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Return to Oak Island

Posted on September 9, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Hurricane Club – Oak Island TX – Fried Shrimp “Let me call the boat and see if they can bring some crabs in,” replied our waiter after I asked her if the restaurant had blue crabs on the lunch menu. … 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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New Ruggles Grill: Southwest meets Slow Food

Posted on January 27, 2010 by J.C. Reid

Back in the day, Ruggles Grill was big. Big food with big flavor served in big portions to big people with big hair who drove big cars and lived in big houses. The Ruggles Grill It was richly rewarded with … Continue reading →

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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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