Mackinaw's eclectic menu features dishes made from farm-to-table ingredients. Inspired by food from all over the map, some of their signature dishes are Duck Breast, Southwestern Braised Rabbit and Oxtail Pakistani Curry.
Inspired by island cuisine, Martin and Sara Stayer created The Toasted Coconut for a stay-cation culinary experience. The brunch and dinner menu feature tropical takes on curries, sandwiches and fish dishes.
Chef Steve Helt serves up familiar Northwestern dishes made with a Southern twist and cocktails. Zydeco's offers a gluten-free menu, so that there is something on the menu for everyone.
NW Sausage and Deli is home to more than 20 original recipes for smoked meats. The meats are prepared Old World style and include sausage, jerky and pepperoni and can be paired with original brews on tap.
In addition to its extensive wine menu (as every osteria should have), Matteo's Osteria has classic Italian fare such as salad, pizza and pasta with some vegan options.
Be More Pacific is all about Filipino tradition: their variety of dishes have been passed down through generations and infused with each chef's personal touch. Be More Pacific celebrates other aspects of Filipino culture, including hosting karaoke, a kamayan eating experience and a monthly Filipino-owned market.
Housed in a repurposed warehouse and the brainchild of four partners: a developer, a chef, a baker and a bartender; Weights + Measures is a casual restaurant, bakery and bar serving comfort food in a relaxed space.
Chef Roberto Crescini trained in Italy, honing his culinary skills for decades before bringing them to Houston to serve a variety of made-to-order meals, including classic dishes like bolognese, lamb, pasta and pizza. At Fresco Cafe Italiano, patrons can expect authentic, fresh Italian dishes made in-house with ingredients imported from Italy.
Chef Joey Macadangdang is a student of Hawaiin culinary arts, as evidenced by his carefully and artfully prepared dishes made with fresh ingredients like fish, pork, okra, long beans and eggplant. The menu also reflects the Filipino, Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese flavors that inspire the food.
Traveler's Table believes that food connects people and creates a point of connectivity, and as such, they are inspired by food and drink from around the world. On their menu, you'll find dishes inspired by Vietnamese, Caribbean and Hawaiin cuisine, to name a few.
Igor and Fred Niznik, a father-son duo, took on the creative challenge of opening a restaurant and combined their passion for food, beer and quality to transform a butcher shop into a dining hotspot. The full service butcher shop is still a feature of the restaurant; patrons can order cuts and all of the meat for the restaurarnt is cut in-house.
Cafe Pesto has it all - including seafood, breakfast and brunch, dessert and a selection of beverages. From their beginnings as a pizzeria (they have that too!) to their expansion of locally and historically inspired dishes prepared with care, Cafe Pesto seeks to create a dining experience that allows guests to "drift back in time awakened to the present only by the colorful and provocative meal presentations."
South Maui Fish Company believes in a high quality experience by upholding their principle of sustainability. Patrons get to choose from a selection of freshly caught seafood, and their dishes are prepared with locally sourced produce and ingredients. Their fish is cooked to order or can be purchased uncooked to take home.
Le Yellow Sub makes authentic Vietnamese dishes like pâté, spring rolls and bánh mì, which is a popular menu item.
Castaway Waterfront proudly serves fresh seafood, as well as feature sushi, steak and beer on the menu.
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