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Palma de Cera: Fine South American Cuisine

August 25, 2015 by

If you normally think of upscale American cuisine when you imagine a fine dining restaurant, Palma de Cera will add more varied flavors to your next special occasion. This fine South American eatery is both elegant and laid-back, with a sparse yet cozy dining area and an atmosphere that will make you feel like you’re in on a well-kept secret.

Here gourmet chefs prepare the most popular dishes from Columbia, Cuba, Brazil and Chile using only authentic, high quality ingredients, including empanadas, pargo roji frito and hearty steaks. Order creamy flan for dessert and a glass of fine wine to pair with the meal, and if you bring the little ones, try a smaller portion from the equally fresh, healthy children’s menu. Palma de Cera proves that you don’t have to pay a fortune to enjoy upscale cuisines, and its welcoming atmosphere will keep you coming back again and again.

Palma de Cera
2004 S Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-3800
www.palmadecerarestaurant.com

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Savory Meets Sweet at The Original Marini’s Empanada House

August 18, 2015 by

With a small, cozy dining room and a friendly, open atmosphere, it’s easy to see why so many residents call The Original Marini’s Empanada House a must-try. Flavorful, scratch-made empanadas are stuffed to plump perfection and come in styles like beef gaucho, chicken Florentine, and chicken poblano, as well as sweet styles like fig and mozzarella and strawberry, banana, and cream cheese.

Regulars recommend ordering a wide variety of different empanadas, and because they’re so easy on the wallet, you can make a filling meal out of as many as you’d like. Marini’s also offers a great beer selection to go along with their traditional cuisine, including Mexican cervezas that you won’t find at most places nearby.

The Original Marini’s Empanada House
3522 S Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 391-4273
www.yelp.com/biz/the-original-marinis-empanada-house-katy

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The Flying Saucer: Beer, Burgers and Bratwurst in Sugar Land

July 21, 2015 by

The Flying Saucer isn’t just a clever name; it’s also a reference to this draught emporium’s unique decor. Novelty plates line just about all of the walls inside, and star-shaped light fixtures create a look that’s similar to the night sky. That’s not the only thing that stands out about this Sugar Land bar, however: The Flying Saucer also offers a wall of taps with a selection of draught beers that would impress just about any beer enthusiast.

Regulars love the Flying Saucer’s shareable small plates, while the menu’s classic sandwiches, burgers, and bratwursts make hearty accompaniments to that cold draught beer. From pale ales to lagers and even a few ciders thrown into the mix, you could sample a different beer every time you visit. Not that you needed any more encouragement to drink delicious beers, but once you sample 200, The Flying Saucer awards you with your own golden plate on the wall! If that’s not enough incentive to come back, we don’t know what is.

The Flying Saucer
15929 City Walk
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 242-7468
www.beerknurd.com/stores/sugarland
www.yelp.com/biz/flying-saucer-draught-emporium-sugar-land-2

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Guru Kitchen: A Healthier Burger Spot in Sugar Land

June 16, 2015 by

A guru is someone who teaches a skill or trade, and at Guru Kitchen, the talented chefs aim to teach Sugar Land residents a thing or two about burgers and crepes. The stylish interior features white brick walls and modern furnishings, and you can even draw on the tables with chalk while you wait for your food to arrive.

The restaurant’s philosophy is that decadent foods don’t have to be unhealthy, so the team incorporates only the highest quality ingredients in each dish. The burgers are shaped from hard-to-find Japanese Akaushi beef that offers numerous health benefits and the lowest cholesterol content of almost any meat, while the crepes are full of fiber and loaded with veggies and fruits. Guru Kitchen also offers hearty salads, appetizers like chicken skewers and crab cakes, and salty chips crafted from low-carb beets.

Guru Kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Guru Kitchen
2268 Texas Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 313-0026
www.gurukitchen.com
www.yelp.com/biz/guru-burgers-and-crepes-sugar-land

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Beijing Ranch Chinese Restaurant: Traditional Chinese Food Perfect for Takeout Night

May 19, 2015 by

With its rustic, exposed brick walls, traditional Chinese wall hangings, and ornate wooden tables, Beijing Ranch Chinese Restaurant is much more stylish than your typical Chinese buffet restaurant. The restaurant serves authentic Chinese dishes prepared in the traditional style, and while it does not offer a lunch buffet, there are unique chef’s lunch specials every weekday.

Beijing Ranch’s regular menu includes hot soups and favorite appetizers like steamed dumplings and egg rolls, as well as rice and noodle bowls with savory seasoned sauces. Meat and tofu dishes like General Tso’s chicken, Kung Pao shrimp, and many others come with vegetables and an optional rice side. The dining room is small, but Beijing Ranch offers takeout on all of its menu items for those who prefer to take their food to go.

Beijing Ranch Chinese Restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Beijing Ranch Chinese Restaurant
1251 Pin Oak Road
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-7002
www.beijingranch.com
www.yelp.com/biz/beijing-ranch-chinese-restaurant-katy

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Dance the Night Away at Babaloo International Cafe & Bar

May 12, 2015 by

One Yelp reviewer enthusiastically reports that Katy's Babaloo International Cafe & Bar has a "nice atmosphere, good service, and lots of dancing going on," and that's pretty much the sentiment of most Babaloo regulars. This unique bar, eatery, and dance floor offers the best of all worlds: You can eat and drink, then dance it all off until you're ready for round two.

The tapas-style food menu is appropriately geared towards late-night nibbling and sharing, featuring lots of tasty finger foods like beef sliders, bacon wrapped scallops, egg rolls, and nacho potato skins. Babaloo's drink menu has a solid wine and cocktail selection with a particular emphasis on Latin-style mixed drinks and bottle service for those who wish to make the evening a VIP experience. And depending on the night, you might shimmy around the dance floor to a live Latin band, a hip hop DJ, or all the top 40 hits you love!

Babaloo International Cafe & Bar
22756 Westheimer Parkway
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 391-4167
www.babaloocafe.net
www.yelp.com/biz/babaloo-international-cafe-and-bar-katy

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China Cottage: Your New Favorite Take-Out Spot in Katy

April 28, 2015 by

Since opening in 2007, China Cottage has been serving a blend of Chinese regional cuisines to happy Katy customers. The restaurant does a brisk lunch business, and its lunch specials are a very good deal, combining an entree dish with rice, crab rangoon, and your choice of soup. Dinner at China Cottage is a more relaxed affair, but not because there are fewer customers; diners just have more time to linger over their meals after the workday is finished. Large portions and reasonable prices mean that it can be easy to over-order and end up with lots of leftovers, but that's not a problem when the food is this good.

The dining room is bright and open, while the service is fast, friendly, and attentive, so dining in is always a pleasure. But sometimes you just need to eat your Chinese food while sitting on your own couch watching a movie. If it's one of those days, China Cottage's take-out service is the answer.

China Cottage
637 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 492-7832
www.china-cottage.com
www.yelp.com/biz/china-cottage-katy

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Get Authentic Cajun Dishes at Seafood on the Geaux

April 21, 2015 by

For authentic Cajun and Creole seafood, Seafood on the Geaux is a destination worth trying. This popular eatery specializes in regional favorites such as the crispy shrimp po’boy served with house-made tartar sauce and the fried catfish dinner served with fries and toast. Order a pot of boiled crawfish, or even get the crawfish live to take home and prepare yourself. If you're in a hurry, head directly to Seafood on the Geaux's drive-through window and get your meal in a jiffy. If you've got time, though, regulars suggest that you sit down at one of the picnic tables out front and enjoy your meal while it's piping hot.

Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. Combine that with authentic Cajun recipes and the shop's casual, comfortable atmosphere, and you'll understand why Seafood on the Geaux is a Katy favorite!

Seafood on the Geaux
979 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 398-3003
www.seafoodonthegeaux.com
www.yelp.com/biz/seafood-on-the-geaux-katy

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Red Oak Grill: American Cuisine with a Mediterranean Flair

April 14, 2015 by

Once you eat at Red Oak Grill, you'll understand why it has such a loyal following among Katy locals, many of whom make a ritual out of a weekly family meal at the restaurant. Relax in one of the deep booths or enjoy the sunshine at a table next to the floor-to-ceiling windows. Wherever you sit, you'll find lots of American classics on the menu, like burgers and fries or grilled catfish filets with house-made tartar sauce and a baked potato. But you'll also find a number of Mediterranean-style dishes, which are some of the restaurant's specialties. Try the beef or lamb kabobs for a Mediterranean version of barbecue, and be sure to taste the creamy, mildly spiced hummus spread served with pita bread.

Red Oak Grill is a popular breakfast spot, so consider heading over on a Saturday morning for a leisurely plate of French toast with fresh fruit or flaky biscuits topped with a dollop of creamy sausage gravy.

Red Oak Grill
2004 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-2612
www.redoak-grill.com
www.yelp.com/biz/red-oak-grill-katy

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Palma de Cera: Taste Latin American Cuisine

March 17, 2015 by

A popular restaurant in Katy, Texas, Palma de Cera serves a menu of flavorful Latin American cuisine.

Happy Yelp reviewers report that the crispy baked empanadas are well seasoned and delicious, the steak al chimichurri is juicy and tender, and the blackened tilapia with shrimp and calamari is fresh and flavorful. Most dishes are served with traditional accompaniments, including rice, charro-style red beans, fried plantains, and a small garden salad. If everything on the menu sounds good and you're not sure what to get, try the bandeja paisa, which includes tasting-sized portions of seasoned skirt steak, chorizo made in-house, crispy fried pork belly, rice, beans, eggs, plantains, and avocado.

Visit Palma de Cera's website to find out more about this Katy restaurant!

Palma de Cera
2004 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-3800
www.palmadecerarestaurant.com
www.yelp.com/biz/palma-de-cera-katy

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