Alexandra Doyle

Chef Randy Rucker's popular Southern restaurant Bramble, 2231 South Voss, closed abruptly this week, despite the eatery's commitment to participate in Houston Restaurant Weeks. In a statement, Rucker said that the economic downturn in recent months, which has particularly affected Houston and other oil-based economies, made the concept unviable. It...

If you like to cook creative, healthy dishes, you probably already know that cauliflower is pretty much a miracle food– you can make knock-off mashed potatoes, bread, rice, tater tots and so much more out of cauliflower. It's packed with nutrients, including vitamins and fiber, and it's low in carbs...

All Month Cuchara Charity Month When you spend $35 at Cuchara, 214 Fairview, this month, the restaurant will donate $5 to a featured charity or public institution. This week's featured group is the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, which seeks to revitalize and transform Buffalo Bayou through bike trails, natural landscaping, parks...

It's time for the much-anticipated opening of Arthur Ave Italian American, located at 1111 Studewood. The Italian eatery is from the same team that brought you Rice Village's newest award-winning concept, Helen Greek Food and Wine, which was one of this year's James Beard Award semi-finalists in the Best New...

Looking for a new way to get your day started off right? Ellie Sharp, writing for Zagat, has a run-down of everything you need to know about Montrose's hottest new breakfast joint, Snooze, which is located at 3217 Montrose. It's open early seven days a week with an extensive, hearty...