Sponsor: The Downtown Club at the Met | Executive Chef Julio Cisneros
When an executive chef shares a recipe, you know it’s going to be special. This decadent White and Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding comes from Executive Chef Julio Cisneros, who leads the culinary team at The Downtown Club at the Met. Chef Cisneros says this is one of his favorite desserts to make at home. It’s a rich, indulgent treat that combines two kinds of chocolate with soft, custardy bread. It’s the perfect way to bring restaurant-quality flavor to your holiday table.
Rachel Leon, a Houston City Beat Community Connector, shares her Quick Candied Yams recipe—a time-saving twist on a holiday classic that lets you enjoy family moments without sacrificing flavor.
John Simpson of World Link and a Houston City Beat Community Connector shares Sam Coates’ Black-Bottom Pie, a classic dessert from the 1950s and 60s that was once a restaurant favorite in Waco. Rich, creamy, and layered with chocolate, this pie is a timeless holiday treat.
This recipe was shared by Stacy Dodson, a real estate broker at H-Town Realty and a proud member of the Houston City Beat Community Connector. It’s a cherished holiday favorite in her family, prepared every year by her sister and loved by all.
Mony’s Pizza in Midtown delivers authentic Italian flavor with a warm, family-run vibe that feels instantly welcoming. The Italian Grandma Pizza stands out with a thin, crispy crust, bold toppings, and the kind of bite that keeps you reaching for “just one more slice.”
Hee Haw’s Tacos & Tequilas is bringing big Tex-Mex energy to Tomball, part colorful cantina, part neighborhood hangout, and all-around good-time spot. Step inside and you’re greeted with bold decor, upbeat music, and that can’t-miss aroma of sizzling fajitas and fresh tortillas.
Los Tios is a Houston go-to for consistently fresh, flavorful Tex-Mex, think sizzling fajitas, classic enchiladas, and warm chips and salsa done right. Add in their signature Puffy Queso and a legendary frozen margarita, and you’ve got an easy favorite any night of the week.
Houston City Beat reader, Maria, knows this is the secret to her family’s successful Thanksgiving dinners – the Sweet Potato Marshmallow Surprise Bites.
