Mothers’ special day has arrived and you can’t think of a special place to take her – Panic! Here are some suggestions of some nice and fun places to take your mother on her day and have her know you gave this a lot of thought. Backstreet Cafe The cozy and romantic setting headed by [...]

Some time ago while visiting  a restaurant in Houston’s International District on the West side of town, I stumbled upon Frozen Café, one of my favorite discoveries that has become a regular stop for me. There are numerous gelato shops in Houston, so what is so special about Frozen Cafe? Well, for starters, it’s not [...]

Lao – simply beautiful – this statement is absolutely right. The most relaxed place I’ve ever been, with calm quiet streets, numerous temples for worship and beautiful monuments and structures representing years of complex history. Wandering around the streets of Vientiane, I found fantastic local fare. From laab, a delicious crisp and fresh salad made of minced [...]

Confirming once again Houston’s restaurant great variety of restaurants, and showing it’s growing taste for fresh local ingredients, Sorrel Urban Bistro Houston makes an appearance on Gayot’s list of Top 10 new restaurants in the country. The creation of restauranteur Ray Salti and Danish chef Soren Pedersen, Sorrel focuses on affordable and organic food. Many [...]

Aquiles Chavez, host of the wildly popular Aquilisimo and El Toque de Aquiles television shows in Latin America, moved to Houston several months ago to launch his newest culinary adventure, La Fisheria. Chavez, who also co-owns LO cuisine and El Tovar in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico, is one of the most famous chefs in Latin America, [...]

My continued quest in search of the real deal takes me to Bangkok Thailand’s Chinatown. Tonight’s choice is a cold spicy oyster salad at TK Seafood. A tiny kitchen, an amazing display of live sea creatures and a few tables on the sidewalk make this spot a favorite for tourists and locals alike. The dish [...]

Stunning Halong Bay is a natural wonder of limestone formations and a UNESCO world heritage site, located just off the coast of northeastern Vietnam. Home to four floating fishing villages, visitors have the opportunity to try fresh creatures right out of the ocean, like crabs, cuttlefish and sea snails. After a pretty intense price negotiation, [...]

My name is Marco Serrano and I travel the world with my wife Kristin, together comprising the Vamos kigo team. Eating exotic foods and sampling local culture, we’re on a hunt for the real deal, carried across 20+ counties in our kigo footwear. I look forward to sharing our experiences as a guest blogger on [...]

Great interview in the Wall Street Journal with Grant Achatz of Alinea in Chicago. Not Houston-related, but worth sharing here. “Since opening his mad scientist lab of a restaurant Alinea in 2005, Chicago-based chef Grant Achatz (rhymes with jackets), 37, has earned formidable accolades, including three Michelin stars and the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef [...]

It’s Rodeo time in Houston.  Time for fried Snicker’s, fried Twinkies and a 17-inch bare bone rib.  It’s all tasty, but make sure to bring a heart stent with you.  Check out the report from the Houston Chronicle.