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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 Back Porch Table by Andria Frankfort. See all Buzz recipes here.

Bowl at Zoa

Zoa Serves Up Bold Moroccan Flavors

By Pooja Salhotra | March 5, 2020
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Youssef Nafaa, Zach Nafaa, Omar Nafaa, Adam Nafaa, Brian McKenney

A springtime garden party

By Judith Peterson | March 1, 2020
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Your Favorite Recipes

Best of Back Porch Table
By Andria Dilling | March 1, 2020
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Houston’s Food Halls

They’ve arrived, with more to come
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

Tap Into Local Beer

Houston’s booming brewery scene
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
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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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 (or tostadas)

By Andria Dilling | February 21, 2020
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Tasty Trend Arrives in Chinatown: Korean Hot Dogs

By Pooja Salhotra | February 18, 2020
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Lauren Tran, Steve Hong, Sunny Park, Sammie Chen, Jonathan Wa, James Gonzales, Ted Lavergne

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

By Andria Dilling | February 14, 2020
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Andria Dilling, Melissa Clark

Orange Cranberry Yogurt

By Andria Dilling | February 7, 2020
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Mutiny Wine Room: A Taste of Napa Valley in Houston’s Heights Neighborhood

By Pooja Salhotra | February 3, 2020
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Mark Ellenberger, Emily Trout, Ari Weiswasser

20 Restaurants to Try in 2020

Where to eat out in Houston
By Dai Huynh | February 1, 2020
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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

The holidays' final course

By Paige Fredrickson | February 1, 2020
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Back to Basics: Pigs in Blankets with Two Dipping Sauces

By Andria Dilling | January 31, 2020
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Andria Dilling, 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

By Andria Dilling | January 24, 2020
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Chia Seed Pudding Parfait

Chia Seed Pudding Parfait

By Andria Dilling | January 17, 2020
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Voodoo Doughnut cofounders

Voodoo Doughnut Sparks Magic in Houston

By Pooja Salhotra | January 15, 2020
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Kenneth Pogson, Tres Shannon, Chris Schultz

Vivares Siblings Launch Sticky’s Chicken Restaurant

By Pooja Salhotra | January 10, 2020
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Patsy Vivares, Ceferino Vivares, Benson Vivares, DeAndre Hopkins, Andy Nguyen, Tuan Bui, Joy Vivares

El Topo Opens West U Restaurant

By Pooja Salhotra | January 10, 2020
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Tony Luhrman, Mike Serva, Cruz Ortiz
Salmon with Edamame Herb Hummus and Lemon-Tahini Sauce

Non-Spa Food: Salmon with Edamame Herb Hummus and Lemon-Tahini Sauce

By Andria Dilling | January 10, 2020
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Babajanov family

Food Truck Park Opens in Meyerland

By Pooja Salhotra | January 7, 2020
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Michael Babajanov, Howard Frankel, Marcia Frankel, Cathleen Fishel, Michael Fishel, Charlotte Fishel, Caroline Fishel, Zach Jankovic, Joe Jankovic, Sophia Jankovic, Cathy Jankovic, Morgan Jankovic, Shir Rottman, Rocio Nunez, Joel Garcia
Herb, Radish and Seed Salad

Herb, Radish and Seed Salad: Enjoy the Reset!

By Andria Dilling | January 3, 2020
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Fresh flavors for 2020

By Emily Vechan | January 1, 2020
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Spice is Life

Where to find Sichuan food
By Dai Huynh | January 1, 2020
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Dai Huynh, Jane Liu, Vivian Wang, Alec Wang, Tianxiu Peng, John Hu, Fei Fei Yang, Qiang Qin, Ling Zeliang, Jojo Wang
Potato Chips with Crème Fraiche and Caviar

Potato Chips with Caviar to Kick Off a New Decade

By Andria Dilling | December 27, 2019
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Kata Robata

20 Houston Restaurants For Your 2020 Bucket List

By Dai Huynh | December 23, 2019
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Luis Roger, Quy Hoang, Patrick Feges, Erin Smith, Hugo Ortega, Manabu Horiuchi, Ronnie Killen, Jason Vaughan, Chris Shepherd, Anita Jaisinghani, Naoki Yoshida, Dylan Thompson, Tony Vallone
Graham Cracker Crunch cookies

Still More Cookies: Graham Cracker Crunch

By Andria Dilling | December 20, 2019
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Ringing in 2020: New Year’s Celebrations

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | December 18, 2019
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Marinated Olives and Barbecue Spiced Snack Nuts

Beautiful Living: A Healthy Spin on Holiday Snacking

By Andria Dilling | December 13, 2019
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Terri Havens, Roni Atnipp, Cindy Burnett