Stop by to enjoy dishes like grilled and smoked meats with Southeast Asian and Japanese-inspired sauces, classic BBQ sides, and a bar that boasts craft beer, boozy slushees, and batch cocktails.

Lamar Blvd.Ĭraving Asian food and barbecue? Why not get both at Loro! This restaurant is a partnership between James Beard Award winners Chef Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue. One of Tanji’s favorite dishes is the veal chop and a starter pasta-it’s rich, decadent, and worth every penny. If you’re looking to spend a little extra on authentic Italian food, make your way to Da Marco Cucina e Vino for a special meal. Da Marco Cucina e Vino 1520 Westheimer Rd. The beautiful setting and fantastic food (her order: the butter-soaked Chilean sea bass and gorgonzola mashed potatoes ) are what make this such a cozy date night spot. Once Tanji found Jonathan’s The Rub at Memorial Green, it quickly rose in the ranks as a favorite. Jonathan’s The Rub 12505 Memorial Dr., #140 Photo Credit: Gensler It’s always a stellar experience in Uptown at Masraff’s! One of Tanji’s favorites for incredible seafood, her must-order dishes are the Garlic Seared Calamari and the Baked Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. Chow down on such dishes as roasted oysters, grilled ribeye, or crab cakes and eggs. Situated in a cozy ’30s-era house, guests can enjoy an intimate meal here, whether it’s at the bar, on the front or back patio areas, or in the solarium dining room. Shepherd Dr.įor over 40 years, Backstreet Cafe has been Houston’s first and foremost alfresco restaurant, serving up seasonal bistro dishes that reflect the city’s diversity. Plus, for you wine lovers, Pearl & Vine has an extensive bottle list and hosts monthly wine dinners with specially curated menus and pairings. The menu includes a variety of indulgent items, from Wagyu Beef with Fried Lobster to Apple Pie Bread Pudding. In the Houston suburb of Katy, diners are discovering Pearl & Vine-a dazzling, impeccably designed restaurant with something for everyone. We promise this place is well worth the drive! Pearl & Vine 26151 Nelson Way, Katy The warm ambiance and massive outdoor patio make this the perfect spot to watch the sunset during a romantic dinner. HOUSTON Anthonie’s Market Grill 9108 FM 1489, SimontonĪnthonie’s is an incredible, one-of-a-kind find tucked between lazy farm roads and sprawling ranchland in Simonton. Here, Tanji and Mike’s favorite restaurants in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio for a romantic evening with your sweetie. After well over three decades of wining and dining together, they’ve gathered a few date night spots that they return to time and again. The two have shared countless meals together at some of the best and finest restaurants. Throughout all of Tanji’s travels across Texas and beyond, her husband, Mike, is always by her side.

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