Backstreet Cafe Restaurant of Houston
Chef of the Year 2011-Chef Hugo!
Best Restaurant Sommelier - 2011
updated 4.12.12
Backstreet Cafe News
Backstreet Cafe is excited to announce that Chef Hugo Ortega has been selected as a 2012 James Beard Award finalist in the Best Chef: Southwest category! The James Beard Foundation Awards are the annual 'Oscars' of the culinary world and it is a true honor to be recognized by the association. Winners will be announced at the James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday, May 7, in New York City. Our team is so very proud of him! Be sure and give Chef Hugo a pat on the back next time you see him strolling through the dining room or at the local farmer’s markets.
Spring has arrived at and Backstreet Cafe is celebrating with new menu additions that highlight the season's bounty. Chef Hugo's new Roasted Vegetable Terrine, a cool Gazpacho or a warm Lobster Salad are all perfect starters for a great meal on the patio. Sample from several of our new seafood dishes like Vermillion Snapper, Pan Seared Trout with zucchini potato cakes, or Grilled Shrimp with tabouli and let us know what you think. As things begin to heat up, here in Houston, we look forward to Chef Hugo's special Heirloom Tomato Menu. We expect our first batch in just a few short weeks! In the meantime, you may enjoy the Artichoke Menu offerings while the season lasts!
Help us support Urban Harvest's Farmer's Markets!
Visit the farmers market for locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, honey, and much more. Shop Sundays at Discovery Green at 1500 McKinney and at Highland Village Market next to Jos. A. Bank, Wednesdays at City Hall, and Saturdays on Eastside near Richmond. Chef Hugo and his team will shop the weekend markets for the season's freshest ingredients and prepare a special Meatless Monday dinner menu. Vegetables are the ultimate sustainable ingredient and they can be cooked in thousands of delicious ways. Each week Hugo will take on the seasonal ingredients for a 3 course meal for $30. Look for this week's Meatless Monday Dinner Menu on our Facebook page. We will post it by Monday afternoon. We will donate $5 to Urban Harvest for each menu ordered. Urban Harvest promotes healthy communities, sound nutrition and respect for the environment. Each Saturday one of our restaurants will be out at the Eastside Farmers Market serving up tasty bites of new menus items and seasonal favorites as we promote this great community movement. The market is located in the parking lot behind 3000 Richmond. (Eastside crosses Richmond between Kirby and Buffalo Speedway.) Come join us!
Are you planning a wedding or do you know someone who is? Backstreet Cafe is the perfect special place to hold small ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, bridesmaids’ luncheons or brunches for out of town guests. Backstreet Cafe is an approved caterer for Chateau Cocomar, a beautiful wedding venue in the Willowbrook area. We can even bring the flavors of Backstreet Cafe to your home for a catered wedding event.
Contact Dwight Gwin to reserve one of our private rooms or plan a catered affair. (dwightgwin@yahoo.com or 832.465.4477) Please visit our Party Page for more details on planning an event with us..
Are you on Facebook? Backstreet, Hugo’s, Prego and Trevisio all have Facebook pages now. You can keep up with what's new and exciting. We post personal appearances by our chefs, wine dinners, new menus, seasonal menus and general news. Become a Fan!
We've recently remodeled our upstairs Dining Areas!
Live Music at our family of restaurants
Trevisio- Wednesday Happy Hour, Mickey Nilson
Backstreet Café – Sunday Brunch, Bob Chadwick Trio
Hugo’s – Sunday Brunch, Viento
Prego – Sunday Evenings, Mickey Nilson
