In honor of Mexican Independence Day, star chef Hugo Ortega is bringing Chiles en Nogada back to the menu at his eponymous Houston restaurant. The patriotic dish is a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with a spiced picadillo (meat and fruit filling), then topped with a creamy walnut sauce and a flourish of bright red pomegranate […]
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Cheers To Texas’ 2018 James Beard Award Semifinalists!
More than 20 of the nominees for the 2018 James Beard Award are from Texas and we couldn’t be more proud of and excited for them. Get some of their delicious recipes inside!
Stunning Seafood at Houston’s Star Fish Coastal Bar & Kitchen!
You’ll find oceans of fresh fish at Star Fish Coastal Bar & Kitchen in Houston, where you can almost taste the salt in the air!
Hunger-Busting Bistro Salads!
If you find yourself struggling a bit to keep up with your New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier, get rid of the guilt! Even the most faithful dieters will tell you it’s okay to cheat occasionally. In fact, some diets even suggest going ‘off the wagon’ one day a week…
Take Hold of Your Health in 2015!
Continue to think local and green in 2015 – and feel motivated to take the reigns on fresh cuisine! The clock starts now on wiser eating habits with guilt-free soups, salads, and smoothies that don’t skimp on taste or the nutrients our bodies crave…
Cheers for Hot Chocolate & Churros!
Plan a cuddle session with that special someone this week…temps are set to take another dip. It’s an early chill to get you in the mood for all kinds of fun stuff…including this choice combo: churros with homemade hot chocolate!
Chill Out with Hugo’s Ice Cream Churros!
Ruben Ortega is known for his churros, which have been featured in Saveur magazine and in Hugo’s cookbook, Hugo Ortega’s Street Food of Mexico. It’s not only a favorite at the restaurant, but at home, too. Ruben sometimes does a twist on the traditional Mexican pastry for his son, by turning it into an ice cream sandwich…
Book Signing with Chef Hugo Ortega!
The color and flavor of Mexican street life comes alive in Hugo Ortega’s Street Food of Mexico; a generous collection of recipes and retellings from the Backstreet Café Chef himself! Hugo’s own personal story is inspiring to hear…what an upbringing! Come by The Twig Book Shop on Friday, November 16th, between 5-7 pm for a […]
