There’s a tiny little restaurant tucked into a well-worn strip center on the near north side that’s known for its zesty, tasty Thai food and its very reasonable prices. I first ate at Thai Dee some years back. It was a fave getaway after a busy show on WOAI TV. The little spot still shines.
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New Dishes at Sea Island Sing!
Talk about leaving a lasting impression. Sea Island Shrimp House is consistently recognized as a hometown favorite in San Antonio — and has been since 1965. Current CEO, Barclay Anthony, sat down with Goodtaste.tv to share some of their time-honored recipes, many of which are on special during Lent this year…
‘Kraft’ just about Anything — from Sysco!
Talk about everyday products with a variety of uses! Goodtaste gained access to the fabulous Sysco Central Texas kitchens, where we’re dishing on some excellent eats made with Kraft Foods we all know and love. Two entrées and a dessert that are very easy to make, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry at home.
Just Plain Good Eats at J. Anthony’s Seafood Cafe
With four locations spread over the South East, South West, and North West sides of town, you are never more than a few minutes away from a great seafood meal in San Antonio. This Alamo City institution prides itself on making their seafood dishes in-house and cooked-to-order on a daily basis. J. Anthony’s caters to the working man — and the working man’s appetite.
This Texan Shrimp Roll is All the Rage at Biga!
Stroll along the vibrant San Antonio River Walk and you’re bound to come to Biga on the Banks, a premier fine dining restaurant with contemporary-regional cuisine you just can’t beat. The food is outstanding — and always highly acclaimed! Owner/Chef Bruce Auden invited Goodtaste in on the cooking process for a fun new Gulf Brown Shrimp sandwich.
Texas Sweet Brown Shrimp
It’s shrimp season! Try this Texas sweet brown shrimp recipe from Parkside chef Shawn Cirkiel found at Olive & June — his newest restaurant located in Austin, Texas.
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!”
The ‘Best’ Neighorhood Cuisine is Arturo Boada’s!
The last thing you’ll want to do is overlook this incredible Houston bistro. Arturo Boada’s was recently voted as the Best Neighborhood Restaurant by the Houston Press — one of many awards garnered by Arturo over the years. I absolutely adore this place! It’s charming and the food is outstanding…
Juicy Shrimp, Lima Beans & Chorizo at The Fig Tree
The Fig Tree is such a romantic restaurant whether you sit on the beautiful tree-shaded River Walk patio or inside the century old, beautifully decorated dining room. But that’s not all inspires passion at the Fig Tree – the creative French cuisine – as the French would say c’est si bon!
Make sweet tamales at home
If you’ve never made tamales, this is an easy recipe to use. La Maestra, Blanca Aldaco, shares her recipe for a ‘sweet’ tamale.