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Bjorn Gudmundsson
- October 14, 2003
New Cabo not your traditional Tex-Mex
There's no party food like Tex-Mex food. Favorites like queso, guacamole and quesadillas have become a kind of shorthand for hors d'oeuvres at any kind of festivity ranging from birthday celebrations to Super Bowl...
- October 7, 2003
Serranos serves up friendly Tex-Mex
The scene at Cafe Serranos is a lively one on weekday evenings. Young Tex-Mex enthusiasts gather at this Austin-based chain for the straightforward, unpretentious food and fun atmosphere. The place certainly isn't much to...
- September 30, 2003
Selma’s authentic style doesn’t sizzle
Rene Hidalgo of Mexico City says that when he opened Maria Selma restaurant in August 2002, his vision was to recreate the flavors of his hometown right here in Houston. The original idea was...
- September 16, 2003
Amazon offers unique flavors
Housed in a building where the tile roof immediately brings to mind the Spanish colonial style and the stepped pyramids of Central America, the exterior of Amazon Grill references the mixture of cuisine found...
- September 9, 2003
Yan’s Sushi great for college budget
Yan Sushi is a brand-new Japanese restaurant in the Montrose area that's causing a buzz among sushi lovers on a limited budget. Housed in a small, brightly colored building and surrounded by bars, cafes...
- September 8, 2003
Palazzo’s atmosphere friendly yet refined
Walking through the door at Palazzo's Italian Cafe, the overall feeling is of a family dinner party at a private residence. The freestanding building, facing a rare residential section of Westheimer Road, resembles a...
- August 26, 2003
Berryhill Baja hot Houston tradition
The newest outpost of the Berryhill chain of Tex-Mex restaurants is called Berryhill Baja Grill. This is a departure from the original location, known as Berryhill Hot Tamales. Smart move, since the tamales aren't...