New York Pizza & Pasta

Instead of the Penne Matricana one would find in their menu, I asked for a substitution of angel hair pasta and the addition of veal, making it what I call "Veal Matricana".  The deliciously rich sauce is basically a tomato basil sauce with added garlic, chili pepper flakes, (pancetta?), and lots and lots of thick bacon.  Try it!  You will be amazed.--Lorenzo

Hamburger Depot To Open Second Location In Beaumont

We are pleased to let the world know that Hamburger Depot, arguably the "Best Export from Jasper, Texas" and the "Best Hamburgers in Beaumont", will soon be opening a Downtown Beaumont location right next to New York Pizza & Pasta on Neches St. near College. According to Hamburger Depot (Cardinal Drive location) manager, the grand-opening of this new location will be next Tuesday, the 15th of December. This will surely be the biggest and the most-anticipated event (period) in Downtown Beaumont in 2009!--Lorenzo

Quality Café Reopens In Spring 2009

Scott Lawrence of KFDM-TV Ch. 6 reports that the Downtown Beaumont landmark, Quality Café, will reopen early 2009. Hurricane Rita had dealt the building with much damage; but the Danna family plans to bring the business back to the glories of the 20's and the 30's (said during the TV interview). Let's hope the food will be worth the wait, too!--Lorenzo

Spindletop Reopens

Many of you have dined at the Spindletop Restaurant in Downtown Beaumont and were much disappointed when it closed earlier this year.  I for one was sad because I was very fond of the tender and delicious Chicken-fried steak there.  Well, guess what, it's back!  Chef Chuck Harris, 31 of Beaumont, a man with obvious culinary credentials, has decided to give it another go under the new name "Spindletop Steakhouse and Continental Cuisine".  Read all about the excitement HERE.  Can't wait to go there soon!--Lorenzo