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For Starters

Signature shaker margaritas at Arnaldo Richards' Picos Restaurant

Houston restaurant is no. 1 Contreau buyer

Picos has come a long way since 1984.

Famous actor spotted at barbecue spot

Who needs the future when the present is so delicious?

A line-up of True Anomaly Brewing beers: Oliver Wilder, Small Giant, Friedrich's Notebook and Daisy Explorer

NASA scientists make really good beer

Turns out space exploration leads to amazing beer.

A half-dozen oysters at Dorado's in Surfside Beach.

What it's like to go seafood crazy in Texas

My mission was to dine well ... and not get overheated.

Tteokbokki at Dooki in Houston's Asiatown.

Couple cracks code on viral restaurants

The Hongs are a great example of "work smarter, not harder."

Rice Village loses another restaurant

But it's not a total loss.

Pinkerton's Barbecue makes plenty of tasty Texas barbecue, including beef brisket, turkey and pork ribs.

Bill Gates has a favorite Texas barbecue spot

The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire was really into the smokers.

Last Bite

Here are a couple of things you might have missed:

-- There was an interesting find last week on Facebook: a '90s-era promotional poster showcasing matchbooks from over 40 different restaurants in the Bayou City. It's a nostalgic trip down memory lane when a post-meal cigarette was more en vogue and less en ick.

-- You probably missed it, but we released a bunch of beach-y guides on how to best enjoy yourself along the Texas Gulf Coast: tips for top destinations, all the creatures you may catch while on the shore, and how to dive into the history and flavor of our favorite vacation spots.