Dai Huynh

2 months ago | thebuzzmagazines.com | Dai Huynh

Seth Siegel-Gardner’s biceps are as thick as tree trunks, sculpted from lifting heavy pots and stirring gigantic bowls. My visit to the Italian-American restaurant Milton’s (5117 Kelvin Dr.) marked the first time I saw the 45-year-old chef in a moment of stillness. He has always been a whirlwind of activity, previously at the now-closed, critically acclaimed The Pass & Provisions and later at his former pizza joint in Marfa.

Sep 26, 2024 | thebuzzmagazines.com | Dai Huynh

Levi Goode leans on his father’s lessons as he strives to create his own restaurant legacy. “My father was super creative,” said the West University resident. “He used to say, ‘Be bold. Life is too short.’” His father, Jim Goode, was a Houston food legend. He didn’t just create a brand –  Goode Co. – the former graphic artist started a legacy in 1977 when he put down his ink pen for barbecue tongs.

Jun 26, 2024 | thebuzzmagazines.com | Dai Huynh

Kriti Kitchen satisfies your Greek food cravings, but also caters to your need for convenience. In March, I found myself bi-weekly in this diminutive Minoan fresco-adorned space, stocking up on moussaka, bone broths, beef keftedes, spanakopita, and various Hellenic offerings in the frozen and cold sections.

Apr 26, 2024 | thebuzzmagazines.com | Dai Huynh

There’s more to love, too, with new pizzerias opening in Houston. Pizza connoisseurs have more serious local contenders for the best pies to bicker endlessly over. In my three decades of covering the food scene in this city, I’ve never seen such a wide array of notable artisanal pizzerias, with some of the city’s most talented chefs elevating their obsession with pizza into a vocation. So, does a wood-burning oven yield more flavorful crusts than a gas-burning one?

Feb 26, 2024 | thebuzzmagazines.com | Dai Huynh

For some people, the Houston Rodeo kicked off in November with the Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition. That’s when Tamara Atkins started planning for her wine and carnival food seminar. You heard right – award-winning wine with deep-fried Oreos and corn dogs. Wine and food pairings don’t have to be fancy. Some of the best combos are with casual grub. Plus, these Stetson-donned oenophiles are believers that wine goes with everything.