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GENESIS STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR
a “ FOOD REVIEW ” by Sonia Guimbellot
Genesis is in the heart of Houston ’ s Jewish community in a Meyerland shopping center on Chimney Rock and Bissonnet by Kronberg ’ s Flags and Flagpoles . The principles they operate on have long been instilled in this family-run business . I was asking around for a kosher restaurant and looked into a Jewish calendar of businesses a close friend , Michel Sellouk , gave me as all are family in that community . He said he knows the management after I had already gotten there to call him that I chose this place and always a great experience for everyone experiencing it . As I walked in I could see why . The staff was very professional and after we were greeted
by the hostesses , we walked through the dining room of spacious large tables and privacy wall dividers that can accommodate several sized parties . The interior was an art deco style reminding of being in New York with soft lighting . There are hanging star lights that can take you away to any place . The focal point of the room was definitely the large tree of life to greet you the moment you step in . We sat in the back where the general manager could have a vantage point to oversee the restaurant and discuss with us the dishes we had .
The first dish was Smoked Short Rib Tacos with fresh
28 iF Magazine | March 2017