The Houston Chronicle's Food Critic Bao Ong!! | Goodtaste for the Soul E31
Ever wonder what it’s like to get paid to eat at some of the best restaurants around?Today’s guest knows that world inside and out—because he lives it. Bao Ong is the food critic for the Houston Chronicle, and he spends his days exploring what many call the most exciting food city in America.In this episode, Bao shares how he landed the job, the reviews he wishes he could take back, and his advice for anyone dreaming of becoming a food critic.
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Where Heaven Meets Hill Country : The Empty Cross | Goodtaste for the Soul
On a hill high above Kerrville,TX sits a beautiful, controversial, giant cross.The idea for the cross was born more than 20 years ago when a gifted wildlife artist named Max Greiner listened to a still, small voice. His journey since then is anything but small, and it’s a far cry from still. The prayer gardens where the massive cross sits are visited by hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world. Curiosity seekers, truth seekers even skeptics come to see and feel the energy that surrounds the beautiful gardens and its largest tenant, The Empty Cross. In today’s episode, I talk to Max Greiner about the fascinating birth and evolution of the prayer gardens, officially called The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden. I witnessed first-hand how that beautiful place is changing the lives of those who come. I approached this interview with a tad bit of reservation—I left feeling my life would be affected forever.
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A Night in the Borscht Belt: Reliving the Catskills with Ziggy Gruber! | Goodtaste for the Soul e29
Today, we’re taking a little trip back in time—to the Catskills, also known as the Borscht Belt. If you’ve heard the stories, you know it was once the go-to summer escape, especially for Jewish families from New York. Think comedy legends before they were famous, family-style meals, and a kind of charm you just don’t see anymore. It was a whole world of its own—and one that left a lasting imprint on American culture.There’s a wonderful fundraiser event for the Borscht Belt Museum that will happen in Houston later this month. Everyone’s favorite Deli Man, Ziggy Gruber, is hosting “A Night in the Borscht Belt” at the fantastic Kenny & Ziggy’s Deli. Hope to see you there.Link: www.borschtbeltmuseum.org
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Houston Restaurant Week's Katie Stone | Goodtaste for the Soul e28
The biggest culinary event in Houston is right around the corner—Houston Restaurant Weeks! And while it’s definitely a food lover’s dream, it’s also something much more: the largest annual fundraiser for the Houston Food Bank, the biggest food bank in the country.This incredible event was the brainchild of the late Cleverley Stone, a beloved media personality and true champion of Houston’s dining scene. Cleverley believed deeply in the power of food to do good—and her simple idea has grown into a citywide tradition that’s raised millions to help fight hunger.After Cleverley passed away in 2020, her daughter Katie Stone stepped in to carry on the mission. Today, we’re sitting down for a lively conversation with Katie—who’s not only keeping her mother’s legacy alive, but making sure that no Houstonian goes hungry.https://houstonrestaurantweeks.com/Houston Restaurant Weeks is right around the corner—and while it’s a dream for food lovers, it’s also the largest annual fundraiser for the Houston Food Bank, the biggest in the country.The event was founded by the late Cleverley Stone, a beloved media voice who believed in using food to give back. Today, her daughter Katie Stone carries on that mission, keeping her mother’s legacy alive and helping ensure no Houstonian goes hungry.https://houstonrestaurantweeks.com/
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Fried Clams & Lobster Rolls: Top New England Eats with Yankee Magazine’s Food Editor
Summer feels like it showed up early this year in Texas, so why not hop on a plane bound for cooler weather!One of our go-to summer escape spots is New England. There’s so much to see—and even more to eat!We’re all about the lobster rolls and fried clams when we’re up there. It’s kind of our little foodie adventure. So today, I called in an expert: Amy Traverso, Senior Food Editor at Yankee Magazine—basically the Southern Living of New England.She’s here to share her best tips for frying clams and to dish on the top places to check out if you’re planning a New England trip. Or, if you’re just craving clams, she has a mail order option too.Link to website: newengland.com/yankee-magazine/Order fresh mail order clams kits: https://www.woodmans.com/shop/product/chubbys-clam-kit/📺 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for delicious new videos every week!https://www.youtube.com/@GoodTastewithTanji?sub_confirmation=1🍽️ Watch full clips and featured recipes from Goodtaste with Tanji:https://www.goodtaste.tv/recipes/📧 Sign up for our weekly newsletter!Stay up to date with Tanji's wine finds, featured restaurants, easy recipes, and tips:https://www.goodtaste.tv/newsletter/🕛 Watch Goodtaste with Tanji on TVFind your local air times and channels:https://www.goodtaste.tv/goodtaste-tv/🎧 Listen to the Goodtaste for the Soul podcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/goodtaste-for-the-soul/id1790780905Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0sa7IUq4VoxEm2yRK8a8Tq📲 Follow Goodtaste with Tanji on social media:Instagram: @GoodtasteTVFacebook: Goodtaste with TanjiYouTube: @GoodTastewithTanjiPinterest: GoodtasteTVTikTok: @GoodtasteTV👩🍳 Follow Tanji Patton personally:Instagram: @TanjiPattonTwitter/X: @TanjiPattonLinkedIn: Tanji Patton🌐 Visit us online for more wine pairings, travel, and lifestyle tips:https://www.goodtaste.tv#GoodtasteWithTanji #TanjiPatton #TexasEats #WineFinds #FoodieLife #GoodtasteTV
Emmy award winning journalist Tanji Patton explores the enticing world of chefs, winemakers, newsmakers and more. Learn tips from talented chefs, life lessons from people you know and garner some laughs along the way. Grab a glass—your journey begins now!
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