Texas Transplants bring new direction to Sorriso

THE WOODLANDS, TX – April 18, 2022 – A talented trio of hospitality veterans – all recent Texas transplants – have been quietly reimagining food and beverage operations at one of north Houston’s premier Italian restaurants: Sorriso. The newly appointed team, including Executive Chef David Buckley, Executive Sous Chef Brien Paskvan and Director of Food and…

2022 James Beard Finalists Announced

The Houston area is well represented in the 2022 James Beard Foundation Awards. The James Beard Foundation has announced the finalists for its annual restaurant and chef awards. Houston had an outstanding showing, with a total of six finalists from the area — four of which were in the coveted national categories. Ruben Ortega of Xochi and Hugo’s…

Houston Scores Big in 2022 James Beard Noms

Chefs, restaurants, and culinary professionals in the Houston area have scored big in the 2022 James Beard Award semifinals. Congratulations to all the semifinalists! The following have been recognized in the food industry’s version of the Academy Awards: Best Chef, Texas Kaiser Lashkari, Himalaya Quy Hoang, Blood Bros. BBQ Alex Au-Yeung, Phat Eatery Christine Ha…

First Look at Pizza Artista

Pizza Artista is a Cajun seafood concept that has opened its first shop in the Houston area right here in the Woodlands. Known for bold flavors and Louisiana-influenced ingredients, Pizza Artista offers 10″ personal pizzas, calzones, bread bowls, and other options for hungry guests. Cajun flavors are the thing at Pizza Artista. Conventional ingredients are…

Jasper’s Out on Market Street

Final Update: Jasper’s says they will relocate. Market Street removes Jasper’s signage. We wish them the best. Update: Jasper’s has told its staff that they are not reopening. Our thoughts go out to their staff. Update: Jasper’s has responded via their website: “We are closed because of a tiff with our landlord and will keep…