IN THE NEWS: The Houston Press’s Robb Walsh reviews Cafe Rita (755 Dairy Ashford), while the paper details the opening of Little Big’s (corner of Westheimer and Montrose), the latest concept from REEF’s Bryan Caswell. www.houstonpress.com … The Chron’s Alison Cook reviews Huynh Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine (912 St. Emanuel St.). www.chron.com … Cleverley’s blog reports […]

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IN THE NEWS: www.B4-u-eat.com details the openings of Midtown’s Crave Sushi and Bayou Place’s Banzai Sushi. … My Table reports that Gina Koutros has changed the name of her Southside-Bellaire-West U neighborhood family restaurant, Nick’s Pasta Place, 4057 Bellaire Boulevard, to Gina’s Italian Bistro. www.my-table.com/sidedish … The Houston Press’s Robb Walsh reviews Bistro des Amis […]

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IN THE NEWS: Cleverley’s Blog reports that executive chef Bradley Manchester has left Hotel ZaZa for The Wit Hotel in Chicago. blog.cleverley.com … The Houston Presss’ Robb Walsh reviews Ekko’s Greek American Deli (5216 Richmond). www.houstonpress.com … www.B4-U-Eat.com details the opening of a second location of Redfish Seafood Grill (26036 Highway 290). … The Chronicle’s […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Houston Press’s Robb Walsh reviews Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse (5061 Westheimer). www.houstonpress.com … The Chronicle’s Alison Cook brunches at Out of Africa (10419 Southwest Freeway #204, Sugar Land). www.chron.com
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IN THE NEWS: Cleverley’s blog reports the opening of Youssef Nafaa’s new restaurant, Collin’s Chop House & Whiskey Bar. … The Chronicle’s Alison Cook reviews Andrea Ristorante Italiano. www.chron.com … The Houston Press’s Robb Walsh reviews Phoenicia Specialty Foods (12141 Westheimer). www.houstonpress.com
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IN THE NEWS: Cleverley’s blog reports that Brennan’s, which was destroyed by fire in the wake of Hurricane Ike in September, will reopen in at least a year to a year and a half. In the meantime, Chef Randy Evans will be the opening executive chef at Rhea Wheeler and Debbie Jaramillo’s new restaurant Haven […]

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IN THE NEWS: Cleverley’s blog details the openings of Cielo Mexican Bistro and Gibson’s Chop House & Whisky Bar as well as the closing of Amazon Grill. www.blog.cleverley.com … The Chronicle’s Alison Cook reviews Le Mistral (1400 Eldridge Parkway) and has the burger at D.J.’s Olde-Timey Burgers. www.chron.com … The Press’s Robb Walsh reviews Bistro […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Houston Press’s Robb Walsh reviews Saint Dane’s Bar & Grille (502 Elgin St.) www.houstonpress.com … In the December issue, Texas Monthly reviews Textile (611 W 22nd). www.texasmonthly.com … The Chronicle’s Alison Cook reports that The Broken Spoke has taken over the former spot of Little Hip’s on Washington Avenue’s downtown end. […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Chronicle’s Alison Cook reviews Chiloso’s Taco House (701 E. 20th) and details the openings of Goode Company Texas BBQ (Highway 290 near FM 1960) and Mo’s, A Place for Steaks (in the former Bob’s Steakhouse at 1801 Post Oak Blvd.), as well as the closings of Big Mama’s Home Cookin’ in […]

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IN THE NEWS: My Table magazine’s Sidedish column details the opening of Bedford (1001 Studewood Street). www.my-table.com/sidedish … The Houston Press’s Robb Walsh reviews Feast (219 Westheimer), while Paul Galvani considers Benny’s Mexican Cafe & Bar (13320 Westheimer). www.houstonpress.com … The Chronicle’s Alison Cook reviews Cullen’s Upscale American Grille (11500 Space Center). www.chron.com
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