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News: 2013 GDRA “Who’s Your Crawdaddy?” Crawfish Boil

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All people feeling spastic about crawfish may purchase tickets—> here.

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Belly & Trumpet Opening Tuesday, February 12th

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Located at the former Bowery location on McKinney, Belly & Trumpet is set to open on February 12th. Executive chef Brian Zenner will be joined by sous chef Rudy Mendoza. Together they will create sharable plates from an ever-changing menu. Chef Zenner will remain chef de cuisine at Oak while overseeing Belly & Trumpet. Per [...]

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Two Chefs Lost In The Woods Dinner ~ Randy Rucker & Matt McCallister

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While writing about FT33 last month, I specifically stated that Randy Rucker and Matt McCallister were destined to become BFFs. If these two chefs are lost in the woods together, this can only mean they have become best foraging friends forever. This dinner is like Christmas morning. The winning lottery ticket. Vacation. Chocolate. A boyfriend [...]

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VIPs Beware: Dave & Buster’s Grand Opening May Have Bananas

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I just heard about Dave & Buster’s fancy shmancy grand opening at their new location tomorrow night. Rumor has it anyone can be a VIP from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. — I sent a message to the super important VIP RSVP email address listed on a secret internet invitation. Even though I’m attempting to [...]

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News ~ Sprinkles Cupcakes Hosts Annual “Treats For Toys” Holiday Toy Drive

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Each year Sprinkles Cupcakes hosts an annual toy drive during the holiday season. This year’s toy drive will last until December 14th and will help the Houston Children’s Charity provide toys for needy children this Christmas. All you have to do is bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Highland Village location to receive a [...]

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News ~ Bark-tober Party At Sundown

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While Sundown at Granada’s patio is always dog friendly, this day is different. Prepare to party with dogs from 11am – 1pm on Saturday, October 27th. People that bring their dog without a costume are boring. This event is presented by Culture Map and is specifically for dogs. Do not bring a cat. Cats are [...]

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News ~ Tu-Lu’s Gluten-Free Bakery Opening in West Village

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Tu-Lu’s Gluten-Free Bakery is opening its 3rd location on Thursday, October 18th. Located in the West Village Shopping Center, expect the best from owner Tully Phillips. Since being diagnosed with gluten intolerance while interning at Gramercy Tavern in New York City, she decided to make a difference. Phillips explains, “The line of products I had [...]

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News ~ Kiran’s Pumpkin Martini

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Just when it seemed like an ordinary Saturday, minus UT getting painfully spanked by Oklahoma, I received a surprise email from Kiran’s. In celebration of fall, they’ve added a Pumpkin Martini to the menu. People have a choice of calling this drink a Pumpkin Martini or Pumpkintini. Kiran’s is clearly confident everyone will experience pleasant [...]

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News ~ 16th Annual Houston Culinary Awards: Sold Out!

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The 16th Annual Houston Culinary Awards will take place Sunday, October 7th, at the Hilton Hotel located on the University of Houston campus. This event is officially sold out. Finalists included in this culinary award celebration do not attend for free. If finalists forgot to buy a ticket, they can come for dessert. No dinner! [...]

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News ~ 2012 Houston Signature Chefs Auction

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The 2012 Houston Signature Chefs Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18th. This event, benefiting the March of Dimes, will be held at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston. Honorees include culinary titan Michael Cordúa. This information alone makes attending this fundraiser a must. While others are being honored, it’s just hard to [...]

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News ~ 3rd Annual Blues, Bandits & BBQ Festival

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The 3rd Annual Blues, Bandits & BBQ Festival is being held at the Davis Street Market development. Four Corners Brewery is in charge of your buzz and can be found in a larger than just basic large beer garden. Different BBQ teams will be slinging carcass while live music entertains carnivores, as well as almost [...]

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News ~ Urbano Cafe’s BYOB “Orange” Dinner

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Sharon Hage is guest cheffing at Urbano Cafe’s BYOB “Orange” dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11th. Attending this dinner will cost $75 plus tax and tip. Dinner will take place at Urbano Cafe’s event space ~ Two Doors Down. This event exists so people everywhere can celebrate the long awaited weather changes as [...]

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News ~ Opa, People! Houston’s Greek Festival Starts Tomorrow!

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The Greek Festival is almost here! It begins on Thursday at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral complex and lasts until Sunday, October 7th. People that do not venture to events due to lack of parking may now rejoice. Free as can be is a shuttle. Riders will be transported from the west student parking lot [...]

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News ~ Sundown at Granada’s New Brunch Menu

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Sundown at Granada’s new brunch menu begins October 6th and will be available each weekend from 11am – 4pm. Those involved in creating the menu are executive chef Patrick Stark and sous chefs Rolo Cantu and Billy Cooper. Stark said, “Greenville Avenue has a new brunch hot spot with an equal opportunity brunch menu appeasing [...]

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News ~ Urban Taco Spookirita

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In the spirit of Halloween, Urban Taco Uptown and Mockingbird Station are both offering a pumpkin pie frozen margarita. The Spookirita is a frozen puree of pumpkin garnished with graham cracker crust. A Spookirita can be yours for $5 during the entire month of October. People wanting a free Spookirita can stop by October 26th, [...]

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First Annual Tailgate Throwdown – Tomorrow!

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Houston Texans Grille is hosting the First Annual Tailgate Throwdown on  July 21st from 12pm – 3pm. Chefs are competing in several categories, including Best Classic Tailgate Dish and Top Dish with a Kick. For $20, guests will have an opportunity to taste creations from chefs such as Chris Shepherd of Underbelly and David Grossman [...]

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UCHI TO OPEN ~ FEBRUARY 2ND

January 18, 2012

YES. YES. YES. Finally. Joy. Too much happy for Houston. Elation. A mini moment of pre-palate ecstasy. Painfully joyous jubilation should exist within every hungry Houstonian upon hearing… Uchi is finally opening. Chef Tyson Cole will present this gift on February 2nd. Pause. This chef of total James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southwest has been [...]

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