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Would you like to volunteer for an afternoon at the Houston Food Bank?
A day has been coordinated for you: Monday, Feb. 20; 12 to 4 pm.

Deadline to register is now.
(You must pre-register and print your volunteer pass and bring it with you.)

See below: Link to register as a volunteer for the first ever Foodie Volunteer Day at the Houston Food Bank!

. Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 (Washington's Birthday)

. 12-4 pm (Includes a tour of the new food bank & volunteer time)

. Click here to register: http://vss.houstonfoodbank.org/vss/

NOTE: When filling out the form:
. Your Institution is the company you work for or whatever you would like to put in that field.
. Your group is:
foodieday (This is case sensitive - please type it exactly as you see it.)

. Children ages 8 and over can volunteer too. Bring them! :~)

. Info: www.HoustonFoodBank.org

Email questions to me at: Cleverley@HoustonRestaurantWeeks.com

Thank you and I hope to see you there!
 

 

 


Winners of the 11th Annual Chicken Soup Cook Off in Houston, Texas
Sunday, February 12, 2012

Traditional Soup Category
1st - Mark's
2nd - Brenner's on the Bayou
3rd - (Tie) Kenny & Ziggy’s / New York Bagel & Deli

Creative Soup Category
1st - Corner Bakery
2nd - Black Walnut Cafe
3rd - Lexington Grille

International Soup Category
1st - (Tie) Hungry’s / Post Oak Grill
2nd - Napoli
3rd - Benjy’s

Peoples' Choice Category
Kenny & Ziggy’s

Showmanship Award
Patronella’s


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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House planted its roots in Texas more than 20 years ago. They embody the rich tradition of fine American steak houses, amazing guests through impeccable chef-driven cuisine, an extensive award-winning wine list and unparalleled hospitality. They offer guests an unforgettable experience in a stunning, energetic atmosphere perfect for special occasions, business affairs or a grand night on the town. General manager Arthur Mooradian and executive chef Steve Haug are at your service at Del Frisco's Houston, 5061 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77056. Ask about their Power Couple Dinner and Prime Rib Specials on weekends. Valet parking is available in front of the restaurant. Reservations: (713) 355-2600. www.DelFriscos.com. Be sure to catch the first hour of The Cleverley Show at 12 PM CST on Saturdays for "Hot Topics with Arthur Mooradian," GM of Del Frisco's.

The Rainbow Lodge has a fabulous Sunday Brunch with 99 cent mimosas. It's a 25 year tradition in Houston.  On Fridays they serve Wild Game Burgers -a blend of buffalo, elk & wild boar, served with Shiner Bock mustard & Lodge-Made pickles. The chef hand-forms just 12 burgers on Fridays and when they're gone, they're gone! Claim yours early. Lunch Starts at 11:30 AM Monday - Friday. The Patio Wine Series continues on the second Wednesday of every month, at 5:30. The next one is on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Sip & Stroll format, 4 wines & 4 dishes. $29 pp. 2011 Ella Boulevard in The Heights, Houston.  www.Rainbow-Lodge.com. 713-861-8666.

Executive Chef David Grossman's award-winning Branch Water Tavern focuses on classic American food prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients, with a modern point-of-view. The bar offers an impressive array of handcrafted beers, boutique wines, American whiskeys and other spirits. Accolades and awards include: Best New Restaurants of the Year from Texas Monthly; Five Best Desserts-GQ Magazine; 10 Favorite Burger Spots-Bon Appetit Magazine; 2009 Best New Restaurant- Houston Business Journal. Be sure to check out their $10 lunch special, Tuesdays-Fridays, featuring a different and delectable dish each day. Iced tea is included. Call restaurant for lunch special of the day. 510 Shepherd, Houston, Texas 77007. 713-863-7777. www.BranchWaterTavern.com

Who doesn’t love a great breakfast! Pecan Creek Grille is a breakfast, lunch and catering restaurant located on Houston’s Westside in the Energy Corridor. From simple delicious breakfast tacos to a full menu of classic breakfast and lunch dishes featuring Southern and Tex-Mex Cuisine, Pecan Creek Grille has got you covered. They can also cater your early morning events and deliver delicious boxed lunches. Located at 1510 Eldridge Parkway, Houston, in the Kroger Shopping Center, near Briar Forest. Information: 281-759-3663.  Or visit their web site at www.PecanCreekGrille.com. Open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 2 pm. Saturdays & Sundays from 8 am to 2 pm. Since they close at 2 pm, PCG is available for private parties in the evening. Great corporate catering & delivery too!

 

                          
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Prize: $100 Gift Certificate from *17
First correct caller wins!

QUESTION
This traditional breakfast or brunch dish consists of two toasted English muffin halves, each topped with a slice of ham or Canadian bacon, a poached egg and a dollop of hollandaise sauce. What is it?

(Definition source: epicurious.com)

Our menu is influenced by seasons, using locally produced ingredients such as Houston's own Pola Artisan Cheeses, fused with approachable culinary techniques that define today's modern American cuisine with a great balance of "Land & Sea". At *17 we invite guests to share and "play" with food by offering stylish presentations of classics such *17 crab cake, crispy gulf coast snapper with roasted poblana risotto & citrus haricot or the *17 Texas spice rub bone-in Cowboy rib-eye steak with Sam Houston Bourbon sauce. www.17Food.com

1117 Prairie Street
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Prize: $100 Gift Card from
Denis' Seafood
First correct caller wins!

QUESTION
This is sweet cocktail is made with fruit juice, grenadine and rum. It is a popular drink served in New Orleans. The drink is served in a unique lamp shaped glass, from which it derives its name. What is this cocktail called?

(Source: wikipedia.com)

For 24 years, Houston has been getting hooked on Denis’ Seafood.  Their fresh fish is brought in daily by gulf coast fishermen.  It’s hand selected by their knowledgeable staff and filleted in house.  Get it broiled, blackened or grilled and be sure to ask your server about one of their mouthwatering toppings like Pontchartrain—shrimp, scallops, crawfish and mushrooms in a browned butter sauce.

Stop by after work on Thursdays or Fridays for live music happy hour.  They’ve got  ½ price appetizers including oysters on the half shell, plus $2 domestic beer, $2.50 premium beer, $3 house wines and $2 off any cocktail. 

At Denis’ Seafood, they guarantee—Nobody does it fresher! www.DenisSeafood.com

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QUESTION:
This meal is a combination of breakfast and lunch. It’s usually eaten from around 11 am to 3 pm. Sunday is the most popular day of the week for this meal. Commonly thought of as an American invention, sources point to it originating in England in the late 1800s. What is this meal called?

The concept at Georgia's Market downtown is simple: good food everyday, for everyone. They want to erase the mystery and shorten the distance between where your food is produced and where it is bought and consumed. Mostly, they created The Market, The Café and The Cellar to be be a place to shop, dine, play, relax and enjoy Houston. They have an awesome wine room and wine bar downstairs for special events and happy hours. Visit them at 420 Main Street, Houston. www.GeorgiasMarketDowntown.com.

 

 

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