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.
‘Tis the season for Gaido’s Crawfish Chili
There is something so cool about walking into a restaurant from your childhood and realizing that, at the core of it all, the good things you remember have remained the same. Recently that happened to me when we took our cameras to Gaidos– the century-old seafood restaurant in Galveston, Texas.
Perfectly poached mahi-mahi in a citrus wine marinade
If you’re looking to lighten up your fare for the Spring time, you’re in luck. I stopped by H-E-B’s Montrose Market location for a powwow with Chef Amy in Cooking Connections. We talked warm weather wine and fresh filets, plus great a way to cook with each!
Backstreet Café Macaroni and Cheese
A 30′s-era take on an American Classic…mac & cheese from Backstreet Café in H-town! This recipe requires making a Béchamel Sauce. You can try this recipe for it included in Prego’s mac & cheese. In order to ensure the sauce from breaking, scald the milk before incorporating it to the roux.
Local tastes better at Brannon’s Café
The Westin La Cantera Resort is simply beautiful this time of year! I invite you to kick back, relax and preview some of the new “Texas-driven” menu items that Chef John Armstrong IV and his team at Brannon’s Café have put together:
Paesanos 1604 colors up for spring!
Welcome to the most spectacular patio in the city…Paesanos 1604. Come for the incredible food and stay for the unbeatable ambiance (live music every Friday night, for example). Chef Clark McDaniel and his culinary crew have recently revealed a new Spring menu packed with temperate eats like their luscious oak-grilled salmon with leek mashed potatoes, drizzled in a refreshing raspberry vinaigrette. Simply marvelous.
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.
Zinc’s anticuchos are a real party-pleaser!
The River Walk is just gorgeous this time of year! Purchase these tasty morsels from street vendors, but also pay a visit to Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar while you’re downtown for Chef Manny’s sizzlingly tender anticuchos.
Taste of New Orleans in Gaido’s BBQ shrimp
It’s my duty to spread the good news about one of my all-time favorite seafood joints…that’s Gaido’s in Galveston; a restaurant that recently celebrated it’s 100th year anniversary! I caught up with Nicolas Gaido for a crash course in their New Orleans-style Barbeque Shrimp.