Generally, a place specializing in Champagne is a rare thing (ok, less unusual in a place like River Oaks, Houston) but, finding one with a huge curated selection, and known for having great prices, is one in a million…. throw in great oysters, grilled steaks, and an...
From my neck of the woods in northwest Austin, I’m about a mile west of the many upscale shops and restaurants of the original Domain development – it’s actually a short hike and a clever shortcut by foot, or more often than not, a reasonably quick car trip. So, for...
I have a very cherished food memory from when I was about ten years old. I’ve told it to folks many times over the years, but at a book signing recently, a local chef gave me a completely different perspective on it. I had the great luck of being born into a family...
Most major metropolitan cities have old, well-loved steak houses in their downtown areas. If you’re lucky, they’re impressive vintage establishments with amazing food and an atmosphere that’s always perfect for a celebration. Located near the heart of old downtown...
As a kid, I was fascinated by old ships. I would carve small wooden versions of Viking longboats, constructed a pretty detailed little paddle wheeler, and even made a small ocean liner complete with construction paper funnels. I also had that crazy, intense childhood...