Having lived and worked in the Heights for almost 15 years, I’ve eaten a lot of lunches in what was Houston’s first suburb. Initially, good options were limited: walk-up fast-food joint Someburger, the now-shuttered Dacapo’s and Triple A, and Tex-Mex classic Teotihuacan, which is still serving a comforting array of fajitas, enchiladas, and shrimp dishes. […]
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Weekdays at Rainbow Lodge at 2011 Ella are prime opportunities to indulge in memorable meals crafted by executive chef Mark Schmidt. His creativity and attention to detail ensure a refreshing midday lunchtime experience that recharges diners for returning to the day’s obligations. Dishes with both classic touches and interesting seasonings combine quality meats with locally-sourced […]
Hans and Philip Sitter are the father-son duo behind restaurants King’s Biergarten in Pearland and King’s Bierhaus in the Heights. Those concepts are popular for traditional and modern German and Austrian fare as well as impressive beer lists. The Sitters recently unveiled their latest endeavor, EggHaus Gourmet, at 2042 East TC Jester, a breakfast and […]
Momentum Coffee opened in December 2016, bringing a high-quality coffee shop to an underserved neighborhood in Spring. At the time, it served all the dishes and drinks expected at that kind of business: coffee, espresso drinks, tea and pastries. Now, owners Allen Leibowitz, Ethan Elms, and Tia Hoffman have rolled out breakfast and lunch on […]
