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  Friends Of The Phoenix Hosts Fried Rice Cookoff

  January 27 at 4 a.m.

  The Lunar New Year is here and 2020 is the year of the rat. To celebrate the Lunar New Year, charity group, Friends of the Phoenix hosted their annual Fried Rice Cook Off at The Phoenix on Westheimer. With ten teams there were plenty versions of fried rice to enjoy. Traditional, Cajun, ratatouille, boudain, paella styles of fried rice were just a few of the versions available. (Photos by Eric Sauseda)

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  Star Chefs Rising Stars Gala 2019: A Chef-Studded Night

  Friday, December 20, 2019 at 11:02 a.m.

  Houstonians might have witnessed some shooting stars in last weekend's meteor shower, but StarChefs, the Brooklyn, New York-based resource and platform for restaurant professionals, was in town last week to fete some of Houston's rising culinary and mixology stars, some very familiar and others just starting to emerge on the...

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  What's Cooking At NRG Stadium? Texans Defeat Patriots 28-22

  Monday, December 2, 2019 at 6:39 a.m.

  The Texans are on fire after defeating the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium, 28-22, on Sunday Night Football. This is the first win over the Patriots since the 2009-2010 season; that's more than 3,600 days without a win against Tom Brady and company. Texans fans were happy for the win and those that were tailgating were happy to share what was cooking on their grills. (Photos by Eric Sauseda)

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  Chris Shepherd Talks About His New Book at a Houston Public Library Event

  Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  Here's your chance to get up close and personal with an award-winning chef this Thursday night when Chris Shepherd talks about his new book Cook Like a Local: Flavors That can Change How You Cook and See the World at the Houston Public Library on Thursday. Co-written with Kaitlyn Goalen...

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  The Great State of Texas Food Truck Festival

  Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 5:40 p.m.

  The Great State of Texas Food Truck Festival on Saturday featured more than 25 food trucks. This inaugural event was held on the East Side of Houston and provided seating, plenty of space and no shortage of food trucks. Food trucks, vendors, DJ's and a festive and friendly atmosphere made for a great festival on a beautiful day. (Photos by Eric Sauseda)

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  Openings and Closings: Rosalie Opens, Houston's Westheimer Closes

  Friday, October 18, 2019 at 5 a.m.

  Rosalie Italian Soul, 400 Dallas, opened in the new C. Baldwin Hotel October 15. This is the first Houston restaurant for business partners Chef Chris Cosentino and co-owner Oliver Wharton. Cosentino has an impressive portfolio which includes Cockscomb in San Francisco, Jackrabbit in Portland, Oregon and Acacia House in the...