.png)
April 5th, 2011
In 6 Words: Greek, American, Tzatziki, Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives
Sunday afternoons are meant for convertible drives down the pacific coast highway, shady hammock naps or barefoot strolls on the beach. Unfortunately, often times real life gets in the way and Sunday afternoons are spent running errands, digging gardens or tarring roofs. This past Sunday, with our refrigerator barren, a much needed trip to the grocery store took the place of any Sunday Funday activities we might have preferred.
Read the full Scoop »
— Marc
January 4th, 2011
In 7 Words: Love, άνεση, Lamb, Butterscotch, Ellie, Bright, Pies
I have driven by Ellie’s Kitchen a time or two whilst visiting my family in Friendswood. That which kills cats—curiosity, not mean little Timmy down the street—set in after the first time. Who is Ellie and why does she deserve a kitchen all her own? The skepticism and persuasions of my inner-monologue went a little something like this:
“An authentic Greek restaurant in a Friendswood shopping center? Yeah, right. And what’s this? Tender lamb, Beef Stroganoff, Tatziki and Pita that’ll conquer a ‘Thanksgiving Appetite’ … Oh, AND save room for dessert? The best Banana Butterscotch Cream Pie anywhere? I’ll believe it when I eat it.”
Read the full Scoop »
— Richard
August 19th, 2009
In 7 Words: Cappellini, Clay, مراكش, Lamb, Plush, Crisp, ap' óla
I’ve heard a proverb drift in and out of use in my years to the affect of, “pay attention to how a man treats his dog, for kindness towards a simple beast is more than any words of his true heart.” Why it has stayed with me I can not say, perhaps it is because I have a very trying 1 year old puppy. I seek out dog friendly places from time to time for pleasant Sunday afternoons such as this one. When by word of mouth I hear Chatter’s Cafe & Bistro is one such place, I have to experience it. When I find out they create incredible Mediterranean cuisine, I make the effort.
Read the full Scoop »
— Richard
July 30th, 2009
In 6 Words: Greek, Byzantium, Gyros, καφές, Belly-Dancing, ζεστασιά
A favorite trivia question of mine has always been, “what metropolis is the only to span two continents?” I don’t want to ruin it by giving the answer right away, but I suppose a good hint would be that I think of that trivial bit of information as I walk up to Cafe Byzantio. A Greek coffee shop/bar/restaurant that seemingly spans the border between Montrose and Midtown, it follows in the footsteps of it’s namesake (now twice removed).
Read the full Scoop »
— Paul
