Behind a door and a wall covered in decorative leaves, The Toasted Coconut at 1617 Richmond Avenue is hiding a secret: Quiote, its speakeasy, à la carte restaurant. It initially debuted in 2020, but only stayed open for six weeks before shuttering due to the pandemic. The covert eatery reopened just as quietly last month […]
Chefs at Houston’s independent restaurants make their reputations on precision-crafted fare with luxurious or local ingredients, but there’s an industry truism. By the time restaurant workers finish mopping the kitchen and lock the doors, the only places still open for a late-night meal are bars, diners and fast food joints. These midnight munchies paired with […]
Chefs at Houston’s independent restaurants make their reputations on precision-crafted fare with luxurious or local ingredients, but there’s an industry truism. By the time restaurant workers finish mopping the kitchen and lock the doors, the only places still open for a late-night meal are bars, diners and fast food joints. These midnight munchies paired with […]
This article is made possible by Houston-based professional food and beverage photographer Shawn Chippendale. Beautiful, crisp, mouthwatering photos are important for restaurants to show customers the quality of the dishes and drinks. Shawn wants to leverage his skills to help Houston businesses market with quality photos in this time of need. He shot the lead […]
