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  Where to Support Bakers Against Racism

  June 17 at 6:24 a.m.

  This week marks a national effort across the globe to fight racism using the humble tools of butter, sugar and flour. Bakers Against Racism is a "worldwide virtual bake sale" that invites bakers everywhere to join together, sell sweets, and raise money for their organization of choice to support the...

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  In Honor of Pie Day, Here's a Deal From Prasek's Family Smokehouse

  March 10 at 10:02 a.m.

  In honor of National Pie Day on Saturday, March 14, Prasek's Family Smokehouse is offering a special deal on all its pies. That's a $3.14 deal to match the Pie Day date. Representatives of Prasek's dropped off three pies at the Houston Press newsroom — cherry, apple and buttermilk —...

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  Openings and Closings: SusieCakes and Voodoo Doughnut Open, Fluff Bake Bar Relocates

  January 17 at 6:08 a.m.

  SusieCakes, 1709 Dryden, opened January 16 in the Medical Center. This is the second location for the California-based company which was founded thirteen years ago by Susan Sarich in Brentwood, California near Los Angeles. The company soon expanded throughout California and has opened five shops in Texas. Sarich based many...

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  Openings and Closings: Tarka Indian and Jeni's Splendid Come to Houston

  Friday, December 20, 2019 at 5 a.m.

  Tarka Indian Kitchen, 3701 S. Shepherd, is slated for a mid-January opening. The ground breaking has already begun in Upper Kirby for the third location of this Austin-based fast casual Indian restaurant. Overall, there are nine locations in Austin, Round Rock, San Antonio and Cedar Park. The new location will...

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  Houston Holiday Desserts

  Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  While some of us are busy making homemade divinity and dozens of pecan sandies, rugelach or cookie cutter Christmas trees, others are busy scanning the internet for bakeries and restaurants that can alleviate some of the holiday stress by providing sweet treats for parties, family dinners and get-togethers with friends...

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  Openings and Closings: Common Bond Heights Open, International Smoke Closes

  Friday, December 13, 2019 at 5 a.m.

  Common Bond Cafe and Bakery, 449 W. 19th, opened December 5.  This is the third location for the European-style bakery in Houston. The first opened in Montrose in 2014 followed by a location in the Texas Medical Center in March 2019. There is also a planned location for Understory food...