We sample the new fall 2021 menu at Black Walnut Cafe.

A recent post by Daniel Vaughn reminded me of something I’ve been wondering for the past six months or so: Have we reached Peak Brisket? When I started eating barbecue back in the 1970’s, brisket was all over the place, and by modern standards, it was mostly disappointing. Then Goode Company popped on the scene,…

We’re the first to admit that we’re fans of Chef Edelberto Gonçalves’s cooking. This classically trained chef brings his distinctly European viewpoint to every dish he cooks, and the results are exceptional. We’ve been fortunate enough to have enjoyed Chef Edel’s cuisine many times in the past, and have especially enjoyed the wine dinners that…

We have long been fans of Peli Peli, Houston’s homegrown South African restaurant group. But the COVID years have not been kind to the restaurant business, and Peli Peli is one of the establishments that suffered the most. Originally an upscale destination restaurant, they were forced to pivot to a more casual concept during the…

Baja Sur has quickly become one of the best Mexican restaurants in our area. Under the watchful eye of Chef Coco Hogue, their kitchen turns out creative spins on Tex-Mex and Mexican favorites. We were excited to learn that Baja Sur had teamed up with Lalo Tequila to create a special multi course dinner. And…