100 Favorite Dishes 2012: No. 89, Beer-Battered Asparagus at Hearsay
This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston® issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least once.
Photo by Katharine Shilcutt
Hearsay Gastro Lounge is exactly the kind of spot I think of for after-work relaxation or weekend catch-up time with friends: The downtown hangout is cozy but elegant, its patio has a great view, the cocktails are strong and well-made and the food is simple but good. I'm not alone; the place is usually buzzing with suits after 5 p.m.
And for these post-work snacking-and-drinking days, one item stands out to me above all others: Hearsay's fried asparagus, which uses Saint Arnold beer in the batter. The asparagus inside is still bright green and crisp, while the batter gives a nice crunch as you work your way down the stalk.
The asparagus on its own is $6, but I prefer it on the Chef Nick's Appetizer Platter, where it comes with the crawfish-stuffed mushrooms (seen above) and smoked salmon crostini for $12. Grab the platter with a couple of drinks and you're looking at a very happy hour indeed.
The list so far:
No. 100: Chili cheese mac at Jus' Mac
No. 99: Texas turkey sandwich at Spec's
No. 98: Custard at Petite Sweets
No. 97: Caprichos mixtos at Taqueria Monterrey Chiquito
No. 96: Pineapple-wasabi burger at Lankford Grocery
No. 95: Farmer's MKT Pizza at Phoenicia's MKT Bar
No. 94: Potatoes at Money Cat Brunch
No. 93: Breakfast tacos at Sunrise Taquito
No. 92: Hot dog at Tacos D.F.
No. 91: Avocado gelato at Frozen Cafe
No. 90: Chicken sandwich at JerryBuilt Homegrown Burgers
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Hearsay Gastro Lounge
218 Travis, Houston, TX
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