LOCAL Houston | The City Guide JULY 2015 | Page 22

CHEF’S SPECIAL

LAUREN McMULLEN
LADY LUCK CATERING
WHAT IS YOUR COMFORT FOOD? My mother’s matzo ball soup.
BEST BREAKFAST? Medina Café, Vancouver. Fricassee and
Liège-style waffles.
BEST BRUNCH? Crawfish and Bloody Mary’s.
WHAT INGREDIENT CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT IN THE KITCHEN
AND WHY? A variety of whole peppercorns. I use them for pickling,
stocks, marinating, and I freshly crack them for rubs and seasoning.
WHAT UTENSIL CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?
A razor sharp microplane for citrus, horseradish, garlic, onion, ginger,
nutmeg, cinnamon, chocolate and cheese.
FAVORITE LATE NIGHT SPOT FOR A BITE?
Whataburger. #1, add grilled jalapenos.
FAVORITE AFFORDABLE WINE? Vinho Verde, Portugal.
FAVORITE PLACE FOR DESSERT? Crêperie Stefanie in Zermatt,
Switzerland, during the winter. My favorites include Nutella banana
and Grand Marnier.
WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE CHEF, RESTAURANT AND DISH?
Francis Mallmann. Resta \