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Chef Chat, Part 2: Candace Chang of Dolce Delights Makes Cakes the Way She Likes Them
August 10, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Mai PhamCandace Chang of Dolce Delights and one of her cake creations.Dolce Delights 3201 Louisiana St Tel: 713-807-7575 http://mydolcedelights.com/ This is the second of a two-part chef chat series. Read Part...
Chef Chat, Part 1: Candace Chang of Dolce Delights On Learning Pastry in Hong Kong
August 09, 2012 in Eating Our Words
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Easy Summer Recipe: Vietnamese Avocado Milkshake (Sinh To Bo)
July 30, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Wild TofuSinh To Bo, or Avocado Milkshake, is a favorite Vietnamese drink to help beat the heatThe weather in South Vietnam is hot and humid, much like it...
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Where the Chefs Eat: Brandi Key, Monica Pope, Jamie Zelko
July 27, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Mai PhamA chaat covered with yogurt, tamarind and cilantro chutney, at Pondicheri, a favorite of Brandi Key and Monica PopeFamily matriarchs the world over may dominate their household...
Marcus Samuelsson Shares Stories About Life and Cooking at Central Market
July 24, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Chef Chat, Part 3, John Sikhattana of Straits Shows Off Singaporean Food
July 20, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Chef Chat, Part 2: John Sikhattana of Straits, On Singaporean Cuisine
July 19, 2012 in Eating Our Words
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Chef Chat, Part 1: John Sikhattana of Straits, On Growing Up in Hawaii and What It's Like to Be a Dishwasher
July 18, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Mai PhamExecutive Chef John Sikhattana of Straits, working his booth during the 1st Annual Curry CrawlJohn Sikhattana Executive Chef Straits Asian Bistro 800 West Sam Houston Parkway North 713-365-9922 www.straitsrestaurants.com This is the first...
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Five Questions for Chef Marcus Samuelsson
July 18, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Kwaku AlstonYes, Chef author, Marcus SamuelssonFor one day this Thursday, July 19, Chef Marcus Samuelsson will be in Houston to promote his book, Yes, Chef: A Memoir. ...
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Top 10 Octopus Dishes in Houston
July 16, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Mai PhamOctopus carpaccio by Chef Brandi Key at Coppa, $15Octopus. Regardless of how it's prepared, I generally love eating the squirmy, tentacled creatures. A great, low-fat seafood option,...
Where the Chefs Eat: Bryan Caswell, Randy Evans, Danny Trace
July 13, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Chef Chat, Part 3: Erin Smith of Plonk Bistro -- The Tasting
July 06, 2012 in Eating Our Words
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Where the Chefs Eat: David Cordua, Jonathan Jones, Randy Rucker
July 06, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Mai PhamTuna crudo by Jonathan Jones of Concepcion, one of Randy Rucker's go-to spotsThis week, we check in with three chefs who worked together five years ago: ...
Chef Chat, Part 2: Erin Smith of Plonk, on What It's Like to Be a Woman in a Professional Kitchen
July 05, 2012 in Eating Our Words
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Chef Chat, Part 1: Erin Smith of Plonk Bistro, on Her Externship at Per Se
July 04, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Mai PhamErin Smith, Executive Chef at Plonk Erin Smith Plonk Bistro 1214 West 43rd Street 713-290-1070 www.plonkbistro.com This is the first part of a three-part chef chat series. Look for Part 2 and Part...
Red Wine Pork Chop at Cafe 101
July 02, 2012 in Eating Our Words
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Wild Game Burger Friday at Rainbow Lodge
June 28, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Mai PhamWild game is wildly delicious on Fridays at The Rainbow LodgeWhat goes into an eight-ounce burger? At the Rainbow Lodge, every Friday yields a new mix. One...
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Where the Chefs Eat: Chris Shepherd, Ryan Pera, Antoine Ware
June 25, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Danh PhanBanh mi at Cafe TH, one of Chris Shepherd's favorite places for cheap eats.Since 2010, the Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) has been conducting "Where...
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Chef Chat, Part 3: Chris Nemoto of Zushi Practices the Art of Sushi
June 22, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photos by Mai PhamSeared hamachi belly sashimi, topped with yuzu flying fish eggs and a wasabi-yuzu-ume plum paste, was a definite "wow."Chris Nemoto Zushi Japanese Cuisine 5900 Memorial Drive 713-861-5588 www.zushihouston.com This is part three...
Chef Chat, Part 2: Chris Nemoto of Zushi
June 21, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Chef Chat, Part 1: Chris Nemoto of Zushi, on Training with a Sushi Master
June 20, 2012 in Eating Our Words
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Where the Chefs Eat: Grant Gordon, Matt Marcus, Kevin Naderi
June 14, 2012 in Eating Our Words
"The Boys of Summer." From left to right: Matt Marcus, Kevin Naderi and Grant GordonThis week, our Where the Chefs Eat series gets a pulse on where to go from...
Chef Chat, Part 3: Mario Valdez of The Rainbow Lodge and His Rustic Texan Fare
June 08, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Chef Chat, Part 2: Mario Valdez on Cooking Wild Game
June 07, 2012 in Eating Our Words
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Where the Chefs Eat: John Sikhattana, Ji Kang, Junnajet Hurapan
June 07, 2012 in Eating Our Words
Photo by Mai PhamKorean barbecue at Nam Gang, one of Chef John Sikhattana's favorite places to eat.When we started this Where the Chefs Eat series a few weeks ago, one...
