Outside a Houston’s location in Pasadena, California, diners eagerly await their tables, with some even discussing the concept of a tradwife. Among the various menu options at Houston’s, the French dip sandwich stands out with its loyal fan base. The freshly baked rolls are tender and light, buttered, toasted, and topped with sliced roast beef that maintains its pinkish hue. The sandwich holds together well when dipped in a flavorful jus, transitioning from crisp to moist at the perfect pace.
The Hillstone restaurant group, which operates Houston’s and 36 other locations nationwide, embodies a polished and somewhat expensive dining experience that is both generic and unique. The group’s approach to dining is not quite timeless, but it does avoid trendy gimmicks and instead focuses on delivering consistent and pleasing meals. Unlike many chains that heavily promote their branding, Hillstone keeps a low profile and strives to cater to a wide range of tastes successfully.
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