New cafe rolls out tamales combining Mexican and soul food traditions

Plus: "Dash Gordon" is on a mission in League City

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View in browser NEW YEAR SALE: Get 3 Months of the Local News Source You Need for Only 99¢. Subscribe Today. Good afternoon! Here are the top food stories around Houston this week. Cheers! Houston's Black Girl Tamales combines tradition with soul food Local chef LaToya Larkin puts a twist on Mexican tamales, including collard greens with smoked turkey and shrimp étouffée.   Local eats   Meet Dash Gordon, League City's newest superhero A League City man's food delivery runs unintentionally birthed a superhero origin story. Now, he's on a mission to deliver good feels across town.   Kata Robata team plans new restaurant in Montrose Katami will open in the spring in a space recently vacated by a longtime restaurant.   Tomato masala and ginger make this desi macaroni Pasta is one the most universally loved foods but not every culture eats it like the Italians, as this recipe by Houston chef Anita Jaisinghani proves.   For Interstellar BBQ, business is skyrocketing Having too many customers is certainly a good problem to have, especially for a barbecue joint.    Houston's top restaurants   Houston Chronicle's top 100 Restaurants, according to our food critics Houston's dining scene is exceptional. We feature the very best our city has to offer in this list.   Jody Schmal Food Editor jody.schmal@chron.com               GET 3 MONTHS OF THE LOCAL NEWS SOURCE YOU NEED. Unlimited Digital Access for Only 99¢ Act Now No Commitment | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2023 Hearst Communications