Talented chef from Chris Shepherd s crew joins iconic Midtown eatery Matt Staph is the new chef at Brennan s.
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Matt Staph as executive chef. Staph comes to Brennan s from Underbelly Hospitality s restaurant One Fifth; he opened the restaurant under the direction of chef Nick Fine and served as chef de cuisine for four of its five iterations. He replaces Joey Chavez, who came to Brennan s in the summer of 2020. Brennan s of Houston has served elevated Creole fare in Midtown since 1967. Proprietor Alex Brennan-Martin and his family also own legendary New Orleans restaurant Commander s Palace. “One Fifth has been my home for the past five years and it’s what really made me feel welcome here in Houston, Staph said in a statement. I am truly thankful to Chris and to my experience at One Fifth for opening my eyes to what an extraordinary city Houston is,” says Staph. “We’ve done some really amazing things at One Fifth and now it’s my time, i
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Ann Criswell, the Houston Chronicle’s longtime food editor retired from the newspaper in 2000. She joined the Chronicle in 1961 and became food editor in 1966.Betty Tichich / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Ann Criswell, a resident at The Waterford at College Station, 1103 Rock Prairie Rd., is shown through her room window as she speaks to her daughter, Cathy Lester, who stood outside for their visit Sunday, April 19, 2020, in College Station. A majority of the residents have tested positive for COVID-19.Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Ann Criswell, Houston Chronicle food editor since 1966, published seven cookbooks during her more than three decades as the paper’s food editor.Betty Tichich / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Ann Criswell, the Houston Chronicle’s longtime food editor retired from the newspaper in 2000. She joined the Chronicle in 1961 and became food editor in 1966.Betty Tichich / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Ann Criswell, a resident at The Waterford at College Station, 1103 Rock Prairie Rd., is shown through her room window as she speaks to her daughter, Cathy Lester, who stood outside for their visit Sunday, April 19, 2020, in College Station. A majority of the residents have tested positive for COVID-19.Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Ann Criswell, Houston Chronicle food editor since 1966, published seven cookbooks during her more than three decades as the paper’s food editor.Betty Tichich / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less