Himalaya Restaurant Celebrates 20 Years

Himalaya Restaurant, one of the most celebrated restaurants in Houston, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week, on Tuesday, February 20. Founded by Chef Kaiser Lashkari and his lovely bride Azra, Himalaya has become the epicenter for Indian and Pakistani cuisine in the central United States. From its humble location on the Southwest Freeway (Hwy…

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…