That is my spot, I am always there for brunch. The second is District 7, the location on Pierce in downtown. ![]() I am a huge fan of Peruvian food, and I love Andes Cafe, which recently relocated inside the Post. Steve Gonzalesĭo you have any hidden gems, or under-the-radar restaurants, that you love? Rita Garcia is a frequent judge at the Gold Buckle Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, pictured here in 2016. One day my husband came home and found me eating a Champs burger. I tried the Nancy's Hustle hamburger, and it was so good! It was the English muffin for me, it was like breakfast and dinner all at once. Hamburgers! I'm not one to eat a lot of hamburgers, they are just not my thing. Has pregnancy thrown your preferences off kilter? Are there foods that you find yourself craving now, that you normally never did? Most restaurants can do a mojito, and I ask for a Tajin rim, because that makes it more fun! I like them with lots of lemon, that's my thing. In lieu of margaritas, do you have an alcohol-free drink of choice? And, typically I'm drinking margaritas, but not these days. There is the San Antonio, the Brownsville and the Alamo. What's cool about her menu is the enchiladas' Texas names. I love the enchiladas with the verde sauce. Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen is a favorite. We celebrated our one-year anniversary there this year. My husband and I also like MF Sushi for a fancier date night. I am missing my favorite sushi spot, Ka Sushi in the Heights. Mariscos, sushi, ceviche. I can't have any of that right now, but I'm counting down the days until I can. Dave Rossman/For the ChronicleĪre there any foods that you can't eat, because you're pregnant, that you're missing? Rita Garcia and her husband Sergio Selvera at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Black Tie Ball on Sept. Also, I went to El Tiempo with my family recently-they serve Mexican sweetbreads-I took home a doggy bag! I asked for extra cookies with sprinkles. ![]() I love the hummingbird cake at Kenny & Ziggy's. You recently shared that you are expecting a baby girl in January. I tried it once and loved it, and now I've ordered it three more times since. I also like the beet latte from Brass Tacks. There is one inside the Kroger right across the street from the studio, so I go there. I don't want to say Starbucks, but it is convenient. I'm a green tea latte or matcha kind of girl. Having to be up and about before sunrise, are you a coffee drinker? Do you have any go-to coffee shops? ![]() I like the sausage kolache with sausage, egg and cheese. Sometimes people bring kolaches from Kolache Factory to the studio. ![]() I love the bean and cheese tacos from Brothers Tacos, that's my jam. When you are able to hit a breakfast spot, where do you go? I make it at home before work, and it has the vegetables and fruits that I need. Most restaurants aren't open then, so what does breakfast look like? Garcia spoke with Chron about this and much more.Ĭhron: You're on air by 4:30 a.m. Her recent pregnancy announcement has resulted in even bigger cravings than before. In the spring, Garcia hosted the Houston Rodeo parade and served as a judge for its Gold Buckle Foodie Awards, and this fall, she will be master of ceremonies of the second annual Día de los Muertos parade.Īlong with her Houstonian husband, Sergio Selvera, Garcia is a fixture at Houston restaurants, from taco shops to food halls. It's an unorthodox schedule, but she not only takes it in stride, she manages to fill her free time by visiting Houston's worthy restaurants, cooking at home, and serving as a foodie-in-the-know for events around town. The bubbly reporter is at the station by 3:30 am, reading scripts, meeting with producers, and prepping for the day's show. Garcia now holds court at the morning news desk for ABC13.
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