A hidden Vino Gem that captured my heart!
You could easily call it the most popular wine in Houston. Davis Family’s incredible Cabernet catapulted to fame after winning over palates and votes a couple of years ago at the Houston Stock Show and Rodeo to be named the Grand Champion – the highest rated wine in the competition.
A Poolside Paradise at the Houstonian
Spend a weekend, a week…heck any amount of time is time well spent at the luxurious Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. It boasts a resort-style atmosphere with the amenities to back it up! Enjoy fun in the sun with your family at one of three picturesque pools on this gorgeous stretch of property near Uptown.
A first for an Uptown wine dinner?
Most wine pairing dinners feature one winery, and then the chef prepares a number of courses to pair with that winemaker’s different varietals. There’s a wine dinner coming up at Masraff’s in Uptown that caught my attention because it will feature four different winemakers wines—all of them prestigious labels. They include Quintessa, Flowers, Primus and [...]
Three beers made for summer drinking!
My sommelier Matt didn’t have to sell me on the 12 pack offered by Full Sail of their Session Lager. In fact, it’s already been one of my ‘Beers of the Month’ here on Goodtaste! It’s an All-American lager; blonde and super smooth. Expect the price point on these to be between $11-13 for the pack.
Have a pint and unwind at Sharky’s!
I had the incredible pleasure of previewing a wonderful beer dinner featuring Alaskan Brewery beers and Sharky’s American Grill on Eldridge Pkwy in Houston.
Seafood’s shining star is Masraff’s
You’re looking at the one and only place to find this delicious seafood trifecta – that’s Masraff’s on the Boulevard. Just ask Chef Dominic for the the Scallop & French Foie Gras Trio…he’ll know exactly what you mean! Pan-seared Alaskan halibut rounds out this mix that’s surprisingly simple to throw together.
Sold On Masraff’s Lemon sole
The fabulous Masraff’s on Post Oak Boulevard in Uptown is practically a seafood sanctuary. They’re known for having some of the best around! The sacrificial season of Lent provides those who practice the opportunity for a taste-testing frenzy! Take this dish that combines some of my favorite elements- their Herb Seared Lemon Sole over an incredibly tasty wild mushroom risotto…just splendid!
Rodeo wine winners
It’s time to boot, scoot and boogie on over to your local H-E-B retailer. The rodeo is in H-town and so are its award-winning vinos! Meet the Grand Champion: The 2007 Guado Al Tasso, a Bordeaux blend out of Tuscany that’s primarily Cab-based, but with a splendid Merlot to back it.
I’m Passionate About This Panna Cotta!
Feel the passion this Valentine’s Day at Olivette at The Houstonian with their Passion Fruit Panna Cotta. I don’t often eat dessert unless it’s chocolate, but I have to say this one gives chocolate a run for its money! The zesty, exotic flavor blew me away. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to prepare….