The Full Menu from Houston Matters

In this month's installment of The Full Menu, foodies dish on their favorite places for breakfast and brunch in Greater Houston.In the audio above, we hear from Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich, and Michelle Wallace, chef and owner of B'tween Sandwich Co.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Avalon DinerDot Coffee ShopThe Breakfast KlubCasaEmaGerardo's Dive-InB'tween Sandwich Co.Starr BakeryKoffeteriaTelWink GrillFrank's GrillThe Buffalo GrilleDon PepeCucharitaTraveler's TableMaximoHugo'sSquableKolache ShoppeKin DeeMagnol French Baking

Houston Restaurant Weeks is underway during the month of August and runs through Sept. 7. The event raises funds for the Houston Food Bank. In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers talk about what dishes local restaurants are offering this year and what they're looking forward to sampling.In the audio above, we hear from Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and chef and pitmaster Michelle Wallace, and Katharine Shilcutt of Rice University (and an original contributor on The Full Menu in her previous life as a food writer).Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:BludornBCN Taste & TraditionMAD HoustonBarbacana RestaurantThe Green Room RestaurantKitchen RumorsCaribbean Jerk PalaceEunice RestaurantThe Blind GoatBrennan's of HoustonRainbow LodgeCraft PitaStreet to KitchenEculentThe Chef's TableMarvino's Italian SteakhouseWatch

In this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston foodies dish on their favorite cool patios and refreshing options for the summer heat.In the audio above, we hear from chef and pitmaster Michelle Wallace and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Happy Go LuckyWinnie'sEZ's Liquor LoungeBerwick's Bird of ParadiseMontrose Cheese & WinePOST HoustonClark's Oyster BarBlood Bros. BBQGatlin's BBQFeges BBQThe Pit RoomStomping GroundsFat Cat CreameryBollo Woodfired PizzaHouston DairymaidsThe French FarmCentral City Co-opBoo's Burgers

In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss some of their favorite restaurants around Houston to take a date or to have a date night with someone you love.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:BludornPoison Girl BarLola's DepotDrake's HollywoodDoc's Jazz ClubLe JardinierCafe LeonelliNancy's HustleStreet to KitchenLee'sMilton’s Coastline Artisan PizzeriaHypsi at Hotel DaphneNavy Blue PerseidAugustine LoungeWest Alabama Ice HouseTacos Tierra CalienteCentral MarketWeights + Measures93' TilThe Marigold ClubLate AugustTatemóPOST Houston

In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss some of their favorite new restaurants that have opened in the past year.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:CamaraderieAgnes and ShermanBoo's BurgersYiayia's Greek KitchenSilk RoadFielding'sLatuliTuran Uygher KitchenGood God, Nadine'sKaisen SushiBerwick's Bird of ParadiseJonathan's the Rub(L-R) Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich discuss the local restaurant scene on The Full Menu.