Category Archives: Dining

Staying Cool with Award Winning Teo Gelato

(Photo Courtesy of Duc Hoang) Summer may be coming to an end but the temperature says otherwise! What better way to get through these scorching hot days than with a bowl of refreshingly cold gelato! (Photo Courtesy of Vicheka Im) Teo Gelato was judged Top 5 in the World at the Gelato World Tour 2014 Finals […]

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Houston Restaurant Week : Final Weekend!

(Photo Courtesy of Houston Restaurant Week) August is almost over here which means… the end is coming for.. Houston Restaurant Week! This year, the list is bigger and better than ever! Many new restaurants have joined this wonderful cause as well as many of our ‘H-town favorites’ that are worth a visit.  Houston Restaurant Week is […]

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Houston’s Healthy Hotspot : Vibrant To Open On Monday

(Photo Courtesy of Vibrant) The moment you step into Vibrant  (1931 Fairview Street), Houston’s new feel-good dining spot,  it feels like you’ve transported into a different city. With warm colors,  plenty of natural lighting, spacious dining area, and tasteful artwork strategically placed, it’s such a treat for the eyes! And it only gets better. The dishes […]

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Rooftops of Houston……Sky Is The Limit For Sharing Spirits and Dining

Rooftop

(Photo Courtesy of Le Meridien) We’re already halfway through August, but the temperature doesn’t seem to be dropping anytime soon…which means  it’s still patio-weather! From lounges to restauraunts, there’s plenty of places to grab a drink or a bite with a scenic view. Below are just some of the rooftops around town that have caught […]

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Beauty & Essex, A Las Vegas Dining Jewel

The mysterious “storefront” for one one Las Vegas’s top restaurants!  If your travels take you to NYC, Las Vegas or Los Angeles then you must add Beauty & Essex to your itinerary!  On my first visit to the NYC location a few years ago, I was totally throw by the pawn shop exterior.  In fact […]

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Washington Avenue Welcomes New Neighborhood Dining

  (Photo Courtesy of Designbyprinciple) Great News! Washington Avenue now  has a new neighborhood restaurant that is worth checking out. Located in what was formerly the space occupied by Benjy’s on Washington is now The Classic- All Day (5000 square foot interior, 1,100 square foot outdoor patio exterior). Benjy Levit’s (Benjy’s, Local Foods) new American […]

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New Hot Spots….The Bars Worth Chilling In This Summer

(Photo Courtesy of GQ) With the Houston Heat becoming excruciatingly warm,  all everyone wants to do is stay hydrated and be under the a/c. However, who said it had to be at home? Bars have been popping up left and right, and these are definitely worth checking out this summer!           […]

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The Rise of Houston Food Halls Finally Coming to Town

  (Photo Courtesy of Finn Hall) With popular food shows such as “Parts Unknown” and “Ugly Delicious” showcasing the Houston Food scene (even Andrew Zimmern was in town this past weekend for his show),  Houston definitely has been making its mark  on the map now for our culinary talent and diversity. What an exciting time […]

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National Fried Chicken Fry-yay!

(Photo Courtesy of BromaBakery) July 6th is the Day…..National Fried Chicken Day, that is, and here’s why nationwide we  are celebrating our country’s ultimate comfort food.  Yummy Fried Chicken is making a come back! What was once associated with  soul, southern comfort food, is also now a chance for chefs all over town to experiment […]

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Carmelo’s Cucina Italiana…..End of an Era and On To a Great New Beginning

The three guys making it happen for the revitalization of the iconic Memorial area Italian restaurant, Carmelo’s…..Executive Chef Daniel Berg, Joe Malheiro and Benjamin Berg For so many of us that have been eating our way around Houston for decades, we can all remember Carmelo’s, the well-established, neighborhood Italian eatery out in Memorial’s  Energy Corridor […]

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