Dining News

That's right: It's almost tamale time! Tamales at Christmas are a tradition not only in Houston, but in nearly every single area of the world that enjoys tamales.

Dining Trends for 2010: A Sarcastic Look at a Silly Report. "Zing" is in and WTF is Mood Food.

Everyone knows good quality ingredients, carefully sourced are vital for producing a delicious, top-notch meal.

Peter Vandyke's steps have slowed since he stormed Normandy Beach, but his 1942 army uniform still fits and he wore it proudly as the National World War II Museum dedicated a $60-million expansion as Tom Hanks and other celebrities looked on Friday.

Fall has been a season of giving for those interested in the local restaurant scene.

Remember the butterscotch pudding of your childhood? It has graduated from the school cafeteria to white-tablecloth restaurants, where it's a dessert menu standout.

Prices: Pretty standard for the fare. Appetizers and salads are $9.95 to $14.95. Entrees are $19.95 to $38.95. Desserts are $3.95 to $7.95. Recommended dishes: Seared Chilean sea bass , cioppino , lobster ravioli , steamed littleneck clams and coconut cheesecake Verdict: Good, but not great.

Joseph Baum & Michael Whiteman Co. creates high-profile restaurants around the world for hotels, restaurant companies, major museums and other consumer destinations.

This is the second half of the 100 do's and don'ts from last week's post . Again, this list is for one particular restaurant, mine, which is under construction in Bridgehampton, N.Y., and will, with any luck, open this spring.

A sign outside a Wendy's restaurant in Orangeburg, S.C. is shown against a blue sky Tuesday, Nov.

Area chefs are busy creating scrumptious fare as they prepare for the 17th annual Taste of the Town event Friday at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center.

In the mood for Asian, but not sure which genre? After months of planning and renovation, Bowie's Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro is now offering a solution: Thai, Chinese and Japanese in one dining room.

MOSINEE -- Well, I must say that I never, ever expected to write a review about an airport restaurant, but here we are.

Restaurant Guy Savoy Rating: *** 1/2 Location: Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd.

Mariscos Chihuahua Mexican Seafood took up residence last month in the spacious Ina Road digs that housed Chuy's Mesquite Broiler.

Tacofino's version of the fish taco: a soft, warm tortilla topped with freshly deep fried pieces of halibut and cod, a healthy squiggle of chipotle mayonnaise, shaved green cabbage and a few spoonfuls of salsa fresca.

Chef Tim Jones serves roasted salmon and potato-crusted jumbo lump crab cake at The OZ.

IT WAS once such an integral part of rail travel that it formed the backdrop for film scenes from Get Carter to The 39 Steps.

Chef Mark Militello has left 1 Bleu at the One Resort and Spa to join The Office , a gastropub in Delray said to be opening in late November.

The Miele Guide to Asia's finest restaurants is written by food experts who know and love the region .