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I heard about Frenchy’s forever before I finally tried it… at 1 a.m. after burning a few trees! Needless to say it was the best fried chicken I’ve ever had and I haven’t been back to Popeye’s since! The Scott Street store is a legend for deserving reasons and it’s the perfect place to grab a meal before watching a game on the UH campus. There are always lines, but the employees have always been friendly. Order the King Special and fill up. Remember to eat your Frenchy Fries first, though– they’re seasoned to perfection but they get cold and stale fast. The red beans and rice are also incredible. Do yourself a favor and get some Frenchy’s tonight!Pros + Ultimate Fried ChickenCons – Moderate wait times, shady ‘hood
My wife and I have been to Cafe Annies now on a number of occasions, purely based in the strength of recommendations from Houston natives. Although a gewat restaurant, and one of the better ones in Houston, it doesn’t deserve the world class accoldaes we’ve seen heaped on it recently.Our most recent experience was in Sep 07 when we dined with business colleagues. I had Sea Bass and my wife tried the veal. Both were very good and well prepared, but not spectacular. The prices charged demand a little more than was delivered here. The wine list was great though and we were helped to select a benchmark bordeaux.
Demeris Barbecue provided excellent catering service and food for for our wedding reception. Demeris is already known for great barbecue. Many may not know (and we didn’t at first either) that they offer a vast variety of choices on their catering menu. Some choices include SouthWestern/TexMex, Southern Style food like Chicken Fried Steak and Chicken Fried Chicken, Italian food like SevenLayer Lasagna, Turkey and Dressing, Hors d’ Oeuvres, and Breakfast Buffet. Our guests were very pleased with our menu selection – Chicken Fried Chicken, Seasoned Green Beans, Roasted New Potatoes, Salad, and Rolls. The serving staff were hard working and conscientious. We enjoyed working with Billy who arranged the catering and helped us with our selections. We highly recommend Demeris for catering.
With an edgy, yet upscale underground vibe, Gravitas reminds me of one of my favorite Tom Douglas restaurants in Seattle: cool, warehouse, hip. The exposed brick and the large chalkboard serve as a backdrop to a warm eating scene. Good looking twenties to forties-somethings imbibing on cocktails or wine, enjoying the delicious creations of Chef Tycer.As with any restaurant boasting a renowned Chef, the food quality increases exponentially when the Chef is in the house. Under the guidance of said Chef, a dish as simple as caesar salad becomes a sensory adventure and an exercise in true culinary artistry. One large romaine leaf, seasoned to perfection, perfectly crisped and fresh, with just the right amount of dressing and fresh parmesan sent my senses reeling on the first bite. The gnocchi, a simple dish with portabello and tomato, and one of the best bargains on the menu, sets an example for all wanna-be italian restaurants in Houston – do it right and the results will be astonishi
Great atmosphere – checkGreat food – checkGreat service – not even close. When going to restaurants of this nature (i.e. not Outback), I would hope that the service is of a much higher standard. Unfortunately this was not the case on my first visit to this restaurant. This was by far the quickest dinner seating I had gone through not including meals at Chilis. By the time I was seated until we were asked for deserts it was 40 minutes. The main course was brought to our table before we had finished the glasses of wine that accompanied our appetizers. Then, we were offered the desert menu and then our check before we had finished the wine that came with our main course!! I understand the need to “turn over tables” but this was ridiculous in a restaurant that was not full and with no one waiting for a table. To top it off, we were asked by several different waiters if we were ready to pay. Here is a clue, when my credit card is sitting in the folder, then I am ready to pay. The wait sta
