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FOOD | ARTS | COMMUNITY | STYLE+LEISURE
Shrimp “Ajillo”
Tuna Tostadas
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Between bites I sipped the Roasted Blueberry and Basil Bourbon
signature cocktail made with oven-roasted blueberries and basil,
with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a little white wine.
What a treat.
Soupe a l’Oignon – French onion soup with a crème
beef stock base, slow-cooked caramelized onions, handmade croutons and Parmesan cheese $7
Hernán and co-owner SVEN HOSSFELDAND have taken on a unique
challenge, and it may evolve some as the community gets to know
Black & White. But several months in, things are looking good.
SAMPLE MENU
BLACK SIDE
Shrimp Ajillo – Gulf shrimp sautéed in garlic, crushed
red pepper, parsley and olive oil $11
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Chuletón de Cerdo – Center-cut pork chop drizzled
with a Maker’s Mark® demi-glaze, served with mashed
potatoes and asparagus $32
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WHITE SIDE
Octopus Carpaccio – Thinly sliced octopus with olive
oil, peppercorn and grilled lemon $12
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Tuna Tostadas (3) – Chipotle mayo spread, covered
with delicate cuts of tuna tataki marinated in Ponzu
sauce with thin slices of avocado and fried leek $11
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Red Snapper “a la Talla” – A whole grilled red snapper, butterflied and glazed with red chili paste and
green parsley pesto on each side, served with refried
beans, mashed potatoes and tortillas $42
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Salmone de Mare – Grilled with balsamic teriyaki
reduction sauce with mashed potatoes and grilled
asparagus $26
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“I’m getting to know the names and faces,” said Hernán, who has
only been here since January. “Some have come back several
times a week.”
I’m not surprised. Especially if they tried the octopus Carpaccio.
Thinly sliced, like salami, and treated with olive oil, peppercorn
and lemon. Very tender, full of flavor.
The Black Menu features wonderful items like pan-roasted duck
breast, bone-in ribeyes and center-cut pork chops. The White
Menu offers up an array of international seafood with influences
from the Americas to the Mediterranean.
Hernán shared that a wine bar was in the plans, and may be
ready as you read this.
I’ve committed to return, so I’ll see you there.
BLACK & WHITE
By Jeff Lane
Photography by Sarah Miller
HONEST SEAFOOD AND MEDITERRANEAN FARE
1001 Studewood | Houston, TX 77008 | +1.346.980.8484 | www.blackandwhitehou.com
Mon 5–10pm, Tue Close, Wed – Sat 5–10pm, Sun 10am–4pm
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