Houston’s Montrose just got a dose of old Hollywood glamour with the opening of Drake’s Hollywood, the latest concept from restaurateur Hunter Pond and Vandelay Hospitality Group. While I couldn’t make the grand opening festivities, I made it a point to dine there shortly after, and let me just say—Drake’s brings the magic of the […]
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The Heights has a new culinary darling, and its name is Buttermilk Baby. On Tuesday, September 3rd, Berg Hospitality Group rolled out the red carpet for the VIP grand opening of their latest concept, a delightful mix of retro charm and modern indulgence. With families in tow, the Houston crowd gathered for an unforgettable evening […]
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Houston’s culinary scene is about to get even more exciting this summer as the Four Seasons Hotel Houston, in collaboration with the celebrated Chef Chris Shepherd, introduces an exclusive pop-up series benefitting the Southern Smoke Foundation. The Culinary Extravaganza Begins The series kicked off in April with a sold-out engagement by the renowned Emeril’s restaurant […]
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The excitement was palpable as Berg Hospitality Group unveiled their newest jewel, Turner’s Cut, in the heart of Houston’s luxurious Autry Park district. Over 150 of Houston’s elite gathered for a night of opulence and culinary delight, previewing this grand steakhouse concept set to open its doors to the public on Friday, June 28. The […]
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Fashionistas and foodies, get ready to feast your eyes and your taste buds! The ever-stylish Rice Village has a sizzling new addition: Duck N Bao. This Vietnamese and Sichuan fusion gem is the third jewel in the crown of Grace and Leo Xia, the dynamic duo behind this culinary delight. Known for their impeccable Peking […]
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A new gem has emerged in Houston’s culinary scene, Bar Bludorn (9061 Gaylord Drive). Nestled in Memorial’s Hedwig Village neighborhood, this upscale tavern with a modern American bistro menu is the brainchild of the dream team: Aaron Bludorn, Victoria Pappas Bludorn, and Cherif Mbodji. These visionaries, known for their game-changing ventures like Bludorn in 2020 and the […]
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Houston’s culinary scene is about to get a sizzle of sophistication with the grand opening of Prime 131, the latest venture from Berg Hospitality Group. Nestled in the vibrant up and coming neighborhood of Timbergrove, Prime 131 promises to redefine the steakhouse experience by infusing it with the lively spirit of New York’s Meatpacking District. […]
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Rodeo Update: So Houston’s favorite time of year is here NOW! Rodeo has kicked off this week. I’m here to update my last post on Rodeo and tell you more about one of the most fun and incredible stops in ‘Rodeo Chic’ to visit……Ben Berg’s Ranch Rodeo on the grounds of the Rodeo. Many of […]
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Fortunately, we were able to sneak into Ben Berg’s newest dining haute last night for a preview of Tavola, his newest which is opening in the converted space that was once La Table. We were delighted to get some first hand tastes of the special dishes that have been created for this new and very […]
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Many of you know and have read here about my wonderful adventures in Tuscany, specifically Florence/Firenze, over the years. One of the newest additions to my trips for the last two years is the gracious invite by The Lungarno Collection CEO Valeriano Antonioli to their ever-so-chic Fall SPOON Event. Spoon Events started in 2015 as […]
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