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Geri Maria Harris

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Odd Pair: Chocolate Bunnies and Etoile Brut Rose

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 22, 2011

Easter is fast approaching and for the good people of the world, that means a focus on traditional activities like spending time with the family and attending church. For heathens like me, it means a new excuse for eating and drinking. While out running errands, I found myself picking up...
Old-Fashioned Treats at Annie's Hamburgers

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 21, 2011

On a day fraught with unpleasantness resulting from a faulty car engine, I found myself down in the South Post Oak area with little patience and a big hunger. So when I saw Annie's Hamburgers, I decided to give it a try. The first thing I noticed was how crowded...
Nona Sivley Demonstrates TV-Worthy Cooking at Rice Epicurean

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 20, 2011

Last week ended on a high note when Hell's Kitchen Season 8 winner Nona Sivley left her chef de cuisine post at LA Market to head over to Rice Epicurean and cook up a big, steaming bowl of loaded potato soup. The audience was atwitter with an interesting mix of...
Top 5 Middle Eastern Restaurants

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 19, 2011

These places may go by many names - Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Lebanese, Persian - and though it is clearly not possible for all of these titles to be correct, in Houston we usually have a general sense of what the person is talking about when they mention any of the...
Martini Night at Ava

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 18, 2011

As if I needed another excuse to indulge in a cocktail or two, I just found out that Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar is doing a special promotion on martinis. Every Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m., they have a list of five specialty cocktails to choose from, at just...
Odd Pair: Wasabi Peas and Riesling

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 15, 2011

Though I am a fan of all types of good wine, I tend to shy away from some of the sweeter forms of vino. So while I can appreciate the fine craftsmanship of the 2009 St. Urbans-hof Urban Riesling, I knew I needed to find something savory to offset the...
Galveston's Food and Wine Festival by the Sea

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 14, 2011

As someone who will take practically any excuse to head to the beach, I was very excited to learn that this weekend Galveston will be hosting the 2011 Food and Wine Festival. This is going to be a four-day event extending from today through Sunday. Everything kicks off with a...
Revisiting an Old Favorite: Udipi Café

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 13, 2011

After compiling a list of my top 5 favorite Indian spots, I ended up with a major craving for some good Indian lunchtime buffet. As such, I found myself headed toward Hillcroft, landing at Udipi Café. It was a little late for lunch, but I decided to take my chances...
Brenner's on the Bayou Hosts a Wine Fest

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 12, 2011

This past weekend, Brenner's on the Bayou hosted its second Wine Fest. Encouraged by the fantastic response from the one held last year, Brenner's has decided to turn this into an annual event. Days before the weekend arrived, the event was completely sold out. At first I was a bit...
Top 5: Indian Restaurants

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 11, 2011

After naming a Southern Indian eatery as my top vegetarian-friendly restaurant pick, I started to think about what makes an Indian restaurant good. I'm a huge fan of bread, so fresh, golden bubbly naan is always important, as are creamy paneer, high-quality meats, perfectly seasoned curries, and crispy samosas. A...
Odd Pair: Pizzeria Combos and Chianti

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 8, 2011

When my blood sugar dips low, I will literally reach for the closest food at hand, whatever that may be. I was so hungry the other day, I contemplated the various pros and cons of eating kibble. I consider snacking on Pizzeria Pretzel Flavor Combos to be at least half...
Canopy's Spring Revamp

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 4, 2011

After hearing that Canopy had recently revamped things for the spring, I stopped by earlier this week to check it out. Surprised that the restaurant is serving a full breakfast menu every morning, I asked if it would be possible to try a little something from that menu even though...
Top 5 Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 4, 2011

After listening to The Smith's Meat is Murder album one too many times, I was a vegetarian for many years. And actually when I'm not setting out to sample a restaurant's most popular or signature dishes, I generally prefer to stick to the vegetarian menu options. When I'm going veggie,...
Monarch Restaurant: Party Brunch is Baaack!

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 1, 2011

I have to admit that I never actually experienced the craziness that supposedly ensued at La Strada's infamous brunch back in the day. So when I was invited to experience the rebirth of the "party brunch," this time housed in Hotel Zaza's Monarch Restaurant, I wasn't sure what to expect...
Odd Pair: Cinnamon Buns & Pinot Noir

By Geri Maria Harris
Apr 1, 2011

I have a love/ hate relationship with cinnamon buns. I would never consume the prepackaged kinds you get wrapped in cheap plastic at a grocery store, and I'm not even really that big of a cinnamon person in general, but there are moments when I wake up craving a hot...
Bacon and Eggs: 4 Ways

By Geri Maria Harris
Mar 30, 2011

You really don't have to do much with bacon and eggs to make them one of the best meals on earth. However, after a farmer friend of mine recently brought over dozens of fresh brown eggs and thickly sliced bacon, I realized that I was going to have a get...
Eating Good in the Neighborhood at Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

By Geri Maria Harris
Mar 28, 2011

When a trusted friend from the Inner Loop of Houston recommends a restaurant in Pearland to me, I listen. As such, I found myself heading down FM 518 to sample Sakura Japanese Steakhouse. My friend had advised me to try some of the sushi rolls, which he likened to those...
Top 5: Mexican Restaurants

By Geri Maria Harris
Mar 28, 2011

If Kevin Shalin's Top 5 Sandwiches was controversial, it will probably have nothing on my picks for the best Mexican eateries in a town where fajitas and 'ritas reign supreme. Although I have no Mexican blood in my heritage, like many Houstonians, I was raised on a taco- and enchilada-heavy...
Odd Pair: Strawberry Shortcake and Sauternes

By Geri Maria Harris
Mar 25, 2011

Katharine Shilcutt's piece on strawberries, complete with luscious photos of the ruby-red fruit, instilled a craving for strawberry shortcake into my easily influenced brain. Since I usually pass on dessert during the weekdays, I opted to outsmart myself and make strawberry shortcake for dinner. Ha ha! Loophole! I baked up...
Pillsbury Naan: Thinking Outside the (Bread) Box

By Geri Maria Harris
Mar 24, 2011

As I was browsing through a local Indian grocery store, I came across a large selection of frozen breads. Always a sucker for a good naan, I scanned the array of colorful packages. I was surprised to see the fat, jolly Pillsbury Doughboy staring back at me from a familiar...
Sprinkles' Efforts to Help Japan

By Geri Maria Harris
Mar 22, 2011

With the recent disasters that have occurred in Japan, we're all looking for a way to help out however we can. There are numerous benefits and texting campaigns that have successfully raised money for relief efforts. Today Sprinkles Cupcakes is selling Red Cross Red Velvet cupcakes to benefit the Japan...
Lighter Fare Abounds on Max's Wine Dive Spring Menu

By Geri Maria Harris
Mar 18, 2011

Although many of the classics have remained on the menu at Max's Wine Dive (i.e., the Texas "Haute" dog, Southern fried chicken, gator beignets), Chef Michael Pellegrino has updated his selections for the spring to include many lighter, refreshing options. "My goal was to create a menu that is gourmet...

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