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Eater
30-05-2025
- Business
- Eater
The Biggest Houston Restaurant News This Month, May 2025
Catch up on each month's most exciting food and dining news in Eater Houston's newest column. 5) Houston's Genesis Steakhouse Becomes Exodus and Pivots to a Non-Kosher Menu Diners were particularly interested in news that Houston's formerly kosher steakhouse Genesis Steakhouse and Wine Bar, which closed in April, will be resurrected as Exodus Bar and Grill. In its second act, owner Jason Goldstein says the restaurant will not be entirely kosher, but will still feature kosher-certified steaks and chickens, along with dishes like cheeseburgers, gumbo, sushi, and beef short rib. 4) Turkey Leg Hut Allegedly Sold California-Grown Pot Out of Branded Bags in Houston The Turkey Leg Hut drama just doesn't stop. In early May, an FBI agent testified against former Turkey Leg Hut owner Lynn Price, alleging in a bond hearing that the agency collected evidence that the restaurant was used to store and sell large quantities of marijuana from out of state. This follows an April indictment in which Price faces federal charges of arson for his alleged role in the June 2020 fire at Bar 5015, an establishment owned by Price's former colleague and business partner. 3) Everything You Need to Know About Dining and Drinking at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) A sign that summer travel is just getting started? This guide directing travelers to the best places to dine did significant numbers in May. Among the best options are Pala for pizza, Hugo's Cocina, the airport's newest outpost of the Annie, and the Breakfast Klub, especially for those early morning flights. 2) Houston Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Officially Trades in the Restaurateur Life for the Trump Administration In late April, the U.S. Senate confirmed Tillman Fertitta, one of Houston's most successful and richest restaurateurs, as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino. This means Fertitta, who owns the Houston Rockets, will forfeit more than 600 U.S. businesses and restaurants, many of which are in the Houston area. What could this mean for his hospitality group Landry's, with dozens of family-friendly restaurants around the region? Stay tuned. 1) We Tried Trump Burger in Texas So You Don't Have To Trump Burger, which loudly proclaims its support for President Donald Trump, has quickly become one of the most controversial fast-casual restaurants in Texas. What started as one politically charged burger joint in Bellville, Texas, in 2020 has since expanded to a chainlet across the region, bringing its unapologetically MAGA branding to cities like Flatonia, Texas; Kemah, Texas; and, most recently, West Houston on Chimney Rock Road. So, how does Trump Burger really stack up to the compelling burger options already in Space City? Eater Houston tried the burger (and endured the discomfort) so you don't have to. Here's a rundown on the experience. In Case You Missed It: Need more travel inspiration? Here are some of Eater's recent maps pointing you to the best restaurants in waterside cities like Port Aransas, Galveston, Kemah, and Seabrook. And if a suburban getaway is what you seek, there's a map for that, too. Sign up for our newsletter. 3410 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77057
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
Picnic picks with Jason Goldstein
Cookbook author Jason Goldstein whips up a few ideas to make a Memorial Day weekend 'picnic' pop with an excellent cup of lemonade. May 24, 2025
The Independent
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Lawsuits are piling up as weight-loss drug users report losing their sight: ‘I definitely wouldn't have taken it'
More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed on behalf of weight-loss drug users who claim that popular weight-loss medications such as Ozempic have caused a loss of vision. Patients from New York and New Jersey have claimed that they suffered non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after taking drugs containing semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus. The condition is rare and includes a loss of blood flow to the optic nerve that causes sudden vision loss in one eye. "People are just waking up and developing this [vision] condition,' Jason Goldstein, the lawyer representing the patients, told Newsday. 'They wake and they totally can't see. A lot of them lose their peripheral vision. They could lose total vision. I have one client who lost it in both eyes." One of the patients, 57-year-old Edward Fanelli, told the newspaper, "If it was on the label, I definitely wouldn't have taken it,' referring to a warning of potential vision loss. "Who would want to risk losing their sight?" he asked. Fanelli, a New Jersey resident, started taking Ozempic to treat his Type 2 diabetes in October 2022 and was diagnosed with the condition about eight months later. He could no longer do his job as a general contractor because of his vision loss. Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, has defended its popular medications. Lauren Browdy Weiner, a spokesperson for the drug maker, said the condition is not considered a possible adverse reaction for drugs. "Novo Nordisk is of the opinion that the benefit-risk profile of semaglutide remains unchanged,' she told Newsday. She continued: 'Patient safety is a top priority for Novo Nordisk, and we take all reports about adverse events from use of our medicines very seriously. 'This also relates to eye conditions, which are well-known comorbidities for people living with diabetes." Weiner mentioned that studies done by the drug maker do not suggest a 'causal relationship' between semaglutide and the condition. External studies, meanwhile, have found vision issues or an increased likelihood of vision issues with patients on weight loss drugs, but conclude that more research is needed to truly understand the problem. One study published in January in JAMA Ophthalmology examined nine patients who had vision complications while on drugs containing semaglutide or tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound. Out of the nine patients, seven had the vision condition. "This review was not conducted in any way that we can say these drugs caused the complications,' the author of the study, Dr. Bradley Katz, told Newsday. He added: "Further studies are needed to test our hypothesis. However, this is an important issue for ophthalmologists as we monitor usage of these drugs and how to best be in communication with our patients about them."
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Longtime kosher Houston steakhouse rebrands after losing certification
The Brief A longtime kosher steakhouse in Houston has re-branded after losing its certification. The certification was revoked after a surprise visit by Houston's kosher authority. The new restaurant hopes to reach a wider base of customers. HOUSTON - The owners of Exodus Bar and Grill on North Braeswood Boulevard are trying to move on from a confrontation with Houston's kosher authority that led to the closure of the restaurant's predecessor. Genesis Steakhouse was a longtime holder of kosher certification. Following their certification revocation by the Houston Kashruth Association in January, Genesis closed their doors in late April. The re-branded steakhouse now hopes to appeal to a wider clientele. The backstory Owners describe a surprise inspection at Genesis in January, when the rabbi in charge of inspecting kosher restaurants for the Houston Kashruth Association challenged a package of fish. The restaurant's kosher supervisor, who was selected by the organization, could not find the appropriate paperwork. Kosher certification is important in orthodox Jewish communities because it guarantees food and beverages adhere to the strict dietary rules of Judaism. The restaurant says it was decertified within a day, without any opportunity to find a solution. Losses quickly mounted, as reservations were canceled and business dwindled. After Genesis closed, the new restaurant opened with borrowed finances. Exodus offers a non-kosher menu that owners hope will appeal to a broader base of customers. What they're saying "We can always throw away the item in question, get new items, no problem," said Exodus owner Jason Goldstein, of the January confrontation, "But they chose, within 24 hours, to go ahead and decide to remove my certification very abruptly." "Maybe it's our chance to expand our menu and expand our customer base," Goldstein said about the new beginning. What we don't know The Houston Kashruth Association did not respond to phone messages, text or email to explain its decision to decertify the Genesis Steakhouse. The Source Information for this story was collected by the Kosher Certification Service and interviews.
