Food Lovers' Guide to Houston: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings (Food Lovers' Series) [Paperback]

Kristin Finan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 6, 2011 | Series: Food Lovers' Series

The ultimate guide to Houston's food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: food festivals and culinary events; specialty food shops; farmers’ markets and farm stands; trendy restaurants and time-tested iconic landmarks; and recipes using local ingredients and traditions.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Texas tradition mingles with an international melting pot of cuisines in Houston to create a foodie destination like no other. From Tex-Mex and barbecue to seasonal menus and high-profile
eateries, the city’s culinary scene offers delicious dishes certain to please anyone’s palate. In Food Lovers’ Guide to Houston, seasoned food writer Kristin Finan shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate these culinary treasures. A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide.

With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of the city’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers’ Guide to Houston is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor. 

Inside You'll Find:

• Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Specialty food stores and markets
• Farmers’ markets and farm stands • Food festivals and culinary events
• Recipes from top Houston chefs • The city’s best cafes, taverns, and wine bars
• The metro area’s best craft breweries, wineries, and wine shops
• Local food lore and kitchen wisdom

About the Author

Kristin Finan is the author of The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to Houston and Quick Escapes from Houston (both Globe Pequot Press). Her work regularly appears in the Houston Chronicle and other national publications. Visit her at krisitinfinan.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; First edition (December 6, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762773138
• ISBN-13: 978-0762773138
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #71 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Texas