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by curioussheridan 12 months ago

Gaido on the Seawall lived up to reputation for seafood: they have a dozen different ways they serve oysters, and the sauces sounded interesting so I chose the oyster special for $22 that had one ...

by Melanie Wong 6 months ago

Unbelievable. So what do you think of the new fried chicken sandwich?

I don't know if this has already been brought up here, but I was super disappointed to see that Costco has discontinued their Country French Bread. I was told it was a corporate decision and that i...

I know it's easy enough to prepare at home, but, sometimes, I just want to pick up a couple or for quarts to take home. Houston has cole slaw everywhere: groceries, seafood houses, BBQ joints. I...

Can anyone remember the name of the ice cream parlor that was located in the Galleria Shopping center? It had a "mainstreet", "olde tyme" ice cream parlor ambiance, red, white and pink decor and t...

by TXStingray 12 years ago

Back in the late 70's to mid 80's there was a chain of Po Boy restaurants in Houston (Bissonnet, Westheimer, & Hillcroft) by the name of Yamin's. If anyone can remember them and might know of a pl...

Im traveling to galveston next month for my job and im wondering where are some good places to get my grub on. I've read some reviews on yelp and ive found two places so far - shrimp n stuff ( i th...

Crumly Cogwheels, my favorite lunch spot from just shy of 40 years ago in the tunnels near the old 1100 Milam Building downtown. I found several of their soup recipes from back in the day on the in...

Where is the best place to order a Buche de Noel or French Yule Log in Houston? I've ordered from French Gourmet Bakery and La Madeline in the past but have not been happy with it.

My brother just moved to Houston and is not going to have anyone around for Thanksgiving. My mom wants to have a Thanksgiving dinner delivered to him but she can't find anyone that does it. Any t...

I lived in Hong Kong for two years. Lived in Seattle and then LA. I know good Chinese food. In Seattle and LA you can get quite good Cantonese quisine, but in TX it's much tougher! My wife's birthd...

Hi, Does anyone know of liquor stores besides Spec's that sell shochu (often referred to as soju, but I'm looking especially for Japanese spirits)? Are there any liquor stores down Bellaire/Chinat...

I am new in town and mainly inhabit my corner of town...cy-fair. I have discovered Phoenicia but hoping to find some great ethnic and or produce markets? Thanks for any tips!

Headed to Houston for a week with two four year olds, and still adjusting to the cramped traveling style of being parents. We might be able to get away for a night without the kids, so we're think...

Anyone know of any restaurant serving authentic Tacos Arabes in Houston? Two things make them authentic: 1. They're cooked with charcoal not gas or electric 2. The tortilla is thick and has a sim...

I have seen dried ones everywhere. Any ideas where I can find fresh ones?