Location: Heights Blvd at White Oak in Heights section of Houston.
Type of Food: American
Summary: Today I went to Lola's for the second time in the last month. It is located at the corner of 11th Street and Yale in the Heights. I like the wide selection of food that you can order.
The first time I went to Lola's I tried the Waffles and Chicken which were totally mouthwatering and tasty. I am typically not a big fan of fried chicken and have to be in the mood, but you know what? I would eat Lola's fried chicken any day of the week. The waffles are topped with berries and whipped cream with a side of syrup and butter.
Today I tried the Day After Thanksgiving sandwich with a side salad with pecan vinaigrette. Sandwich was a bit of a disappointment. The cranberry sauce was more like the congealed sauce out of a can. The salad was more so a mix of different lettuces and no other vegetables. (I am a salad snob; I like salads that have a little of glitz and this salad had no glitz).
Final Thoughts: Although this experience was not great, there looks to be a bunch more items I need to try and I will be back.
Lola's website
Sunday, June 24, 2012
"Fine Art + Food Trucks": Museum of Fine Arts Houston Food Trucks
I was one of those people introduced to food trucks in Houston close to 10 years ago. I used to buy tamales from a Tamale Truck in Clear Lake back when I lived in the area. I have always liked food trucks and I am so very excited that within walking distance from where I live I can go any day of the week and get food from one.
The trucks are parked in the parking lot next to the main entrance of Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden every day 11am to 3pm. To see the schedule of food trucks, visit the MFAH website at http://www.mfah.org/visit/fine-art-food-trucks/ .
The trucks are parked in the parking lot next to the main entrance of Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden every day 11am to 3pm. To see the schedule of food trucks, visit the MFAH website at http://www.mfah.org/visit/fine-art-food-trucks/ .
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Maria Selma
Location: Richmond Blvd. near Mandell intersection in Houston
Type of Food: Mexican
Summary: Yesterday, I went for the second time to Maria Selma for dinner. The first time that I went to Maria Selma and I tried Fajitas for two and a few margarita. The fajitas were okay, but not nearly as good as some of the fajitas that I have eaten at other places. Yesterday I had the enchilada verdes with chicken and they were amazing. They were made in a way that I could taste the corn tortillas along with have an amazing cheese on top that would be more like what I would find in Mexico. From now on, I will be trying the enchiladas which are a big enough portion to share between two people.
Final Thoughts: I will come back to this place. I like that I can get food here that would be more like what I would have in Mexico.
If you want to try out Maria Selma, stop by its location on Richmond near Mandel (1617 Richmond, Houston, TX 77006). The restaurant website is http://www.mariaselma.com/ .
Type of Food: Mexican
Summary: Yesterday, I went for the second time to Maria Selma for dinner. The first time that I went to Maria Selma and I tried Fajitas for two and a few margarita. The fajitas were okay, but not nearly as good as some of the fajitas that I have eaten at other places. Yesterday I had the enchilada verdes with chicken and they were amazing. They were made in a way that I could taste the corn tortillas along with have an amazing cheese on top that would be more like what I would find in Mexico. From now on, I will be trying the enchiladas which are a big enough portion to share between two people.
Final Thoughts: I will come back to this place. I like that I can get food here that would be more like what I would have in Mexico.
If you want to try out Maria Selma, stop by its location on Richmond near Mandel (1617 Richmond, Houston, TX 77006). The restaurant website is http://www.mariaselma.com/ .
Monday, April 23, 2012
Lucky Burger
Location: Richmond at the corner of Mandell in Houston
Type of Food: Burgers and junk Chinese.
Summary: Lucky Burger has been around for over 30 years. I tried Lucky Burger two weekends ago and I have to say that I will be back. It is nothing fancy, but you know what? Burgers don't need to be fancy. I like the fact that you can go there and get fried fish, chicken, burgers, fries, shakes, and fried rice. They also deliver.
On my first visit, I tried the Jalapeno burger which was yum.. I am not a fan of the fries, but there are so many other things to try on the menu.
Website: http://www.luckyburger.com/
Final Thoughts: Relatively good burgers and good prices.
Type of Food: Burgers and junk Chinese.
Summary: Lucky Burger has been around for over 30 years. I tried Lucky Burger two weekends ago and I have to say that I will be back. It is nothing fancy, but you know what? Burgers don't need to be fancy. I like the fact that you can go there and get fried fish, chicken, burgers, fries, shakes, and fried rice. They also deliver.
On my first visit, I tried the Jalapeno burger which was yum.. I am not a fan of the fries, but there are so many other things to try on the menu.
Website: http://www.luckyburger.com/
Final Thoughts: Relatively good burgers and good prices.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
BRC
We had high expectations for BRC. Hmmm.. How do I say this? We were both disappointed. We started off going to BRC with a 30 plus minute wait when over half the restaurant was empty because the hostess didn't want to seat our party of 3 at a booth. The waitress was great when finally were seating. The food was sub-par. The mussels that we ordered for an appetizer were probably the best thing we ate. The lemonade was even tarter than expected. The Southern Chicken Fried Steak was nothing spectacular and had no real "uniqueness" to its flavor. The Steak on the menu with tomatoes and bleu cheese was the best entree of the three we ordered. It is one of those experiences which makes both Kris and I wonder if we want to give it another try.
Sammy's Wild Game Grill
Location: Washington Blvd near Heights Boulevard in Houston
Type of Food: Wild Game
Summary: Well Kris and I have been to Sammy's Wild Game Grill more than a few times. Sammy's is located at Washington near Heights Boulevard. Writing about the food we have tried there makes me want to go there again like ---- NOW! They have a great selection of wild game brats, hot dogs, and burgers. Each has a selection of three toppings. The pheasant brats is awesome. The pretzel bun it comes out on is great (one of the best we have both had). The sides are quite good. We both love sweet potato fries. The sauces that they have are very flavorful.
Final Thoughts: Pretty much we both agree that we haven't been disappointed any of the times we have been there. They have a good selection of drinks (alcohol and not) with multiple televisions to watch sporting events. It is quite charming that you can actually order your meal in the drive-thru if you don't want to get out of the car.
Type of Food: Wild Game
Summary: Well Kris and I have been to Sammy's Wild Game Grill more than a few times. Sammy's is located at Washington near Heights Boulevard. Writing about the food we have tried there makes me want to go there again like ---- NOW! They have a great selection of wild game brats, hot dogs, and burgers. Each has a selection of three toppings. The pheasant brats is awesome. The pretzel bun it comes out on is great (one of the best we have both had). The sides are quite good. We both love sweet potato fries. The sauces that they have are very flavorful.
Final Thoughts: Pretty much we both agree that we haven't been disappointed any of the times we have been there. They have a good selection of drinks (alcohol and not) with multiple televisions to watch sporting events. It is quite charming that you can actually order your meal in the drive-thru if you don't want to get out of the car.
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