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Jordan Rethmeier: That's One Helluva Big Catfish, Dude

Catfish for dinner!! For the next month and a half. That's what would have been on the menu at the Jordan Rethmeier home after he reeled in a massive ol' blue catfish at Lake Zebco this weekend, except he released the fish back to the (relative) deep. Lake Zebco, in Athens, is the Texas Parks & Wi ... More >>

Are Other Nut Butters Healthier Than Peanut Butter?

I found myself a bit stumped last week when trying to decide which nut butter -- peanut, almond or cashew -- to choose as the spread for my Monster PBJ sandwich. The food truck offers all three, as well as gluten-free bread and other options for the truly discerning sandwich diner. I've been attempt ... More >>

The 12 Biggest Food News Stories of 2012: The Year In Twinkies, Go-Go Juice and Guy Fieri

From eating like cavemen to redneck sketti, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest food happenings of 2012. 12. Singapore Serves Mashed Potatoes...From A Vending Machine? The internet was abuzz when a photo of a mashed potato vending machine surfaced. Eventually, the viral picture was tr ... More >>

Uncover the Seedy Underbelly of Sandwich Breads with Sprouted Grain Bread

I have a tendency to get obsessed with foods, especially when I find something healthy that I like, because left to my own devices I would probably only eat pasta with garlic and oil, pepperoncini, dark chocolate, and the occasional pizza. I discovered sprouted-grain bread back when a turkey sandwic ... More >>

What's Missing? Acid and Texture Tips

Over the years, I've come to appreciate the importance of texture and acidity in food. More than almost anything else, save maybe basic seasoning (salt), these are the components I look for in a dish. All too often, I find myself searching for and not finding them, frequently in dishes that might be ... More >>

Rocks Off's Ultra-Hip Rodeo Concert Guide: Lady Antebellum

Date: March 1 Name: Lady Antebellum AKA: "Starland Country Band" Genre: Elevator twang

My 10 Favorite Houston Sandwiches

Photo by Troy FieldsMy favorite bread for my favorite sandwich.​Like Ginny Braud, I love sandwiches. Let me say that again: I LOVE sandwiches. Everyone who knows me knows this. It's become almost embarrassing given the fact that I'm on the wrong side of 40 and I still get giddy over a food ite ... More >>

The Five Characteristics of Great Sandwich Bread

This is NOT great sandwich bread.​When I was growing up, I had the good fortune to spend a great deal of time with my paternal grandmother, who was an absolutely amazing cook. She had boxes filled with recipes on index cards I swear I will turn into a cook book someday. But, one of my favorit ... More >>

Revival Market to Open Monday, Offer Texas Products, Produce and Meat

Photos by Katharine ShilcuttRyan Pera (L) and Morgan Weber (R) relax for a brief moment in their new shop.​"This thing was a wreck last night," laughed Morgan Weber as he gestured toward the now-spotless interior of Revival Market this morning. The long-awaited butcher shop / grocery store / c ... More >>

Brew Blog: Big Flats 1901

​Poor "Big Flats 1901." It's such an easy target, people just can't help themselves. First, it's made for and sold exclusively by Walgreens, and, clearly, booze marketed by a drugstore has to be bad. Then, they had to go ahead and give it a name easily synonymous with crappy beer. Then, some m ... More >>

Idol Beat: Some Girls

​I missed most of last night's introduction because I was still trying to get my head around how they're going to milk tonight's selection show for two freaking hours. American Idol is just another example of domestic ineffeciency: take what should be -- at best -- a thirty minute program and ... More >>

Almost Perfect Risotto di Funghi at Fred's Italian Corner

​There is something immensely comforting about a bowl of risotto at Fred's Italian Corner (2278 West Holcombe, 713-665-7506), the arborio rice nice and plump in its own creamy sauce, sending up visible waves of steam on a cold night last week. That's an overused term these days: comfort food. ... More >>

Joe's Deli: As Simple As It Sounds

Almost as good as Wonder Bread and Kool Aid.​Joe's Deli 3729 W Alabama St Ste C I'm a sandwich guy, but I'm not fussy about it. I'm as thrilled with prosciutto and brie on Italian as I am with turkey and American cheese on Wonder Bread, especially if cherry Kool Aid is involved. While drivin ... More >>

Top 10 Useful Kitchen Appliances That My Foodie Friends Make Fun Of

​Katharine Shilcutt's trashing of useless kitchen appliances really made me hot under the collar. I have all of those appliances -- except the electric cheese grater. And I intend to go buy an electric cheese grater this weekend. Then I will invite Katharine over for spaghetti and make her g ... More >>

The Angry Mob at U of H Was Not After "Informer" Rapper Snow's Autograph

Courtesy Justin Crane What it is, bro: Snow (left) and U of H Park Party organizer Justin Crane​Welcome to another installment of our still-unnamed, in-their-own-words series on musical goings-on in Houston that perhaps could have turned out better for some of the parties involved - coming ... More >>

A Young Critic on Pizza

16 month-old pizza critic Matthew Varesic recommends the pepperoni pie at the Chuck E. Cheese on Memorial near Dairy-Ashford. The synergy of a Wonder Bread-like crust, a sweet tomato sauce free of extraneous herbs and garlic, and the large rounds of pepper-free pepperoni come together to create a fl ... More >>

Denny's Adopts Rock Bands

The diner chain now serves up a little rock on the side

Counting Sheep with 21

This flick doesn't hit the jackpot. Doesn't even come close.

Sanguine Soup and Sandwich

Bodard Bistro on Bellaire is packing them in with "not too greasy" Vietnamese food

Can't Hold a Candle to It

Candelari's Italian sausage pizza is a Washington Avenue wonder

Eighteen Greater Houston Hamburgers You Need to Try Right Now

A "must try" list of Houston-area burgers

Eighteen Hamburgers You Need to Try Right Now

A "must try" list of Houston-area burgers

Texas Burger Binge

Our food critic reports on the state of the Texas burger -- and recommends 18 you need to try immediately

The Missing Fish Mint

Nam caters to mainstream palates by keeping the flavors mild and the herbs innocuous

The Goode Son

Houston's First Family of Barbecue has anointed an heir apparent to its expanding empire. And his name is Levi.

Good Goo Dolls

Summer Snack

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

The Pedrique family missed their hometown. So they recreated it.

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