Urbane Texas

Houston's sophisticated food and friendly wine pricing put the oil capital in the top rank

By John Mariani

I am constantly amazed at otherwise savvy travelers who, when told I'm going to Houston to eat around town, ask, "Oh, you mean Tex-Mex and barbecue?" "Yep," I drawl, "along with great steaks and an ever.....

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