Heb serves up takeaway dishes from another houston. In addisons latest yearly roundup of the countrys finest newlyopened eateries, xochi has earned a spot on the list. Sfa honored houston chef hugo ortega with the 2017 craig claiborne lifetime achievement award. In 1984, ortega immigrated to houston with a cousin and a friend. Hugo ortega of hugos, backstreet cafe and caracol, in houston discusses his love for traveling, his james beard foundation award nomination, and his favorite austin restaurants. We cannot thank heb enough for their thoughtfulness and leadership during this time. The best places to eat in houston, according to chef hugo ortega. The chef teamed up with heb to bring dishes from hugo s and backstreet cafe to the chains shelves starting on. A hugo ortega and tracy vaught restaurant in uptown park the james beardwinning chef is planning to open a spot out west. Authentic mexican cuisine by awardwinning chef hugo ortega, handshaken margaritas and a festive atmosphere make this one of houstons dontmiss dining.
And mayor sylvester turner made it official when ortega the chefowner of the awardwinning hugos. The first of ortega s places to head to when he has a hankering for a good meal in houston is himalaya restaurant. On the latest episode of cooking in america, host sheldon simeon heads to houston to meet one of the citys most dynamic chefs. The iron chef competition saw her not only competing but also assisting houston super chef, hugo ortega, in the large spread of food that he and his.
The best places to eat in houston, according to chef hugo. New hugo ortega restaurant planned for uptown park. Hugo ortega is the chef and coowner of hugos, caracol, xochi. It is an honor for us to be associated with them, and to have our product in their stores, ortega said.
Hugo was bestowed the 2017 craig claiborne lifetime achievement award from southern foodways alliance. Hugo ortega chefowner of hugos and backstreet cafe. Located in sharpstown, indian and pakistani eats can be found on the menu. These are the best restaurants in houston, according to chef hugo. Authentic mexican cooking is a worldclass cuisine that has remained virtually unchanged by the outside world, says executive chef hugo ortega of his native cuisine. Skip to main content 1600 westheimer, houston, tx 77006 75247744. Indepth houston restaurants turn to immigrants amidst worker shortage. Authentic mexican cuisine by awardwinning chef hugo ortega, handshaken margaritas and a festive atmosphere make this one of houstons dontmiss dining experiences.
From dishwasher to renowned chef 6abc philadelphia. Xochi sochee, from xochitl, goddess of the flowers, meaning to bloom or catch fire, is the newest creative endeavor of awardwinning chef hugo ortega and. He was a finalist for the award for six consecutive years, 2012 2017. Houston chef hugo ortega puts oaxacan flavors front.
New hugo ortega restaurant planned for uptown park houston. The addition of hugos brings to five the number of houston restaurants that have partnered with heb to create takeaway meals. Hugo ortegas journey from dishwasher to head chef the story of the chef behind some of houstons best restaurants, in his own words by eater video and southern foodways alliance dec 14. We encourage personal growth by recognizing and nurturing talent with support and training so employees can achieve their highest potential. New hugo ortega concept, other restaurants revealed for convention district. The chef teamed up with heb to bring dishes from hugos and backstreet cafe to the chains shelves starting on april 20. Hugo ortega, tilman fertitta restaurants, others planned. Sep 27, 2019 the restaurant will join htown restaurant groups solid stable of eateries, including backstreet cafe, which will celebrate 37 years this year, plus caracol, hugo s, and xochi. Hugo ortegas xochi is one of the countrys best new restaurants.
Jan 14, 2020 ortegas touted restaurants, which include hugos, caracol and xochi serve up authentic regional mexican cuisine. Chris shepherd 2014, hugo ortega 2017, justin yu 2016 and robert del grande. He had no contacts or job leads but was determined to make a life for himself in america. Hugo ortega is executive chefcoowner of four of houstons top restaurants backstreet cafe, hugos, caracol and xochi, and winner of best chef. Houstons hugo ortega wins prize for best southwest chef. Sep 27, 2019 chef hugo ortega, and tracy vaught, coowners of the htown restaurant group, announced they will open a new restaurant in uptown park slated for 2020. Hugos chefowner hugo ortega has been a finalist for the james beard award three times. Hugo ortega and tracy vaught, the five time james beard award finalist and his wifebusiness partner known for acclaimed restaurants hugos. Apr 20, 2020 joining a handful of local restaurants that have brought their most popular dishes to grocery store shelves, james beard award winner hugo ortega is the latest chef to jump on board. Hugo ortega s dish ragstoriches story began as an illegal immigrant from mexico and ended as a u. Hugo ortegas xochi, houstons finest new restaurant alison cook june 12, 2017 updated. Houston restaurants turn to immigrants amidst worker shortage. Southwest 2017 xochi received award of excellence by wine spectator 2017 hugo ortega finalist for best chef. Hugo is one of houstons most acclaimed chefs and believes that a chef is only as good as the last meal he cooked.
Houstons anticelebrity chef hugo ortega is happy to. Hugo ortegas xochi, houstons finest new restaurant. I wondered if they had any idea they were about to dine at one of the very best restaurants in houston. Nov 19, 2017 meet hugo ortega, chef and owner of hugo s, which has been serving authentic mexican dishes in this city for 15 years. His american dream continued when they opened hugos in 2002, featuring regional mexican cuisine. Oct 15, 2019 located in the heart of houstons montrose area, hugos brings the exciting and earthy flavors of mexico across the border. Hes the executive chef and coowner at four top local restaurants hugos, backstreet cafe, xochi and caracol. Tracy vaught recognized at houston business journals women who mean business awards 2017. Ownerchef hugo ortega has become a houston legend alongside wife and restaurateur tracy vaughtwho also operates prego, trevisio and backstreet cafeand longtime sommelier, sean beck. Houston restaurants turn to immigrants amidst worker. Hugo ortega meals now available at select heb stores in. Hugo ortega does not have particularly fond memories of growing up in mexico city.
Beloved james beard awardwinning chef hugo ortega shares some of his favorite places to eat in houston. Official site of chef hugo ortega awardwinning chef of backstreet cafe new american cuisine, hugo s authentic mexican cuisine, and caracol coastal mexican kitchen. Official site of chef hugo ortega awardwinning chef of backstreet cafe new american cuisine, hugos authentic mexican cuisine, and caracol coastal. Hugo ortega chefowner of hugo s and backstreet cafe. The chef teamed up with heb to bring dishes from hugos and. Hugo ortega meals now available at select heb stores in houston. Jul 20, 2016 hugo ortega and tracy vaught, the five time james beard award finalist and his wifebusiness partner known for acclaimed restaurants hugo s, caracol, and backstreet cafe, are making plans to open. Xochi sochee, from xochitl, goddess of the flowers, meaning to bloom or catch fire, is the newest creative endeavor of awardwinning chef hugo ortega and the h town restaurant group culinary team. We provide opportunities through advancement and new business creation. Set in downtowns marriott marquis houston, xochi pronounced sochee means to bloom or catch fire and represents another creative endeavor from awardwinning chef hugo ortega and the h town restaurant group. Southwest at the james beard awards, held monday night in chicago. Official site of chef hugo ortega awardwinning chef of backstreet cafe new american cuisine, hugos authentic mexican cuisine, and caracol coastal mexican kitchen. Houston james beard award winner hugo ortegas dishes are.
Hugo ortegas dish ragstoriches story began as an illegal immigrant from mexico and ended as a u. Houston chef hugo ortega puts oaxacan flavors front and center at xochi how one of the citys top chefs went from homeless to beard award winner by eater video aug 5, 2017, 1. It was a longawaited win for the 51yearold chef, who had. Over the next decade, industry experts expect the restaurant labor shortage. Nov 06, 2019 landrys iron chef 2019 features hugo ortega, ariel fox and junior chefs. The chef and owner of hugos in houston describes his childhood in mexicos capital as hectic, up until. June 20, 2017 was declared hugo ortega day in houston by mayor sylvester turner in honor of his james beard award. Chris shepherd 2014, hugo ortega 2017, justin yu 2016 and robert del grande 1992. Exploring possibilities so we can provide opportunities through hospitality. Apr 16, 2020 located in the heart of houstons montrose area, hugos brings the exciting and earthy flavors of mexico across the border.
After winning a james beard award earlier this year, eater roving critic bill addison has named chef hugo ortegas xochi one of the best new restaurants in the country. Mexico cityborn chef hugo ortega is living the american dream. Chef hugo ortega of houston came away with the honor for best chef. Apr 21, 2020 hugo ortega meals now available at select heb stores in houston meals from james beard awardwinning chef are a new addition to hebs meal simple options from houston restaurants greg morago april 21, 2020 updated. Located in the heart of houstons montrose area, hugos brings the exciting and earthy flavors of mexico across the border. He immigrated from mexico to houston and began in the restaurant business as a dishwasher at backstreet cafe.
Chef hugo ortega was born in mexico city, the oldest of a family of eight children. Ortega learned to cook with his grandmother in the mexican state of oaxaca. Southwest at the prestigious 2017 james beard foundation awards. Tracy vaught, hugo ortega on the climb to becoming the. In 2017, houstons most deserving chef, hugo ortega, finally earned a. Joining a handful of local restaurants that have brought their most popular dishes to grocery store shelves. Ortega went to houston, working menial jobs during the. Mar 25, 2019 chef hugo ortegas favorite houston restaurants by hugo ortega march 25, 2019 updated. Caracol, a mexican coastal kitchen, in houstons galleria. Tracy and hugo are also investors in origen restaurant in oaxaca, mexico and with their team created the menu for hugos cocina in terminal c at george bush intercontinental airport in houston.
Hugo ortega is executive chefcoowner of four of houston s top restaurants backstreet cafe, hugo s, caracol and xochi, and winner of best chef. Hugo ortegas street food of mexico 2012 and backstreet kitchen. Site includes event information, press and information about his cookbooks. Jul 26, 2017 after winning a james beard award earlier this year, eater roving critic bill addison has named chef hugo ortegas xochi one of the best new restaurants in the country. Houston james beard award winner hugo ortegas dishes are now. Joining a handful of local restaurants that have brought their most popular dishes to grocery store shelves, james beard award winner hugo ortega is the latest chef to jump on board. The texas grocer announced that dishes from two of the beard award winners restaurants backstreet cafe and hugos will be available in. Jun 20, 2017 the city of houston commends and congratulations chef hugo ortega on the momentous occasion and his culinary contributions to houston and extends best wishes on his continued success, the. Authentic mexican cuisine by awardwinning chef hugo ortega, handshaken margaritas and a festive atmosphere make this one of houston s dontmiss dining experiences. Chef hugo ortega received craig claiborne lifetime achievement award 2017 from southern foodways alliance. Apr 17, 2020 restaurants, including hugo ortegas backstreet cafe and hugos are among those tapped to fulfill the orders. Restaurateurs tracy vaught and hugo ortega announce they will open a new restaurant next year in uptown park.
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