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Frank’s Americana Revival Marks a Decade With New Dishes & Returning Favorites

POSTED: January 19, 2022 AT 8:43 am   /   Creole & Cajun, Food Finds, Southern

For a decade, Michael Shine has operated Frank’s Americana Revival in River Oaks, providing the area with upscale food in a restaurant that still maintains a neighborhood vibe. In 2012, Michael and his son, Chris Shine, acquired Frank’s Chop House from restaurateur Frank Crapitto, who also owned Crapitto’s Cucina Italiana. The duo have operated the […]

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Emmaline Rolls Out Impressive Summer Menu

POSTED: June 14, 2019 AT 9:28 am   /   Featured, Food Finds, French, Italian, Mediterranean, Pizza, Seafood, Southern

Emmaline, Sam Governale’s Napa-inspired restaurant at 3210 West Dallas, has launched a new summer menu for lunch and dinner. Inspired by his travels and suggestions from from his Montrose and River Oaks customers, Governale developed the menu in partnership with acclaimed chef-consultant Omar Pereney and Emmaline’s chef de cuisine Danielle Mokuau. Houston Food Finder was […]

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Restaurant With Chicken and Waffles and Late-Night Hours Now Open in Midtown Houston

POSTED: April 12, 2019 AT 11:21 am   /   Chicken, Food Finds, Fried Chicken, Southern

A new Southern comfort food restaurant, Taste Bar + Kitchen, has taken up residence in the historic Sterling House at 3015 Bagby in midtown Houston. Co-owner and executive chef Don Bowie, former executive chef of Flower Child, and his business partner Kevin Kelley invited Houston Food Finder to a preview of what’s in store. The […]

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Where To Find the Best Chicken Fried Steak In Houston

POSTED: November 12, 2018 AT 7:00 am   /   Food Finds, Southern

While the exact origins of chicken fried steak (CFS for short) are up for debate, it’s no secret that Texans have a strong affinity for this iconic slab of tenderized, batter-encrusted beef smothered in rich gravy. It is a beloved year-round staple in home kitchens and restaurants alike where time-honored recipes are revered by diners […]

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