From top kitchens to his own table: Chef Jose Hernandez on his roots, restaurants, and fresh pasta
Read full article: From top kitchens to his own table: Chef Jose Hernandez on his roots, restaurants, and fresh pastaChef Jose Hernandez has worked in some of the most prestigious restaurant kitchens in New York City and Houston. Now, as the owner of Savoir and its speakeasy Patton's Steakhouse, Chef Hernandez is opening up about his path to the culinary world. From losing his mother at just 7 years old to working on the family farm to becoming a successful pastry chef, Hernandez had already lived a full life before leaving Mexico. Learn more about how he's leaving his mark on Houston's restaurant scene, and his simple techniques for making delicious pasta at home.
Car crashes into Houston restaurant, burglars hit another location days later
Read full article: Car crashes into Houston restaurant, burglars hit another location days laterJust days before Christmas, Mikki’s Cafe faced two unexpected incidents: a car crashing into their dining room and burglars hitting another location.
🍲 This Southeast Houston Food Hall Is Serving the Future — and the Flavors of West Africa
Read full article: 🍲 This Southeast Houston Food Hall Is Serving the Future — and the Flavors of West AfricaIn Southeast Houston, innovation is being served — alongside spicy suya, golden puff-puffs, and roasted plantains. At first glance, Blodgett Food Hall looks like any other sleek, modern dining hub: minimalist lines, bright screens, and a buzz of lunchtime traffic. But step inside and you’ll see something quietly revolutionary happening. This isn’t your average food court — it’s a high-tech food hall built for the age of Uber Eats and DoorDash, where convenience meets community flavor.
Houston Chefs Go Local: A Delicious September for a Great Cause
Read full article: Houston Chefs Go Local: A Delicious September for a Great CauseIf there was ever a time to eat your way through River Oaks Shopping Center, it’s now. All September long, some of Houston’s top restaurants are joining forces for a farm-to-table challenge supporting Urban Harvest, the nonprofit championing local farms, farmers markets, and fresh food access across the city.
Backyard Boil House: Houston’s hidden gem serving gumbo, catfish, & star power
Read full article: Backyard Boil House: Houston’s hidden gem serving gumbo, catfish, & star powerHusband-and-wife team Ed and Nina Micheaux turned their love of food and community into a neighborhood staple - serving fresh Gulf Coast seafood, juicy burgers, crisp salads, and smoky gumbo in a laid-back, music-filled spot.
‘French cuisine is an art’🍽️ Houston French restaurant showcases its classic recipes ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Read full article: ‘French cuisine is an art’🍽️ Houston French restaurant showcases its classic recipes ahead of 2024 Paris OlympicsHouston is known as a melting pot of cultures and its dining scene is a reflection of that diversity. The mix of flavors and cultural fusions is what so many people love about the city.
‘Our goal is to make you proud’: Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut owner issues statement after declaring bankruptcy
Read full article: ‘Our goal is to make you proud’: Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut owner issues statement after declaring bankruptcyOwner Nakia Holmes took to social media to announce the company's bankruptcy amid a series of struggles surrounding the restaurant.
Turkey Leg Hut reportedly fires half its staff, including owner’s estranged husband
Read full article: Turkey Leg Hut reportedly fires half its staff, including owner’s estranged husbandA Third Ward staple has seemingly found itself in hot water and apparent financial trouble just months after news broke about the married owners’ public separation.
The Warwick: Houston restaurant reveals all-new luxurious lunch menu for summer dining
Read full article: The Warwick: Houston restaurant reveals all-new luxurious lunch menu for summer diningThe Houston food scene has an exciting restaurant that highlights the city’s history as well as provides a modern twist to the nightlife.
Houston area businesses say they’ve been targeted by Google review blackmail scam
Read full article: Houston area businesses say they’ve been targeted by Google review blackmail scamA fraudulent scheme that bombards Houston area restaurants with bad Google reviews appears to be part of a growing trend across the country.
Activists claim Houston restaurant owner assaulted Black customers, yelled sexual slurs in front of children
Read full article: Activists claim Houston restaurant owner assaulted Black customers, yelled sexual slurs in front of childrenMembers of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition gathered outside of Wolfie’s Restaurant to condemn the owners’ actions after he was accused of assaulting Black women at the restaurant.