"Houston restaurants dabbled with all kinds of raw stuff this year, with venison and toro making surprise appearances. The tartare from Nobie’s, the restaurant we recommend for nearly every situation, came out on top. You’ll get a trifecta of Lone Star State specialties that create a spectacular, lick-the-plate-clean spread of raw beef. It has thick, buttered Texas toast, a dollop of deviled egg aioli, and a hint of smoke from soft jalapeños chopped together with firm, beautiful meat and capers." - carlo mantuano