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Houston Restaurants

Uchi Houston Shares Tastes at Woodlands Wine and Food Week

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It’s not often you see a Zagat review of 29 for ‘Food’ on a listed restaurant’s rating. But, that’s what you’ll see when you look-up Uchi Houston’s review. And that’s not all. A quick Google of ‘Uchi’ and you’ll find nothing short of 4.5 stars from numerous food critics, catapulting it to the forefront of our nation’s culinary map. Is it really that good? Yes, it’s that good!

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Los Tios Takes Me Back!

This is one of my favorite Mexican food spots in the Houston area. I fell for their Puffy Queso back in high school! Through the years, this small chain has become a family tradition handed down over generations. Favorite tables, favorite waiters and naturally, favorite dishes have become rituals with Houstonians who have named Los Tios “Houston’s Best Tex-Mex!”

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Masraff’s Must-Have Bar Cuisine!

You know Masraff’s in Uptown — one of Houston’s finest dining establishments. Known for its superb seafood, and now, its high brow bar food! Spend a lengthy lunch or have an easy dinner with leisurely small plates of some of Masraff’s hottest sellers.

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Locally-Sourced Beef is the Focus at Olivette

Breathtakingly beautiful…tranquil…just a few of the words used to describe the Houstonian’s 18-acre property in Uptown. It’s home to an award-winning spa, fitness club and unforgettable fine dining at Olivette! Recently I recently linked with Executive Chef Neal Cox for the scoop on some brand new menu items centered around quality beef from Augustus Ranch in Yoakum, Texas.

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Surf & Turf and Sunshine at The Creek

It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy the beautiful setting at The Creek Restaurant in Boerne. If you’re familiar with the recent construction of the Hill Country Mile, you’ll find The Creek dead center! Enchanting natural surroundings and fabulous food make this Victorian hideaway overlooking Cibolo Creek quite the dining destination.

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Garrido’s Gets it Right!

Goodtaste is back inside the state-of-the-art Sysco kitchen facilities, this time to preview some of the amazing food from David Garrido, owner and namesake of Garrido’s Restaurant & Bar in Austin. If you’ve been to Garrido’s lately, you may have noticed some changes. Where the focus was once on modern Mexican cuisine, the tempo has switched now to “New Word Latino” with emphasis on healthier, organic and gluten-free products.

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“Meet Me at Jim’s” – Anytime!

For more than 60 years, these iconic kitchens at Jim’s have been fueling San Antonians and well beyond! This family owned and operated business runs from sunup to sundown, and is a familiar comfort zone for generations looking for low-key eats and quality customer care.

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Incredible Rustic Italian Comes Alive at Cotogna

Welcome to Cotogna – a true rustic Italian experience located in historic Jackson Square in San Francisco. In a city where what you eat may be more scrutinized than most, native foodies can agree on one thing: There are some fabulous aromas coming from this restaurant!

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Double Rib Lamb Chops in a Rad Ragu at Boudro’s

Welcome to Boudro’s – the most visited restaurant in the entire city of San Antonio. Each time I come for lunch I’m continually wowed by what Chef Manny and his team have waiting for me. This time it was Boudro’s Achiote Spiced Double Rib Lamb Chops!