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Local Foods: Home to Some of Houston’s Best Sandwiches

December 16, 2014 by

Local Foods fills a unique niche in Houston dining by serving gourmet salads and sandwiches that are prepared with local ingredients and served in a bright, airy space. The walls and counters are lined with white tile, steel prep tables have been put on whimsical blue casters to serve as dining room tables, and brightly colored leather booths make Local Foods a bright and cheerful spot for lunch.

The service is casual and quick: you place your order at the counter and then take a number to your table, where a server brings your food out as soon as it's ready. And the food, well, regulars the sandwiches just might be the best around. Bite into the grilled chicken sandwich piled high with veggies and topped with a creamy sauce and served on a toasted pretzel bun. Or for something really decadent, try the tender, smoky duck confit sandwich with melted Swiss and micro greens.

Local Foods
2424 Dunstan Road
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 521-7800
www.houstonlocalfoods.com
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Pappas Bros Steakhouse: Delightful Steaks in Houston, Texas

November 18, 2014 by

‘Excellent, fantastic and phenomenal’ are some of the adjectives sometimes used to describe Pappas Bros Steakhouse. Go there to find out what all the fuss is about and come up with a description of your own.

The menu features appetizers like Lobster Deviled Eggs, Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Shrimp Remoulade, Crab Cocktail, and Fried Oysters. The steaks are all USDA Prime in-house dry-aged beef, seasoned with kosher salt, pepper & butter. Options include Filet Mignon, Porterhouse, Bone-In Prime New York Strip, and Prime Ribeye. Grilled Double Lamb Chops, Lamb Rack, Pan Seared Sea Bass, Broiled Atlantic Salmon Filet and Live Maine Lobster. Sides include Fresh Jumbo Asparagus, Au Gratin Potatoes, Roasted Wild Mushrooms and French Green Beans.

Pappas Bros Steakhouse is open Monday through Saturday.

Pappas Bros Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 780-7352
www.pappasbros.com/home
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French Riviera Bakery and Café: Tasty Treats in Houston

October 21, 2014 by

In business since 1977, this quaint, family-run bakery features some tasty eats in a small, low-key setting. Stop by for breakfast to fuel up for the day with one of their freshly prepared espresso drinks and a pastry. Their yummy croissant selection includes Plain, Almond, Almond & Chocolate, Almond & Cream, Apple, Apricot, Ham & Cheese, Sausage, and Swiss Cheese. Danish, Brioche and Quiche are also on the menu.

Some tasty soups and salads are available at lunch time, as are sandwiches like Ham & Cheese, Chicken Salad, Grilled Chicken, Turkey Breast, Mortadella, Roast Beef, and Salami. You can also take home something sweet from the pastry case, like a Napoleon, Cream Puff, Éclair, or Fruit Tart.

French Riviera Bakery and Cafe is open Monday through Saturday in Houston, Texas.

French Riviera Bakery and Cafe
3100 Chimney Rock Road
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 783-3264
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The Oceanaire Seafood Room

October 14, 2014 by

The Oceanaire Seafood Room offers diners a sleek, sophisticated ambiance, attentive service, and a varied menu of super-fresh seafood flown in from around the world. You can start your meal with a glass of wine from their expansive selection, or their signature cocktail, the The Oceanaire, with vodka, blue curacao, & white cranberry juice.

The oyster bar lets you choose from an impressive selection of uber-fresh oysters from Canada and the U.S. Other starters include Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Spicy Ahi Tuna Tower, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, and Steamed Mussels Marinaire.

The entrée menu features Black & Blue Wild Costa Rican Mahi Mahi, Whole Carolina Flounder ala Florentine, Massachusetts Jumbo Scallops, and Herbed Organic Canadian Salmon Filet. Steaks, lobster and crab are also served.

Visit The Oceanaire's website to learn more!

The Oceanaire Seafood Room
5061 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056
(832) 487-8862
www.theoceanaire.com/Home.aspx
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Masraff’s: Elegant Houston Dining

September 23, 2014 by

A sleek, modern setting and an elegant menu of dining options are offered at Masraff’s. The expansive wine list offers a huge number of varietals by the glass and bottle to complement your meal.

Starters include sumptuous taste bud primers like Ahi Tuna Tartare with tobiko vinaigrette, Wild Mushroom Ravioli in truffled lemon sage broth, and Chilled Colossal Crab with horseradish aioli. The entrée menu features New Zealand Venison with aged balsamic blackberry glaze, Roasted Peking Duck Breast with sherry gastrique, and Coffee Rubbed Filet Mignon with bacon veal reduction, among other choices. Warm Double Chocolate Fondant with vanilla bean ice cream is just one of the tantalizing dessert offerings.

Masraff's is open Monday through Saturday.

Masraff's
1753 Post Oak Boulevard
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 355-1975
www.masraffs.com/
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Sip Sake, Nibble a Godzilla Roll at Uptown Sushi

September 16, 2014 by

Like your raw fish in an uber-modern, elegant setting? That’s what you’ll get at Uptown Sushi.

Settle in with a martini, sake, beer, or glass of wine and a yummy starter like chipotle yuzu prawns or tuna tataki. If a plate of beautifully crafted raw fish is your thing, order the Godzilla Roll with salmon, white onion, fresh jalapeno, and green Tabasco, or the Spicy Yellowtail Roll with jalapeno, avocado, spicy sprouts, yellowtail, parmesan, tamari. The entree menu features sumptuous fare like Shichimi Snapper with shichimi spice, garlic and miso-chipotle beurre reduction, and Curried Chicken Karaage – ginger marinated chicken, deep fried and sauteed in curry sauce. Open every day.

Uptown Sushi
1131 Uptown Park Boulevard
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 871-1200
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Bubba’s Texas Burger Shack: Unique Houston Burgers

September 9, 2014 by

Bubba’s Texas Burger Shack prides itself on its Buffalo Burger. What’s so great about buffalo? For one thing, it’s leaner than beef, which means it’s lower in cholesterol and calories. It’s also higher in protein, is grass fed, and is free of hormones, antibiotics and other additives.

You can have either buffalo or beef in your burger, your choice, they’re both well-regarded by regular diners. They come with the usual add-ons, including cheese, bacon, chili, mushrooms, and salsa. Veggie Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, and a BLT are also on the menu. Sides include Baked Potato, Garden Salad, Buffalo Chili, Frito Pie, Jalapeno Potato Salad and Chips. You can also stop by from 2 until 7 on weekdays for Happy Hour specials.

Visit Bubba's website to learn more about this Houston burger spot!

Bubba's Texas Burger Shack
5350 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 783-7270
www.bubbastexasburgershack.com
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Cafe Piquet: Cuban Cuisine

August 19, 2014 by

Café Piquet serves up a splendid selection of authentic Cuban fare in a rustic indoor-outdoor setting. The expansive menu gives you plenty to choose from, including sandwiches, soups, salad and appetizers. You can get your meal started with a refreshing libation and an appetizer like Croquetas de Jamon – ham croquettes, Calamares Fritos – fried calamari, Tostones – fried green plantains, or Papas Rellenas – stuffed potatoes.

The classic Cuban sandwich, the Cubano, with Swiss cheese, ham, pork & mustard on a French roll, is always a great choice. Entrees include Pernil – oven roasted pork with garlic sauce, Ropa Vieja – shredded beef cooked in tomato wine sauce, Camarones Enchilados – shrimp Creole, and Pollo ala Plancha – grilled chicken breast.

Cafe Piquet is open every day in a spot not too far away from The Marq on Voss.

Café Piquet
5757 Bissonnet Street
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 664-1031
www.cafepiquet.net
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Harvest Organic Grille: Fresh Food in Houston

August 12, 2014 by

Harvest Organic Grille offers diners a delicious menu of healthy, fresh, sustainable fare. They accommodate a variety of dietary styles with 36 gluten-free, 25 vegetarian, and 27 dairy-free dishes. Meat, chicken and seafood dishes are all sustainably raised and free of hormones and other additives. A nice selection of freshly squeezed juice drinks are also on the menu.

Pasta and sandwiches are offered, along with pizza and burgers. Entrees on Harvest's menu include Wild Caught Pacific Red Snapper, Chicken Parmesan, Harvest Skewers with your choice of chicken, beef, shrimp or swordfish, Jalapeno Salmon, and a Grass Fed Steak of the Day. Sides include Wild Rice, Broccolini, Sauteed Swiss Chard, Baked Potato, Green Beans, and Pineapple Quinoa. Beer, wine and cocktails are served.

Just a short drive from The Marq on Voss, Harvest Organic Grille is open daily.

Harvest Organic Grille
1810 Fountain View Drive
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 243-0900
www.harvestgrille.com/
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Caracol: Refined Cuisine in Houston

July 22, 2014 by

An elegant indoor and outdoor ambiance, expert service and a distinctive menu of upscale Mexican fare with an emphasis on seafood, have earned Caracol a loyal following. You can pair your meal with one of their refreshing cocktails, like a Seasonal Fruit Mojito with rum, muddled fresh fruit, lime, mint, sugar syrup & soda. A favorite Mexican cocktail, the Paloma with tequila, lime & grapefruit soda is also a popular choice. Add on a starter like Empanadas de Saragalla – spicy hashed fish turnovers with cilantro cream, Aguachile – lime-cured Gulf shrimp with cucumber & serrano chile, or Ceviche de Caracol with conch, pineapple, ginger, red jalapeño.

The entrée menu features Huachinango Zarandeado – butterflied snapper, wood-grilled in a basket, Birria Mascota – bone-in short rib with roasted tomato salsa & cocoa nib, and Camarones al Diabla – sautéed shrimp in spicy morita pepper sauce & white rice.

Located in Houston, Texas, Caracol is open every day.

Caracol
2200 Post Oak Boulevard
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 622-9996
www.caracol.net
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