The ultimate guide to Houston's food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: food festivals and culinary events; specialty food shops; farmers’ markets and farm stands; trendy restaurants and time-tested iconic landmarks; and recipes using local ingredients and traditions.
| Introduction: An International Melting Pot |
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| How to Use This Book |
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| Getting Around |
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| Keeping Up with Food News |
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Central Houston: Downtown and in the Loop |
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69 | (6) |
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Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers |
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75 | (15) |
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North Houston: The Wood lands. Spring, Conroe, Tomball & Humble |
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97 | (20) |
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98 | (10) |
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Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers |
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West Houston: Galleria. Sugar Land, Missouri City, Bellaire & CityCentre |
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117 | (27) |
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118 | (21) |
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Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers |
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East Houston: Pasadena, Pearland, Clear Lake & Seabrook |
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144 | (19) |
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145 | (12) |
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Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers |
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157 | (1) |
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158 | (2) |
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On the Outskirts: Galveston, Brenham & Bryan |
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| Recipes |
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| Appendix A Eateries by Cuisine |
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| Appendix B Dishes, Specialties & Specialty Food |
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| Index |
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Kristin Finan is the author of The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Houston and Quick Escapes from Houston (both Globe Pequot Press). Her work regularly appears in the Houston Chronicle and other national publications. Visit her at krisitinfinan.com.