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Food & Dining

Find all the buzz about food and dining here. Check out Chef’s Corner to find out where the experts eat. For recipes and tips for entertaining, see Cooking Buzz from The Junior League of Houston and Back Porch Table by Andria Frankfort. See all Buzz recipes here.

Simple Lemony Roasted Potatoes

Simple Lemony Roasted Potatoes

By Andria Frankfort | March 27, 2020
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Frankfort
Ellen and Andy Taer

Super Seders

By Jennifer Oakley | March 25, 2020
Features
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Ellen Taer, Andy Taer, Lindsey Lee Hirsch, Nikki Taer, Jennie Taer, Laurie Lee, Julien Rosenthal, Jan Cohen, Marty Marlowe, Jesse Hirsch, Daniel Hirsch, Jonah Hirsch, Nico Hirsch
Alison Roman’s Salted Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies

Stress-Baking: ‘The Cookies’

By Andria Frankfort | March 20, 2020
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Frankfort, Alison Roman
Junk food

Back Porch Table: The let’s-get-real-about-the-pantry edition

By Andria Frankfort | March 16, 2020
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Frankfort
Caldo de Pollo

A Spoonful of Comfort: Soups Galore

By Pooja Salhotra | March 13, 2020
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Pooja Salhotra, Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld
Steakhouse Mushrooms

Steakhouse Mushrooms and Wild Rice

By Andria Frankfort | March 13, 2020
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Frankfort
Malted Milk Ball Pie

Pie Inspiration for Pi Day

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | March 13, 2020
Buzzworthy
Stock your pantry

Back Porch Table: The prepare-your-pantry-but-don’t-panic edition

By Andria Frankfort | March 6, 2020
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Frankfort
Orecciette with Greens and Burrata

Orecciette with Greens and Burrata: Sunday Night Pasta Without the Sunday Night Cook Time

By Andria Frankfort | March 6, 2020
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Frankfort
Bowl at Zoa

Zoa Serves Up Bold Moroccan Flavors

By Pooja Salhotra | March 5, 2020
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Youssef Nafaa, Zach Nafaa, Omar Nafaa, Adam Nafaa, Brian McKenney
Holler Brewing Co.

Tap Into Local Beer

By Dai Huynh | March 1, 2020
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Brock Wagner, Joc Mathis, Brian Kondrach, Jason Buhlman, Hugo Ortega, Jeff Samoska, Oscar Razaro, Arash Kharat, John Holler, Kathryn Holler, Adam Cryer, Sarah Pope
Roasted Red Pepper and Three Cheese Spread

A springtime garden party

By Judith Peterson | March 1, 2020
Cooking Buzz
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Judith Peterson
Pot roast

Your Favorite Recipes

By Andria Frankfort | March 1, 2020
Features
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Andria Frankfort
Finn Hall

Houston’s Food Halls

By Pooja Salhotra | March 1, 2020
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Shepard Ross, Anh Mai, Lian Pham, Thomas Nguyen, Will Donaldson, Christine Ha, Rafik Abohattab, Daut Elshani
Crime Stoppers and Buzz team members

Rodeo Reliant Roundup 2020: Corn and Cocktails for the Win

By Pooja Salhotra | February 28, 2020
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People in this article:
Russell Weil, Nichole Christoph, Ariel Fox, Deborah Duncan, Fred Gaines, Emily Trusler, Kara Slife, J.J. Moses, Katherine Whalley, Erica Rico, Kevin Kline, Syan Rhodes, Brandi Smith, Meagan Clanahan, Chelsey Hernandez, Derrick Shore, Natalie Harms, Allison Bagley, Ubaldo Martinez, Carlos Robles, Kaitlynn Frey, Pooja Salhotra, Sydney Zuiker, Joni Hoffman
Chicken Chalupas

Chicken Chalupas (or tostadas)

By Andria Frankfort | February 21, 2020
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Frankfort
Hot dogs and shaved ice

Tasty Trend Arrives in Chinatown: Korean Hot Dogs

By Pooja Salhotra | February 18, 2020
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People in this article:
Lauren Tran, Steve Hong, Sunny Park, Sammie Chen, Jonathan Wa, James Gonzales, Ted Lavergne
Dark Chocolate-Orange Ganache Bars

Dark Chocolate-Orange Ganache Bars: Your Valentine’s Day Treat

By Andria Frankfort | February 14, 2020
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Frankfort, Melissa Clark
Orange Cranberry Yogurt

Orange Cranberry Yogurt

By Andria Frankfort | February 7, 2020
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Frankfort
Mark Ellenberger and Emily Trout

Mutiny Wine Room: A Taste of Napa Valley in Houston’s Heights Neighborhood

By Pooja Salhotra | February 3, 2020
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People in this article:
Mark Ellenberger, Emily Trout, Ari Weiswasser
Coltivare

20 Restaurants to Try in 2020

By Dai Huynh | February 1, 2020
Features
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Luis Roger, Ferran Adrià, Justin Yu, Bobby Heugel, Terry Wong, Robin Wong, Quy Hoang, Ryan Pera, Patrick Feges, Erin Smith, Hugo Ortega, Ruben Ortega, Manabu Horiuchi, Ronnie Killen, Jason Vaughan, Chris Shepherd, Anita Jaisinghani, Naoki Yoshida, Dylan Thompson, Sylvia Casares
Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

The holidays' final course

By Paige Fredrickson | February 1, 2020
Cooking Buzz
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Paige Fredrickson
Pigs in Blankets

Back to Basics: Pigs in Blankets with Two Dipping Sauces

By Andria Frankfort | January 31, 2020
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Frankfort, Julia Moskin
Loida Wexler, Jake Stein, Jason Scheinthal,

Eighteen36: Serving Up Food, Drinks and Houston History

By Pooja Salhotra | January 24, 2020
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Jason Scheinthal, Jake Stein, Nick Semoudiaris, Claire Coggins, Loida Wexler, Joni Hoffman, Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld
Pork Chili Verde

Pork Chili Verde

By Andria Frankfort | January 24, 2020
Back Porch Table
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Andria Frankfort
Instant Pot and cookbook

Instant Pot Inspiration

By Nancy Hu Conro | January 21, 2020
Book Buzz
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Nancy Hu Conro, Melissa Clark, Aubrey Johns, Kameco De Los Santos, David Murphy, Ellen Brown
Chia Seed Pudding Parfait

Chia Seed Pudding Parfait

By Andria Frankfort | January 17, 2020
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Frankfort
Voodoo Doughnut cofounders

Voodoo Doughnut Sparks Magic in Houston

By Pooja Salhotra | January 15, 2020
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People in this article:
Kenneth Pogson, Tres Shannon, Chris Schultz
Vivares family

Vivares Siblings Launch Sticky’s Chicken Restaurant

By Pooja Salhotra | January 10, 2020
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Patsy Vivares, Ceferino Vivares, Benson Vivares, DeAndre Hopkins, Andy Nguyen, Tuan Bui, Joy Vivares
El Topo dishes

El Topo Opens West U Restaurant

By Pooja Salhotra | January 10, 2020
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People in this article:
Tony Luhrman, Mike Serva, Cruz Ortiz