Last year was rough for Texas bars. Many great ones, including those in Houston, have been forced to drastically change due to the pandemic and Governor Greg Abbott’s orders to temporarily close. Some bars didn’t survive. On a more positive note, some new bars managed to open and survive, despite the problems. One of those […]
To coincide with Black History Month, Backstreet Cafe is hosting a dinner on February 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. entitled Forgotten Legacy that showcases several notable bartenders in Houston, as well as looks back on black cultural history and contributions to cocktail evolution. The cost is $114.14 per ticket, total (the figure includes tax […]
It seems like just yesterday when the team from Nobie’s was hosting Toasty Tuesdays — previews of what was to come at the forthcoming Tiki-inspired “barstaurant,” The Toasted Coconut. Fast-forward seven months and the doors are now open in the former Maria Selma space at 1617 Richmond. When the team of chef Martin Stayer, wife […]
Sponsored When people think “country and western dance hall,” they typically don’t also think, “great place for family dining,” but Whiskey River Richmond, located at 6535 South Peek Road (very close to Cinco Ranch in Katy) is not a typical spot. This sprawling facility includes a big, back patio that’s ideal for serving classic Texas […]
Last August, Eater Houston broke the news that Nobie’s owner and executive chef Martin Stayer was working on a new project called The Toasted Coconut at 1617 Richmond in the former Maria Semla location in Montrose. Details had not been officially released at that point, but now everyone can get a taste of what’s going to be offered. The Nobie’s team, including […]
