To celebrate the closing of a major new contract at our joint venture, my company visited the Saint Arnold Brewing Company, the oldest craft beer in Texas. Located in the old Houston school district administrative building north of downtown, they… Read More ›
Houston
Fine Dining in the Oil Field: Ekko’s Greek American Deli
A friend of mine once asked me to join him for some Greek food. There were several places in the neighborhood, but I was not surprised when he pulled up in front of a little gas station located on Richmond,… Read More ›
When Life Hands You Frozen Lemons…
When I moved into my current home about 6 years ago, one of the first things I planted in my yard was a Meyer lemon tree. Meyer lemons are variety that are derived from a cross between a true lemon and… Read More ›
Naomi and Texas
My fellow blogger really loves her home state of Texas. She points out how the good stereotypes are true, good BBQ and friendly people, and how the bad are either not true or changing. Let’s just say her current home… Read More ›
The Great Texas Death March and Armadillo Tour
(Note: Jeff and I went on this trip together almost six years ago. Recently we decided to each write about it, from our own perspective, and post the stories without seeing each other’s versions first. I had a great time… 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 ›
On Oysters and Pirates
One advantage of living near the Gulf Coast is the abundance of fresh seafood. I’d be satisfied eating nothing but fish, shrimp, crab, and scallops for the rest of my life, so I’m fortunate. Fine seafood restaurants are plentiful, and… Read More ›
History and Chicken in Old Town Spring
Some places become popular because of their atmosphere or their history, not because the food is fantastic. Wunsche Bros. in Old Town Spring, Texas is like that. The restaurant has been on this site for 110 years, and serves up… Read More ›
The Kitchen Bistro: Fine Dining in the Oil Field
I’ve written several times about the little places I eat at while traveling on business or vacation, especially those hole-in-the-wall joints found in tiny rural towns where some of our business operations are located (like here and here). Recently I… Read More ›
