Star Houston Pastry Chef Finally Has His Own Shop in EaDo
Ever wonder what a cross between a kolache and a bowl of phở tastes like? Chef Vanarin Kuch did, and now you can find out too at his new bakery, Koffeteria, which recently opened at 1110 Hutchins Street (conveniently located near Discovery Green and BBVA Stadium). After a five-year stint in New York and Chicago, […]
New Houston Restaurant Pop-Up Focuses on Central Mexican Cuisine
As a young boy, chef Nicolas Vera — who would later hone his skills at notable Houston restaurants such as Underbelly, Southern Goods and Xochi — would wander the mercados of Veracruz with his mom while sipping tepache, a refreshing beverage made by fermenting pineapple rinds. Those memories now inspire the Tepache Chicken Plate at […]
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. […]