The Press

The Press

Im-Press-ed Chef Keeps His Midtown Bistro Humming By Greg SabinSeptember 2019 David English doesn’t quite fit the mold when you think of the modern chef. We’ve been led to believe, through reality shows, feature films and, increasingly, the local scene, that a...
Estelle’s

Estelle’s

Tres Bon Estelle Bakery returns with French treats galore By Greg SabinAugust 2018 There are pastries and there are pastries. The first category includes bear claws and Danishes wrapped in cellophane and laid out in an office break room, slightly sad and sweaty,...
Ten Ten Room

Ten Ten Room

Ten Ten RoomDowntown cocktail spot does adulting rightBy Greg SabinJuly 2018 The word “adulting” has crept into the national vocabulary over the past couple of years. This unwieldy gerund is a catchall for 20-somethings and even some 30-somethings when they’re...
Zocalo

Zocalo

Mas Mexican New outpost of Zocalo doesn’t disappoint By Greg SabinMay 2018 The UV shopping center at Howe Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard has had its share of good dining over the decades. When I was growing up, Chinois, the first restaurant in the area to use the word...
Meat Lover’s Paradise

Meat Lover’s Paradise

At the intersection of 20th and K streets in Midtown, there are more bars than there are corners. You can’t walk, or in some cases stumble, in any direction and not run smack into a convivial watering hole. In some ways, this boisterous corner is the hub of the new Midtown

Evan’s Kitchen

Evan’s Kitchen

Casual eatery with outdoor seating providing a vegan-friendly American menu in a low-key atmosphere.