Credence’s menu is a South Texas, ranch-inspired, upscale concept serving regional American fare. Photo by Brian Kennedy. Almost a year after the announcement that Levi Goode, restaurateur and head of Goode Company Restaurants, was planning to open two stand-alone concepts, the opening date for Credence and its speakeasy Sidebar is now set for Tuesday, August 20. Both are located at 9757 Katy Freeway, on the ground level of The McKinley, a luxury high-rise residence in Memorial City. Goode’s father started the family’s restaurant empire in 1977 from a love of barbecue, Texas and the Gulf Coast. Goode says he’s channeling…

Historic Building Turned Restaurant In NC: The Pure & Proper By Carolyn Harmon | Published August 07, 2024 It’s a special event when you run into an all-day eatery with excellent food in North Carolina — especially in the heart of Black Mountain. This restaurant opened in December of 2022 offering some delightful cuisine. But the most interesting feature of the historic building turned restaurant in North Carolina is that it once was a Pure Oil Station. While those memories are gone, the community spirit in this saved building is intact. Read on about The Pure & Proper. A Pure…

Food insecurity continues to be a growing issue in Kentucky. That increases the need for backpack programs in schools.God’s Pantry Food Bank CEO Mike Halligan said one in four children may not have enough food on the table. Any government financial benefit tied to the COVID pandemic is gone. But, Halligan fears the higher prices seen in grocery stores will remain.“I think the pressure that that puts on families that are making a lower wage rate further stresses budget and makes it more difficult to figure out how to make ends meet,” said Halligan.Halligan noted 54,000 backpacks through various organizations…

Established in 1953. Refreshed in 2023. Smashed in 2024.That’s the new motto at Fair Deal Grocery, the 47 Cooper St., Charleston restaurant resurrected by Jarrett Hodson, the owner of Jack’s Cosmic Dogs, with support from the original owners in 2023.After opening with a menu of sandwiches and Southern favorites, the East Side establishment now specializes in burgers after signing Smash City Burgers to a long-term residency.The pop-up-turned-restaurant brainchild of Jeremy Reynolds opened July 5. Hours of operation are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.  Reynolds, a former executive at Coca-Cola, launched Smash City around the…

Chefs from Newport, Middletown and Bristol cooked for a James Beard Foundation dinner in New York City on July 18. That’s a big deal. They were at The Platform by JBF venue to celebrate the 2024 James Beard Foundation semifinalists. The menu was described as an “ode to America’s Summer Playground” and its inspired flavors.This special dinner featured dishes from Giusto’s executive chef William Rietzel and owner/chef Kevin O’Donnell, Newport Vineyard’s executive chef Andy Teixeira and sous chef Ty Gonzalez, Yagi Noodles chef/owner Basil Yu and co-owner Cody Daniels, and Foglia’s chef/owner Peter Carvelli and sous chef Hailey Peters.Discover Newport,…

New Orleans is a city renowned for its vibrant culture, music, and, most notably, its cuisine. Among the many culinary delights, Cajun cuisine is a flavorful and integral part of the city’s identity. Let’s dive into the origins of Cajun cuisine and explore some of the best places in New Orleans to experience this unique culinary tradition. The Origins of Cajun Cuisine Cajun cuisine traces its roots back to the Acadian people, French-speaking settlers expelled from Canada in the 18th century who made their way to Louisiana. These hardy settlers brought a rich culinary tradition, which evolved and adapted to…

CHICAGO (CBS) – With the Democratic National Convention coming to Chicago later this month, it’s no secret that the Secret Service will keep things tight.Barricades will start going up next week. Law enforcement will be everywhere, including a place with a lot of smells.Inside Chicago’s McCormick Place, the largest convention center in the U.S., is a kitchen assembly line. The team was pumping out 5,000 boxed lunches.Chef Michael Kinglsey is at the helm of the well-oiled machine as the director of culinary innovation.”Lot of planning, a lot of execution going on,” he said. That’s pretty much any given day at…

Yes, the main draw of Outside Lands is always the music, but, respectfully, the food is a powerhouse in its own right. The event never fails to attract big-name chefs and locally beloved restaurants in a three-day collision of music, food, and drink at Golden Gate Park. While that’s not news to previous attendees of Outside Lands, the festival continues to level up its food and drink game each year with tempting new food and drink vendors, plus some new initiatives to keep things exciting. This year is no exception as there’s an all-new food program for visitors to buy…

This summer, Houston saw the opening of three new Asian-inspired restaurants in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose area, with three anticipated to open soon.Craving Asian food?Asia is the biggest continent in the world, consisting of 50 independent countries, including China, India, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. For food lovers, popular dishes that originate from the continent include sushi, pho, biryani, dim sum and peking duck.New restaurants in the local area offering different types of Asian cuisines include:Crispy wontons originate from China and are made from a seasoned ground meat mixture wrapped in a wonton wrapper and fried. They are served…

El Mezquite Grill & Taqueria Located in the DoubleTree Hotel, El Mezquite Grill takes the idea of a dog-friendly restaurant to the next level. All week long, they offer a fine menu of local beers, handcrafted cocktails, and authentic Mexican Food. Those are for you. BUT! On Sundays from 10am to 12pm and 6pm to 8pm, they offer freshly prepared food for your dog — a Chef’s Bowl full of chicken, rice, and veggies. Just ask for the “Yappy Hour Menu” (We KNOW! We love it too). Even when it’s not happy hour, they’ve always got water available at their…