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Food + Beverage
In Good Taste
Brennan’s of Houston unveils a stylish reimagining of its historic bar. Article by Gabi De la Rosa The Design Details After years of planning and a quiet 12 month renovation, Brennan’s of Houston has debuted its reimagined Courtyard Bar, a space where timeless Southern charm meets modern design. The redesign was led by Studio Red, the same team behind the restaurant’s post-Hurricane Ike rebuild. Inspired by Parisian bistros, New Orleans cocktail lounges, and the homes of co-proprietor Alex...
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Partners in design
Heidi and Kevin Walton balance style, architecture and life together. Article by Diane Cowen | Photography by Robert Sanders Construction Heidi Walton’s life has been a full immersion in craftsmanship and architecture, first growing up in an 1800s restored farmhouse, then studying environmental design and architecture at Texas A&M and then the University of Houston. It was at A&M that she met Kevin Walton, who then was simply a friend but now is her husband of 13 years. After a short stint...
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Food + Beverage
If You Eat One Thing
Tony’s celebrates 60 years with Chef Kate McLean’s modern menu and signature Caviar Potato dish. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Caroline LeGates Iconic Houston restaurant Tony’s celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Chef Kate McLean has rebuilt the pasta, caviar, tasting, and cocktail programs to add modern appeal. One of the dishes she introduced a year ago, the Caviar Potato, has become a permanent item on the menu. The dish was inspired by a...
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Houston's Game Changers
Get to know the men shaping Houston right now. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff Levi Goode Chef and President, Goode Company levigoode.com Tell me about the first dollar you ever earned. When my family was just getting started with our original BBQ joint on Kirby Drive, I earned my first dollar out on the patio. I’d carry around a five-gallon bucket, iced down with longnecks, and sell beers to customers enjoying the music. We had Pappy Selph, one of Texas’ all-time...
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