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New Houston Restaurant & Bar XOLO Brings the Elegance of Mexico City to Montrose

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By Phaedra Cook
| Houston Food Finder
The earthy Tostada de Lentejas at XOLO with sprouted lentils, tomato, onion, serrano, lime, Cónico Azúl Corn, and avocado. Photo by Phaedra Cook. POSTED: May 1, 2026 1:16 pm   /   BY Phaedra Cook   /   comments (0) My brunch experience at XOLO (also known as Bar Xolo) at 223 Westheimer in Montrose left me feeling like I’d just dined at one of Houston’s most-exciting new arrivals.
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How Does a Private Chef Work? What to Know About Private Chef Houston Costs and Services

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By Phaedra Cook
| Houston Food Finder
Sponsored Chef Ana Artemyeva, a private chef based in The Woodlands, Texas,  knows all the secrets to creating a fine-dining experience at home. She serves the Greater Houston area, but before that spent the last eight years cooking in restaurants across Europe and the United States. These days, Chef Ana brings that experience directly into her clients’ kitchens.
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Four Houston Bars are Finalists in the 2026 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards

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By Phaedra Cook
| Houston Food Finder
Four Houston cocktail bars are among the top 10 honorees (11 if there was a tie) in regional categories for the 2026 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. Tales of the Cocktail is a foundation that organizes a multi-day conference in New Orleans annually for the bar industry. This year, it runs from July 18 through 24. Johnny’s Gold Brick at 2518 Yale in the Heights, owned by longtime Houston proprietor Benjy Mason, is among the contenders for Best U.S. Bar Team — U.S. Central.
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