In Thai Nit Noi means “a little bit,” but, when you go to one of Houston’s 5 Nit Noi restaurants or 3 cafes, having a little bit is next to impossible. With every bite you want a little bit more! Nit Noi delivers absolutely delectable Thai food to the Houston scene. It was listed among […]
It’s hard to miss the Big Red Cock off Shepherd as you pass over Allen Parkway into the Rice Military District. And that rooster is the harbinger of good eating: BRC Gastropub has a knack for everything you didn’t know you wanted. Lance Fegen, Culinary Director and Executive Chef, started the restaurant with the intention […]
In a hole in the wall, there lived a Hobbit’s Cafe. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor not quite dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means real, down home comfort. The Hobbit […]
Eurasia Fusion Sushi opened where Zen 5 used to dwell, and it has a lot of recent history in the area, especially in my personal life. It’s where I celebrated my birthday for 3 years and running, it’s where I went to celebrate my high school graduation (when it was Zen 5). I’ve had long […]
A posh little place with across-the-street parking, Brick & Spoon is a fabulous brunch spot. Do live music (a bit loud, but definitely bumpin’), amazing build-your-own Bloody Mary options, and delectable food catch your attention? I have to say: my experience here was slightly marred by the fact that I chose to sit on the […]
It all started in 2006 with a red vespa scooter and a food trailer. From the Austin food truck tradition that has exploded in recent years, chef Michael Rypka created a monster—specifically, a little red devil—in Torchy’s Tacos. In fact, Torchy’s Tacos has such a following that many people (okay, just my friends) cited it as a prerequisite for moving […]
Walking into Aka Sushi for the first time made it clear this place is sophisticated. This is certainly not a mom-and-pop sushi place: this is the place you take someone to have a serious talk about where your relationship is headed. Sushi can often be a difficult meal to know what you’re doing. The language, for starters, […]
Frank’s Grill is the epitome of everything delicious about a real down home breakfast and lunch. Even without a website, it’s Yelp reviews let everyone know that it’s one of the best. With multiple locations throughout the Houston area to choose from, I had recently had an opportunity to visit the Westchase location for breakfast […]
As Bellaire expands from a Houston fringe community to a booming center of original businesses, Sustain Juicery is ahead of the game. This is nowhere near a Smoothie King-style beverage experience, as this newer, healthier cousin dominates with all kinds of original juice blends. There’s even a small but, delectable selection of smoothie options. When […]
For some excellent Asian-fusion cuisine in Bellaire, look no further than the Lemongrass Café. Blending charming Southeast Asian aesthetic with vaguely Italo-European influences, Lemongrass Café boasts an airy atmosphere and a smiling clientele. And boy, do I know why. Open semi-late hours (to 9:30 pm most nights), they’ve got a menu for everyone and everything […]
