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Family recipes reign at Taco Rey
Randy Edwards/cat5 Amidst the strip malls and gas stations on Nederland Avenue sits a charming house, colorful and inviting, with a patriotic hand-painted vintage car out front. Walk inside and be...
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Sababa brings perfection from the Middle East
Salad plate at Sababa Mediterranean Grill. Photos by Guiseppe Barranco/cat5 Restaurants in strip malls always give me pause — oh great, another generic place to eat in the middle of generic buildings....
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Rosie’s soul food recipes live on
Turkey wings, greens and yams at Rosie's Soul Food in Old Town. Beth Rankin/cat5 Rosella Castille was the biological mother of 16 children. But at mealtime, with the addition of neighbors and friends,...
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Thrifty treasure hunt
Thrifting, while easy on the wallet, is not for everyone. If you are uncomfortable about the thought of someone previously sweating in that band T-shirt, or if you have no patience for chaos in store...
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A taste of Cuba – on wheels
Martha Rodriguez runs Mimi's Food Hut. Photos by Dave Ryan/cat5 To some, the idea of a Cuban food truck in front of an animal feed store — almost in the middle of nowhere — may seem a bit bizarre. But...
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Car tags and chicken-fried chicken
Photos by Guiseppe Barranco/cat5 Walking through security to get to lunch may not be what most people consider ideal. But outstanding food on the other side of that security set-up just might be worth...
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Chipotle chicken and cappuccino, anytime
Dave Ryan/cat5 Everyone needs a third place, somewhere — other than home and work — where you feel at home. For many, Sertino’s Café is that place. All ages and types of folk can be seen studying or...
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Meet me at Mutt & Jeff’s
The fried fish plate includes two large fish fillets, homemade beer battered hush puppies, seasoned fries, and a cup of steaming green beans. Randy Edwards/cat5 If you grew up in Vidor anytime in the...
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It’s what’s inside that counts at Romero’s
Romero's Burger. Photos by Randy Edwards/cat5 My favorite establishments are often what some may label hole-in-the-wall joints — maybe not much to look at from the outside and a little off the beaten...
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Life is sweet at Gigi’s Cupcakes
Cupcakes at Gigi's. Guiseppe Barranco/cat5 Four years ago in Nashville, Gigi Butler was trying to make a career singing while cleaning houses during the day. After her brother stood two hours in line...
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Ichiban opens culinary doors
The Halloween Roll at Ichiban. Beth Rankin/cat5 Lamb curry in a sushi bar: This story begins and ends there. To elaborate, Ichiban is the current name of an inconspicuous restaurant in a Port Arthur...
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Elena’s is for everybody
Elena's on College Street. Randy Edwards/cat5 As soon as you walk into Elena’s, one thing is apparent — this is a place where folks love to get together. Whitney was celebrating her dad’s birthday with...
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The essence of New Orleans – with a twist – at Tibideaux’s
Tibideaux's Blue Point Catfish - a blackened catfish topped with lump crab meat, two blue point oysters, spinach, in a buerre blanc sauce. Randy Edwards/cat5 When I heard late last year that there...
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Get your gumbo on at the new downtown Gumbo Bar
Dave Ryan/cat5 Since I started reviewing restaurants for cat5, there have been a couple of reincarnations of 672 Orleans St. This time, it’s all about the gumbo. And I’m down with that. Chef Delilah...
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Fried chicken and burgers with a side of Indian fare
Beaumont Fried Chicken. Randy Edwards/cat5 If you’ve been searching for Indian food in Beaumont, you’ll find it at an Old Town fried chicken joint. Beaumont Fried Chicken — or BFC, as it is lovingly...
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Just like Esther used to make
Esther still helps out with these two offerings. Benoits Cajun Cuisine which, is located at Ancelet's Market at 7901 Twin City Highway. Photos by Dave Ryan/cat5 After serving home-cooked Cajun...
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Sweets for your sweetheart at Suga’s
This Sugas desert is a classic piece of cheesecake with strawberries, and blueberries and covered with chocolate and strawberry icings. Photos by Dave Ryan/cat5 Dr. Harvey Heiner has a thing for...
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If you like the burgers, you’ll love the breakfast
Willy Burger's fresh fruit pancakes. Guiseppe Barranco/cat5 When the Early Bird Café closed in 2010, throngs of breakfast lovers were left with a mini pancake-sized hole in their hearts. Now anyone who...
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Le Peep brings brunch to downtown Beaumont
Le Peep's Eggs Benedict. Randy Edwards/cat5 In case you haven’t been paying attention, Downtown Beaumont is making a comeback. And the renovation of Edison Plaza, with the addition of Le Peep Cafe and...
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A Star among buffets
China Star Buffet in Beaumont. Guiseppe Barranco/cat5 Word on the street sent us to China Star Buffet. We haven’t heard this much buzz about a Chinese buffet since the concept was invented. With three...
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