East End’s Pride in Foodservice

Many industries have been impacted and the foodservice industry has definitely taken a hit with posted numbers ranging between 2 and 6 million jobs lost since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. My husband and I have worked hard to support our local East End food community and there are so many delicious options!

Here are my favorite things from each of our East End Mom and Pop/Family Food Service Members:

• Blanca’s Café – Chai latte
• Champ Burger – Champ Burger Basket
• El Bolillo Bakery – Tres Leches
• El Burro & The Bull – Cream Corn side dish
• El Jardin Restaurant – Mole Enchiladas
• Gulf Coast Distillery – Any drink with BJ Hooker’s Vodka
• Harris County General Store BBQ Co. - Brisket
• Hendrick’s Catering - Turkey
• Lenox Barbecue and Catering – Chopped Beef Sandwich
• Mandola’s Deli – Deluxe Po’Boy
• Spanky’s – Pepperoni, Mushroom and Jalapeno on Thin Crust Pizza
• Street to Kitchen – Chicken Massamen Curry and Jasmin Rice
• Villa Arcos – Bacon Super Taco

I don’t know want to leave out our Chain Restaurant Members we love them too and appreciate what they are doing for our community as well! And yes I have favorites from them as well!!!

• Chick-fil-A – Spicy Chicken Sandwich
• Little Caesars – Crazy Bread Breadsticks
• Ninfa’s on Navigation - Margaritas
• Taco Bell – Dorito Shell Tacos
• Whataburger on Gulf Freeway - #1 with grilled jalapeno and no onions

To stay up to date with East End places to eat click here! https://www.eecoc.org/members/ql/restaurants-food-beverages-22

Food Service Leaders, managers, and business owners, how are you celebrating your team this week?