Latte Throwdown at Tout Suite; BCN's New Hours; Hot New Bakeries

EAST END —  Show off your artistic side at Tout Suite. East Downtown's newest cafe and bakery s hosting a latte art throwdown beginning at 8 p.m. this evening. Amateur and professional baristas are invited to participate and a winner will receive a cash prize. [Eaterwire]

MONTROSE — Having trouble snagging a reservation to BCN Taste & Tradition? The upscale Spanish restaurant has extended its hours on the weekends. Doors open  5:30 p.m. on Fridays and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Lunch service is expected to begin in early 2015. [Eaterwire]

RIVER OAKS — Pondicheri Bake Lab + Shop was named one of Houston's hottest bakeries by Zagat Houston. Also joining the list: Tout Suite, Common Bond and Red Dessert Dive & Coffee Shop. [Zagat]

WINTER PARK, FLA — Landry’s Restaurants' portfolio continues to grow. The Houston-based restaurant group purchased Mitchell’s Fish Market  from Ruth’s Hospitality Group yesterday.  The cost? $10 million for 18 chains in Ohio, Michigan and Florida. [Houston Chronicle]


Updated: 11/19/2014 at 6:07 p.m.