Chef Bobby Matos | Photograph courtesy of State of Grace
Atlanta may be the city where chef Ford Fry became known for his popular portfolio of restaurants ( Jct. Kitchen, No. 246, The Optimist and Oyster Bar, and King + Duke, St. Cecilia), but it's Houston where he spent his formative years. In 2015, he opened his first restaurant in the area just blocks from where he went to high school. Called State of Grace, it is located in the classic, refurbished Lamar-River Oaks Shopping Center. Bobby Matos is the executive chef and creates a mix of Southern, American, Latin, Gulf Coast, German, and Asian influenced cuisines.
STATE OF GRACE
3258 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77098
T: 832.942.5080 | stateofgracetx.com
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Chefs Ford Fry and Bobby Matos share their itinerary for a perfect day of eating and drinking in Houston.
Chefs' Guide to Houston
Croissants at Common Bond Bakery | Photograph courtesy of Common Bond
MORNING | Breakfast
Common Bond Bakery
"I love Common Bond Bakery for on-the-go breakfast pastries. They are the best in the city."
FED Pro > Chef Ford Fry
1706 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
T: 713.529.3535
commonbondcafe.com
Goode Company Taqueria
"Amazing Texan-Mexican breakfast with fresh-made tortillas, wood-grilled meats and sausage, and great migas."
FED Pro > Chef Ford Fry
4902 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77098
T: 713.520.9153
goodecompany.com
River Oaks Donuts
"These are some of Houston's best doughnuts and this is my favorite for a quick drive-thru breakfast before work. I love the rotating seasonal flavors that they bring into the mix and you can never go wrong with a classic glazed."
FED Pro > Chef Bobby Matos
3601 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77027
T: 713.961.9458
riveroaksdonuts.com
COFFEE
Photo Credit: ©Find. Eat. Drink.
Blacksmith Coffee
"I stop in here for iced coffee and their Vietnamese iced coffee is my favorite."
FED Pro > Chef Ford Fry
1018 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
T: 832.360.7470
blacksmithhouston.com
LUNCH
Photograph courtesy of Killen's Barbeque
Killen's Barbeque
"This is the best lunch spot. Order everything on the menu, starting with the brisket. But you can't miss the beef and pork ribs, or the BBQ turkey. They also have a crazy delicious bone-in pork belly."
FED Pro > Chef Ford Fry
3613 E Broadway Street
Pearland, TX 77581
T: 281.485.2272
killensbarbecue.com
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Tacos Tierra Caliente
"This is an awesome taco truck next to West Alabama Ice House, which is a great spot for a cold beer."
FED Pro > Chef Bobby Matos
2003 West Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77098
DINNER
Photograph courtesy of Helen Greek Food & Wine
Helen Greek Food & Wine
"They serve great Greek food and have a very interesting wine list. I love to order the Grilled Feta Brined Chicken, The Lamb Ribs, and, of course, they make an amazing Gyro."
FED Pro > Chef Ford Fry
2429 Rice Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005
T: 832.831.7133
helengreekfoodandwine.com
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Photograph courtesy of Provisions
Provisions
"This is some of the best food in Houston. I come here for the immaculate cheese boards and the best bread."
FED Pro > Chef Bobby Matos
807 Taft Street
Houston, TX 77019
T: 713.628.9020
passandprovisions.com
DESSERT
Brennan's of Houston
"Stop in here for some classic desserts -- the Bananas Foster is a must-get."
FED Pro > Chef Bobby Matos
3300 Smith Street
Houston, TX 77006
T: 713.522.9711
brennanshouston.com
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Bananas Foster | Photograph courtesy of Brennan's
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