Houston

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MAX’S WINE DIVE The 50 Best Burgers 2009 » 4720 Washington Ave, at Shepherd (713-880-8737) Open Tue & Wed 4–midnight, Thur–Sat 4–2 a.m., Sun 11–10. Closed Mon. web site \| map \| latest review \| photo \| access + \| add your review	$$–$$$	Wine Bar / Eclectic

(From August 2009) It arrives at your table on a brioche bun with Belletoile triple-cream brie melting by the second. The ensuing food orgy will be something you remember for the rest of your life. On your deathbed (to which, unfortunately, you will be hastened by this burger), you will find yourself recalling the meat juices that oozed From the patty, through the cheese, and soaked drop by drop into the fluffy, sweet bread. If your doctor has a fit, tell him that Kobe beef is supposed to actually be good for your heart. Triple-cream brie, however...
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SO VINO BISTRO & WINE BAR 507 Westheimer Rd (713-524-1000) Dinner Mon–Thur 5–10, Fri & Sat 5–11. Closed Sun. Reservations accepted. $$-$$$ map \| latest review \| photo \| access ++ \| add your review	$$-$$$	Wine Bar

(From June 2008) Sleek and sassy, with stone walls and handsome wood accents, So Vino makes a good bet for sipping wine at the bar or enjoying a food and wine pairing. The two highlights of a recent meal? A salad with roasted beets and goat cheese and short ribs braised in Shiraz (served with Gruyère polenta). We also liked a tomato salad with burrata, basil, olive oil, and lemon peel. Only the mussels in a spicy broth sided by a polenta cake and mushroom ragoût disappointed—entirely too much going on there for us. Beer & wine.
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