Pitmaker Replaces Stolen Pit Just in Time for Southern Smoke Spring Events in Houston — Updated
A week after New Year’s Day, thieves stole a big, expensive barbecue pit used to raise money for charity. Specifically, it was the big Pitmaker pit enveloped in a turquoise wrapper use for the annual Southern Smoke Foundation festival. The mobile pit was parked as usual at executive chef Chris Shepherd’s restaurant, One Fifth, when […]
The Houston-Area Restaurants & Bars Helping Federal Workers During the Government Shutdown — Updated
So far, there’s still no end in sight for the government shutdown that started on December 22. That means that federal employees have now missed multiple paydays and many are on the edge financially. It’s an especially unfair situation for those who are designated as essential workers and still have to show up for the […]
Three Significant People to Houston Hospitality Are Battling Serious Illnesses — Updated
“Hospitality” and “hospital” may sound similar, but one is fun and the other is terrible. Unfortunately, two three of Houston’s most dedicated women of hospitality are facing both due to recent cancer diagnoses. Lucia Cordúa (wife of restaurateur Michael Cordúa, mother of chef David Cordúa and a strong presence in all of their business endeavors) is […]
Houston Restaurants Host Pop-Up to Help Long-Running Bar in West University
A restaurant owner is stepping in to help out one of his favorite bars and is asking Houstonians to join the effort by dining there on Thursday, December 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Jonathan Horowitz, CEO of Legacy Restaurants, which operates The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation and Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys, is hosting the […]
All-Star Group of Houston Chefs Serving Sunday Supper to Support Local Food
Urban Harvest, the organization behind some of Houston’s farmers markets, has settled into its new Saturday location. Now, it’s also bringing back a popular farm-to-table dinner event, the Urban Harvest Sunday Supper. Tickets are on sale now. Poitin at 2313 Edwards is hosting the first dinner of the new series on Sunday, November 11 from 6 to 9 […]