Chefs You Should Know

Acclaimed Chef is Leaving Legendary Houston Tex-Mex Restaurant

POSTED: March 15, 2024 AT 12:11 pm   /   Chefs You Should Know, News

After 20 years of service, executive chef Alex Padilla is leaving The Original Ninfa’s, which is owned by Niel Morgan’s Houston-based restaurant group, Legacy Restaurants. According to a press release, he is leaving “to pursue other professional and personal goals.” He will remain in a consulting role until July 1.  “As I’m getting older, I’m […]

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These Houston Restaurants & Chefs Are 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists

POSTED: January 24, 2024 AT 12:54 pm   /   Breaking News, Chefs You Should Know, News

It’s that time of year again when some of the best in Houston’s restaurant industry get really good news from the James Beard Foundation. The 2024 James Beard Award Restaurant & Chef Award Semifinalists list is out, and Houston continues to be well-represented. Some of the nods went to people and businesses that have been […]

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Forthcoming River Oaks Restaurant Hires Former GJ Tavern Chef

POSTED: November 14, 2023 AT 3:35 pm   /   Breaking News, Chefs You Should Know, News, Restaurant Openings

Chef Tim Reading is ready to take the helm of another kitchen. The talented chef, who was most recently with the now-shuttered GJ Tavern, will lead the team at the new Leo’s River Oaks. The fine dining establishment will be located at 2009 West Gray in the River Oaks Shopping Center with plans for a […]

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Boheme in Montrose Launches New Menu With Instagram-Famous Turkish Chef

POSTED: November 7, 2023 AT 2:54 pm   /   Bars, Bars With A Full Menu, Chefs You Should Know

Boheme, located at 307 Fairview, has long been one of the most popular spots for hangouts, casual date nights and drag brunches in Montrose, but it’s been a while since much has been said about the food. That’s about to change, as it retained Turkish chef and restaurateur Ismet Saz to develop a dozen new […]

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A Helpful Guide to the 2023 Southern Smoke Festival in Downtown Houston

POSTED: October 6, 2023 AT 10:21 am   /   Chefs You Should Know, Feed The Need, News

The 2023 Southern Smoke Festival is practically just around the corner. It’s happening this year on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 in downtown Houston. In advance of the biggest of two events, The Throwdown, the Southern Smoke Foundation (the charitable organization that benefits from the festival) has released a detailed map of where […]

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