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February 14, 2014 by
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Cajun Shack: Southern Cuisine in Deer Park, Texas
February 13, 2014 by
Ready to get down with some tasty Louisiana cuisine? Program your GPS to take you to Cajun Shack, where the fish are fryin’ and the ambiance is chilled out. Authentic recipes use fresh seafood and local ingredients at this tasty eatery not too far from Plaza at San Jacinto.
Start off your meal with some Peel & Eat Shrimp, or the Sampler Platter crab balls, boudin balls, stuffed jalapenos, stuffed shrimp and fries. Po’Boy Sandwiches come in either 6-inch or 12-inch sizes and can be grilled or fried. The bounteous array of fresh fish includes Shrimp, Catfish, Oysters, Redfish and Salmon and can be ordered blackened, fried, stuffed or grilled. Order up some tasty sides like Red Beans & Rice, Hush Puppies, Fried Okra, Coleslaw, White Rice and Baked Potatoes.
Cajun Shack is open Mondays through Fridays in Deer Park, Texas.
Cajun Shack
803 Center Street
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 476-5050
http://www.cajuncafeseafooddeerpark.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cajun-shack-deer-park
Captain Benny’s: Deer Park Seafood
February 6, 2014 by
Captain Benny’s has been selling fresh shrimp and oysters in the area near Plaza at San Jacinto since 1969. Go there to get your fill of fresh seafood in a family-friendly setting!
Settle in with an icy cold beer and an appetizer like Oysters on the Half Shell, Popcorn Shrimp, Stuffed Jalapenos, Boiled Shrimp in the Shell, or Shrimp Diablos – shrimp & jalapenos wrapped in bacon. Po-Boys and sandwiches are on the menu, as are fried fish baskets. Choose the Captain’s Platter and you get a mega-meal with fried shrimp, scallops, catfish, stuffed crab, hush puppies, coleslaw, fries and garlic toast. Broiled Whole Flounder, Fried Scallops, Broiled Shrimp Kabob, Whole Catfish and Fried Oysters are also on the menu at this Deer Park seafood spot.
Captain Benny's
1200 East Boulevard
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 476-1513
http://www.captbennys.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/captain-bennys-seafood-deer-park
Tortillas: Enjoy Mexican Food in La Porte
January 30, 2014 by
Tortillas is the perfect spot to fuel up on tasty Mexican fare in a festive, family-friendly setting. This place's expansive selection includes plenty to choose from, with nice prices and some tasty options for the tykes on the kid’s menu, making it a great place for a family meal.
Appetizers at this La Porte restaurant include Queso Flameado – melted cheese with chorizo, Fajita Nachos with beef or chicken, and a Sampler Platter with quesadillas, potato skins, wings & flautas. In addition to Burritos, Enchiladas, Tacos and Quesadillas, other tasty fare includes a Flauta Dinner with two rolled, deep-fried corn tortillas filled with chicken, the San Luis Potosi with two cheese enchiladas, tamale, taco & guacamole, and the San Lucas with grilled chicken topped with shrimp, crawfish, & mushrooms.
Want to learn more before you visit? Check out the Tortillas website!
Tortillas
9602 Spencer Highway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 479-1710
http://www.tortillasmexicanrestaurant.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tortillas-la-porte
Three Recipes for a Healthier You
January 22, 2014 by
Whether you have just a few minutes or a whole hour to spend, cooking at home can be just as delicious as eating out. Health.gov offers a list of more than 100 different recipes for heart-healthy dishes for every meal of the day, all with less sodium, saturated fat and calories than many foods.
Here are a few favorite recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner:
Applesauce Pancakes
Just because you’re trying to eat well doesn’t mean you have to give up pancakes. Including a whole serving of fruit and using low-fat ingredients, this healthy recipe for applesauce pancakes may just delight the whole family.
Tuna Salad
Traditional tuna salads are high in saturated fat, but this one uses only tuna and a few flavorful ingredients to create an equally delicious, stripped down version. Full of celery, onions and low-fat mayonnaise, this may just become your new favorite sandwich spread.
Chicken Marsala
The Italian food dish gets a healthy makeover in this delicious and nutritious dinner recipe. Using the savory flavors of chicken stock, Marsala wine and fresh lemons, this dish offers flavor without empty calories!
Find more healthy recipes by visiting Health.gov.
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Somethin’ Sweet: Find Cupcakes and More at this Deer Park Bakery
January 16, 2014 by
What’s not to love about your own little personal-sized cake? Admit it, cupcakes are a true delight! You can get them at Somethin’ Sweet, where their busy bakers turn out dozens of the sweet treats on a daily basis.
Their cupcakes are super-fresh, moist and decorated beautifully. In addition to classic flavors like Vanilla, Chocolate, Lemon and Red Velvet, they have an array of creative new tastes. Choose from German Chocolate topped with walnuts, coconut & chocolate drizzle, Simply Strawberry with strawberry butter cream frosting, Cookies & Cream with chocolate cake & cookie cheesecake filling, and Pink Lemonade with lemon cake, mascarpone filling & pink lemonade butter cream frosting.
Need some special decorations for a birthday party or other celebration? No problem – just order ahead. Somethin' Sweet is located just a short trip from Plaza at San Jacinto in Deer Park, Texas. It's open Mondays through Fridays.
Somethin' Sweet
4201 Center Street Suite A-1
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 476-4441
http://www.somethinsweetdp.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/somethin-sweet-deer-park
Guidry’s Cruisin’ Cajun Catfish: Cajun Seafood
January 8, 2014 by
Stop by this popular Deer Park spot to get your fill of tasty, Cajun-style seafood in a friendly, relaxed setting. Settle in with an icy longneck beer and a big plate of Fried Catfish. Stop by on Tuesday and get all-you-can-eat Crawfish all night long!
Guidry's crawfish – aka mudbugs – are boiled with corn on the cob and potatoes and are hot and spicy, just the way you like them. Boiled mushrooms and sausage can be added, if you like. Fresh Gulf Shrimp and Blue Crabs are also on the menu. Order yours boiled in a range of spiciness, including regular, spicy, extra spicy and super-spicy! Check out their facebook page for nightly specials and live music.
A large-screen TV is on hand, so you can catch your favorite sporting events while dining at this seafood spot not far from Plaza at San Jacinto.
Guidry's Cruisin' Cajun Catfish
2113 Center Street
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 930-1224
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Guidrys-Cruisin-Cajun-Crawfish/65051641433
http://www.yelp.com/biz/guidrys-cruisin-cajun-crawfish-deer-park
Whataburger: La Porte Burgers
December 31, 2013 by
What’s better than a burger? A big, juicy burger from Whataburger. The Texas-based burger chain serves up some tasty fast food in a comfy atmosphere.
Visit and grab yourself a Double Meat Whataburger with lettuce & tomato on a fresh bun, an order of fries sizzled to a golden brown, a fizzy, cold drink and you’ve got yourself a meal. Other options include a Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Bacon & Cheese Whataburger, Triple Meat & Triple Cheese Whataburger and a Whatacatch fish sandwich, with a breaded fish filet, tartar sauce & lettuce. Hot Apple Pie and Gourmet Cookies are on the dessert menu. Stop by in the a.m. for a quick and tasty breakfast of Egg Taquitos, a Sausage & Egg Biscuit Sandwich, Pancakes, a Biscuit Sandwich With Bacon, Biscuit & Gravy, or a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit.
Whenever you visit, Whataburger offers delightful fast food not far from Plaza at San Jacinto in La Porte!
Whataburger
117 Highway 146 S
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 470-8173
http://whataburger.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/whataburger-la-porte-3
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