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Lorretta Ruggiero

Lorretta Ruggiero is a Houston Press freelance writer based in Cypress, Texas. She loves entertaining her family and friends with her food and sparkling wit. She is married to Classic Rock Bob and they have two exceptionally smart-aleck children.

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Feeding Houston: Brighter Bites, Houston Food Bank and Cougar Cupboard

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Apr 17, 2024

We cover a number of gourmet restaurants, booming burger joints and primo pizza parlors here in the Houston Press. And as much as we enjoy scouting out new cafes and happy hour hotspots, we also realize that a large number of Houstonians not only lack the means to dine out...
Openings and Closings: Maximo and Local Foods Open, Magnol Heights Coming

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Apr 12, 2024

Maximo, 6119 Edloe, opened April 9 in West University Place. The new Mexican food concept comes from Benjy Levit and Dylan Murray’s team at Local Foods, Eau Tour and Lee’s Den along with Chef Tony Luhrman. It is an homage to Mexican and Texan cooking and the culinary heritage of...
Soto's Cantina: Suburban Gem

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Apr 9, 2024

When Houston weather obliges, we residents must take advantage of it. Biblical scripture and literature through the years says "Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die." For Houstonians, we must do our outdoor merrymaking before the heat of summer. And the past month has given us some wonderfully...
Openings and Closings: KP's Kitchen Bellaire Opens, Berg's New French-European Concept

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Apr 5, 2024

KP's Kitchen Bellaire, 5427 Bissonnet, is having its grand opening April 5. from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. It's the second location of the modern American eatery from chef/owner Kerry Pauly. The 3,800 square-foot space will feature a full-service bar, a spacious dining area with both a front and side...
April Gardening Checklist: Weed, Feed and Enjoy!

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Apr 3, 2024

We don't often say it in Houston but the weather the past month has been nearly perfect. There have been spots of torrential downpours and gusty winds but the heat and the humidity were surprisingly absent for much of March. And April is starting off quite beautifully. The mild weather...