We Are Opening A Bar In Houston!
August 29, 2008
Ok, Houston, I guess the word is out. Yes, Kevin, Morgan, and I are opening a new bar, and we hope to bring back the long overdue nostalgia and joy of classic cocktails to our city. Our new bar, Anvil, located at 1424 Westheimer, will be opening [...]
thursday september 4, 2008
location – modern b&b
japanese hamachi, daikon radish, watercress consommé & ruby red grapefruit
live scallop, badia a coltibuono olive oil, preserved papaya puree & candied kombu
composition of tomatoes, fromage blanc & shaved bonito
local corn soup, miso, gulf shrimp & malabar spinach
confit of louisiana frog’s legs, fennel, smoked potato gnocchi & [...]
this guy has it all figured out –
he just hangs out off the edge of one of galveston’s fresh seafood markets waiting for all the fish & shrimp scraps. they clean your fish and toss the unusables right into the canal. i always find nice surprises when i get the opportunity to get down [...]
tuesday aug 19, 2008
the modern b&b
yellow mouth scamp cured in cucumber “hooch”, persimion vinegar & nasturtium
barley cooked gulf shrimp, red cabbage gazpacho, crunchy savory meringues & golden raisins
terrine of game birds, caramelized miso, crispy skin(s) & tiny blue basil
warm abalone, soft egg, bacon crumble & flowering herbs
garden squash & onions, fresh thyme, shaved tongue [...]
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gulf shrimp, cauliflower-sesame tapenade & aromatic bubbles
a couple months back i discussed the idea of recognizing the local talent in houston -http://greensandbeans.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/longtime-coming-for-houston/ - and i have finally found a location to hold the event!
details are being ironed out but i know the evening would consist of a multi-course dinner with each course being represented by an individual chef. this is gonna [...]
