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Pitmaker Replaces Stolen Pit Just in Time for Southern Smoke Spring Events in Houston — Updated

POSTED: February 25, 2019 AT 5:24 pm   /   Feed The Need, News

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 […]

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New Shopping Center Introduces a Bevy of Restaurants to Sugar Land

POSTED: February 22, 2019 AT 9:02 am   /   News, Restaurant Openings

Sugar Land is getting a flurry of new restaurants and drink shops as each takes up residence in a new, multi-use center. University Commons is a 108,000-square-foot facility under development by Vista Equities Group and anchored by a Sprouts supermarket. The new eateries debuting here are of both the fast-casual and sit-down nature. All are part of […]

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First Bite: Verandah Brings Progressive Indian Fare to Upper Kirby

POSTED: February 21, 2019 AT 12:16 pm   /   Indian, News

Verandah, a “progressive Indian” restaurant in the Kirby Collection development at 3300 Kirby, is now open. The ground-floor restaurant is an ultra-luxe setting with an intimate dining room. Husband and wife owners Sunil and Anupama Srivastava aim to bring centuries of Indian history and cuisine to Houstonians via a contemporary presentation. Until recently, the Srivastavas owned […]

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The 2019 James Beard Finalists Are Being Announced in Houston After an All-Star Dinner Event

POSTED: February 19, 2019 AT 10:37 am   /   Houston in the Spotlight, News

If anyone had any doubts about Houston’s rise as a culinary capital, a surprise announcement this morning from the James Beard Foundation should put those to rest. On Wednesday, March 27 at 9 a.m., the 2019 James Beard Award nominees are being announced at a press conference and breakfast at Hugo’s, located at 1600 Westheimer. […]

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