For UK exporters, post-Brexit border chaos arrives early
by Jill Lawless, The Associated Press
Posted Dec 21, 2020 9:53 am EDT
Last Updated Dec 21, 2020 at 9:58 am EDT
A police officer directs traffic at the entrance to the closed ferry terminal in Dover, England, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, after the Port of Dover was closed and access to the Eurotunnel terminal suspended following the French government s announcement. France banned all travel from the UK for 48 hours from midnight Sunday, including trucks carrying freight through the tunnel under the English Channel or from the port of Dover on England s south coast. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
LONDON For some British truckers, retailers and traders, a feared New Year’s nightmare arrived early.
Welcome to the eighth part of a series where we showcase the noteworthy food and drink experiences of a very weird year. In the spirit of the holidays, it s also a very special collaboration between the food writers of the Houston Press and Houston Food Finder, the online publication founded by former Houston Press restaurant critic and food editor Phaedra Cook. This eighth edition covers some of our writers favorite cocktails and spirits. Part nine will cover some of the important organizations that have helped hospitality workers survive this difficult year.
Favorite Distillery
Photo by Gulf Coast Distillers.
For a town with a brewery on seemingly every corner, Houston had, until recently, suffered from a distinct lack of local distilleries. Luckily, that has changed a bit in recent years with a handful of notable spirits producers popping up around town.
Montrose remains Houston s healthiest food paradise. This is where the city s elite chefs play, opening big-money concepts that dot Westheimer Road and vie for your evening attention. But along with the James Beard bait are some of the city s most beloved stalwarts and comfort-food standbys. No matter your choice, you really can t go wrong.
Here is our run through the best of Montrose:
The former L Olivier is a wine-focused French bistro with filling, rustic dishes, like chicken with Robuchon potatoes and crispy pork belly with spuds and arugula. There s also a 44 Farms burger and snacks, like pickled veggies and a Dairymaids cheese and charcuterie plate, for those wanting something a bit more noshable. Avondale also doubles as your favorite bottle shop, thanks to a superior selection of labels from Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, and Beaujolais, plus fun finds from Napa Valley and Sonoma.
Welcome to the third part of a series where we showcase the noteworthy food and drink experiences of a very weird year. In the spirit of the holidays, it s also a very special collaboration between the food writers of the Houston Press and Houston Food Finder, the online publication founded by former Houston Press restaurant critic and food editor Phaedra Cook. This third edition highlights wine. Watch for favorite beer and spirits experiences coming soon. Part four will cover some of our writers favorites chefs who made the best of a bad year. In case you missed it, here s part two: Treats & Trends. See the list at the end of this article for other installments of the series.