Plans for Haven Space; Where Its Chefs Are Headed Next:
The recent shutter of both Haven and its raw bar Cove sparked some questions: What will replace it and where will both chefs Randy Evans and Philippe Gaston head next? The Chronicle reports that Union Kitchen owner Paul Miller bought the building and has already brought on former Osteria Mazzantini chef Paul Lewis for an upcoming restaurant called, of course, Paul's Kitchen.
As for Evans, he's...
Pi Pizza, Uchi, Hubbel and Hudson and the Rest of This Week's Reviews:
Alison Cook overcomes her initial skepticism to find she likes the strange combinations at Pi Pizza Truck. "Frankly, I need Pi's Saucy Balls pizza in my life. This remarkable pie, littered with big, tender meatballs and zapped with a pickled cherry pepper spread that lights up the landscape, is one of my favorite pizzas in Houston." [29-95]
Lasagna Month at Fratelli's; July 4 at Union Kitchen:
LAZY BROOK/TIMBERGROVE— Fratelli's Authentic Italian Cuisine has declared July to be Lasagna Awareness Month. To celebrate, they'll offer four different lasagnas Monday through Wednesday at dinner with a house salad. The four choices, which are served with a house salad, are: Chicken Chipotle Lasagna, Fruitti de Mare Lasagna, Vegetable Lasagna and Lasagna Bolognese. [Eaterwire]
MEMORIAL— Paul...
25 Days of $1 Deals at Hubbell & Hudson; Kirby Whole Foods Beer & Cheese Tasting:
THE WOODLANDS—For each of the 25 days of December leading up to Christmas, gourmet Woodlands grocery Hubbell & Hudson is offering a different $1 deal. Today, it's a cappuccino. [Twitter/Hubbell_Hudson]
UPPER KIRBY—Now that grocery store bars are the new speakeasy cocktail spots in terms of nightlife trends, all drinkers head to Whole Foods. The Kirby location is hosting a Winter Beer tasting...