It’s not uncommon for long-established, successful restaurants to have to occasionally step back and take a look at refreshing the concept. That is exactly what executive chef David Cordúa says was needed at the Américas location located right next to the Woodlands Waterway. It has been rebranded into the sixth location of Churrascos, a well-loved […]
Anyone who thinks running a food truck is easier than running a brick and mortar restaurant should pause and consider the story of cookbook author/Masterchef winner Luca Manfè and his gourmet Italian food truck, The Lucky Fig. Manfè has announced that, after December 31, the food truck will no longer be in business thanks to […]
An eagle-eyed reader spotted an employment ad on Craigslist for a new concept named Laurenzo’s Bar & Grill. The company is seeking candidates for “front and back of house.” The Laurenzo family are the heirs of legendary Tex-Mex pioneer “Mama” Ninfa Laurenzo and also helm the El Tiempo chain, as well as the Laurenzo’s restaurant […]
Frédéric Perrier has a more than 20-year history as a chef and restaurateur in the Houston area. He built his reputation at 5115 Grille and Perrier Café before deciding to keep his work closer to home. In 2007, he established French restaurant Aura in a quaint, New England-style shopping center in Missouri City. There, it […]
La Vista owner and chef Greg Gordon has announced that after 19 years, he is closing the Briargrove restaurant in favor of relocating elsewhere. A specific date was not stated but the changeover is slated to happen next spring. He was quoted as saying, “This is an opportunity to create something big and to reshape […]
