
When Consumer Reviews Go Too Far: Threats, Lies and Videotape
With the rise of the Internet came the ability to post personal experiences — a way for consumers to warn others about restaurants that didn’t provide a meal that was worth the dollars spent. It started with local websites (in the Houston area, the long-gone B-4-U-Eat was an early resource) but it wasn’t too long […]

This Bakery is Selling Pop Tart Cupcakes & Thin Mint Macarons in March
For years, chef Vanessa O’Donnell of Ooh La La has taken inspiration from nostalgic desserts, cereals and more for her pastries. For March 2019, she may have outdone herself. All three of her Ooh La La locations are selling Thin Mint Macarons and Pop Tart Cupcakes, in addition to pop culture-inspired treats that are always on […]

Houston’s Montrose Neighborhood is Getting a Pop-Up Coffee Shop — Updated
Next week, residents and visitors of Houston’s eclectic Montrose neighborhood might do a double-take when they see a bright yellow, red and blue shipping container seemingly appear out of nowhere at 3615 Montrose Boulevard. Coffee fans, though, might want to stop and investigate. It’s a Café Bustelo pop-up that runs only from March 12, starting […]

Essential Dishes: Where to Eat the Best Fried Chicken in Houston
We continue our weekly series on Houston’s essential dishes with a look at the Bayou City’s finest fried chicken platters. If you’ve missed any of our previous stories in the series, catch up with the links below. Essential Dishes: Best Steaks in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Burgers in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Poke in Houston […]

The Results Are In: The Best Carnival Food at the 2019 Houston Rodeo
This year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo started on Monday, February 25 and that means crowds are already hitting up the carnival for fun rides and over-the-top food. As usual, there are many new options along with longtime fair food favorites like deep-fried Oreos, sausage-on-a-stick, and turkey legs. Around 30 media representatives from local television, radio, newspaper […]
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