Truluck’s

In case internet people are wondering, the brand new Truluck's is not messing around. Last month was my birthday, so we went out several times to celebrate this day of being born. Our first pre-birthday dinner was at Truluck's and it was a night that probably excited everyone. The first moment of going-out-joy was seeing a pretend Beyonce singing while we waited in the bar. Her hair was...

Hibiscus Says Goodbye to Mac & Cheese

Ashley is my brand new friend who lives down the street. We decided to have a friend-dinner which included my husband and her fiance. This all sounds fancy because it is fancy. The best part about making a new friend with the same name is there's no way I'll ever forget her name. Just when it seemed like we couldn't be more perfect for each other, she suddenly confessed she's obsessed with The...

Lobster Day at Le Cordon Bleu

Pretending a lobster was never alive is the right thing to do. Being a pescatarian means the only food left that brings ultimate joy in life is seafood. Yes, it is gross to think of bottom dwellers and all of the other facts that come with this kind of food. I agree, but decided to repress it a long time ago. For some reason, seafood doesn't hurt my feelings-- especially lobster rolls. The class...

Komali

My important friend living in Houston is a talented food writer who just so happened to invite me to a taping of his radio show, Delicious Mischief, at none other than Komali. Lots of food was placed on the table to taste before the radio interview began. The two very important people sitting at the table were executive chef Julio Peraza, as well as bar manager Leann Berry. While owner Abraham...

Cafe on the Green at The Four Seasons

Even though brunch at The Four Seasons is reserved for rich people, our very first wedding anniversary instantly made us worthy of rubbing elbows with the rich and famous. Without having lots of diamonds or even one single fur, I decided to wear my Claire’s Boutique sterling silver semi-diamond studs to brunch, along with a 2004 London Fog coat covering what seemed like a vintage black 1997...