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  Sticky's Chicken Lands in Houston's First Ward

  January 12 at 7:37 a.m.

  After starting as a popular food truck by siblings Patsy and Benson Vivares in 2014, Sticky's Chicken has established its first brick-and-mortar location in the Sawyer Yards community in the First Ward. With a special “sticky” sauce created by the owners’ father who grew up in the Philippines, this establishment has won a large following since its inception. The recent grand opening Saturday brought quite a crowd to the area with the first 50 customers getting free T-shirts and plenty of local celebrities in attendance. (Photos by Doogie Roux)

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  Popular Food Truck Opens First Brick and Mortar in Sawyer Heights

  January 1 at 5 a.m.

  Patrons of McIntyre's are likely familiar with the extremely popular food truck, Sticky's Chicken. The wings concept owned by siblings Patsy and Benson Vivares had, until recently, held residence outside the Heights sports bar since 2014. Now, with the help of a trio of West Coast partners, the Vivares have...

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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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  The People of VegFest 2019 at Minute Maid Park

  Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 8:13 p.m.

  The Vegan Society of Peace hosted their annual VegFest Houston on the main concourse of Minute Maid Park Saturday.  Lucky were those who got there early as the event was attended by thousands. By noon the concourse was packed with attendees and areas were near gridlock as attendees stood in line for food, products and samples from hundreds of vegan vendors. (Photos by Eric Sauseda)

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  {Updated}Houston's Best Chicken for National Fried Chicken Day

  Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  This Saturday, July 6, 2019, is National Fried Chicken Day. For some, fried chicken conjures up memories of grandmas and cast iron skillets. For others, the drive-thru at KFC. Either way, fried chicken is the comfort food that fills us with guilt and pleasure. If you're going to be bad,...

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  Openings and Closings: SlowPokes Expands, Truck Yard Food Trucks Return

  Friday, February 22, 2019 at 5 a.m.

  SlowPokes, 2925 Richmond, opened February 8. This is the second location for the coffee, tea, wine and beer bar. The first location at 1203 W. 34th opened in November 2016. With a mission to slow folks down in our fast-moving tech-crazy times, SlowPokes offers a comfortable, slightly hip spot to...