Phat Eatery Owner & Former SING Chef Join Forces On Katy Banh Mi Shop
In what’s likely to be hailed as a welcome return to the restaurant scene, Cuc Lam, formerly of SING in The Heights is about to helm a new restaurant. Phat Eatery owner Alex Auyeung has hired her to run Yelo, a forthcoming restaurant in Katy Asian Town Center offering creative bánh mì made with quality ingredients. […]
How to Help Italy Now: Buy Authentic Italian Ingredients & Wine
Italy is now the country second-hardest hit by COVID-19, right behind China. For now, it is on lockdown and even travel within the country is discouraged. That led us to inquire with the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas (IACC Texas) whether there would soon be a shortage of imported Italian ingredients, such as real […]
Sam’s Fried Chicken & Donuts in The Heights is Closed
Just after shuttering Pi Pizza, Sambrooks Management Company, under owner Michael Sambrooks, is deciding to reduce his business empire by shedding another small restaurant. As of March 9, Sam’s Fried Chicken and Donuts at 601 Heights is closed. A little background: Sam’s Fried Chicken & Donuts was Lee’s Fried Chicken & Donuts. Cherry Pie Hospitality, […]
What to Drink & Eat at the Houston Rodeo Champion Wine Garden
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is in full swing, and thousands of people are headed to NRG Park for entertainment, barbecue, carnival fare and more. One part of the festivities that should not be overlooked is the Champion Wine Garden, featuring more than 70 award-winning wines from the 2020 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition. Visitors […]
Food & Wine Event in Houston Postponed Due to Coronavirus Travel Advisories
Although there are still no confirmed coronavirus cases reported in Houston, concerns about its spread in Italy and travel difficulties has led to the postponement of an annual food and wine event. The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce South Central postponed its annual Taste of Italy conference in Houston and New Orleans. The Italy-America Chamber of […]