http://www.chow.com/boards/5 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:19:36 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/665310#5164495 There is a second one planned for the Sugar Land area. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:27:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665310#5164495 http://www.chow.com/topics/664390#5164306 If you're willing to drive to the Love Field area of Dallas, Stratos on NW Hwy is really good. My husband and I always make it a point to stop there for dinner when we're in the area! Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:38:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664390#5164306 http://www.chow.com/topics/665080#5164304 Central Market. They sell lamb from Rancher's Lamb in San Angelo, TX. The company is owned by a group of local West Texas ranchers, so you're not buying some factory farm's product. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:36:35 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665080#5164304 http://www.chow.com/topics/665493#5164202 Does anyone know which restaurants will be open Thanksgiving Day in Arlington or Ft. Worth? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:38:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665493#5164202 http://www.chow.com/topics/91657#5164150 If you live in Keller, you are close to Southlake which has some good dining options including Blue Mesa Grill (Southwestern cuisine, excellent Sunday champagne brunch), Five Guys Burger (good casual hamburger fast food place). Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:05:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/91657#5164150 http://www.chow.com/topics/591077#5164007 Its on the list Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:34:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/591077#5164007 http://www.chow.com/topics/663691#5163900 I'm no lover of Chuy's but, I've lived in both California and Texas and, I'll take my Tex-Mex any day over Cal-Mex. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:35:35 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663691#5163900 http://www.chow.com/topics/665369#5163102 I'm getting excited for the return of the Nutcracker Market. It will be at the Reliant Center from Nov. 12-15. I find some of my favorite foodie gifts at this market. A few of my favorites are Cherry Republic for all things Cherry, Susie's South 40 for amazing frozen toffee, and Loredanna's for marinated cheese. Who else has favorite merchants or goodies? http://www.houstonballet.org/Nutcracker_Market/Admission_Dates_and_Times/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:40:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665369#5163102 http://www.chow.com/topics/468264#5162718 I have had this in Columbus, OH. It goes by 3 other names: War Dip Har, War Hip Har, and Woo Dip Har. Basically, it is butterfly shrip, dipped in egg, wrapped in Bacon and sauteed in a sweet-sour based suace with onions. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:44:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/468264#5162718 http://www.chow.com/topics/665106#5162599 Good comments. Makes me wanna coordinate the hunting on my land w/ firing of the smoker ... go straight from butchering into the smoker or onto the grill (maybe freeze some). But it only makes sense to cook it pronto. Now ... how big do I gotta build that adobe oven! :-) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665106#5162599 http://www.chow.com/topics/640044#5162371 I live in Cypress, Tx. (close to where you are) and wanted to let you know that there are several private farms in the area. There is an organic farm on FM 2920 at Park Road in Tomball as well. You should be able to find the freshest vegetables within season at these locations. If you "Google" fruit and vegetable farms+Cypress, Texas", you should get a list of them. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:17:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/640044#5162371 http://www.chow.com/topics/665235#5162225 Los Bandidos de Carlos and Mickey's! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:52:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665235#5162225 http://www.chow.com/topics/600401#5161991 Recently, we visited Mario Sabino on Lemmon Avenue. He used to be with Gloria's. They specialize in Salvadorian and Mexican. We loved the Salvadorian specialties. The Papusas, re-fried BLACK beans, and fried chiccharon were especially good. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:35:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/600401#5161991 http://www.chow.com/topics/665007#5161933 I wouldn't buy any animal that didn't previously moo or oink at B&W. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:14:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665007#5161933 http://www.chow.com/topics/665181#5161924 beavers. mussels,oyster nachos and cocktails. done. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:12:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665181#5161924 http://www.chow.com/topics/422472#5161741 Ages ago there used to be an ice creame place on Westheimer at...Bellair? North side of the street, well, west of the Galleria anyway, and it had a three chocolates, or tres scalini (sp?) ice cream. Oh my goodness it was divine. My best friend and I used to go for a friday night movie and then hit them up for a cone and then cruise Westheimer in my mom's Le Sabre. Can anyone remember what it was called and if it has relocated or if there's another place with ice cream/gelato as good as what I remember? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:12:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/422472#5161741 http://www.chow.com/topics/665038#5161516 Thanks Shanghai Sam for the suggestion. I'll look for the calcium chloride there. I had read on one of the other blogs/forums that Randalls Grocery in the Houston area carrys what I need, but that did not prove to be accurate. Still looking. Sure wish a restaurant chef could chime in and let me know where I might purchase it. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:11:25 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665038#5161516 http://www.chow.com/topics/665062#5160792 There is also an Canadian owned pizza restaurant (Vercelli's) in of all places, Krum. Krum is located just northwest of Denton about 4-5 miles. http://www.vercellis.com/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:20:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665062#5160792 http://www.chow.com/topics/665126#5160497 You'll get a better response if you repost it on the Austin board. In fact, the mods may just move it there. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:43:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665126#5160497 http://www.chow.com/topics/664236#5160335 Kroger sells their products. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:16:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664236#5160335 http://www.chow.com/topics/665088#5160001 I have not lived in Houston for almost 10 years and am getting married there in August of 2010. I am looking for a restaurant (bbq or tex-mex) for a casual/laid-back rehearsal dinner on a Saturday night. If you know of any great locations that can accommodate for around 200 people please let me know!!!! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:59:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665088#5160001 http://www.chow.com/topics/660354#5159445 I would vote for Vic & Anthony's for steak. Pricey but everything was spot on. I honestly cant say what the best Mexican food place is as there is so many here, but Lopez on Willcrest is good as is Tony's on Ella Blvd. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:21:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660354#5159445 http://www.chow.com/topics/382777#5159421 My husband and I have been on that quest ourselves. We recently read the list from Texas Monthly for the 50 best burgers in Texas. The Grape was listed at the top, if not number one. We have eaten at a few of the places on the Texas Monthly list. The best one so far that we have had is a little combo grocery store/gas station in Ellinger, Texas called Hruska's. FANTASTIC good old fashion burgers with great flavor. They also make some killer kolaches (both sausage and fruit). Hruska's knows what they are doing for sure. It is on Hwy. 71 North about 5 miles if you exit from Interstate 10. Don't blink or you will miss the little intersection where it is. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:10:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/382777#5159421 http://www.chow.com/topics/90340#5159410 So far the best chicken fried steak that I've had is at Goodson's Cafe in Tomball, Tx. It is just slightly northwest of Houston. It has even been featured on the Food Network. I live fairly close to Tomball, and when out of town guests come, that is the only place they ever want to go every time they are here. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:04:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/90340#5159410 http://www.chow.com/topics/606306#5158918 I read today at DFW.com that Cooper's is slated to open the first(?) week in Dec. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:13:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/606306#5158918 http://www.chow.com/topics/89707#5158534 I like the Gonzales Food Market, too. But, as you say, its only 18 miles from Luling. And I personally like City Market in Luling better. Because it's at least an hour drive to get there, once I've driven all that way, I'd rather go to City Market. If I lived in Gonzales, I'd definitely be a regular. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:20:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/89707#5158534 http://www.chow.com/topics/660778#5158366 the bldg at Knox-Henderson has a "for lease" sign... http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2009/nov/05/alo-restaurant-will-not-re-open-knox-henderson-see/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:30:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660778#5158366 http://www.chow.com/topics/471023#5157848 I believe this is place! They are now operating as a mobile food establishment out of Desoto. The food was real nice man…I had the combination plate with Jerk chicken and oxtail, rice and peas, and Caribbean collard greens. Man it was nice, like the Calaloo with the coconut cream, and it had the right spice to it. Check out their website www.kool-runnin.com. The jerk chicken reminded me of chicken from back home in St. Anns Ocho Rios! Oxtail- the best ever- the meat browning sauce is real nice. Peace and one love Irie man Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:43:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/471023#5157848 http://www.chow.com/topics/657337#5157740 Has anyone actually eaten at Dunston's for Thanksgiving and if so, would you go back a second year? I was wondering if the turkey is a whole turkey carved to order or the "pressed" variety arranged on a tray for buffet service. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:03:24 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/657337#5157740 http://www.chow.com/topics/593778#5156617 They do - I just bought some there last week. They have about 4-5 different kinds and in different sizes. Also, Nippon Daido was going to be my suggestion as well. Great little shop with lots of friendly employees and a great selection, go check it out! Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:37:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/593778#5156617 http://www.chow.com/topics/664033#5155895 Simply not true. While the majority (but certainly not all) of prime beef come from the upper midwest, distributors like Allen Brothers do source from Texas as well. Sitting in the restaurant, it’s difficult to know where your steak was raised. There are also local smaller restaurants, like Tillman’s (last time I asked her) that source their beef from local ranchers when they can. Not to mention the mom and pop independent ranchers raising great beef, it may not show up at Morton's but you can't say it isn't very good. And all the wonderful BBQ in south Texas is from within state. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:45:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664033#5155895 http://www.chow.com/topics/543673#5154514 thanks for all the ideas. We will ck them out! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:16:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/543673#5154514 http://www.chow.com/topics/664525#5154129 I am going a different route but will be there all weekend (leaving Weds). Should be a blast. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:18:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664525#5154129 http://www.chow.com/topics/409223#5153281 oI got a Texas chocolate pecan cake from Astons, what a disaster. It fell apart, no one liked it, some of my guests spit it out. There wasn't enough dobasch icing, the cake was dry. I called back the next day to complain, and the clerk there said the proprietor doesn't talk to customers, wouldn't give me my money back, only store credit. I told them I was from out of town but that's their policy. When I was there to pick it up, there was yelling and shouting from the back, a lot of chaos going on, children yelling at an older lady. I do not recommend this bakery to anyone that enjoys good food for a fair price. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:11:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/409223#5153281 http://www.chow.com/topics/662074#5153167 In response to the OP, Veracruz Cafe has great red posole. As fine as I've ever had. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:34:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662074#5153167 http://www.chow.com/topics/664093#5153127 I haven't gone in years, but I always loved the apple dumplings. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:25:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664093#5153127 http://www.chow.com/topics/664167#5152965 $250 @ Tei An (ask for An Omakase) $150 @ Samar Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:38:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664167#5152965 http://www.chow.com/topics/663946#5152885 Downtown is mostly yuppie chains....head to Haltom City for Asian. I recommend Thai Belknap. Good food, sweet service, and BYOB. http://thaibelknap.com/ I second the Magnolia Ave recommendation. It's the closest you can get to Austin without leaving Tarrant County. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:14:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663946#5152885 http://www.chow.com/topics/662636#5152818 thanks for the correction. I know its not all tomato tomatoe when it comes to the tex mex references. the pappas I went to was in an old red shack by the airport. And it was kinda creepy in my book but heard an amazing marvin gaye song on the radio! and now I'm thinking of churrascos again. soooo good. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:57:35 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662636#5152818 http://www.chow.com/topics/664436#5152733 wanting to do barbque and needing a place that can accomidate inside as the dates in August. I'm from out of town. any suggestions? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:40:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664436#5152733 http://www.chow.com/topics/664336#5151786 I know there is a love/hate relationship with the infamous carrot that is served with the entrees at Bob's Steak and Chop House, but I happen to like it. Does anybody know how they are made? I can speculate better than most people on how they are made but I'm looking for somebody who actually knows. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:55:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664336#5151786 http://www.chow.com/topics/619786#5149416 MY TOP 10 CheeseBurger and Fries at Angry Dog Shrimp Wonton and BBQ Pork Soup at 1st China BBQ Ceviches at Stephen Pyles Pork Bowl (Bun) at Pho Bang Coal Vines Cheese Pizza Coal Vines GodFather Sandwich with Fries and Fried Garlic Chips and Fried Rosemary and Basil Stonleigh P Tomato Salad (no longer on menu but they'll make it) Fried Fish Sandwich and Clam Chowder at Fishmonger's in Plano Chicken with Cashew Nut at Asian Mint on Oak Lawn Tortilla Chips with the Dipping Oils at La Duni Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:00:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/619786#5149416 http://www.chow.com/topics/89958#5147467 Any former Jersey natives from the Paterson area?? In Houston,, I go to the deli section at Central Mkt.. If I could only find hard rolls (w/poppy seeds ala NJ),, it would be magic! Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:45:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/89958#5147467 http://www.chow.com/topics/659870#5147318 TAP ROOM Hands down the best burger in town. Great place to try a new beer and watch sports. Most students in SM go to Palmers for special occasions but its not going to win an award any time soon. Overpriced not so great. They did have a great happy hour when I went to school there. Also look into Root cellar and san marcos river pub and grill ... those were my favs. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:47:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/659870#5147318 http://www.chow.com/topics/663481#5146897 which are the good indo-chinese places? Do they have gobi manchurian? Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:13:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663481#5146897 http://www.chow.com/topics/663408#5146688 I don't know shakes in your area but thought I'd share with you my "after dental surgery" favorite recipe: 1 container yogurt 1 equal part fruit juice of choice 1 small banana 1 cup frozen fruit (to eliminate pointy ice) but avoid fruits with seeds Blend and enjoy. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:24:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663408#5146688 http://www.chow.com/topics/663455#5146581 texasredtop - You posted exactly the sandwich that I ordered. My friend ordered the reuben. Both sandwiches were good enough but not enough to make us drive 45 minutes to get there again. The dill potato salad could have used more dill. On the other hand, the chocolate cake with mint mousse was so good I'd drive for days to have it again! I did think that the ice cream and plate sauce were a bit too much. Did I mention that I loved the mint mousse? Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:29:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663455#5146581 http://www.chow.com/topics/663603#5146157 El Rancho, Fiesta, Terry's, or El Mariachi are all the supermarkets around that cater to the Hispanic populations. I am not sure what some of the Carnival stores turned into. Like DD said you might could find it at DFM. I know McKinney, Lewisville, Grapevine, Coppell and the smaller farmers markets do not have any hispanic produce. Exception being jalapenos when they were in season. If you have a constant need and I am not trying to be snarky about this but next year I would get several plants and grow it in a planter (if not in the ground). Harvest it regularly and pack the herb into ice trays, put in some water, and freeze it into cubes. Thus would allow you the chance to use it in the "off" season. You could also buy extra when you find it and freeze it. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:47:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663603#5146157 http://www.chow.com/topics/658725#5146122 Just found out that our very favorite restaurant of all times is gone! I went on line to make reservations for our 22nd Anniversary in December. There is no other restaurant that can meet the mark in Texas. Every experience was personal, not snobby, but absolutely amazing. I think I am seriously going to go into a very deep depression! The mark has been set so high and now there is nowhere to go to fulfill it. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:18:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/658725#5146122