Cavatore, House of Bowls, Killen's BBQ and More:
While neighborhood favorite Cavatore might feature friendly service and a charming atmosphere, Houston Press guest reviewer Nicholas Hall finds that most of the food just doesn't measure up. "I did not love my daughter's choice of ravioli con carne, finding it about the same as the lasagna, though I certainly wouldn't call the thick, rounded discs of pasta overcooked. Nor did I care for my...
12 Houston Burgers to Eat Right Now:
Just because there is a general consensus about where to find the best burgers in Houston, doesn't mean the city's fervent burger scene has cooled. There are always new restaurants opening, and chefs who want to make a mark with a great burger. This map is dedicated to these new offerings; that means either restaurants that have opened in the last six months (Etoile, Nosh) or really stepped up...
Provisions, Lucy and More:
Chronicle critic Alison Cook finds that Provisions, the casual half of The Pass & Provisions, is a bit of a mixed bag; she awards it two stars but tweets that she considered only giving it one. Although "the results can take your breath away," she writes that sometimes "the chefs' love of novelty and play fails to hit the mark" as in a dish of roasted salsify that "came to the table with...
Cuchara, Local Foods, Witchcraft and Oxheart:
Chronicle critic Alison Cook awards three stars to Local Foods, the gourmet sandwich shop that's a sister restaurant to Benjy's. While the prices range from $10 to $13 for a sandwich and two sides, Cook explains why she calls Local Foods one of Houston's best restaurants. "The quality is all in the details here. The 'Local Foods' designation isn't just trendy farm-to-table window dressing. It's...