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radar foodie Minneapolis-raised chef Jason Robinson has taken over the helm at Eddie V’s in CityCentre. Known for his creativity, Robinson is adding flair to a menu long renowned for its fresh, well-appointed seafood delicacies. With his father’s advice, Jason took a job as a prep chef before deciding on college, and quickly found his passion under the tutelage of several colleagues whom he acknowledges as “truly great chefs.” Houston is a city long known for its Mexican cuisine, and now you can prepare many of your favorite dishes with the help of Erin Hicks Miller’s new book, Houston Classic Mexican Recipes. From Cyclone Anaya’s Lobster Enchiladas to Molina’s Poblano Soup and tamales from Taco Milagro – the images are mouth-watering and the recipes delicious. As Urban Harvest partnered with Highland Village to manage and expand the shopping center’s existing farmers market, the biggest change was the decision to move the market to a new day. The Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Highland Village debuted last month on its new day and time – Sundays from 9am to 1pm. The market will also feature a farm-to-table market brunch theme each Sunday with chef- and farm-driven market menus. Other changes include an infusion of many new vendors offering a wider selection of offerings, with a focused expansion of the local farm product component with more produce, meats and dairy products. There will also be a Chef’s Corner, sponsored by My Table magazine, where chefs will do live cooking demos using local products. For more information on Urban Harvest, its Farmers Markets and other programs, visit www.UrbanHarvest.org.
CHICK-FIL-A HOUSTON KICKED OFF 2011 WITH THE LAUNCH OF THEIR SPICY CHICKEN BISCUIT. AND JUST WHEN WE THOUGHT THEIR BREAKFAST BISCUITS COULDN’T GET ANY BETTER – THEY DO.
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Authentic Mediterranean deli Phoenicia Deli serves up a Berries and Cream Cappuccinothrough Valentine’s Day. The frothy concoction with a kiss of lavender and a heart is a special Valentine’s creation served with shortbread heart cookies/ Phoenicia Deli, 12151 Westheimer. | Central Market’s annual Chocolate Festival begins before Valentine’s Day on February 9. Don’t miss out on chocolate samplings, bubbling pots of fondue, fresh fruits for dipping, chocolate truffles, chocolate bars and even chocolate beer. Sign up for any of the Chocolate Cooking classes: Chocolate Love – Tuesday, February 1, from 6:30-9pm Learn to make: Gianduja Cookies, Mexican Chocolate Cookies, Fudge Brownies, Bittersweet Chocolate Chile Truffles and Dark Chocolate Pave (take this home in the pan) Kids in the Kitchen: Sweets from the Sweet (6–9-year-olds) – Saturday, February 12, from 10am-12:30pm Learn to make decorated heart-shaped cookies, chocolate truffles, chocolate peppermint bark and cinnamon-crusted pecans to give to a Valentine. Chocolate Extravaganza, Ruben Ortega, Pastry Chef, Backstreet Café and Hugo’s, Tuesday, February 22, from 6:30-9pm Join the 2010 My Table magazine’s Pastry Chef of the Year. Learn how to make chocolate tart with raspberry preserves, chocolate pudding with raspberry marshmallows, milk chocolate créme brulée with orange-cardamom cream and poached pears with chocolate cream sauce & almond-orange streusel.
art The Menil Collection transforms into an after-work oasis and date destination on Friday evening, March 4, with “Menil by Moonlight,” when the museum will stay open until 9pm, with light refreshments and door prizes. All galleries will be open, including the Menil’s renowned Surrealism and Modern and Contemporary Art collection featuring works by such modern masters as Jasper Johns, Mark Rothko and Andy Warhol. On the Menil lawn will be Andy Warhol & TV, a special screening in collaboration with Aurora Picture Show of excerpts from “Andy Warhol’s Fifteen Minutes,” a cable television series from the 1980s (with celebrities interviewed by the artist), plus clips of Warhol’s cameo appearances on “The Love Boat” and “Saturday Night Live.” For more information, visit www.menil.org.
retail Rebecca & Drew introduces a made-to-measure suiting collection with custom choices ranging from lapel style and zipper placement to fabric and color options for women! Owner Lindsay Aronstein launched the suiting collection