Taste Test Break with the ordinary and explore these seven bold and defining flavors of Houston. by C A R L O S B R A N D O N
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tepping out of your
culinary comfort zone can prove difficult to some. Maybe you’re far too busy to give time and energy to thoughtful eating, or perhaps you’re anxious about unknown and untested flavors. Whether you’ve recently resolved to expand your palate, or simply need a break from the same old meals, these seven dishes from seven destinations across Houston and its surrounding areas will inspire the change of pace you’ve been craving. From Asian American–fusion fine dining to delightful morning meals, our selections highlight what is most unique, most diverse, and most exciting about the Bayou City’s dining scene right now. Consider this your travel guide to new and adventurous flavors across Houston and beyond.
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Avocado Toast THE ROASTERY // BUFFALO HEIGHTS For residents of and visitors to the fashionable Buffalo Heights District off Washington Avenue, The Roastery offers an enticing excuse to slow down and quite literally smell the coffee. Part roasters, part restaurateurs, the four chefs behind one of Houston’s most celebrated coffee concepts combine elements of a chef-driven kitchen with those of a craft roastery. Among its mouthwatering dishes, this creative coffee kitchen offers a menu of three unique toasts to give the most mundane mornings a much needed jolt. The anchor of this trio is the house’s renowned avocado toast, which puts an H-town twist on the brunch staple. Multigrain toast is topped with crushed avocado, flax seed, radish, mint—of course—while fresh lime and flavor-packed jalapeño add a dose of south-of-the-border heat.
