Monthly Archives: October 2010

Belgian cuisine doesn’t have to be mussels bound

Posted on October 26, 2010 by J.C. Reid

To the casual observer of lesser-known international cuisines, Belgian food might appear to consist of beer, “french” fries, chocolate, and more beer. Actually you wouldn’t be that far off. Maredsous 8 beer at Jeannine’s Bistro Belgian beer is consistently heralded … Continue reading →

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Fried Shrimp with a Side of Texas History

Posted on October 20, 2010 by J.C. Reid

Fried Seafood Platter at the Monument Inn Restaurant The substance seeps from every crack and crevice of the ground that surrounds the confluence of the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou. The air around here — humid, often filled with … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Monument Inn

Posted on October 19, 2010 by J.C. Reid

Photos from an October 2010 visit to the Monument Inn Restaurant in La Porte, Texas. A write-up about the visit is here: Fried Shrimp with a Side of Texas History. Click on individual photos to see a larger version. [flickr-gallery … Continue reading →

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Pierson’s BBQ just keeps on smokin’

Posted on October 13, 2010 by J.C. Reid

“Trinity Plate!” shouted the lady at the pickup counter at Pierson & Company Bar-B-Que in Houston’s Oak Forest neighborhood. Five minutes before I had stood at the adjacent order counter and requested a three meat plate: brisket (loose cut), ribs … Continue reading →

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Bandeja Paisa: South American Sampler Plate

Posted on October 6, 2010 by J.C. Reid

In the pantheon of international cuisines that grace Houston’s culinary landscape, Colombian food often gets short shrift. Not unexpectedly. The starchiness of Colombian dishes dominated by staple crops like beans, rice and potatoes looks positively stiff compared to the salsa … Continue reading →

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