Chef Jean-Philippe Gaston On Cove's First Year:
When Cove opened inside the bar space at Haven a little over a year ago, Eater Houston's 2013 Chef of the Year Jean-Philippe Gaston, the chef de cuisine at Haven and Cove, the mastermind behind the raw bar concept, figured it would be a unique addition to Houston's dining scene. He had no idea how right he would be, or that the tiny gem would take the No. 10 spot on Alison Cook's Top 100...
Praised as a "pioneer in the eat-local movement", this "cool" Upper Kirby American from Randy Evans features "marvelous", midpriced small and large plates spotlighting artisanal and organic ingredients "in delicious new ways"; service is "attentive", and the setting has a "Texas-gone-green-and-sustainable vibe" with "sleek", "beautiful" decor designed from reclaimed materials.
Top 100 Returns; Oxheart's Vacation; 8th Wonder Dinner:
MEGA LISTICLES— Chronicle critic Alison Cook will publish her list of Houston's top 100 restaurants on September 12. Let the speculation begin as to whether Oxheart will be able to hold down the top spot (probably). [Twitter]
DOWNTOWN— As today's the first day of the month, here's a reminder that Oxheart began accepting reservations for August at midnight. However, tables will be limited,...
Kosher, Vegetarian Spot Coming; Celebrate Pistolero's:
BELLAIRE— San Antonio restaurant Green Vegetarian Cuisine will serve an all kosher menu at its first Houston location. The company estimates as many as 30,000 Houstonians keep kosher and thinks the restaurant will appeal to vegetarians as well. [MySA]
UPPER KIRBY— Haven is serving breakfast items during dinner service every Tuesday through Thursday in June. Items include soft-scrambled yard...