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A Cross-Cultural Culinary Experience in Houston

by BJ Fairfax
CulinaryEd Columnist

May 21, 2007

For residents of Houston, Texas, sampling sizzling local cuisine is just one part of the Houston experience. For students planning to attend Houston culinary schools, however, it can be an integral part of your culinary education. While most formal culinary programs teach basic cooking techniques, sampling a wide array of regional cuisines can add a whole new level to the educational experience.

Cooking Up Amazing Cuisine in Houston
Close to the port cities of Galveston and New Orleans, as well as the inland cities of San Antonio and Goliad, Houston stands at a culinary crossroads, with local cuisine incorporating elements of French, Creole, Spanish, and even native dishes. Considered alongside Houston's large population about 2 million potential diners Houston's diverse traditions offer an abundance of restaurant experience to supplement all the theory and technique available from Texas culinary schools.

Culinary Variety a Career Booster
From tapas and gazpacho to jambalaya and crawfish salad and don't forget that legendary Texas beef and barbecue Houston is home to more than 11,000 restaurants. From four-star eateries to authentic hole-in-the-wall establishments, Houston culinary school students have lots of options when it comes to supplementing their formal culinary educations with real life dining experiences. Perhaps even more importantly, however, they have the pick of the litter when it comes to culinary careers post culinary school.

Houston Beyond Culinary Education
Besides diverse eating options, Houston culinary students benefit from all the amenities of a major metropolitan area, including museums, nightclubs, sports arenas, parks, and more. Known as the Bayou City for the numerous waterways filtering through this Texas-sized town, Houston has a flavor all its own.

Sources
Houston Institute of Culture
City of Houston



About the Author
BJ Fairfax holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She writes for a variety of print and online publications.

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