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November 13, 2016 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Dine In OR Take Out This Thanksgiving!

November 13, 2016 By Tanji Leave a Comment

What are you most thankful for this year? For us, the choice is obvious: options! More and more local spots are offering specialized Thanksgiving menus for families dining in, or getting it to-go.

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, Menus, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Aldaco's, B&B Butchers, Backstreet Cafe, Bakery Lorraine, BB's Cafe, Boudro's, Boudro's Texas Bistro, Brennan's of Houston, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Austin, Crumpets, Crumpets SA, Fielding's Local, Harold's, Harold's in the Heights, Holley's, Holley's Seafood Restaurant, Houstonian Hotel, Kenny & Ziggy's, Manor House, menus, Olivette, Original Rudy's, Piatti, Rudy's BBQ, Smoke, Smoke the Restaurant, Thanksgiving, The Carillon, The Driskill, The Houstonian, The Houstonian Hotel, Trace, Trio, Trio Restaurant

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, Menus, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Aldaco's, B&B Butchers, Backstreet Cafe, Bakery Lorraine, BB's Cafe, Boudro's, Boudro's Texas Bistro, Brennan's of Houston, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Austin, Crumpets, Crumpets SA, Fielding's Local, Harold's, Harold's in the Heights, Holley's, Holley's Seafood Restaurant, Houstonian Hotel, Kenny & Ziggy's, Manor House, menus, Olivette, Original Rudy's, Piatti, Rudy's BBQ, Smoke, Smoke the Restaurant, Thanksgiving, The Carillon, The Driskill, The Houstonian, The Houstonian Hotel, Trace, Trio, Trio Restaurant

January 25, 2016 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Crushworthy Restaurants for Valentine’s Day

January 25, 2016 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Set the mood with multiple courses and skip clean up altogether! Why not leave one of the biggest dining dates of the year to the professionals, and check out some of these romantic spots to share Valentine’s Day with someone special.

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, Tanji's Tanjents, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Bliss, Boiler House, Boudro's, Boudro's Texas Bistro, Brannon's Café, Brennan's of Houston, Caracol, Carmelo's, Crumpets, Crumpets Restaurant & Bakery, Crumpets Restaurant and Bakery, Fabi & Rosi, Hotel Emma, Hugo's, Kata Robata, Little Rhein, Little Rhein Steak House, masraff's, Olivette, Parkside, Piatti, Prego, Silo, Silo Elevated Cuisine, Southerleigh, Supper, Supper at Hotel Emma, The Driskill Grill, The Houstonian Hotel, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day dining, Zinc Bistro, Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, Tanji's Tanjents, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Bliss, Boiler House, Boudro's, Boudro's Texas Bistro, Brannon's Café, Brennan's of Houston, Caracol, Carmelo's, Crumpets, Crumpets Restaurant & Bakery, Crumpets Restaurant and Bakery, Fabi & Rosi, Hotel Emma, Hugo's, Kata Robata, Little Rhein, Little Rhein Steak House, masraff's, Olivette, Parkside, Piatti, Prego, Silo, Silo Elevated Cuisine, Southerleigh, Supper, Supper at Hotel Emma, The Driskill Grill, The Houstonian Hotel, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day dining, Zinc Bistro, Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar

December 28, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Hit the Town & Chow Down New Year’s Eve!

December 28, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Ring in the New Year the right way! Spend NYE with a fabulous dinner at any one of the following spots ready for the glitz and glam in South Texas. Fine dining and late night festivities go hand-in-hand as we count down until the Ball drops on 2016!

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, New Year's, Restaurants, Tanji's Tanjents Tagged With: Backstreet Cafe, Boiler House, Boudro's, Boudro's Texas Bistro, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Austin, Cured, Esquire Tavern, Hotel Emma, La Frite, Nao Latin Gastro Bar, Parkside, Pearl Brewery, Searsucker, Searsucker Austin, Smoke, Smoke the Restaurant, Southerleigh, Supper at Hotel Emma, The Esquire Tavern, The Granary, The Granary ‘Cue & Brew, The Houstonian, The Houstonian Hotel, The Pearl, Trace, VOX Table, Zinc Bistro

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, New Year's, Restaurants, Tanji's Tanjents Tagged With: Backstreet Cafe, Boiler House, Boudro's, Boudro's Texas Bistro, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Austin, Cured, Esquire Tavern, Hotel Emma, La Frite, Nao Latin Gastro Bar, Parkside, Pearl Brewery, Searsucker, Searsucker Austin, Smoke, Smoke the Restaurant, Southerleigh, Supper at Hotel Emma, The Esquire Tavern, The Granary, The Granary ‘Cue & Brew, The Houstonian, The Houstonian Hotel, The Pearl, Trace, VOX Table, Zinc Bistro

December 17, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Where to Dine Come Christmas Eve & Day!

December 17, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

In need of an RSVP on Christmas Eve or the following day? You’re in luck! Here’s a last minute listing of spots in Houston, San Antonio and Austin that are open on at least ONE of the two days in question…

Filed Under: Christmas, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, Tanji's Tanjents Tagged With: Backstreet Cafe, Boudro's, Boudro's Texas Bistro, Brennan's of Houston, Brigid, Carmelo's, Crumpets, Crumpets Restaurant & Bakery, Crumpets SA, Etoile, Étoile Cuisine et Bar, Helen Greek Food & Wine, Hugo's Restaurant, Jack Allen's Kitchen, Kiran's, masraff's, Morton's, Morton's Steakhouse, NAO, Nao Latin Gastro Bar, Ouisie's Table, Second Bar + Kitchen, Smoke, Sustenio, The Houstonian, Underbelly, VOX Table, Zinc Bistro

Filed Under: Christmas, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, Tanji's Tanjents Tagged With: Backstreet Cafe, Boudro's, Boudro's Texas Bistro, Brennan's of Houston, Brigid, Carmelo's, Crumpets, Crumpets Restaurant & Bakery, Crumpets SA, Etoile, Étoile Cuisine et Bar, Helen Greek Food & Wine, Hugo's Restaurant, Jack Allen's Kitchen, Kiran's, masraff's, Morton's, Morton's Steakhouse, NAO, Nao Latin Gastro Bar, Ouisie's Table, Second Bar + Kitchen, Smoke, Sustenio, The Houstonian, Underbelly, VOX Table, Zinc Bistro

November 19, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Dine-In OR Take-Out on Thanksgiving!

November 19, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Cooking may not be in the cards this year, and that’s okay! Whether you’re dining in, or wanting takeout on Turkey Day, you’ve still got options. These are just A FEW to get you started; places we like that are ready to take your order!

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, Tanji's Tanjents, Thanksgiving Tagged With: americas, Americas restaurant, Backstreet Cafe, BB's Cafe, Brennan's Houston, Brennan's of Houston, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Austin, Earl Abel's, Étoile Cuisine et Bar, Finn & Porter, Hugo's, La Barbecue, Trace, Trace Austin, Zinc Bistro

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, Tanji's Tanjents, Thanksgiving Tagged With: americas, Americas restaurant, Backstreet Cafe, BB's Cafe, Brennan's Houston, Brennan's of Houston, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Austin, Earl Abel's, Étoile Cuisine et Bar, Finn & Porter, Hugo's, La Barbecue, Trace, Trace Austin, Zinc Bistro

August 12, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

One Final Round-Up for Houston Restaurant Weeks

August 12, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Our look at Houston’s incredible Restaurant Weeks continues with some of my favorite spots to try. Keep in mind that in addition to the incredible meal deals these eateries are offering, a portion of the money spent goes to the Houston Food Bank…

Filed Under: Greater Houston, Houston Restaurant Weeks, Sugar Land, Tanji's Tanjents, The Woodlands Tagged With: B&B Butchers, Carmelo's, Houston Food Bank, Houston Restaurant Weeks, Kiran's, Kris Bistro, Latin Bites, RDG + Bar Annie

Filed Under: Greater Houston, Houston Restaurant Weeks, Sugar Land, Tanji's Tanjents, The Woodlands Tagged With: B&B Butchers, Carmelo's, Houston Food Bank, Houston Restaurant Weeks, Kiran's, Kris Bistro, Latin Bites, RDG + Bar Annie

July 23, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Houston Restaurant Weeks Returns Aug. 1st!

July 23, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

We want in on the single largest fundraiser in the US, benefitting the largest food bank in America! To date, Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) has raised almost $6 million for the Houston Food Bank, which translates to almost 18 million meals for Houstonians in need!

Filed Under: Greater Houston, Houston Restaurant Weeks Tagged With: Amalfi, Arcodoro, Backstreet Cafe, Bistro Menil, Brannon's Café, Brasserie 19, Brennan's of Houston, Caracol, Carmelo's, CINQ, Commonwealth, Del Frisco's Grille, Étoile Cuisine et Bar, Harwood Grill, Houston Food Bank, Houston Restaurant Weeks, Hugo's, Kiran's, Latin Bites, masraff's, Olivette, Prego, RDG + Bar Annie, restaurant week, restaurant weeks, Triniti

Filed Under: Greater Houston, Houston Restaurant Weeks Tagged With: Amalfi, Arcodoro, Backstreet Cafe, Bistro Menil, Brannon's Café, Brasserie 19, Brennan's of Houston, Caracol, Carmelo's, CINQ, Commonwealth, Del Frisco's Grille, Étoile Cuisine et Bar, Harwood Grill, Houston Food Bank, Houston Restaurant Weeks, Hugo's, Kiran's, Latin Bites, masraff's, Olivette, Prego, RDG + Bar Annie, restaurant week, restaurant weeks, Triniti

February 24, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

A Foodie Farewell to Don Nelson!

February 24, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

When KTRK asked me to give retiring news personality Don Nelson a foodie send-off, I had mixed feelings about seeing him go. After some 39 years, Don is retiring and will now have the luxury of dining out weeknights, sleeping in if he chooses in the mornings and the gift of time to travel where ever his foodie-heart desires…

Filed Under: Greater Houston, KTRK, Tanji on TV Tagged With: Arcodoro, capellini, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Houston, foie gras, HEB wine, HEBwines, Houstonian, osso bucco, Pastry Chef Catherine Rodriguez, tony's, tony's restaurant, veal osso bucco

Filed Under: Greater Houston, KTRK, Tanji on TV Tagged With: Arcodoro, capellini, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Houston, foie gras, HEB wine, HEBwines, Houstonian, osso bucco, Pastry Chef Catherine Rodriguez, tony's, tony's restaurant, veal osso bucco

February 4, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Dining Out for Valentine’s Day in Austin

February 4, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

All of these Austin restaurants offer a Valentines Day night to remember. The raw materials are all in place: beautiful settings, dim lighting, amazing drink and exquisite food. Now it’s up to you to put the pieces together and make the magic happen…

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Tanji's Tanjents, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Carmelo's, Fabi & Rosi, Trace Austin, Valentine's Day dining

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Tanji's Tanjents, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Carmelo's, Fabi & Rosi, Trace Austin, Valentine's Day dining

November 10, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Dining Out on Thanksgiving: Austin

November 10, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

If you have your sights set on a day of relaxing and Black Friday bargains, leave the cooking to the pros on Thanksgiving. We’ve put together a list of hot spots around the city that are open on Turkey Day. Be sure to call ahead to see if these restaurants are accepting reservations!

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Tanji's Tanjents, Thanksgiving Tagged With: brunch, Carmelo's, dinner, holiday, lunch, Second Bar, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving dining

Filed Under: Greater Austin, Tanji's Tanjents, Thanksgiving Tagged With: brunch, Carmelo's, dinner, holiday, lunch, Second Bar, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving dining

October 20, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

KEYE-TV: Carmelo’s

October 20, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

It’s all about some of the most authentic Italian in the city, this week on We are Austin. Goodtaste dishes on the recipe for baked lasagna from Chef Carmelo Mauro of Carmelo’s Austin. Plus, tips to crafting the perfect pasta at home. It’s National Pasta Month!

Filed Under: Carmelo's, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, KEYE-TV, Tanji on TV Tagged With: Carmelo Mauro, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Austin, Chef Carmelo Mauro, KEYE TV, lasagna, National Pasta Month, pasta, We are Austin

Filed Under: Carmelo's, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, KEYE-TV, Tanji on TV Tagged With: Carmelo Mauro, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Austin, Chef Carmelo Mauro, KEYE TV, lasagna, National Pasta Month, pasta, We are Austin

May 12, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Feel Right at Home at Carmelo’s

May 12, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Carmelo’s is one of the finest Italian restaurants in Texas, and features one of the most passionate owners around…Carmelo Mauro. Not only is Carmelo an incredible chef, he’s also an extremely active humanitarian who’s recently been inducted into the Chef’s Hall of Fame at…

Filed Under: Carmelo's, Greater Austin, Greater Houston Tagged With: Carmelo Mauro, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Houston, Italian food

Filed Under: Carmelo's, Greater Austin, Greater Houston Tagged With: Carmelo Mauro, Carmelo's, Carmelo's Houston, Italian food

October 8, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Zest in the West Slated for October 24th!

October 8, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Hey Houston! Save the date for the 2013 Zest in the West: a food, wine, and craft beer event being held on Thursday, October 24th at the beautifully renovated Chateau Crystale Ballroom, off S. Gessner Road. Zest in the West anticipates more than 500 west Houston local foodies and wine lovers, business professionals and residents to attend. Tickets are going fast!

Filed Under: Tanji's Tanjents Tagged With: Carmelo's, Chateau Crystale Ballroom, Grand Zesting, West Houston Leadership Institute, wines, Zest in the West

Filed Under: Tanji's Tanjents Tagged With: Carmelo's, Chateau Crystale Ballroom, Grand Zesting, West Houston Leadership Institute, wines, Zest in the West

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