Logan Farms

Okay, I'm totally biased on this one.

Logan Farms is most well known for their delicious honey-glazed hams, turkeys, ribs, and such. But did you know that they have a bustling cafe that serves breakfast and lunch, as well? The sandwiches at lunch are out-of-this-world, and they also offer blue-plate specials that include your favorite Southern staples.

I Heart:
* Creole Caesar Club: blackened chicken, crispy bacon, asiago cheese and caesar dressing, Lettuce, tomato.
* Turkey Aoli: start with Logan Farm's spiral-sliced honey glazed turkey breast, add a yummy mixture of shredded asiago and parmesean cheese, add red onions, lettuce, tomato, and an herbed aoli. Yum.
* anything that is the special of the day. You get entree & 3 sides, (ALL yummy) all for $6.95!

http://westhouston.loganfarms.com/

Blue Fish House

By far my favorite Sushi EVER, ANYWHERE.
BlueFish is a family owned gem. Not fancy, just good. Inventive rolls, always fresh, and since it’s actually part-owned by a Thai family, it’s got other great food as well for your non-sushi loving friends. Clever menu items (Dumb & Dumpling, Some Young Guy, Fry me to the Moon…). Best roll: BlueFishEye. The staff is very sweet and they will remember you. Ask for Vicky!!

I heart:

*Spicy Tuna Roll (soy paper): Okay, not so original. But making it with soy paper takes it to a whole new level.

*BlueFish Eye: Imagine a spicy tuna roll wrapped around a Philly Roll. Yum. Big.

*Spicy Tuna Asparagus: Inventive! 1/2 a stalk of asparagus, with tuna wrapped around it. Tempura Battered & deep fried for just a second, and topped with spicy mayo & fish roe. LOVE IT.

*for non-sushi lovers: Get the Hot Basil Chicken (chicken veggies, hot basil sauce) or Ooh! Honey Breast (chicken, veggies, pineapples, sweet & sour Thai sauce).

http://www.bluefishhouse.com

StripHouse

1200 McKinney St.,
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 659-6000

For delicious steak, understated & attentive service, and napkins that have a subtle print of ladies’ silhouettes (think mudflaps on a big rig), Striphouse is the joint to be at. The interior is decked out with dark woods, red leather banquettes, and saucy, arty 1920’s burlesque pictures printed on glass and backlit.

I heart: Filet Mignon, Tomatoes & Red Onions w/ sweet basil & vinegarette, Romanof Potatoes, Steamed asparagus, and a big, hearty, chewy, bold red wine. Spectacular desserts, too.



http://theglaziergroup.com/restaurants/striphouse_houston/index.html

Mo Mong

1201 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77006

Mo Mong means "to dream" in Vietnamese.
I have spent five birthdays at MoMong. I was even in Jane magazine one month (for a feature called "blind date") and I took my blind date there. It's walls double as an art galley, and the art changes monthly. The food is varied, and unbelievably good. I have yet to try anything that wasn't amazing. Of course, tons of noodle dishes. Great martinis, cool bamboo patio, and you MUST have a Café Su Da (coffee). They also have a great sake list. I mean it, in my top 3 restaurants of all time.

I heart:
*Bo Luc Lac- Filet Mignon Chunks that are sauteed in a red-wine reduction with a few jalepenos tossed in for heat. ADDICTIVE. You can also get he same dish with tofu instead, and it is equally delish. Yes, Tofu.
*Phu Quoc: Asparagus & chicken w/ a soy, ginger, sugar glaze. Very drool-worthy.

-no website :(