Category Archives: Restaurant Reviews

Writing that follows the typical style of evaluating/reviewing a restaurant.

Chef Olivier Ciesielski wine dinner at 13 Celsius

Posted on November 30, 2008 by J.C. Reid

Being a foodie is kind of like being a junkie — you’re always on the make for your next big score. So it was with great interest that I became aware of a French wine pairing dinner at Houston wine … Continue reading →

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Felix Mexican Restaurant: Old school, no reservations, no apologies

Posted on March 9, 2007 by J.C. Reid

“I remember eating there when I was a kid!” This is the initial response when I invite my thirtysomething friends to dinner at Felix Mexican Restaurant. But this is usually followed by, “Let’s go somewhere else.” Indeed, dining at Felix … Continue reading →

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District 7 Grill: A diner is a diner is a diner

Posted on March 2, 2007 by J.C. Reid

There’s nothing more painful for a Houston Foodie than to see a promising young restaurant with an identity crisis. Can we help District 7 Grill find itself? “Zesty food. Zesty life.” That’s the sign that greets visitors entering the parking … Continue reading →

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Chapultepec Lupita: No flan for you!

Posted on February 21, 2007 by J.C. Reid

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

Posted on February 16, 2007 by J.C. Reid

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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