Lorretta Ruggiero

Lorretta Ruggiero is a freelance writer who loves cooking, gardening, traveling, and reading everything in sight. Her happiest moments are spent hosting family get-togethers or parties with friends. She is married to Classic Rock Bob and they have two amazing adult children, plus a houseful of fur and animals. She is an unashamed tree hugger who enjoys long walks in the woods. She cannot decide if her last meal would be a medium-rare filet mignon or tomato bruschetta, but she would definitely have a glass of red wine with either.

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July 11, 2025

Mexican Ice Pops are the Ultimate Refresher: 10 Paleta Shops to Cool Your Houston Summer, With Ice Cream, Agua Frescas, and More

With a variety of dippings and toppings, the paleta possibilities are endless
By Lorretta Ruggiero

July 9, 2025

Where to Get Your Fill of Pasta and Parmesan: Houston’s Best Italian Restaurants

From dimly lit trattorias to sceney dining rooms with tableside truffle service, these restaurants know how to impress
By Lorretta Ruggiero

July 3, 2025

16 Houston Sushi Restaurants to Know Right Now

Freshly flown in fish, sake, and lychee martinis await
By Lorretta Ruggiero

June 26, 2025

Breakfast Restaurants in Houston Worth Jumping Out of Bed For

Early birds and late risers welcome
By Lorretta Ruggiero

June 20, 2025

15 Excellent Vegetarian and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Houston

The city’s diversity is well represented at these restaurants slinging everything from ‘shrooms and grits to jackfruit “fish” tacos
By Lorretta Ruggiero

June 19, 2025

10 Must-Visit Greek Restaurants in Houston

Where to get your hands on gyros, feta pies, Greek beer, and more
By Lorretta Ruggiero

June 13, 2025

Where to Eat in Galveston: 12 Restaurants for Gulf Seafood, Steak, Cocktails, and More

Sponsored by Buckhead Pride
By Lorretta Ruggiero

June 5, 2025

Houston’s Best Buffets and All-You-Can-Eat Experiences

Enjoy second… and third, and fourth helpings at these restaurants
By Lorretta Ruggiero

June 4, 2025

Houston’s 15 Best Creameries for Ice Cream, Gelato, and Soft Serve

Where to score the best scoops this summer
By Lorretta Ruggiero

May 23, 2025

15 Best Bakeries in Houston for Fresh Bread, Cakes, and Pastries

Let your nose be the guide to the some of the top shops slinging croissants, cakes, kolaches, whoopie pies, and more
By Lorretta Ruggiero
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