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Goode Barbeque Company: The Real Thing

August 20, 2013 by

Goode Company serves up tasty, no-nonsense Texas BBQ. Order your meat by the pound and some sides to take home, or get yourself a plate to eat there. Sandwiches and entrée plates come with your choice of beef brisket, pulled pork, Czech sausage, honey smoked ham, turkey breast, chicken, duck, jalapeno sausage, pork ribs and turkey sausage. Jalapeno corn bread comes with your entrée and sides include baked potato, Austin baked beans, jalapeno pinto beans, coleslaw and jambalaya Texana. Beer and wine are served — but save room for pecan pie!

Open Monday through Sunday from 11a.m. until 10p.m.

Goode Barbeque Company
5109 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-2530
http://www.yelp.com/biz/goode-company-barbeque-houston

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The Pass: Visit the Chef’s Table

August 14, 2013 by

The Pass seeks to create an experience where patrons feel they’re dining at the chef’s own table. Expertly attentive service, impeccable food and a casually elegant atmosphere have earned them kudos from happy diners. Pass through the secret entrance and prepare to be wowed by a chef’s tasting menu with 5 to 8 courses, with or without wine or cocktail pairings. You can call ahead or go online to find out the changing menu, or be surprised by the marathon of delectable delights presented to you. Courses might include Ham & Eggs, which is egg custard served in a can of caviar, layered with capers, salt, spices, & black caviar. By all accounts it’s a little bit of heaven in your mouth. Dinner is by reservation only.

Not far from Residences at Gramercy, it's open Tuesday through Saturday.

The Pass
807 Taft Street
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 628-9020
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pass-houston

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Oxheart: A Houston Dining Experience

July 31, 2013 by

If you're lucky enough to secure a reservation at Oxheart you will not be disappointed. The small dining room only has 30 seats. This Houston restaurant is so popular that reservations are taken weeks in advance. Oxheart is not quite a vegetarian restaurant, as there are a few meat and seafood options, but the menu comprises primarily delicious vegetable dishes like warm Sunflower Seed Soup and Heirloom Carrots cooked with exotic spices, coconut, avocado, and corianders. The menu changes frequently but is always full of flavorful options. Order the chef's tasting menu for a taste of everything. You will not be disappointed with seven courses of careful created dishes. Everything is made with care to create a delicate mix of flavors. You can even see the chefs cooking in the open kitchen that is the center of the restaurant. The service is wonderful, taking the time to explain each dish that is brought out to you. Make sure you sample the desserts created by the talented pastry chef. 

Oxheart
1302 Nance Street
Houston, TX 77002
(832) 830-8592
http://www.yelp.com/biz/oxheart-houston

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Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse: Carnivore’s Delight

July 24, 2013 by

Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse serves up all the meat you can eat in the best Brazilian Churrascaria tradition. Pay a single price and flip the card at your table to the green side and the servers roaming the dining room will present you with cut after cut of various meats, sliced tableside for you to grab with the provided tongs. Try customer favorites like picanha (prime sirloin), bacon-wrapped filet mignon, or lamb, served as sliced shank or chop. Once you’ve had your fill, or when you want a break, just flip the card to the red side and you can enjoy your meal without interruption. If you’re not a meat eater, Chama Gaúcha offers an extensive salad bar that is available on its own and is also included in the main buffet.

Chamagaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
5865 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 244-9500

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Tiny Boxwood’s: Classy & Casual Dining

July 16, 2013 by

At Tiny Boxwood’s restaurant, it’s about the whole package: the food, the ambiance and the service. Together, they make the whole dining experience memorable. Located in Highland Village, you’ll find cuisine with a French flair, any time of the day. You’ll like the clean, classic dining room, or dine on the patio. Come for breakfast or brunch and try the grilled bread plate with homemade jam, eggs, quiche or morning cheese. The lunch menu includes tasty soups, salads and sandwiches, and check out the chef’s seafood special or any other dinner course, and you’ll be satisfied. Mid-afternoon, come in for a nice respite with cheese and wine! Tiny Boxwood’s is open Tuesdays through Sundays.

Tiny Boxwood’s
3614 W. Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 622-4224
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tiny-boxwoods-houston

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MKT BAR: Lots of Fun in Houston

June 26, 2013 by

Part bar, part music venue, part restaurant, MKT BAR has lots to offer Houstonians. It’s a favorite after-work gathering spot, where you can erase the cares of the day over a beer or glass of wine while you chat it up with friends. Starter plates include Ceviche with toasted pita bread, Chickpea Fries with garlic aioli, and Plantain Chips with mango salsa. Heartier appetites will want one of their wood-fired pizzas, like the Squashed with roasted butternut squash, roasted garlic, bleu cheese, walnuts & fresh arugula. Other dining options include Fish & Chips with garlic aioli, Harissa Roasted Half Chicken with sweet potato gratin, Grilled Pork Chop with sautéed spinach, and Chilean Sea Bass with polenta & olives. Yummy desserts include house-made gelato. Open every day.

MKT BAR
1001 Austin Street
Houston, TX 77010
(832) 360-2222
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mkt-bar-houston

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Rocking Music and Delicious Food at Sambuca Houston

June 19, 2013 by

If you love listening to live music while you sip and supp, Sambuca Jazz Café is your dinner destination.  Located in the Rice Hotel, Sambuca’s eclectic offerings appeal to an eclectic crowd: it works well for a business lunch, as a fun place to unwind during rush hour (also known as happy hour), and as a hot date spot.

Sambuca’s music calendar is as diverse as the establishment’s bar, beverage, food, and dessert menus! Check ahead to coordinate your evening with the sort of music you prefer since each night hosts a different flavor, including acoustic and classic rock, sultry singers, Latin mix, blues, country, jazz, and variety dance.

There’s something on the menu for every taste and appetite, from pizza to lamb chops and from greens to marinated pork ribs. Leave room for crème brulée or sticky toffee pudding or the martinis, which are magnificent.

Word to the wise: make reservations, but don’t always depend on them.

Sambuca Houston
909 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 224-5299
www.sambucarestaurant.com

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Star Pizza: A Houston Must for More Than Just Great Pizza

June 12, 2013 by

Just thinking about Star Pizza starts the mouth watering. A Houston fixture since 1976, Star Pizza’s two establishments offer lunch and dinner menus seven days a week, as well as delivery of its quality fare. Allow time for seriously prepared fresh, made-to-order dishes—the only problem you’ll have is deciding between deep dish crust or thin, whole wheat or merely unbleached, and toppings galore. And which salad. And if someone in your group is craving one of the pasta dishes or sandwiches so everyone can share a taste of those too. One solution might be the lunch buffet, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Joe is is among the most popular pizza combinations, with sautéed spinach and fresh garlic. Another favorite, the Starburst, melds most meatlovers’ basics with onions, mushrooms and green peppers.  You can’t go wrong with the Chicken Alfredo and Margarita pizzas.  Or, of course, you can build your own pizzas. Do branch out, however, because pizza’s not the only great eating at Star Pizza.

Star Pizza
www.starpizza.net

2111 Norfolk Street
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 523-0800

77 Harvard Street
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 869-1241

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Boheme: International Flavor

June 4, 2013 by

Boheme is a café and wine bar that brings international flavor to Houston's midtown. Housed in a classic old building, Boheme is surrounded by a garden adorned with artifacts from the owner’s travels around the world. There are also nice touches like a wine bottle chandelier and interesting art on the walls. Happy hour starts at noon and runs until 7 p.m. during the week and 2 a.m. on the weekends. You’ll find lots of nice snacks and pizzas to share and burgers to dig into. All that and a full bar makes the Boheme a great place to meet up with friends!

Boheme
307 Fairview Street
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 529-1099
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bar-boheme-houston

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Jonathan’s The Rub: Burger Paradise

May 22, 2013 by

It’s a little hard to find, and the décor isn’t much to speak of, but Jonathan’s The Rub consistently sweeps the best burger category in local polls year after year. The massive burgers, seasoned with a top secret spice rub and served on an ever so slightly sweet sourdough bun, are only on the lunch menu; if you ask nicely you might be able to get one for dinner. But really, you can save the burgers for lunch; Jonathan’s dinner menu has many tempting options including a lobster slider starter (Maine lobster salad served open-faced on sweet Hawaiian buns), Italian pastas, and an assortment of juicy steaks. Jonathan’s is small and does not take reservations but you can call half an hour or so before your arrival to make sure there is seating available.

Jonathan’s The Rub
9061 Gaylord Street
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 465-8200

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