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The Menus Are Coming

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I'm Still Here

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Closed: Bob's Steak & Chop House Houston

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Another Steak House Slated for Houston's Galleria Area - Frank's Chop House

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National Association of Catering Executives Celebrate 50th Anniversary - Houston Included

The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) will celebrate its 50th anniversary by hosting “A Celebration of the Decades” on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Houston's Westin Hotel. << MORE >>

Cupcake Confidential - Sprinkles Cupcakes Update

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Scott Tycer Weaves Together Past, Present & Future with New Restaurant

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Tomato Fest at the Bayou City Farmers' Market - June 21 & June 28

Tomato Fest at Houston's Bayou City Farmers' Market on June 21 & June 28.<< MORE >>

Kinky Sighting

Someone emailed a photo of the missing Kinky cutout<< MORE >>

Where is Kinky Friedman?

I had no idea that someone absconded with the life-size cutout of Kinky Friedman! << MORE >>

I Crave Cupcakes

A new cupcake salon is opening in Houston in June.<< MORE >>

Announcing Houston Restaurant Week 2008

Houston Restaurant Week is August 11-17, 2008<< MORE >>

#1 Worst Food in America Is ...

#1 Worst Food in America Is ...<< MORE >>

Should Bob's Steak & Chop House Move Into the Omni Houston, Where Noe Is?

Should Bob's Steak & Chop House move into the Omni Houston?<< MORE >>

Win a Free Wedding on 8/8/08 from Eight O'clock Coffee

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Jon Paul Hits the Beach with New Gig

Jon Paul, well-known restaurant manager and operations man in Houston, called me today to let me know that he has a new job. << MORE >>

Tour de Champagne is Coming to Houston on Friday, May 30th

Tour de Champagne is Coming to Houston on Friday, May 30th<< MORE >>

Restaurant Concept at 1801 Post Oak Boulevard to Change One Mo Time

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News About Philippe Schmit

Philippe Schmit is no longer with Legacy Restaurants, << MORE >>

Kroger Stores Offer Customers Free Groceries

Kroger Stores Offer Customers Free Groceries<< MORE >>

New Concept at Zula - Owner Promises Girls Gone Wild Experience - But Not Too Wild They Say

Zula introduces new concept at Houston restaurant<< MORE >>

3 New Houston Area Restaurants Highlighted on Fox26 - Cullen's Upscale American Grille, Voice & Pesquera's Ocean Grill

3 New Houston Area Restaurants Highlighted on Fox26 - Cullen's Upscale American Grille, Voice & Pesquera's Ocean Grill<< MORE >>

State Grille Is Closing - "They made us an offer we just couldn't refuse"

The State Grille, Houston, is closing on May 31, 2008. Owners Frankie Mandola and Bubba Butera were made an offer they could not refuse.<< MORE >>

Molina's Cantina Announces Restaurant Closing

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What's happening at Kirby & Westheimer? A minimum of four new restaurants and one new bar.

Four new restaurants and one new bar announced for West Ave development in Houston at Kirby and Westheimer<< MORE >>

Taste of the Nation Event on May 4th at The Houstonian Hotel

Taste of the Nation Event on May 4th at The Houstonian Hotel, Houston, Texas<< MORE >>

Video of Caroline Rhea & Cleverley on Fox 26 - KRIV Houston

Caroline Rhea and Cleverley on Fox 26/KRIV, Houston, cook her father's favorite chocolate sauce recipe.<< MORE >>

Cleverley Radio Show - Chef Wes Morton, Ludovic Poirier, Debbie Jaramillo

On the Cleverley Show, Chef Wes Morton & Ludovic Poirier from *17 restaurant and the Alden Hotel and Debbie Jaramillo from Mahatma Rice.<< MORE >>

I'm Lovin' the New Iced Coffees at McDonald's & Cranky Cleverley

I'm Lovin' the New Iced Coffees at McDonald's<< MORE >>

Caroline Rhea Cooks with Cleverley on Fox26 Tomorrow

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Jimmy Wilson's - Now One Location Only

The folks from Jimmy Wilson's Seafood & Chop House (Denis Wilson & Jim Jard) just sold their 12109 Westheimer location to the Pappas restaurant organization. << MORE >>

The Grand Wine & Food Affair is Coming! April 23-27, 2008

The Grand Wine and Food Affair is coming to Houston-Sugar Land are of Texas.<< MORE >>

Annual Big Crawfish Boil Benefiting Star of Hope, Houston- Saturday, April 5 - West Alabama Ice House

Annual Big Crawfish Boil Benefiting Star of Hope, Houston- Saturday, April 5 - West Alabama Ice House<< MORE >>

Whole Foods Market Sponsors "Community Giving Day" to Benefit Empty Bowls Houston, Houston Food Bank on April 9th

Whole Foods Market Sponsors "Community Giving Day" to Benefit Empty Bowls Houston, Houston Food Bank on April 9th<< MORE >>

National Association of Catering Executives to Host 2nd Annual Wedding Trends Luncheon on April 2nd

Houston Chapter of National Association of Catering Executives to Host 2nd Annual Wedding Trends Luncheon on April 2nd<< MORE >>

Zagat 2008 Texas Restaurant Survey Results in Today ... Hot off the press!

Zagat 2008 Texas Restaurant Survey Results in Today<< MORE >>

Cullen's Upscale American Grille scheduled to open tomorrow in Houston/Clear Lake area

Cullen's Upscale American Grille to open in Houston/Clear Lake area tomorrow.<< MORE >>

Chef Alberto Baffoni Returns to the Stove!

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Cleverley's Easter Dining Suggestions for Houston on Fox Morning News - March 14th

Cleverley's Easter Dining Suggestions for Houston on Fox Morning News Houston - March 14th<< MORE >>

Houston Posts Restaurant Inspections Online

Houston Posts Restaurant Inspections Online<< MORE >>

NBC-TV Casting in Houston for New Restaurant Show

NBC-TV Casting in Houston for New Restaurant Show<< MORE >>

Cleverley visits "Great Day Houston" TV show on KHOU with guest co-hosts Nellie Gonzalez and Dayna Steele

Cleverley visits "Great Day Houston" TV show on KHOU with guest co-hosts Nellie Gonzalez and Dayna Steele.<< MORE >>

Philippe Schmit, Legacy Brands, Shares Recipe with Cleverley on Fox Morning News Houston on March 7th

Philippe Schmit, culinary director for Legacy Brands, shares a new Seafood Kebab recipe with Cleverley, from the new Antone's Market River Oaks Cafe, on Fox Morning News Houston. << MORE >>

Chef Randy Rucker - No Longer Cooking for Cordua

As of March 3rd, Chef Randy Rucker is no longer with the Cordua restaurant organization in Houston.<< MORE >>

Cleverley's Weekend Dining Picks on Fox Morning News Houston - Treehouse, Gigi's Asian Bistro & Jasper's

Cleverley's Weekend Dining Picks on Fox Morning News for Feb. 29th, Houston - Treehouse, Gigi's Asian Bistro & Jasper's<< MORE >>

Legendary Jeweler and Philanthropist I. W. Marks Passed Away Today

Legendary Jeweler and Philanthropist I. W. Marks Passed Away Today<< MORE >>

Michael Cordua & David Cordua with Cleverley on Fox Morning News Houston - Feb. 22nd

Michael Cordua & David Cordua with Cleverley on Fox Morning News Houston - Feb. 22nd<< MORE >>

Cleverley's Houston Weekend Dining Picks on Fox Morning News- Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House & Gravitas

Cleverley's Houston Weekend Dining Picks on Fox Morning News- Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House & Gravitas<< MORE >>

Can you do something nice with rice?

Mahatma Rice recipe contest<< MORE >>

Chef Robert Del Grande with Cleverley on Fox 26 Morning News - Feb. 8th

Chef robert Del Grande with Cleverley on Fox 26 Morning News -Feb. 8th in Houston<< MORE >>

Who's on the Cleverley Show, Saturday, February 9, 2008

Who's on the Cleverley Show, Saturday, February 9, 2008-Jaramillo, Vaswani, Dalton<< MORE >>

Gigi Huang Opens Gigi's Asian Bistro in Galleria

Last night Houston restaurateur Gigi Huang opened her new restaurant, Gigi's Asian Bistro & Dumpling Bar at 5085 Westheimer, Houston. << MORE >>

Who's on the Cleverley Show, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008

Robert Del Grande and Ryan Pera will join Cleverley for Saturday's show.<< MORE >>

Joe's Crab Shack Hires High End Chef

Joe’s Crab Shack has hired a new Corporate Executive Chef, Matthew Dunn << MORE >>

Radio Show Guests for Saturday, January 26, 2008

Chef Michael Kramer and Chef Jason Gould<< MORE >>

Saltgrass Steak House opens their 15th Houston location

Saltgrass Steak House has opened their 15th Houston location. << MORE >>

A New Legacy for Chef Philippe Schmit

It's been just about eight weeks since Philippe Schmit's Bistro Moderne changed hands, and he is now ready to dive into his next project. I learned today that he will join Legacy Restaurants, a Houston-based company. << MORE >>

Zagat Survey is For Sale

Zagat Survey is for sale<< MORE >>

Valentine's Day Dining Suggestions in Houston

Houston Valentine's Day dining, restaurants, menus<< MORE >>

Alberto Baffoni is no longer the chef at Bohemia

Alberto Baffoni is no longer the chef at Bohemia<< MORE >>

Five Diamond Winners Announced by AAA Texas for 2008

No Houston restaurants and only two Houston hotels attained the hospitality industry’s highest rating in Texas this year: << MORE >>

Four Diamond Winners Announced by AAA Texas for 2008

These Houston area hotels and restaurants have been awarded the AAA Four Diamond Award® for 2008. << MORE >>

BANK Restaurant Closes - But There's a Happy Ending ...

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Schmitt is new General Manager for the Hotel Derek, Houston, Texas

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announced today the appointment of << MORE >>

Off Topic - But Here's Cool Eyewear from Paris

I know this is off topic - Paris eyewear trunk show coming to Houston...<< MORE >>

Houston Dining Discounts By Text on Your Cell Phone

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Brenham's Inn at Dos Brisas is Newest Member of Relais & Châteaux

Congratulations to the Inn at Dos Brisas...<< MORE >>

Is David Letterman an investor in Monica Pope's restaurants?

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Confirmed: Shula's- America's Steak House, is Coming to Houston

And they're seeking a head coach (GM) and a business development manager...<< MORE >>

On the radio show - Nov. 24th

Event: Art Show at Marini's Empanada House, Carillon Center-Dec. 1-2

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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House Opens In Houston

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On Cleverley Show-Pastry Chef Rebecca Masson Announces New Position with Two Restaurants

On the radio show, Nov. 17th

Chef Ryan Pera Leaves Alden & *17 for The Grove

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UPDATE: Beaver's Menu - Now Open 11/24/2007

See a preview of Beaver's menu...<< MORE >>

Shula's Coming to Houston Hotel?

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UPDATED: Wheeler Rescues Historic Buildings in Houston-Will Be 3 New Restaurants

Rebecca Masson, Pastry Chef, Has Left Alden Hotel & *17

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New Schiller Del Grande Restaurant - The Grove

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Thankgiving Dining Options

Thanksgiving menus and prices for Houston restaurants...<< MORE >>

Two Restaurants Opening on Monday and My Visit to Aura

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On Today's Radio Program...Chef Pedro Garcia & Danton Nix

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New Restaurant-Danton's Gulf Coast Seafood

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Chef David Denis to Have a Presence Hotel Granduca in Uptown Park

A representative of the Hotel Granduca...<< MORE >>

Scoop on the New Simposio

Simposio is moving...<< MORE >>

On Today's Radio Program...

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Break Out the Bubbly - Perrier is Back

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Farewell Note from Chef Philippe Schmit

I received this email from Philippe Schmit today.<< MORE >>

Info About Sale of Hotel Derek

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Iron Chef Batali Beats Houston's Chef Clark by One Point

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Hofbrau Now a Saltgrass

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Hotel Derek Decides to Keep Bistro Moderne Open with New Limited Menu

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Bistro Moderne is Closing

This is a real shocker-an email from Philippe Schmit.<< MORE >>

Houston's Chef Charles Clark to Appear on Iron Chef with Mario Batali

Houston Restaurant Week - A Success

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SoVino Now Open

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Update from Beaver's BBQ-Construction Delays

Construction delays<< MORE >>

$25 Dinner Gift Certificate from McCormick & Schmick's For You!

Houston Restaurant Week is Coming-October 8-14, 2007

Pope & Lazar to Open Beaver's Icehouse with BBQ

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Smoking Ban Effective as of September 1, 2007 - What Some Restaurants Are Doing

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Brian Simpson & Kirk Whalum at The Houstonian with Smooth Jazz 95.7 The Wave

Chef David Sanchez to Open New Restaurant & Café - Inka

I talked with Chef David Sanchez...<< MORE >>

Luby's Opens New Prototype Restaurant

Sage Is Closed for Remodeling... and Pesticide Spraying

Recap & Photos from Cleverley's Newsletter 10th Anniversary Party at Rainbow Lodge

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Chef Randy Rucker - Now with the Cordua Restaurant Group

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Chef Robert Gadsby - What's He Up To Now?

Becerra & Paul Soured on Name of New Restaurant

No more Citrus...<< MORE >>

Manfred Jachmich Returns to Houston Dining Scene

Audio: Cleverley's Restaurant Minute - Churrascos with Marc Summers, Food Network - July 21, 2007

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Audio: Cleverley's Restaurant Minute - TTR Gourmet - July 14, 2007

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Audio: Cleverley's Restaurant Minute - VIN - June 23, 2007

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Audio: Cleverley's Restaurant Minute - McCormick & Schmick's - June 23, 2007

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Chef Alberto Baffoni Is Coming Back

Looking for Sushi Chef Yoma from Dozo

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Landry's Buys The Lodge at Bayou Bend

Landry's has purchased<< MORE >>

Flying High

About the reports that<< MORE >>

Radio Show Guests & Leblon Dinner at Polo's