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Nundini Chef’s Table
Eating Around the World Betsy Denson For The Leader
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Reinvention Italian Style
Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com There is a cinematic sweep to the story of restaurateur Giampaolo Nundini. A native of Livorno in Tuscany, Italy, Nundini was almost five years old when his father, a tailor, died. When Nundini’s mother could not care for him, he went to live in an orphanage. He said that the first choice they gave him on the morning he woke up there was this: he could go to the library, church or the kitchen. Three guesses which one he picked. “In my little mind, I thought at least I’ll be able to get something to eat,â€? he said. Nundini worked with nine different cooks at the orphanage over the 14 years he was there. Ample training for his future. As is his ability to speak French, Italian, Spanish and English. In 1960, he opened his first restaurant in Italy – La Bettola (The Cave). Eighteen years later he decided to try his luck in America and moved to Houston in 1978. First he opened Très French Italian Cuisine on Yoakum Boulevard in Montrose and then CafĂŠ Bianco at Post Oak and San Felipe. Later, he ran restaurants in Louisville, KY and Chicago. But Chicago was cold and after the birth of his son Christopher in 1986, Nundini returned to Houston. He joined Antone’s Imports, learning about importing and food distribution. As director of sales there for a time, he helped get Antone’s products and sandwiches in grocery stores. In 1995, he branched out on his own and opened Nundini, a food importing business. The original location was on Allen Parkway until 2001 when Tropical Storm Allison swept into town. Because his products were stored underground to keep them fresh, he lost all his inventory - $850,000 worth. Even then he was determined not to be beaten.
“People thought I was crazy,� from Italy that will allow the he said. “For three days I was front of the shop to become a trying to clean the place with pasta bar that can serve 100 bleach.� people an hour. It was not to be, however, The pasta will be fresh froand next, Nundini took up shop zen, then cooked to order. A in his current location at 500 variety of sauces will also be North Shepherd Drive, which available. also had some storm damage, “It’s going to be gourmet, but not nearly as extensive. but very accessible,� Nundini It was on Shepherd that he said. utilized his nearly two acres of If it catches on, the device warehouse space to grow his is portable and can be taken to business, becoming one of the the Houston Livestock Show & biggest importers and sellers Rodeo or sports venues as an of foreign food in Texas. Son alternative to current food ofChristopher ran the Gelato Fac- ferings. tory which supplied the majorAnd as for their current ity of the state’s Gelato needs menu? Nundini is proud of and there was a small store up what he serves. He says that front where people come to get their pasta, cooked to order, a taste of Italy. may take a little longer but Once again, necessity re- that makes it less starchy, less quired reinvention. Competi- mushy and better tasting. tors cut into his business over “People need to try the real time and by 2011, Nundini felt thing,� he said. he could no longer fairly comOf their pizza, he said it’s pete. That’s when he decided also easier to digest because to open a restaurant again. He they allow a natural fermentaopened his warehouse bistro tion of the dough over a four to and isn’t looking back. five day period. Nundini claims “It was the only way to sur- you can eat an entire pizza vive,� he said. without that bloated feeling. Now, 90% of his business Their wines – Italian, of course, is the restaurant and the other are organized by the region of 10% comes from supplying ge- Italy they come from. lato and the wholesale business. The future may be uncertain In equipping his restaurant to but Nundini is always ready for succeed, Nundini already had his next reinvention. The propthe supplies, he just needed erty he purchased for less than good chefs. The current head $1 million has appreciated in of kitchen is Italian Roberto value. He says he’s been offered Cresciani, who has 37 years of as much as $4 million for it. But experience and came here on a if he does ever sell, he has his O-1 Visa given to those “who caveat ready – the restaurant in possesses extraordinary ability whatever development takes in the sciences, arts, education, place will be his. business, or athletics,� according to the U.S. government. Cresciani went to the only school of its kind in Italy to learn out to make salami – and that’s from the pig on forward, mind you. He’s also bringing other innovations as well. Nundini plans to soon im- Italian goods are still available for sale at port a pasta cooker Nundini in the front of the restuarant.
It’s no secret that Houston is one of the most diverse cities in America – which makes it one of the best places to travel around the world, if only through your stomach. The Leader asked readers what their favorite restaurants were to get international or ethnic food nearby. Look for a more complete list (as well as listings for Cuban and Mediterranean) on the online version. MEXICAN Dian Austin nominates the Taqueria Don Tin #3 just south of the Fiesta grocery store lot on N. Shepherd (601699 W 23rd St.) She said that it has the best pollo tacos on the planet, with corn tortillas, cilantro and onions, and comes with gratis frijoles charros. For Mischelle Menchaca the best Mexican food is at Teotihuacan Mexican CafĂŠ, 1511 Airline Blvd. She recommends the Chicken Fajitas. El Gallo de Jalisco at 3220 White Oak Dr. is the spot for Patricia Kilgore. “The chicken mole is the best, besides mom’s,â€? she said. Kilgore also notes that the small place only takes cash. ASIAN Multiple people mentioned The Vietnam restaurant, 605 West 19th St. Hans von Meier said that Danny’s Vietnamese beef will make you want to keep coming back for more. “Be daring and ask for extra garlic,â€? he said. Sarah Morrissey and Mary Lamb are big fans of the Asian Market, 1010 West Cavalcade St. Morrissey says it has the best Thai food in town. Scott Lewis recommends the rice vermicelli bowls at
Thu-Thu Restaurant, 5015 Antoine Dr. “My favorite is with grilled chicken and Vietnamese egg rolls thrown in.� L i n d a Eschenfelder thinks that the best Chinese in our area is at Eastern ChiCavatore Italian Restaurant nese RestauContributed photo rant, 2100 West Ella Blvd. 34th St. She loves their garlic The Spaghetti Western chicken. (two Leader locations at 1608 ITALIAN Shepherd Dr. and 1951 W TC Jan Garver and Dian Aus- Jester Blvd.) gets the nod for tin like BYOB Capellini Ital- their twist on traditions, like ian Cuisine, 1504 Airline Dr., the Italian Nachos. Austin says her favorites are DRIVE A LITTLE FOR: bruschetta, pollo Romano (or Polish food at Polonia, 1780 any of their chicken dishes) Blalock Rd. Lois Pereira said and their ravioli with spicy that everything is delicious. sausage. Emily Zihlman said to get Shawn Bonsen likes the yourself to Suya Hut-A Taste Ceasar Salad, risotto balls, and of Africa, 11611 West Airport Eggplant Parmesan at Cava- Blvd. “Their Suya (a spicy tore Italian Restaurant, 2120 shish kebab) is the bomb.�
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Leader Nibbles Will the Liberty Kitchen group move into Garden Oaks? There are no additional details at the present time but Miguel Facundo confirmed this week the word that’s been circulating on the Oak Forest Homeowners Association Facebook page and elsewhere – that the Liberty Kitchen group signed a five year lease last week (with an option to go longer) on his Garden Oaks property on Alba across from the American Legion. Previously Facundo was going to operate his own restaurant there, but said he wanted to focus on his home construction business after Facundo CafĂŠ closed at Dr Gleem Car Wash. Facundo said he got interest from more than a few restauranteurs regarding the space but that he was looking for a really good restaurant and thinks that the F.E.E.D. TX restaurant group will help the neighborhood “continue to go in the right direction.â€? He said that the coastal craftsman look he was going for with the design is right in line with Liberty’s vibe. F.E.E.D. and
their spokesperson declined to verify at the present time. It took two years of the permitting process for Facundo to complete the building. He said that he is building out the interior and doing some landscaping too, but that he hopes to have his part of the project done by April. F.E.E.D. will handle the kitchen build out. Oaks Dads Club hosts cook off to benefit youth sports Baseball, softball and soccer aren’t the only thing Oaks Dads Club does well. Next weekend, on Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 you can taste a few cook off creations at this year’s Oaks Dads Club Cook Off starting at 7 p.m. on Friday (until the party stops!) and continue on to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be five cook off categories: Brisket, Beans, Chicken, Chili, Ribs and two special categories with a Chef’s Choice and Kids Division. Entry fees are $40 per division or $120 to enter all divisions with a special request of a four whole
chicken donation for hungry ODC cook off attendants. Contestants provide their own meat and ODC will provide each team with five admission wristbands. There will be trophies and cash prizes for top three winners in each division! Sean Jez, President of Oaks Dads Club, and his cook team, Bald Beaver BBQ, have participated in the ODC cook off for the last four years. And this year, Jez and his team have their eye on the prize. “Over the years we have placed first in Ribs, Chicken and Beans and third in Chili,� Jez said. “One bite and you’ll love it! Our team will be cooking at ODC rain or shine, freezing weather or not. If you want to meet Chita Johnson from KHOU11, you should stop by our cook team on Friday night because she likes our cooking the most! He’s kidding. Sort of. Have a tip for Nibbles? Email christina@theleadernews.com
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Happy Hour
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at the Museum of Fine Arts Looking for a change in scenery or a new happy hour? The Museum of Fine Arts offers free entry on Thursdays, but also a music and happy hour. Discover different collections and get lost in creativity, all for free. Did I mention happy hour? Bring your friends and while you’re there visit the cash bar from 6 - 8 p.m., enjoy beats from a local DJ and grab a bite from a featured food truck. Once it’s quittin’ time, you may have the best idea for a new happy hour to add to the circulation. Colonial Blue at Warehouse Live If you missed Good Dog Houston’s anniversary party last month, you missed a great show. Colonial Blue, a local indie act, headlined the party and rocked the celebra-
tory night. The three band act is new to the Houston scene. Their grooves have a hint of folk and a side of indie-pop that can make a lasting impression. Take a listen at http:// www.colonialblueband.com/ music.html Colonial Blue has landed their biggest show yet and will be taking the stage at 6:30 p.m., this Sunday Jan. 18, at Warehouse Live located at 813 Emanuel St. You can grab your tickets online at https:// tickets.aftonshows.com/colonialblue Tickets start at $11 for this Sunday-funday show. See you there! Saint Arnold Bishop’s Barrel No. 8 released Great grand-daddy Saint Arnold has released their number eight in their Bishop’s Barrel Series. The series is a release of beers that have been barrel aged and the batches are identified by the number on the neck of the label, according
to their website. Number eight is a bourbon barrel imperial stout that was brewed Nov. 6 2013 and bottled last month in 2014. Drink wisely with this one, the alcohol percentage is 9.1%. Have you ever wondered, where can I find this beer? You could look up your nearest icehouse number online and try several locations. I have another suggestion download an app. TapHunter is a mobile friendly app that you can download to your phone to find out the exact answer to that question. After making an account you can search to see what the nearest bar has on tap and bottle or search for a specific beer, like the latest Saint Arnold barrel release. Let me know what you find! Learn to home brew with Farmboy Brew Shop Make the hop you’ve been debating and get signed up for
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Memberships at Houston Makerspace are based on individual usage and start at $50 a month or $20 a day and you get access to all this: wood shop, metal shop, rapid prototyping shop (3D printers, lasercutters and plastics manufacturing), print shop, ceramics shop, jewelry shop, and textiles shop. They also have a computer lab, photo studio, classroom and a 10,000 square foot garden. There was even a garden in the kitchen that hung vertically on the wall! The impression I walked away with, was that I must find a way to become involved with this creative group. Smyth’s enthusiasm is definitely contagious. Houston Makerspace is located at 100 Hutcheson St, and is open for tours during open hours Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and during the Maker Market and Open House on third Saturdays. The market is open this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. houstonmakerspace. com
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Waltrip student for All-State Band Waltrip High School For The Leader A member of the Waltrip High School Ram Band will have the distinct opportunity to perform with the Texas AllState 5A Symphonic Band in San Antonio in February, and is one of only two students from HISD to make All-State Band this year.
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Esmeralda Sandoval, a junior trumpet player of the Waltrip High School Ram Band, will perform with the Texas All-State 5A Symphonic Band in San Antonio Feb.14 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center as part of the 2015 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention. She was chosen for this honor through a competitive process held this year across the state at District, Region and Area levels. Esmeralda is a student of Gwen Juarez and plays at school under the direction Mr. Jesse Espinosa, Kris Mos-
ley and Jose Loredo who are members of the Texas Music Educators Association, an organization with over 11,000 members headquartered in Austin. This is Esmeralda’s first time to perform as a member of a TMEA All-State organization. Esmeralda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Felipe Sandoval. Espinosa stated he and others within the band program and WHS are proud of the achievement and the attention it brings to the school and its band program. In an email, Principal Andria Schur called the achievement “awesome.� “Since 1983, we have only had two other students make the all-state band and Esmeralda now makes three,� Espinosa stated. “This is a huge feat.� High school students selected to perform in the AllState concerts have competed through several levels of auditions beginning in the fall of 2014 to arrive at the state level. All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. Over 1,500 students are selected through a process that began with more than 60,000 students from around the state vying for this honor to perform in one of 13 ensembles (bands, orchestras and choirs). Texas Music Educators Association sponsors the Texas All-State competition. This competitive process begins throughout the state in auditions hosted by 28 TMEA Regions. Individual musicians perform selected music for a panel of judges who rank each instrument or voice part.
The Obituaries. Helen Dodge, 92, born June 19, 1922 in St. Louis, Mo., died Jan. 10. Dodge married her lifelong partner Jerry on July 16, 1941 after being introduced by her sister. She and Jerry enjoyed competitive bowling and teaching country western dance together. She sang in the choir at St. Rose of Lima Church and was a member of the Sweet Adelines. She remained active in her neighborhood and served many years on the PTA at Durham Elementary. Dodge is survived by her husband of 73 years, Jerry Dodge, daughter Karen Doyle, Kathy Allen, six grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Roman Gamez, 60, born Aug. 9, 1954, died Jan. 3. Delvin L. Getschmann, 87, born July 11, 1927, died Jan. 9. John S. Giglio, 84, born Oct. 9, 1930 in New Orleans, La., died Jan. 10. Giglio graduated from Reagan High School and the University Of Houston College Of Pharmacy. He was a practiced pharmacist for more than 50 years, and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. Married 51 years and is preceded in death his wife RosaLee, as well as his grandson, John Gregory Giglio. He is survived by his children J. Kevin Giglio, David Giglio, and Debra Berdich, sister Frances Molaison, and five grandchildren.
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Mary Coralee Compton-Martin, 88, born Sept. 27, 1926 in Akron, Oh., died Jan. 12. She retired many years ago from Oak Village Nursing Home as a med-aid and resided at Surfside Beach for many years, then later moved to Onalaska, Texas after the death of her husband, Donald Martin. She is survived by her daughter, Lynne Cummings, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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Elida Quintero, 86, born June 12, 1928, died Jan. 5. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Brown, Juanita Sierra, Esmeralda Kuhns, Mona Lisa Riggs; sons Frank Quintero and Savior Quintero; 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
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helma Margarite Pinder peacefully passed from this life on January 9, 2015, at her residence at St. Dominic Village in Houston, Texas. She was born November 1, 1927, in De Quincy, Louisiana, to Lawrence and Rita Le Blanc and was the fourth of nine children. Thelma graduated from De Quincy High School in 1945. She married her high school sweetheart, LJ Pinder on December 21, 1945, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After graduation, Thelma attended trade school where she learned secretarial skills. Later those skills served her and LJ when they were both instrumental in opening the St. Francis of Assisi Federal Credit Union in service to their parish. Thelma and LJ ran a real estate business in Houston for many years to help provide affordable housing to an area under-served by existing financial agencies. Thelma was an active member of her parish ministries, serving in the Catholic Daughters of Americas as Regent. She also served as an Extra Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector, Altar Society, North West Deanery and member of the St. Rose of Lima Thursday Club. Thelma was also instrumental in establishing the Rambling Roses Travel Club. Thelma had a great love for the clergy and religious of the church and regularly contributed to charitable organizations for their care as well as to other Catholic-based charities. Thelma loved gardening. She and LJ created flower boxes at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and devoted many hours to the care and arrangements of the church’s flowers. She was also honored in receiving the “Yard of the Month� in her neighborhood for her care and colorful landscaping arrangements. Thelma also love to sing. She regularly performed with church choirs at St. Francis of Assisi and later at St. Rose of Lima. Thelma was preceded in death by her loving husband, LJ, of 44 years in 1989. She was also preceded in death by her son, Brian, who died at only four months of age in 1959 and her granddaughter, Christina Bruner, daughter of Janis, in 1970. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Elton and Lawrence Le Blanc. Thelma is also survived by her children David Pinder, Janis Hatcher, Joyce Williams, Susie Mitchell and Ken Nelson. She is also survived by her brother James Le Blanc and sisters Ethel Palma, Mercedes Pierson, Marian Kimball, Rita Joyce Aucoin and Mary Agnes Sliman. Thelma is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren. In addition to family and friends she leaves cherished long-time friend and confidant, Eddie Meshchwitz. Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm, with the rosary beginning at 7 pm, Friday, January 16, 2015 at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, January 17, 2015, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 3600 Brinkman, Houston, 77018. Burial will be held at Houston National Cemetery.
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