Monthly Archives: February 2007

There’s something about Whole Foods…

I’ve never been a big fan of Whole Foods, although I do admire their very successful ability to market expensive (some would say overpriced) products to an upper income demographic. This Whole Foods article from the NY Times seems to … Continue reading

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It’s all about the steak

Anybody who knows me knows that it’s all about the steak. There is nothing more sexy than a perfectly cooked and seasoned piece of prime Texas beef. Yeah, I know it’s not that healthy, and it can be damn expensive, … Continue reading

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Florida beats Texas? Are you kidding me?

No, not in football. In good food! Or at least in the perception of the best places to visit for culinary tourism. According to this CNN.com post on the most popular destinations for culinary travel, California, Florida, and New York … Continue reading

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Chapultepec Lupita: No flan for you!

Chapultepec Lupita serves up great margaritas, great salsa, great food and great atmosphere. Just don’t ask for any dessert. Tex-mex restaurants are to Houston what Ray’s Pizzerias are to NYC–seems like there’s one on every corner. So how does the … Continue reading

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Cafe Montrose: Pulling mussels from a shell

That perennial understudy of Gulf Coast seafood, the lowly mussel, takes center stage at Cafe Montrose and turns in a command performance. Pity the poor Texas mussel. Constantly playing second-fiddle to other more popular molluscs like clams and oysters, not … Continue reading

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