Exilio Latin Flare isn’t an incantation from the Harry Potter universe. Exilio is the newest concept from Bari Hospitality Group, which also operates Bari Ristorante and Georgia James. It’s a modern Pan-Latin restaurant in the Harlow District in Montrose, adjacent to La Griglia and Katami, in the former Verde Garden space. The restaurant opened on […]
Houston chef Paul Friedman, who was first known for his South African cuisine at Peli Peli, the last one of which closed in August 2021, converted the original Peli Peli in Vintage Park into The Chef’s Table shortly afterward. Now, he and his team, which includes his son, Kyle and operating partner Chelsey De Crosta, […]
Longtime Houston chef Manabu Horiuchi aka “Chef Hori” just opened his most-ambitious project to date: a six-seat omakase restaurant, Sushi Horiuchi. Located next to Katami at 2701 West Dallas, the $300-per-person experience features rare fish, seafood and meat imported directly from Japan, and the menu changes based on what the restaurant can acquire that is […]
There’s something refreshing about going into a restaurant “blind” and devoid of any bias or preconceived expectations. Such was the case when Houston Food Finder was invited to a tasting at Kahani Social Group’s newest concept, Kitchen Rumors. The group, founded by brothers Surpreet and Preet Paul Singh and chef Jassi Bindra, also run fast-casual […]
The lineup of restaurants at Autry Park, the sprawling mixed-used development along Buffalo Bayou is continuing to evolve. Right on the heels of the MF Lobster closure comes the news of another opening. Mayahuel, a modern Mexican restaurant and agave bar, is slated to open later this summer. The restaurant, billed as a celebration of […]
