Monthly Archives: November 2008

Canino’s Market: Open for Business

Posted on November 20, 2008 by J.C. Reid

NY may have Union Square Farmer’s Market and LA may have the pseudo-farmer’s market in the Fairfax district, but Houston has Canino’s. Fall is a great time to head over to Canino’s market on Airline Drive just inside the North … Continue reading →

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McRib is Back!

Posted on November 18, 2008 by J.C. Reid

There are many unexplainable phenomena in our world — UFOs, Bigfoot, Carrot Top. But perhaps none more unexplainable than that culinary equivalent of a Jerry Springer show — McDonald’s McRib sandwich. The McRib sandwich has a long and storied fast … Continue reading →

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The New Yorker finds its Texas BBQ Religion

Posted on November 17, 2008 by J.C. Reid

The New Yorker Food Issue is out and Texas BBQ is front and center. The New Yorker dispatched none other than the esteemed Calvin Trillin to report first hand on Texas Monthly’s BBQ issue. It’s an interesting read, although I … Continue reading →

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Food Fight 24/7! Biba’s vs. Katz’s

Posted on November 16, 2008 by J.C. Reid

Biba’s One’s A Meal lands right in the middle of lower Westheimer, taking on not just one, but two, neighborhood heavyweights. What’s not to love about Biba’s One’s A Meal? It is, after all, a Houston institution. John Katsimikis has … Continue reading →

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Link Feast: 11.14.08

Posted on November 14, 2008 by J.C. Reid

The High Price of Cheap Food – Ironically, high food prices makes Americans fat, not skinny. Chocolate-covered Bacon – ’nuff said. Chocolate in the Boondocks – This has foodie road-trip written all over it. Best Seafood Restaurant: Reef – So … Continue reading →

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