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  Lucille's Celebrates 7 Years of Well-Refined Southern Cuisine Defined by History

  Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 9:04 a.m.

  In 2011, brothers Ben and Chris Williams picked up and continued the culinary tradition began by their great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith. They continue to honor her by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on southern food classics. Lucille's is a tribute to a legacy of culinary excellence started almost a century ago. All of this creates a historic dining experience in the heart of Houston's Museum District. With a crowd of friends and family, Lucille's celebrated its seven-year anniversary Friday night. The occasion boasted live Prince Covers from Antonio Eye, soulful sounds by DJ Big Reeks, plenty to feast on, and more. (Photos by Doogie Roux)

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  Filmmaker Alyssa Rachelle Explores the Cultural Influences Behind Gumbo

  Monday, August 5, 2019 at 5 a.m.

  The lights were dim in the DeLuxe Theater as guests sat around banquet tables and stared intently at the screen. Projected in front of them a woman and a chef moved through the tight, hectic space of a restaurant kitchen as line cooks prepped for the evening’s guests. The two...

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  Good Vibes at HTX Brunch Fest

  Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 9:40 a.m.

  More than 20 Houston chefs, many guests, and vendors gathered at Isle Rum Bar downtown for HTX Brunch Fest. Along with brunch menu favorites and specialties, the event boasted unlimited mimosas and silent cooking demonstrations in the Houston Hampton’s VIP lounge with Chef Jacklyn, from The Brunch Co. Sounds were provided by DJ Michele Mcknight, Donnie Houston, and DJ Rheamarkable. Proceeds from the event benefited the Houston African American Museum. (Photos by Doogie Roux) 

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  What to Cook This Memorial Day Weekend

  Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  Memorial Day Weekend is also known as the unofficial start of summer; so we’re rounding up party-friendly recipes to help you kick off the season with flavor. From fire-grilled eats and patriotic desserts to refreshing salads and drinks to keep things cool, here’s what to cook this Memorial Day. Beer...

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  The Delicious Alchemy of Consommé

  Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 5 a.m.

  I've always been obsessed with the alchemical nature of cooking. There's a transformative aspect to the process of applying heat to food that feels almost like an enchantment. It's not without cause that the lore of witches and wizards is riddled with potions, concoctions and cauldrons. Of course, as with...

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  Frittata: The Leftovers Workhorse You Never Knew You Never Knew

  Monday, November 12, 2018 at 4 a.m.

  Anyone who’s followed my writing — or my cooking — knows that leftovers are kind of a thing for me. I love them on their own, but I love tinkering with them even more. Over the years, I’ve developed a sort of mental workflow for cooking with leftovers, a branching...