Backstreet Cafe Cocktail Dinner Showcases Black Bartenders & Bartending History
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 […]
First Bite: Toasted Coconut Melds Vibrant Tiki Style With a Full Menu
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 […]
Whiskey River Richmond Offers Family-Style Barbecue During the Day and Dancing at Night
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 […]
A Preview of Forthcoming Houston Tiki Bar The Toasted Coconut
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 […]
Notable Houston Chef Rolls Out Savvy, “Snackable” Menu at Popular Wine Bar
Brandi Key, culinary director of Lasco Enterprises and an award-winning Houston chef, put her expertise to work on refreshing the menu of Max’s Wine Dive with new dishes earlier this year. Now she’s done the same for the company’s wine bar, The Tasting Room, with locations at 1101 Uptown Park in the Galleria area and 818 […]