memebag Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Has anyone else seen this book? The copyright date is 2008, so apparently my copy came through a time vortex.I picked it up because they gave a B+ to La Michoacana, but they seem to think all Collina's are the same. (They aren't, the one on Richmond is great, the others suck.) Also, they don't even mention Kam's (which has some of the best Chinese food in town.)Overall, it's a fun read and full of places I haven't tried yet. They have a website that isn't functional yet at www.fearlesscritic.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb4647 Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I bought it yesterday and just finished reading it. It is a hilarious read with very informative opinions. They give very few high marks in the A thru B range so I'm going to try those resturants first. Highly recommend this book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 I bought it yesterday and just finished reading it. It is a hilarious read with very informative opinions. They give very few high marks in the A thru B range so I'm going to try those resturants first. Highly recommend this book!I'm making a list as I go through it and trying to hit all of the places that sound good. Today I had lunch at Himalaya: best chicken tikka masala I've ever had. Finding that place was worth the price of the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Yeah, this is just in time, as I'm looking to expand my dining experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 (edited) I'm making a list as I go through it and trying to hit all of the places that sound good. Today I had lunch at Himalaya: best chicken tikka masala I've ever had. Finding that place was worth the price of the book.The only thing I've had there which was disappointing was the veggie samosa. I usually just rely on the luncheon special, $7.99 for 2 or 3 entree portions, basmati rice and a simple Pakistani salad. Chef Kayser always serves great stuff though it's sometimes difficult to communicate with the staff about what the dishes are called if you don't order something by name. Try the Chicken Biryani (skinless chicken pieces baked in a mountain of basmati rice with 11 or 12 different herbs and spices including red and green chiles), but bring a big appetite, the portion is very large.I took a look at the book. Some reviews seem deliberately aimed at provoking disagreement and I couldn't believe they include some chains. 10000 + restaurants in Houston, they only review 400 and they include chains?We have 2 very good newspaper reviewers and numerous local discussion venues to help find the good stuff so I passed on the book. Edited December 21, 2007 by brucesw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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