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The Ultimate Food Lover's Guide to Houston

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I love this book!! Since I moved to Houston I've been amazed at how great the food scene here is. But it's always been a challenge to know where to go because there are so many places with such a variety of restaurants, especially when I have friends visiting from out of town. Now I have one copy in my car and one at home and use it all the time. I am even reading the book when I'm not looking for a restaurant. There are so many places to go which I haven't even tried yet, and the comments are pretty accurate without being too bitchy. I never knew about the farmers markets until I read about them here. Great information for anyone who is into good food. This is a hefty book and a lot of fun too. I recommend it to anyone into the Houston food scene.

Much more than a guidebook to area restaurants, "The Ultimate Food Lover's Guide to Houston" is just that, a guide to all the interesting and important spots that a food lover should be aware of in one of the country's best food cities. There are descriptions of the best wine bars, farmers' markets, pubs, ethnic grocers, butchers, cooking classes, and much more, in addition to brief profiles of restaurants of every stripe and price range that you ought to know about if you like to dine out. Editor Teresa Byrne-Dodge, along with her team of writers, brings a great understanding and balance concerning all things food-related about the city of Houston that might be missing elsewhere, and which makes for very useful and accurate copy. She reported on restaurants for the "Houston Post", created the successful "My Table" magazine (where I often contribute), and was the long-time editor for the Houston portion of the Zagat Survey; she knows the expansive food and dining landscape better than anyone, which gives this small volume additional heft. Not incidentally, it makes for a fitting complement to my "Houston Dining on the Cheap", and a great resource for anyone who enjoys food in Houston.

This book has everything! From dives to formal dining to the best ethnic food, this book will open your eyes to everything this city has to offer. If you're new to Houston or you have lived in Houston for decades this guide to Houston's dining scene will show you just how diverse this city is and all the different types of cuisine it has to offer. Also makes for a great gift for friends and family who live in Houston and enjoy eating out, and a for those who have just moved to the Houston area.

I have found some interesting places I want to try and the ones I have been to, the reviews and recommendations were spot-on.

I'm a New Yorker and I love this book! Like New Yorkers, Houstonians know their food and their food lovers! I couldn't wait to get my copy and it did not disappoint! "The Ultimate Food Lover's Guide to Houston" takes you to the vibrant underbelly of Houston cuisine. It's ethnically diverse, edgy and, most of all, useful. Teresa Byrne-Dodge and her team from "My Table" magazine have done it again--this book is just what I'd expect from a globally recognized family of food writers, publishers and editors. It's a must have in a foodie's paradise. Raise your fork and your credit card and order this book now!

After reviewing this guidebook, I decided to purchase 2 copies--one for the office and one for the house. At home, we use it to help search for a variety of restaurants and at the office, we use it to choose where we will spend our lunch and happy hours. Frank and opinionated, The Ultimate Food Lover's Guide to Houston is a definite must for those wanting to get out of their restaurant and bar rut. Plus, it has reviews on grocers, bakeries and info on food festivals and cooking classes. An true all-around food publication!

This book is a fantastic gift for anyone living in the Houston area- natives and newbies alike. With such an affordable price, get one for yourself, too. It is organized by type of dining experience: farmer's markets, bars, fried chicken, brunch, mexican etc, so it's a little different but very thoughtfully laid out. USING THE INDEX MAKES IT QUITE EASY! This isn't the Zagat survey, so you can decide yourself on your experience for wherever you choose to go. Service and food quality is indicated as well as pricing in the blurbs about the different places... However, it does give a lot of helpful information on what some of the best things are to order, what the locals love, and what the secret specialties are. This book is honest but pleasant, not rude and bitchy like many others are...This is a good book for all ages of diners, from High Schoolers to senior citizens. LOVE THE RECIPES FROM HOUSTON'S TOP CHEFS! What a great idea!

The new edition has all the insider tips to properly navigate the Houston food scene. Perfect Christmas gift for everyone on my list!

I bought this book after I had borrowed it from a friend (and kept it too long). It gives good information regarding ambiance, as well, for example if you are looking for a place to sit and work (a 24 h starbucks!), and is good for my husband and I who are finicky restaurant eaters!

My copy arrived yesterday, and being a big fan of My-Table magazine, I was expecting a superior product. The book is not organized in a logical fashion, nor does it rate the restaurants, or indicate the cost of a meal.
As a restaurant guide it's not very useful at all.