New Houston Bakery and Cafe Now Serving Sweet & Savory Bites In Swanky River Oaks Area
A new Houston source for sweets, Decadent – A Coffee and Dessert Bar, opened on January 7 at 4340 Westheimer between the posh River Oaks District and swanky Highland Village shopping centers. According to franchise owner James Skaggs, the official grand opening is on January 19 and he’s celebrating by offering 20 percent off everything on the menu that […]
CRAVE Celebrates 10 Years In Houston With Giant Cupcakes and Throwback Flavors
The handcrafted cupcakes at CRAVE have sweetened Houston for a decade with flavors like red velvet, lemon and chocolate and finished with trademark decorations. Co-owners Elizabeth Harrison Cooper, her husband Peter Cooper and business partner Brad Dorsey founded the bakery in 2008 with a focus on premium ingredients and small-batch preparation. “I want guests to feel like […]
Best Houston Bakeries For Freshly Baked Bread
There’s an incomparable smell, texture and taste to freshly baked bread, but most of us don’t have the time to make professional-quality bread at home. Here are a few places around Houston for picking up top-notch baked goods. Note: As of the publication date, these bakeries report being open and fully stocked following Hurricane Harvey. […]
The Ultimate List Of French Macarons In Houston—Updated
Brightly colored, with just the right crunch that transcends into a pillowy softness, French macarons (not to be confused with the denser macaroons made mostly with coconut) are a beautiful dessert. Their bright colors and unexpected flavors naturally make them perfect for either dessert trays or a simple, guilt-free treat at the end of a […]
Kolache Shoppe Plans Second Location at Heights Central Station
Family-owned and operated Kolache Shoppe is headed to the Heights in summer 2018. Planned for a new, 1,200 square-foot space at at 1050 Yale, the company’s second location will serve as both a bakery and coffee shop under the management of owners Lucy and Randy Hines. Using Czech recipes, the Kolache Shoppe makes traditional kolache with […]