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Restaurants/Grocers in the Woodlands
First off, I'm sorry to hear that you'll be staying in The Woodlands. That place is Disney Land for grown ups. I'm going to speculate here and say that the reason no one has replied thus far is because a) The Woodlands is not Houston and b) people who actually live in Houston generally dislike The Woodlands. Some, like myself, are rabidly opposed to said "community."
But, to answer your question. HEB and Hubble and Hudson would be my top picks for groceries in The Woodlands; H and H is amazing, but very pricey... think Whole Foods if there was a Whole Foods for people who are even richer.
Restuarants: I think that most of the best restaurants in The Woodlands are concentrated in an area called Market Square. Jasper's is one that comes to mind. There's also a wine bar/restaurant in Market Square which is also good. I'm sorry, I think my hatred for The Woodlands is forcing a mental blank.
If you want to come into the city, and you need suggestions, just let me know. I LOVE HOUSTON and am always glad to help visitors so as to ensure that they get the best impression of my city as possible.
Visiting the city for the first time
RE: Walking from, say, Poscol to Anvil... In my mind, it's not a big ordeal. I understand what you're saying about the narrow street-high car speed combo and I can see where you're coming from, but there are sidewalks and I think it would be kind of silly to drive. Houston needs more people on foot, anyhow. Little walks like that should be taken advantage of when possible.
Sorry about the double-mistake on the Hugo-Da Marco mix up.
Need help to find best Houston has to offer!
You are correct, sir. Thank you for pointing out that Hugo's and Dolce Vita are not affiliated. I wonder how long I've been confusing Hugo's and Da Marco's (I've not eaten at either, so they're just names to me).
Visiting the city for the first time
There are several spots on Westheimer in the Montrose part of town that I think would give you a very good impression of the city. Try Dolche Vita, Hugo's or Poscol (same owner)--- all of which are Italian. Feast is amazing and has won several awards. The menu is anything but boring and all of their ingredients are from local farms. Mark's is super fancy, but has great food. It is an old church which has been converted to a restuarant. You may want to make a reservation.
For drinks, check out Anvil which is also on Westheimer in the Montrose area (walking distance from Hugo's, Poscol, and (a little longer of a walk, maybe 5 blocks) Mark's. Anvil is a cocktail bar where they take their cocktails very seriously, though the environment is friendly. Every last detail is considered at this amazing watering hole. If you like to drink, you will LOVE this place.
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I am shocked to see that no one has mentioned Feast! Feast is one of the best restuarants in Houston if you a) want a menu comprised entirely of locally sourced dairy, veggies, seafood, poultry, steak, etc. and b) are looking for a place close to Downtown. Even if those are not your considerations, Feast still falls into the top, top tier of Houston restuarants. Feast is on Westheimer close to the intersection of Taft and Westheimer.
Someone mentioned Hugo's earlier (also on Westheimer in the Montrose area of town). I have never eaten there, but have heard nothing but great things. I am a huge fan of Hugo's sister restuarant (again, also on Westheimer, walking distance from Feast) Doche Vita. Go for dinner, have some Pinot Nero with pizza or one of the dinner specials. Good times. Oh! Also ask to be seated upstairs.
Need help with my girlfriend's birthday dinner
Hello all, If we're talking inner loop restaurants, I never have this problem, but I want to take my girlfriend out for dinner somewhere in the vacinity of Houston (less than 4 hours away), somewhere in a small Texas town that will be charming and away from all the city buzz. I will be taking her out on her birthday--- that's probably worth mentioning ;) So far, I am considering 814: A Texas Bistro in Comfort, TX and Welfare Cafe in Welfare (Boerne), TX. Both places were recomended on this site and both places look like they could be a lot of fun; the food looks to be exellent. My concern with both of these places is that they are perhaps, not nice enough, particularly "814." Too casual... not exactly overwhelming ambiance. So, assuming that I have a budget of about $300 or less for dinner what is the absolute best restuarant that you can think of somewhere in a small Texas town, less than 4 hours from Houston? I don't particularly care what style of restuarant so long as the food is spectacular and the ambiance is charming, romantic, etc. Any help would be much appreciated.
What should I do with a peice of prosciutto fat?
I fried some eggs in the fat. I couldn't really taste any of the prosciutto, but the overall product was very good.
What should I do with a peice of prosciutto fat?
You got it! Also the name of my cat.
What should I do with a peice of prosciutto fat?
I got some prosciutto at the deli tonight, and I noticed that the butcher cut off these enormous slices of fat to get to the meat after he had just opened a brand new leg of the stuff. I asked the butcher if I could have the fat, and he obliged.
The question is, now what do I do with it?
If you will be so kind, please help me with some ideas on what to do with this prosciutto fat. I know that putting it in with some beans might work, but I need some pretty specific pointers. I have about 3/4 - 1 lbs.
The more details, the more specific the instruction the better.
Thank you and thank you.
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St. Arnold's Summer Pils
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Must I refrigerate in order to marinate?
I'm with you and your mamma.
You know, if you don't cook a burger all the way through, someone's going to tell you that you'll get sick.
If you cook a burger all the way through and you eat all the char left on that poor, mistreated peice of meat, someone's going to tell you that you'll get cancer.
I've never gotten sick from my own cooking, and I almost never follow any of USDA rules.
Must I refrigerate in order to marinate?
I love the flavor of beef. However, I don't consider this cut something that is glorious all on its own. I was only thinking about leaving the beef in the marinade for about an hour to give it a little somethin'-somethin'.
Must I refrigerate in order to marinate?
In the event that I want to marinate something, do I have to put the food item in the 'fride?
Let's say that I want to marinate a New York Strip. Why can't I just soak the meat in the marinade and leave it out on the counter for an hour or two?
My problem is that I always cook meat at room tempature, and I want to be able to marinate and warm up the meat at the same time.
Can anyone give me a good reason why marination should take place in the 'fridge vs. at room tempature?
