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Food
Blue Bull = Good Food
We lack good restaurants in the Antrim/Hillsborough New Hampshire area. There are a lot of “frozen stuff dumped from bags into vats of oil” type places to eat. Don’t get me wrong, I can eat fast food as happily as… Read More ›
Brennan’s of Houston – Fine Dining in the Oil Field
Last weekend I had a special treat when my friend and fellow 2DG blogger Jeff Wagg was in Houston on business. Jeff has a pretty rough week ahead of him, working with the annual Offshore Technology Conference, and probably had… Read More ›
At the Volcano’s Edge
After my group’s trip to the equator outside of Quito last month, we ascended the Pululahua Volcano for lunch. The volcano’s name means “Cloud of Water” in the local Quichua language, and indeed, the crater is part of a cloudforest,… Read More ›
Best Barbeque in Texas – Fine Dining in the Oil Field
Many places are passionate about their barbeque, and the subtle and not-so-subtle differences between types of wood used to smoke, dry rubs versus wet rubs, mustard or vinegar-based sauces versus sticky-sweet, and of course, pork versus beef, are fodder for… Read More ›
The Yucatan Taco Stand and Tequila Bar
Living in Texas, I am pretty spoiled by all the wonderful taquerias that are located all over the city and in many of the small towns I visit on business trips. Authentic tacos based on the cuisine from different regions… Read More ›
Friday Fun Flicks – Chick O’ Stick!
Who remembers these? I didn’t realize they were made just a ways up the road from me.
Food from Adversity: Irma’s of Houston
A few weeks ago, I was treated to my first lunch at Irma’s in downtown Houston. There is a story here, more than just the excellent food and warm atmosphere. First let me tell you about the place, and then… Read More ›
Cajun Fine Dining in the Oil Field – Third Time’s a Charm
The third and last Cajun place I visited during my Louisiana cuisine orgy last month is one of my favorite Houston stops: The Ragin Cajun, at the original location on Richmond Street, near the Galleria. Don’t let the upscale address… Read More ›
Fine Cajun Dining in the Oil Field part deux: Gumbo Bar
Earlier this week, I wrote about a hole in the wall called Zydeco, located in lower downtown Houston. A couple weeks earlier, I visited Galveston with my friends Chris, Jay, and fellow blogger Kate, where we visited the beach and… Read More ›