Food + Beverage

A Legacy Served

Eddie Ghazal Blends Family Tradition, Culinary Excellence and Community Connection at Zammitti’s Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Hung L Truong For Eddie Ghazal, food has never been simply about what lands on the plate. It is about family, hospitality, and the people who return to the table again and again. That philosophy has helped shape Zammitti’s Italian Ristorante, the waterfront restaurant in Kingwood that Ghazal has owned since 2011. Overlooking Lake Houston in Kings Harbor...

Food + Beverage

Service to Sweets

Navy Veteran Arthur Cunanan Brings Imaginative Desserts and a Community Vision to Yonutz Kingwood Article by Jessica Lawrence | Photography by Breezy Pettit Long before Arthur Cunanan began doling out ice cream-filled donuts and towering milkshakes, a passion for community was central to his life. Cunanan toiled for five years in the U.S. Navy, followed by another five years of service with the federal government in Washington, D.C. He then earned his master’s degree in business administration...

Food + Beverage

Sip, Savor, and Stay

Family, Flavor, and Elevated Cuisine Are Right Next Door Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Hung L Truong For the family behind Chachi’s Next Door, hospitality has always been personal. What began with Chachi’s Mexican Restaurant in 2008 has grown into a second concept that brings together elevated cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and the warmth of a family-run business. Luis and Kathie opened the original Chachi’s before expanding next door in 2020. Their daughter, Nicole, helps lead...

Life + Culture

Smokin’ for a Cause

Chicks & Hogs Served Up Delectable Barbecue Along With Hope for Local Families Article by Jessica Lawrence | Photography by Taylor Harbers The aroma of smoky, slow-cooked barbecue billowed through A.V. “Bull” Sallas Park as pitmasters served up juicy brisket and other savory favorites during the 16th Annual Chicks & Hogs BBQ and Brew-Fest on Sept. 26. Music and laughter filtered through the crowd as children immersed themselves in the fun of the play zone. Nearby, adults sipped cold beverages...