Tag: Houston

Table Seven- CLOSED

Ashli Michelle November 7, 2010 0 Comments
Bart would be the bartender on duty during my first visit to Table Seven for lunch. Not long after sitting at the bar with my foodie friend, did Bart begin to make my stomach turn with his, um, gross sow hunting story. sow (noun) 1. a. an adult female pig b. an adult female of certain other mammals, as the bear As my conversation with Bart began to take a turn for the worse, I imagined myself...

Mockingbird Bistro

Ashli Michelle November 2, 2010 5 Comments
A Biff & Buffy brunch was in full force upon my arrival. Wow… If first impressions were a sure thing, I would have made a run for the hills right away. With extremely limited parking, it is pretty much valet or else… It’s complimentary, but I was hesitant as to whether I wanted to stay. As I walked through the patio to get to the entrance, it was like slow motion because… Buffy’s hair...

Café Moustache- CLOSED

Ashli Michelle October 28, 2010 1 Comment
Enter Café Moustache and you enter atmosphere heaven… Bottles of wine line the burgundy painted walls, with exquisite lighting along the bar. With the sound of French music playing throughout, one can’t deny this restaurant is hopelessly romantic. What was previously SoVino Wine Bar, has been reopened by the same owners, Manfred Jachmich and Elizabeth Abraham. They have described Café...

Shade

Ashli Michelle October 18, 2010 1 Comment
I entered Shade with great expectations. After ordering a drink, I was soon given a country club type of membership welcome. This happened just outside of Austin on the way to a UT game a few years ago, but never in Houston. My neighbor at the bar enlightened me… “This part of town was a beat-em up brothel slum kinda place, and the Baptists came in and said no way.” She continued to tell...

The Grove

Ashli Michelle September 25, 2010 2 Comments
I checked in nearby using foursquare, and a tip from Bon Appétit Magazine appeared on my iPhone. They suggested I visit The Grove since I am so close…and most importantly, because the chef has been featured in their magazine. I was on my way to Quattro, but decided The Grove is the place for Sunday Brunch this week. Upon entering, the bartender was walking toward me. It seemed like slow...