Email AuthorKatharine Shilcutt
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How to Roast the Perfect Chicken in 10 Simple Steps: It's Easier Than You Think
May 12, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Katharine ShilcuttRoast chicken and chickpeas."Who's going to teach me to roast a chicken?" I saw my best friend Tweet a few days ago. After a two month-long work...
Upcoming Events: Wine Dinner at Roost, Beer Dinner at BRC and Burgers for Burgers
May 10, 2013 in Eating Our Words
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The 5 Best Things to Eat or Drink This Weekend: Wild Game Cook-off, Art Cars & Food Trucks, a Craw-wish Boil and a Mother's Day Reminder
May 10, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Jason TinderGet your Galveston on this weekend.Yaga's Wild Game BBQ Cook-off Saturday, 8 a.m. Pier 21, Galveston Island Yaga's has been one of the most consistent fixtures on downtown Galveston's Strand...
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Openings & Closings: Renovated Restaurants and Born-Again Bars
May 10, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Find chef Kevin Bryant at his new restaurant, Eleven XI.It was a busy week for openings, so we'll kick things off this Friday with some happy news. Eleven XI, the...
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Houston Getting Two More Tacos y Tequila Joints
May 09, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Troy FieldsEl Gran Malo times five: coming soon.Fresh off the news from earlier this week that El Gran Malo is opening a second location downtown comes word that...
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Line & Lariat Hosting Downtown for Dummies, Buffalo Bayou for Beginners Open House
May 09, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photo by J-a-xGet to know your friendly neighborhood bayou.With all the buzz around downtown Houston lately, you may feel a little out of the loop if you haven't had a...
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The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Bistros
May 09, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photo by SanggiHouston's bistros are much more modern -- and far less French.How do you define a bistro? If you're going to stick to the traditional Parisian definition, a bistro (or...
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5 Beers to Try Now at Witchcraft Tavern & Provision Co.
May 08, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Troy FieldLately, I've been finding the best beers in some unexpected places. On Monday night, it was a jaw-dropping line-up at the brand-new D&T Drive Inn, where the guys...
This Week In Food Blogs: The Virtues of Getting Completely Wasted
May 08, 2013 in Eating Our Words
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State House of Representatives Votes to Pass Texas Cottage Foods Bill
May 08, 2013 in Eating Our Words
When HB 1139 -- also known as the Bake Sale Bill -- was signed into law in June 2011 by Governor Rick Perry, it set a precedent in Texas for...
Cafe Adobe Closes Its Montrose Location This Sunday; Readers Share Their Memories
May 07, 2013 in Eating Our Words
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Drink in the Craft Beer at Houston Press's Inaugural BrewFest
May 07, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Katharine ShilcuttWant to get into craft beer but don't know where to start? Ease into it at BrewFest.Trying to navigate the suddenly complex and overwhelming world of craft...
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Here, Eat This: A Beginner's Guide to Vietnamese Cuisine
May 07, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Michael ShumThere's more to Vietnamese food than pho.It was only a matter of time before we hit Vietnamese food. The cuisine has become one of Houston's favorite over...
Burgers Off the Beaten Path: Samburger
May 06, 2013 in Eating Our Words
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More Than Just Raspas at Refresqueria Rio Verde
May 06, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Katharine ShilcuttTo assume that Refresqueria Rio Verde is simply a refresqueria would be incorrect. Although the sides of its white-and-red truck are painted with the colors and flavors of...
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First Look at Federal American Grill, the Reincarnation of Branch Water Tavern
May 06, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Katharine ShilcuttA thoughtful vegetarian entree on a meat-heavy menu was the first of a few pleasant surprises at the new Federal American Grill.Matt Brice, the new owner of...
Upcoming Events: Cinco de My-Oh-My-Oh
May 03, 2013 in Eating Our Words
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The 5 Best Things to Eat or Drink This Weekend: Derby Day at Anvil, BBQ at D&T, El Gran Cinco, Party at Paulie's and Blake's BBQ on Burgerland
May 03, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photo by bhamsandwichGet out your seersucker suit and silver chalice for the Kentucky Derby this weekend.Derby Day at Anvil Bar & Refuge Saturday, noon 1424 Westheimer Anvil will open its doors a few...
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Openings & Closings: New Concepts from Beloved Chefs, Opening Soon
May 03, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Robert Z. EasleyAdios, Azteca's.Let's pull the Band-aid off and list the bad news first: Jeannine's Bistro officially closed this past week after a temporary closure became permanent. On...
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Pho Binh by Night by Blacksmith: Pho Pop-Up Hits Montrose
May 02, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Danh T PhanA line of pho-natics queued up outside Blacksmith last Sunday evening.The Pho Binh family of restaurants offers what's often called the best pho in Houston, but...
Historic Cookbooks for the Modern Cook: Andrews McMeel Republishing Vintage Favorites in Print and eBook Form
May 02, 2013 in Eating Our Words
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The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Tex-Mex Restaurants
May 02, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Joe StephensNo article on Tex-Mex is complete without a photo of the late, great Felix. It's in the city's bylaws.It's been more than a century since the first...
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Pizaro's Puts Artistry Into Its Napoletana-Style Pizzas
May 01, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Leonel NerioSee more photos of Pizaro's ovens and pizzaioli in this week's slideshow.In this week's cafe review of Memorial-area Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana, we take a look at the...
This Week In Food Blogs: Should Food Trucks Get a Fair Shake?
May 01, 2013 in Eating Our Words
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Gangsta Rap Wings and Surfers on Acid at Goro & Gun
May 01, 2013 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Katharine ShilcuttThe Ol' Dirty Bastard wings are neither old nor dirty.Everyone's been talking about ramen lately -- especially the ramen at Goro & Gun. What I want to...
