Monthly Archives: April 2011

Burns BBQ Makes a Comeback

Posted on April 28, 2011 by J.C. Reid

The new Burns BBQ location Over the last few years, tragedy has befallen some of Houston’s best-known barbecue joints. Drexler’s BBQ quietly closed its doors a few years ago. Williams Smokehouse burned down in 2007, never to reopen. The original … Continue reading →

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CFS Challenge: Mel’s vs. Goodson’s

Posted on April 17, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Mel’s vs. Goodspn’s When it comes to arguing about the best chicken-fried steak (CFS) in the greater Houston area, there’s no greater rivalry than the one between Mel’s Country Cafe and Goodson’s Cafe in Tomball. These are two old-school cafes … Continue reading →

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Chinatown Food Exploring: Seafood and Eat it

Posted on April 11, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Steamed Dungeness crab at Hong Kong Food Street I’m always reluctant to order seafood in a restaurant that doesn’t specialize in seafood. I’ve been burned too many times in restaurants where seafood is an afterthought on the menu. Even the … Continue reading →

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