. Silence Huang, one of our fellow judges and a master barista from Taiwan, drew careful diagram ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2009

    Donut Patrol: The Depths of the Heights

    ​When you walk in the front door of Bakery Donut at 1203 11th St. in the Heights, you are overwhelmed with all the choices. There are lots of kolaches, twisters, filled bars and all sorts of breakfast food. The bacon sandwich on a whole wheat English muffin looks awesome. And the donut case it ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 8, 2009

    Punjabi To-Go

    This 16-year-old Indian restaurant is still turning out great curries; just don't expect atmosphere — or silverware.

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2009

    Food Fight: Battle French Fry

    Photos by Katharine Shilcutt Five Guys vs. Jax GrillDid you know that Monday was National French Fry Day? Yeah, neither did we. We were still distracted by trying unsuccessfully to find poutine for Canada Day (July 1, ya hosers). But take National French Fry Day and combine it with Bastille D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2009

    Texas Traveler: Admitting Defeat To The BBQ In Salt Lick

    Photos by Mike Giglio It started with 24 ounces of Icehouse. Texas Traveler was headed to Austin Friday morning with a couple of friends. We'd already stopped at the overflowing Buc-ee's along the way, and managed to secure some fudge samples -- peanut butter, rocky road and cookies and cream, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2009

    Texas Traveler: Admitting Defeat To The BBQ In Salt Lick

    Photos by Mike GiglioIt started with 24 ounces of Icehouse.Texas Traveler was headed to Austin Friday morning with a couple of friends. We'd already stopped at the overflowing Bucky's along the way, and managed to secure some fudge samples -- peanut butter, rocky road and cookies and cream, all equ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    H-E-B Recalls Beef Products

    In Robb Walsh's recent feature story, "Not So Clear Cut," he explains how meat purveyors treat tough cuts of meat by marinating them with enzymes in commercial vacuum tumblers. But the practice has its risks, as Walsh writes: "We can thank vacuum tumbler technology for turning previously tough cut ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2009

    A Better Breakfast at Manena's

    Photo by Katharine Shilcutt Vigilantes rellenos from Manena's Grabbing breakfast on the go can get stale very easily.  Egg McMuffins, breakfast tacos, Starbucks muffins, kolaches, donuts... All the quickly-obtained breakfasts of the busy, the mindless consumption of fast food, wearin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    For The Person Who Has Everything - A Double Wall Stainless Steel Tiffin

    Photos by Jay Francis I discovered Payal at 5615 Savoy (just off of Harwin near Hillcroft) a few years ago when I went in search of some Indian stainless steel cookware. The Indians do spectacular things with stainless steel: dishes, cups, teapots, pressure cookers...you name it. And when I walke ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 19, 2009

    Flavors of the Fifth at Davis Meat Market and Burt's Meat Market

    Photos by Jay Francis I discovered Payal at 5615 Savoy (just off of Harwin near Hillcroft) a few years ago when I went in search of some Indian stainless steel cookware. The Indians do spectacular things with stainless steel: dishes, cups, teapots, pressure cookers...you name it. And when I walke ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2009

    The "Taco Man" Truck at Bubbles

    The egg and chorizo breakfast taco comes with a free roasted jalapeño and your choice of red and green homemade salsas at the taco truck parked behind Bubbles Carwash at Westheimer and Bering. The business is called the "Taco Man" and its run by two brothers from San Luis Potosi. The truck is one ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 6, 2008

    Michael A. Salter: “too much”

    The Styrobots are coming! The Styrobots are coming!

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2008
  • Blogs

    January 26, 2008

    Last Night: Super Happy Fun Land Reopening

    The Styrobots are coming! The Styrobots are coming!

  • Dining

    January 17, 2008

    Simposio

    An old favorite has opened at a new location, but is its upscale Northern Italian fare still worth the price?

  • Culture

    October 4, 2007

    "Rebecca Ward / Jason Rogenes / Dan Steinhilber"

    Finesilver hosts three gallery-specific installations

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2007

    What a Butthole!

    Finesilver hosts three gallery-specific installations

  • Dining

    May 31, 2007
  • Dining

    October 5, 2006

    Dates and Camels

    A new Afghani restaurant on Bissonnet offers a novel way to break your Ramadan fast

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2006

    No, Seriously, It Really Is Falling

    A new Afghani restaurant on Bissonnet offers a novel way to break your Ramadan fast

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2006

    Turkish Delight

    A new Afghani restaurant on Bissonnet offers a novel way to break your Ramadan fast

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2006

    Turkish Delight

    A new Afghani restaurant on Bissonnet offers a novel way to break your Ramadan fast

  • Dining

    March 16, 2006

    Where Carnitas Meet Foie Gras

    Cultures collide at Washington and Asbury, with wonderfully tasty results

  • Calendar

    October 13, 2005

    Water You Doing This Weekend?

    Nothing? Then paddle to the 34th annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta

  • Calendar

    August 11, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Nothing? Then paddle to the 34th annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta

  • Culture

    February 3, 2005

    Good Morning, America

    Randy Twaddle's work is both politically charged and successful

  • Dining

    January 13, 2005

    Cajun, Twice Removed

    Great food, lousy atmosphere? Get it to go!

  • Calendar

    March 20, 2003

    Save the Dome

    Teaching kids to keep their heads

  • Best of Houston

    September 26, 2002

    Best Horchata

    Fiesta Mart deli

  • Best of Houston

    September 26, 2002

    Best Milk Shake

    Hard Rock Café

  • Dining

    May 23, 2002

    Stirred and Shaken

    Brain Freeze

  • Dining

    July 13, 2000

    Wake-up Call

    Ragin Cajun Daiquiri

  • Dining

    June 8, 2000

    Multicultural Masala

    Have you heard the one about the American food critic and the Pakistani cab driver who walk into a barbecue joint?

  • Dining

    October 14, 1999

    Hot Plate

    Have you heard the one about the American food critic and the Pakistani cab driver who walk into a barbecue joint?

  • Dining

    August 26, 1999

    Hot Plate

    May's Ice Cream

  • Dining

    August 5, 1999

    The Meat of the Matter

    Why do people go to steak houses? Steak & Chophouse on the Boulevard doesn't know.

  • Music

    May 28, 1998

    Clubland

    Why do people go to steak houses? Steak & Chophouse on the Boulevard doesn't know.

  • Dining

    July 25, 1996

    Deli Dream

    The food at Zinnante's Delicatessen is the stuff memories are made of

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