Quick Restaurant Review: Tribute at the Houstonian

Alcohol, Celebrity Chefs, Chef Spotlight, Drinks, Recipes, Restaurant, Spirits, Travel, Wine

Amazing new restaurant alert! If you find yourself in the Houston area, there is a fabulous new restaurant you have to check out. The Tribute at the Houstonian offers up a gorgeously rustic fine cuisine experience inspired by Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico. I got a sneak peek of their menu and wine pairings earlier this …

Uchi & the Rise of Chef Chris Davies

Celebrity Chefs, Chef Spotlight, Recipes, Restaurant, Travel

It is a rare occurrence that a restaurant patron finds themselves in a serendipitous moment. A moment between obscurity and unmitigated glory. However if you dine at Uchi in Houston’s trendy Montrose quarter, you will find yourself in that exact fateful hour. You will likely be dining on the creations of the restaurant’s new Chef …

Foodie Travel Guide: Spring 2018 Hot Spots

Celebrity Chefs, Chef Spotlight, Recipes, Restaurant, Travel

We may be only four months into the new year, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t already need a vacation. Between a turbulent political atmosphere, extreme weather, and an economy that still isn’t free of the recession’s hold, you may just need to get away for a few days. So unplug and pack your …

Ultimate Holiday Cooking Tool: The Hestan Cue

Appetizers, Brands, Celebrity Chefs, Chef Spotlight, Dessert, Holidays, Home, Kitchen Artillery, Product Reviews, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

About once a week, I become overly ambitious in the kitchen. I pick a ridiculously difficult recipe from some Michelin-Star chef’s cookbook, purchase all the ingredients, and then proceed to slaughter the dish, usually burning it into crispy oblivion. And I cook for a living! Why can’t I produce even a semi-edible version of these …

Austin Bites!

Appetizers, Celebrity Chefs, Chef Spotlight, Recipes, Restaurant, Travel

If you’re not a native Texan, then there are only a few things you know about the gigantic state. BBQ, Boots, Davy Crockett, and Austin. I had heard tales of the Austin food scene and the magnificence in which it feeds all visitors. So, when I had the opportunity to visit the trendy city, I …