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Just What the Doctor Ordered – April 2007April 2007
Polo’s Signature New American CuisineOn a recent drive down the Southwest Freeway I caught a glimpse of a sign reading “Polo’s” on a new strip center wedged between Lakewood Church and the Mercedes dealership that piqued my interest. The word “polo” typically conjures up images of gentleman and horses in a Ralph-Lauren-created world. In this instance the sign refers … Just What the Doctor Ordered – January 2007January 2007
Gravitas: An American Bistro for HoustonGravitas, a Latin word, meaning profound seriousness, is an interesting name for the relatively new Scott Tycer restaurant that is much less serious in its ambiance and its fare than its well-known predecessor, Aries. While Aries seemed to be seriously self-aware in its austere setting and its highly intellectualized offerings, Gravitas provides sophisticated comfort … Just What the Doctor Ordered – August 2006August 2006
A holey quest: In search of the perfect doughnut shopFrequently on weekend mornings, my sons and I like to go out for doughnuts. But now that Krispy Kreme closed two of its local stores, we needed to find a new spot. So we decided to try a few local doughnut shops. Our first stop was Shipley’s, an old reliable … Just What the Doctor Ordered – June 2006June 2006
The Bombay BrasserieLast December, work took me and six colleagues to Mumbai, the city formerly known as Bombay. Our head and neck oncology counterparts there treated us like Rajas, and since that time I have been dreaming of spicy vindaloos and curries. Dining in the Indian subcontinent, one quickly understands the allure of the spices that drew European adventurers … Just What the Doctor Ordered – May 2006May 2006
This Bamboo House is totally solidWhen one pictures a bamboo house, they might envision a flimsy shanty. But if they have traveled to Hong Kong or other Asian destinations and seen the enduring edifices erected with bamboo scaffolds, they know that one can build a substantially sturdy structure with this material. Similarly, the new Pan-Asian restaurant named Bamboo House, … Just What the Doctor Ordered – March 2006March 2006
How Sweet it is: Dolce Vita Pizzeria and EnotecaLa Dolce Vita, or the sweet life, is what I feel I am living since I’ve discovered Dolce Vita Pizzeria and Enoteca. Houston is a city that is strong in almost all culinary areas, but was always a bit weak in the pizza domain. Or at least I felt this way … |
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