At the New Salaryman, Ramen and Yakitori More Than Get the Job Done
After years of successful pop-ups in Dallas, chef Justin Holt opens a spot that's an homage to these two Japanese dishes.
Patricia Sharpe grew up in Austin and holds a master’s degree in English from the University of Texas at Austin. After working as a teacher (in English and Spanish) and at the Texas Historical Commission (writing historical markers), she joined the staff of Texas Monthly, in 1974. Initially, she edited the magazine’s cultural and restaurant listings and wrote a consumer feature called Touts. Eventually she focused exclusively on food. Her humorous story “War Fare,” an account of living for 48 hours on military MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat), was included in the anthology Best Food Writing 2002. Many of her stories appear in the 2008 UT Press collection, Texas Monthly on Food. In 2006 her story about being a restaurant critic, titled “Confessions of a Skinny Bitch,” won a James Beard Foundation award for magazine food writing.
Sharpe has contributed to Gourmet, Bon Appétit, Saveur, and the New York Times. She writes a regular restaurant column, Pat’s Pick, for Texas Monthly.
Articles by Patricia Sharpe
Dine Out and Do Good at These Three Texas Spots
When eating here, you can do far more with your money than enjoy great food and drinks.
MAD in Houston Shoots for the Moon with Both Cuisine and Decor
Almost nothing is as it seems at the new Spanish restaurant from the team behind BCN Taste & Tradition.
The Secret Side of Janis Joplin
Holly George-Warren's biography of the Port Arthur singer covers the drugs and excess, of course. But it also uncovers the hard-working professional hidden behind all the live-hard-die-fast trappings.
Salomé on Main Brings Elevated Mexican Cuisine to McAllen
A revelatory trip four years ago inspired chef Larry Delgado to go back to his roots.
Fort Worth’s Gemelle Showcases Love, Italian Style!
Tim Love's new restaurant takes a break (sort of) from Western cuisine.
The James Beard Awards Recognize Texas Culinary Independence
In the foundation’s prestigious annual honors, the state’s chefs will now compete in a region all their own.
Dallas Is Bon Appétit’s Restaurant City of the Year
The national food magazine honored Big D for the ambition and international diversity of its culinary scene.
‘Bon Appétit’ Names Four Texas Restaurants to Its Annual Top 50 List
Blood Bros. BBQ, Carpenters Hall, Khao Noodle Shop, and Petra and the Beast are among the magazine’s nominees for the best new restaurants of 2019.
Houston’s Indigo Restaurant Is Named One of the World’s Greatest Places
Time magazine adds to the accolades for chef Jonny Rhodes’s celebrated dining experience.
Houston Dream Team Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel Score Again with Squable
Another weird name, another wonderful and inventive menu.
Matt McCallister Comes Back Strong With Homewood in Dallas
The celebrated chef behind FT33 returns with a restaurant that is less about flash and more about flavor.
First Look: Vixen’s Wedding, Which is Unlike Any Restaurant in Austin
Chefs Todd Duplechan and Jessica Maher bring their Texas interpretation of Goan cuisine to the new Arrive East Austin Hotel.
The Best of Our Favorite New Texas Restaurants
We've compiled our favorites from the past three years into one handy article.
The World’s Best Chef is a Texan, Proclaims the High-End ‘Robb Report’
Houston's Chris Shepherd didn’t even know he was in the running.
First Look: Tim Love Opens His First Italian Restaurant, Gemelle
The Fort Worth eatery, named in honor of his twin daughters, includes bocce courts and vegetable gardens. You'll also find a Texas twist on Italian classics.
Austin’s Comedor Serves Up Visionary Mexican Cuisine
Chefs Philip Speer, Gabe Erales, and Alan Delgado honor their border roots with a decidedly modern menu at Comedor in Downtown Austin.
Two New Texas Restaurants Honored by ‘Food & Wine’
Austin's Suerte and Houston's Indigo claim two of the ten spots on the national magazine's prestigious list.
Despite the Texas Shutout, There Was Much to Celebrate at the James Beard Awards
Our four chefs walked away empty-handed, yes, but this week's glamorous ceremony continued the trend of honoring more diverse and female finalists.
Pat’s Pick: Everything Translates at Mastrantos in Houston
The risk-taking, globally inspired menu is short, sweet, and a lot of fun.
Houston’s Georgia James and Indigo Make GQ’s List of America’s Best New Restaurants
The Brewer’s Table in Austin also earns an honorable mention in the magazine’s selection of the top spots to open during the last year.
Dallas’s Misti Norris Makes the ‘Food & Wine’ Best New Chef List
The Petra and the Beast chef represents Texas on the prestigious lineup of ten national rising stars.
Well Done! Aaron Franklin Takes on Steak in His New Book
Along with Jordan Mackay, the acclaimed pitmaster writes the definitive guide to steaks, which is out now.
Four of the Five James Beard Finalists for the Best Southwest Chef Are Texans
And yet, after the state’s even more stellar showing in the semifinals, the announcement feels disappointing.
Pat’s Pick: Emma + Ollie, in Fredericksburg, Brings Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
At her newest restaurant, Rebecca Rather turns daytime meals into something special.
Texas Chefs and Restaurants Get Record Number of James Beard Semifinalist Nods
Among the surprises: The Original Ninfa's in Houston makes its first appearance as a contender for Outstanding Restaurant.
Pat’s Pick: San Antonio’s Savor Passes Every Test
Staffed by students at the Culinary Institute of America, this new restaurant impresses our critic—even on opening night.
The James Beard Awards chooses the Texas culinary hotspot for the revealing of its short list of nominees in March.
The Best New Restaurants in Texas for 2019
Where to eat now: The state’s best chefs take eclectic to a whole new level.
French Classic Saint-Emilion Returns to Its Roots
Founded in 1985, this Fort Worth institution goes back to perfecting the bistro basics. Mais oui.
Texas Nabs Three Places on Esquire’s Best New Restaurants List
Who made the cut? Petra and the Beast in Dallas, Nancy’s Hustle in Houston, and Carnitas Lonja in San Antonio.
Ford Fry Doubles Down in Houston With La Lucha and Superica
With his two new restaurants, both in the same building, the acclaimed Atlanta chef continues what he started with State of Grace.
Culinary Risks Pay Off at Rosewood in East Austin
Chef Jesse DeLeon has created a decidedly modern menu in an 1890 Victorian house.
Feast Around the World: Ingredient Spotlight
Learn more about five of the not-so-traditional ingredients used in our chefs' globally inspired recipes.
Feast Around the World: Hunting and Gathering
Chef Steve McHugh, of San Antonio’s Cured, creates a through line from Wisconsin to Louisiana to Texas with a meal built around roast duck, grapefruit, and chile pequins.
Feast Around the World: Peruvian Party
Austin chef Maribel Rivero, of Yuyo, creates a celebratory feast inspired by the highly acclaimed cuisine of Peru.
Feast Around the World: Tandoori and Beyond
Chef Kiran Verma, of Kiran's, started a Houston Thanksgiving tradition years ago for many customers with her tandoori turkey and Indian trimmings.
Feast Around the World: Mediterranean Medley
Like he does each night at Sachet, Dallas chef Stephen Rogers celebrates the flavors of one of his favorite regions in the world with a meze-inspired meal.
Collection: Feast Around the World
We asked five of the state's top chefs to create festive meals to serve this season. What we got was a cornucopia of global flavors. Follow these recipes and your Texas table will never be the same again.
Chris Shepherd’s UB Preserv Is One of Houston’s Best New Restaurants
The celebrated chef revives the spirit of his now-closed Underbelly while creating something new and beguiling.
Macellaio in Dallas Puts a Texas Accent on Mediterranean Classics
Italian sausages and charcuterie are the meat of the matter at the new restaurant from the owners of Lucia.
More Honors! Four Texas Restaurants Make the ‘Bon Appétit’ Top 50
It might be oversaturation, but what these recent lists say about how we are eating now is pretty fascinating.
Go Around the World at Poitín in Houston
Cultural influences come together in delicious harmony at this exciting global restaurant.
Texas Scores Big on Eater’s List of Best New Restaurants
Austin's Suerte, Houston's Theodore Rex, and Carnitas Lonja in San Antonio receive national acclaim.
Chef Chris Shepherd Talks About Houston, Harvey, and His Obsession with Hummus
In 2016, the James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd unveiled a novel restaurant concept in Houston’s busy, culturally diverse Montrose neighborhood. Called One Fifth and located in a former church, it was designed to change cuisines every year for five years, after which it would cease…
In Dallas, Perfect Union and Fachini Perform the Italian Two-Step
A couple of well-known local chefs open dual concepts at the same location.
‘Top Chef’ winner Kristen Kish opens Arlo Grey in Austin
Ahead of today’s opening at the Line Austin hotel, the chef chats about her background, the restaurant’s name, and biscuits versus bagels.
Austin’s Suerte Has Masa Appeal
The traditional corn dough forms the basis of a culinary adventure at this new Mexican restaurant.
Austin Dinner Series Lineup Includes Hugh Acheson and Lidia Bastianich
Some of the restaurant industry’s biggest names will pair with local chefs starting this summer to benefit a Texas nonprofit.
Texas Comes Up Short at the James Beard Awards
No winning chefs from our state this time, but the restaurant celebration was a big night for women, chefs of color, and immigrant rights.
