Sometimes, a Roll Is Just a Roll
The phrase “food porn” is too often abused these days by anyone who has ever seen an episode of Top Chef. I can’t tell...
Jesus Returns
A few years ago, Chef Jesus Garcia was churning out James Beard Award-caliber fare at Little Lilly Sushi (6100 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 12,...
Grober on the Go
Chefs are a transient bunch. They move from one kitchen to another, joining new companies, living in different towns, and, in some cases, dramatically...
Hey, Sailor, Want to Share Some Cow Brains?
I am a taco slut, always have been. I’m not talking about the kind of tacos you get at gringo-friendly margarita-sopapilla-raise-the-flag Tex-Mex places (though...
All Glitter, No Gold
Chow, Baby has the attention span of a … what was I saying? That’s why I almost never go to places that specialize in...
Drink Me
What's the story on Poly Pop? From untrustworthy web sites, Chow, Baby has learned only that one Paul Hollis, who may have lived near...
Pouring Glory: Branded
The moment I saw the cute “PG” brand singed into the hamburger bun at Pouring Glory Craft Beer Growler Filling Station (1001 Bryan Av,...
Hot Type
Because of the economy, Chow, Baby was nine days late paying its March electric bill ($125.34). Nine days, no big deal, maybe they'll tack...
Greater Expectations
If "stuffed and smothered" is your favorite cuisine, boy howdy, has Chow, Baby found the restaurant for you. Seems like everything on this menu...
Cowboy Comfort
Chow, Baby had assumed that the reason its family members clamor for Reata (310 Houston St.) every time they flee here is simply because...
