Tag Archives: Restaurants

River Oaks District Newest Additions….It’s All About the Eateries!

We all know about River Oaks District by now, and we’ve certainly fallen in love with Houston’s most glam shopping center. And what we’re really excited about now are all the restaurants that are opening up. These new dining destinations are some of our favorites, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Taverna […]

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From Farm to Table, Benjy Levit’s New Restaurant, Local Foods

Benjy Levit has done it again!  He has gone above and beyond and is bringing Houston another unique and delicious restaurant.  Local Foods, located at 2424 Dunstan, which is next to Levits’ other Rice Village restaurant institution (benjy’s), will be opening its doors this Saturday, November 5. Local Foods, which has provided Levit the opportunity […]

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A Taste of Italy Joins Washington’s Restaurant Row

What makes Italians happier than the combination of good food and good people coming together? Handmade meatballs, al dente pasta, an ending of zeppole (my favorites) and time with the ones you love!  What better concept than this to base a new restaurant on?  With an Italian vibe that shows the importance of what every […]

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A Great White Night in the Heights!

THE place to be in H-town on Saturday, August 6 is definitely The Heights, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. for their annual celebration of art, shopping, dining, community and all things Heights. “White Linen Nights” anchored on 19th street draws thousands of people to the streets of this wonderfully bohemian suburb. Related posts: Sorry, There Are No […]

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Tony Mandola’s New Eatery…from a Miracle to their Dream!

It is with great pride that I can talk about my friends, Tony and Phyllis Mandola’s journey that has taken them from their “miracle” location to their “dream,” of a stand-alone restaurant of their own. The opening of their “French Quarter-inspired” restaurant on Waugh Drive is a fulfillment of a life-long journey for this family.  […]

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RELISH the Idea…Fast, Healthy Food, Could It Be?!

Exactly, could there really be such a thing in this fast-paced, busy world that we all live in daily, where we could actually run in, pick up some food for ourselves or our families, that’s also good for us?!  Well, it is happening. This brainchild of French Culinary Institute, NY, Grad, Addie D’agostino, is just […]

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Live La Dolce Vita

Ahh, the Good Life…who doesn’t think of fashion, food & wine and, of course, luxury cars, when you think of Italy?! This weekend all of you that are Italian and the others that just wish they were, can experience all that is the best of Italian culture including art, entertainment and tourism at the 3rd […]

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Bellissimo….Pizzeria Alto Opens in West Ave.

Pizzeria Alto, the newest of Schiller-Del Grande’s urban chic restaurant duo in West Ave. has opened, and I have already got my favorites after many dining trips there, from their selection of designer pizzas.  Being a creature of habit if I love something, I already have a new favorite food addiction at this restaurant. The […]

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Brasserie 19 – Where French Classicism Meets Modern Luxury

Looking for a touch of Paris, Gulf Coast style?  If you haven’t been to River Oaks Shopping Center’s newest restaurant, Brasserie 19, now is the time to go! Restaurateurs Charles Clark and Grant Cooper – Clark Cooper Concepts opened the doors of their newest restaurant on May 4, 2011, in the space previously occupied by […]

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A Taste of the Big Apple…Italian Style!

So maybe I don’t get to NYC nearly as much as I used to and of course, I miss it.  I miss it a lot.  So when any part of the Big A. comes to town that I love, I want to be the first to try it and that I did when I was […]

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