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Soup of the Day

Bun Bo Hue Is on Its Way Up

This intensely-flavored Vietnamese noodle soup is gaining in popularity in Houston.

08/13/2013 By Robb Walsh

Beer Beat

Upslope Brewing Co. Heads Downhill to Texas

Boulder's brash young microbrewery makes a break for Texas shelves.

08/12/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Beer Recipes

Pivini Syr: Czech Chile con Queso

The traditional pub snack in Prague is a DIY cheese spread that will take your breath away.

08/12/2013 By Robb Walsh

Picnicking

Fried Chicken Sundays at D&T Drive Inn

A new kitchen and terrific menu makes D&T more than just an icehouse.

08/09/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Barbecue Tips

Pork Skin Picnic

Barbecue a pork picnic instead of a Boston butt and you get fried pork skins as a bonus.

08/09/2013 By Robb Walsh

Seasons Heatings

Hatch Chile Festival Heats Up Central Market

The 18th annual Hatch Chile Festival features everything from tortillas to lemonade.

08/08/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Soup of the Day

Soon Tofu

The "noodles" in this spicy Korean soup are squares of soft, fresh tofu.

08/08/2013 By Robb Walsh

Gardening

The Wall of Herbs

Here's a great idea for planting kitchen gardens in tight spaces.

08/07/2013 By Robb Walsh

Family Friendly

La Fisheria Bans Kids Under 8 After 7

Will the new ban on children make customers more or less likely to frequent La Fisheria?

08/06/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Around Chinatown

Homemade Noodles (and Yogurt) at Nam Giao

Specialties from the Hue region of Vietnam are the menu stars at Nam Giao.

08/06/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Burgers

The Provolone Cheeseburger at Américas in The Woodlands

It's a yummy Provolone burger with mustard and aioli, but what makes it Amazonian?

08/06/2013 By Robb Walsh

Soup of the Day

All About Mi

The bowl of curly egg noodles called "mi" is the Vietnamese answer to ramen.

08/05/2013 By Robb Walsh

Fruit Facts

Japanese Melon? Korean Melon? Canary Melon

Marketed under multiple names, the canary melon is a summertime treat.

08/05/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Chinatown Chow

Barbecue Your Own Beef at Saigon Pagolac

One of Chinatown's oldest restaurants is a beef-lover's paradise.

08/02/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Summer Recipes

Voodoo Okra

This spicy shrimp, okra and green chile stew tastes like Brazilian gumbo.

08/02/2013 By Robb Walsh

Cheeto Chic

Jazzed Up Junk Food at Hollister on Washington

Chef Jason Kerr serves food truck fare in a fancy setting.

08/01/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Soup of the Day

Ramen Rant

Ramen is catching on in Houston, but it's not likely to rival pho, mi, or bun bo Hue anytime soon.

08/01/2013 By Robb Walsh

The Petrol Station

A Trip to Beernerdia

Either speak the language or have a plan.

08/01/2013 By Robb Walsh

Ramen

A Ten-Stop Tampopo Tour of Houston

Find the best noodles in town on a voyage of ramen discovery.

08/01/2013 By Robb Walsh

On the Table

Ramenarama

Getting to the bottom of Japan’s favorite bowl of noodles.

08/01/2013 By Robb Walsh Photography by Nick de la Torre

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