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Sam’s Fried Chicken & Donuts in The Heights is Closed

POSTED: March 10, 2020 AT 9:38 am   /   News, Restaurant Closings

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, […]

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What to Drink & Eat at the Houston Rodeo Champion Wine Garden

POSTED: March 5, 2020 AT 3:08 pm   /   Bars, Food & Drink Festivals, Wine

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 […]

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Food & Wine Event in Houston Postponed Due to Coronavirus Travel Advisories

POSTED: March 2, 2020 AT 5:32 pm   /   Food & Drink Festivals, News

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 […]

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