Expert Talks
The Urban Swank Girls feature a Chef, Mixologist or Restaurateur to gain insight into their worlds.
- Category: Expert Talks
- Created: 16 May 2013
- Written by: Paul Espinosa
The Bartender Imbibes: Appendix A – That Classic Martini 5 pm. Happy Hour. You are sitting a foot and a half across the bar, when the bartender asks; "What can I get for you?" Your friends are all drinking martinis and you want to join the ruckus, but have never…
- Category: Expert Talks
- Created: 22 April 2013
- Written by: Urban Swank
Chef Seth Siegel-Gardner Chef Terrance Gallivan Seth Siegel-Gardner and Terrence Gallivan are the Executive Chefs and Owners of the Pass & Provisions, the two in one restaurant concept that has taken the Houston culinary scene by storm since its opening in September 2012. We got an opportunity to chat with…
- Category: Expert Talks
- Created: 19 April 2013
- Written by: Paul Espinosa
Many people sit across that foot and a half of bar and wonder what it would be like to be on the 'other side'. The truth is there are many attributes and perks that make someone want to be on that side serving across that wood or stone barrier. Through…
- Category: Expert Talks
- Created: 08 October 2012
- Written by: Carla Soriano
Houston Margarita Festival is just around the corner! Happening on October 13th at Discovery Green park from 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., the day promises to be marvelous – and not just because it will be filled with margaritas. The festival will showcase many different art-styles: the culinary arts (food…
- Category: Expert Talks
- Created: 16 May 2012
- Written by: Urban Swank
Don't let the name fool you; the only thing "blue" about BLU Restaurant in Sugarland is the color. This place is electric, contemporary, modern, and a bit swanky. So, what color would that be if we had to pick?!?!? Exactly, so let’s just stick with BLU! It is part-time restaurant…
- Category: Expert Talks
- Created: 28 February 2012
- Written by: Urban Swank
We kicked off our food-filled weekend with a panel discussion that hit very close to home. The Restaurant Diners: The Next Generation panel would give us the opportunity to find out what some of the top chefs in the nation really think about the "new generation" of diners; us bloggers…
- Category: Expert Talks
- Created: 21 November 2011
- Written by: Urban Swank
NABI neighborhood restaurantUps the "Swanky" Factor on Montrose Best known for his work as chef de cuisine at DISH in Dallas, Chef Ji Kang is no newbie to the show-me-state of Texas. Chef Ji, as they call him, has a culinary background that spans across Texas (including Dallas and Austin)…
- Category: Expert Talks
- Created: 01 November 2011
- Written by: Urban Swank
Snap KitchenCan you have healthy fast food? "Snap Kitchen brings their customers flavorful, handcrafted food that supports their commitment to local, organic ingredients and healthy cooking. Their menu offers a selection of “foodie” items made fresh daily, salads tossed-to-order (flagship locations), juices and specialty elixirs, high-energy snacks, and diet-friendly desserts…
- Category: Expert Talks
- Created: 09 October 2011
- Written by: Urban Swank
OLIVE & VINEOil and Vinegar Do Mix! "Attention foodies: Houston has full “fustis!” Connoisseurs and amateurs alike have a new culinary hub to hit in Houston with OLIVE & VINE; a recently-debuted boutique in Houston’s upscale CITYCENTRE district boasting the widest selection of fresh olive oils and authentic imported balsamic…
- Category: Expert Talks
- Created: 25 September 2011
- Written by: Urban Swank
Stirring It Up with Rocko Milano! During our visit to Private|Social, only two days before their much anticipated grand opening, we got the honor and opportunity to meet the new mixologist, Rocko Milano. After finishing our 4 courses and chomping down on the decadent chocolate cake, our waiter asked if…
