Houston is known for its award-winning dining scene, but this year at the James Beard Awards, our city got shut out. Also, here’s why you’ll want to add this new Thai restaurant in Montrose to your summer bucket list.
New Fast Casual Thai Restaurant in Montrose
Thai Tail, a new restaurant in Montrose, will serve traditional Thai dishes and fusion-inspired food including Crispy Wonton Pad Thai and their Green Curry Pork Burger. The owner of the popular Thai restaurant, Kin Dee, in the Heights, is behind the new eatery. [CultureMap Houston]
Houston Had No Winners At James Beard Awards
Houston had 11 chefs make the semifinalists list for the James Beard Awards, but none of them won the final award at the ceremony in Chicago. Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó was Houston’s only finalist in the Best Chef: Texas category. [Eater Houston]
- Ope Amosu, who runs ChopnBlok, was a semifinalist for a James Beard award this year. [City Cast Houston 🎧]
The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Houston
Check out Houstonia’s guide to Vietnamese cuisine in Houston, which includes The Blind Goat, known for its blend of Vietnamese and Texas flavors; Huynh Restaurant, for their steaming bowl of phở; and Mai’s Restaurant, which is the oldest Vietnamese restaurant in Houston. [Houstonia Magazine ]
