The unusual, multi-level white building at 2502 Dunlavy in Montrose, has been a couple of different businesses, including wine bar Bacchus and, more recently, Kâu Ba, the restaurant that sadly closed just as it was getting Michelin recognition. Now it’s Alora Restaurant & Bar operated by two married couples: chefs Diego and Makayla Ponce, and […]
Houstonians take brunch very seriously. It isn’t just another meal or a time of day to eat. It’s an event, a social gathering and a time to kick off or send off the weekend with good food and drinks. Houston has its fair share of brunch options, including family friendly spots, upscale affairs, and lively […]
Pacha Nikkei, chef Masaru Fukuda’s new restaurant at 10001 Westheimer, highlights Nikkei cuisine, a harmonious blend of Peruvian and Japanese flavors and techniques that is unique to Peru. Upon entering, a woman waiting on a takeout order gushed to me and my dining companion that we were in for a treat. She excitedly told us […]
Chef Roberto Castre made his mark in Houston with South American and Peruvian restaurant Latin Bites. These days, he’s still cooking up Peruvian fare—but this time focusing on rotisserie chicken and sides in a much more casual environment. His new restaurant, Chicken Station, debuted in spring 2018 east of downtown Houston at 7001 Harrisburg. It’s […]
