Food companies in houston

Before all of the trendy Houston bakeries touting jewel-toned macarons , oversized croissants and $4 cupcakes, there was Moeller's Bakery . Well before. The iconic bakery, still family-owned to this day, dates back to 1930, when brothers Goswin "Gus" and Raymond Moeller opened shop at 4208 Almeda Road. The siblings were from a German immigrant family, who like so many at that time settled in Texas Hill Country. Gus operated the bakery alongside his wife, Lucille, with him doing the baking and Lucille handling customers. The bakery's prized possession In 1942, Moeller's gained a prized piece of equipment that would help cement the bakery's success for years to come. At the center of their operation was a 1935 Middleby Marshall carousel oven made of porcelain and brick—the last model made by the company before it began manufacturing tanks for World War II. In the '50s, the bakery moved to Rice Village, where it remained for about 30 years, and in 1990, it made one final … [Read more...] about Moeller’s, Houston’s oldest bakery, is a 90-year-old icon going strong

When it comes to public parks in Houston, Levy Park is a hidden gem nestled in the city. It has so many enticing elements throughout its six acres: game and activity areas, a dog park, community garden, children’s playground, splash pad , food trucks and an abundance of program offerings from arts and education to recreation and wellness. It's no wonder that Levy Park is the recipient of multiple design and distinction awards. Poised in the Upper Kirby District of H-Town, Levy Park is a beautiful setting for a fun picnic, a date, a special event or simply to enjoy the great outdoors. If you're looking for free things to do in Houston , spending a relaxing afternoon at Levy Park is a priceless option. Bring the whole family to Levy Park The children's park is open to visitors from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. A parent, guardian or responsible adult must accompany a child under the age of 12. Kids will love playing on the slide, tunnels, climbing structures and splash … [Read more...] about How to spend the perfect afternoon at Houston’s Levy Park

The homey universe of Ninfa's Houston has had a huge impact on food culture in and far beyond H-Town. For thousands of long-time fans of the legendary The Original Ninfa's on Navigation , this slogan sums it up: "The Best Mexican Food in Texas Since Texas was in Mexico!" The self-taught chef responsible for that food was Ninfa Laurenzo. Born Rodriguez in Harlingen, Texas, she eventually earned the nickname "Mama Ninfa" for the way she cared for the children in her community and the diners at her Houston restaurant. Mama Ninfa went to the big kitchen in the sky in 2001, but she will live on forever in culinary history for making fajitas a wildly popular staple of Tex-Mex cuisine . Ninfa and husband Domenic Thomas Laurenzo opened a tortilla and pizza factory in Second Ward after moving to Houston in 1949, and began selling their fresh packaged pizzas in grocery stores. "My parents also packaged masa harina and bottled chile con queso and hot sauce," said daughter Phyllis … [Read more...] about How Houston’s The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation got so famous

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 Cirque du Soleil's "Kooza" has returned to the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park more than 10 years after the show had its first acclaimed run in the Bayou City. With this return engagement of "Kooza," Cirque du Soleil returns to its origins, paying tribute to the clowning and acrobatic stunts that have made the company a phenomenon, staging shows everywhere from cruise ships to casinos to theaters worldwide. Houston audiences who saw the first iteration of "Kooza" in 2012 will be pleasantly surprised at the production's updates, which include a redesigned and more eco-friendly Big Top, completely reimagined clown acts featuring updated jokes but keeping their famed slapstick humor. The kid-friendly show, which broke attendance records during a 2022 run in Montreal, also integrated a new aerial silks act and two new costume concepts giving long-time Cirque du Soleil fans fresh … [Read more...] about Backstage with Houston’s Cirque du Soleil ‘Kooza’ is a circus all itself

The many roadside attractions between Houston and San Antonio during a family vacation or road trip can add zest to the three-hour journey along Interstate 10. While you might be used to simply passing them by in the interest of speed, if you plan a detour or two, your next drive between the two cities could be your best yet. From delicious barbecue , to unique history and culture, to quirky art installations, these are our favorite Houston to San Antonio roadside attractions that are worth a stop. Unique sights in Houston Houston is home to a plethora of quirky attractions and one-of-a-kind landmarks . On your way out of H-Town, swing by these local favorites to start your drive. The Palace of the Golden Orbs Chong Hua Sheng Mu Holy Palace has added an exotic touch to the city's west edge since a Taoist sect began erecting it in 1999—before its leader was deported back to China. Rumor has it that the 40-foot orb, a setting for Solange's "A Seat at the Table" … [Read more...] about The most unique roadside attractions between Houston and San Antonio

Summer is the season of cold foods that are as flavorful and satisfying as they are portable. In the spirit of three-digit temperatures and an abundance of satisfying Houston sandwiches, the Houston Chronicle looked through Yelp's Houston sandwich rankings to determine the most-reviewed local businesses that serve up the dish. No surprise, there are several Vietnamese places offering the venerated banh mi, as well as a burger spot, barbecue joint and (yes, really), a pizzeria. Another not-so-surprising finding? Two Local Foods locations ranked among the top five. Dylan Murray, executive chef-partner of Benjy's and Local Foods, offers some insight into the success of their fast-casual restaurant. "(Co-owner) Benjy (Levit) and I were ready to do something more casual but still take a fine-dining approach," Murray says of the reasoning behind the Local Foods launch. "We wanted to take something familiar to people and elevate it to a level people hadn't had before." (Story … [Read more...] about Houston’s most reviewed sandwiches includes two Local Foods outposts at the top

Alas, another Houston restaurant staple is shuttering— Spanish Village . The Tex-Mex restaurant has been a part of the city's dining scene since it opened 70 years ago in 1953, but the last customer will be served on March 31. Current owner Steve Rogers promised in a statement that Spanish Village will be honored in an upcoming project that is yet to be announced. "There's absolutely no arguing the impact Spanish Village has had on the Third Ward. The Medina family built something incredible, and I have been honored to be able to continue that," Rogers said. "Despite the restaurant closing, it's important to me and to the community to honor that legacy." Local diners were devastated when the Almeda Road restaurant closed its doors in July 2021, but it was only a few weeks later that the restaurant reopened under a new owner, Rogers, a well-known name in Houston's nightlife via Bar 5015, Faces of Houston and others. The Spanish Village property caught his eye when he was … [Read more...] about Third Ward restaurant Spanish Village to close after 70 years

You probably remember seeing three kings bread, or rosca de reyes , lining the shelves of your favorite panadería during the first week of January. If you were one of the lucky few who found a little surprise inside, you're in for a treat—and a big responsibility. Rosca de reyes is a centuries-old traditional cake from Spain and France that is served on the Epiphany. On the morning of Jan. 6, children across Latin America and Spain wake up to find gifts brought to them by the three kings, and Mexican households gather for the "partida de la rosca" (the cutting of the cake) to see who will have to bring tamales on Feb. 2 for Día de la Candelaria. Inside each rosca, several plastic figurines in the form of baby Jesus are hidden randomly around the oval-shaped cake. Everyone takes turns cutting a slice, letting out a heavy sigh of relief when they see an empty one, knowing they won't have to partake in the long tamale-making process that year. Those who find a baby in their … [Read more...] about A big tamale responsibility brings families together this time of year

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 6 Houston's Christine Ha “enjoys a challenge,” she stated with enthusiasm, and it's a good thing, because she certainly faces them. Ha is the Season Three winner of the FOX network's hit cooking show, “MasterChef,” a feat in and of itself. Notably, Ha is also blind. In September, the 33-year-old University of Houston student beat out 99 other chefs from across the country in a cooking competition on national TV. She managed her way through fierce elimination rounds by navigating strenuous timed cooking contests, while pitted against her sighted rivals. In one of the elimination rounds, the majority of the contestants were given fresh, canned crab meat to whip into meals. Not Christine - she was given an enormous, live crab. Though she suffered a bad cut while hand-cracking the crab's sharp shell, her cooking skills and mastery of flavor won out. It was a grand … [Read more...] about Houston’s ‘blind cook’ Christine Ha wins ‘MasterChef’