HOUSTON – If you know, you know. Tucked away in Southeast Houston, Backyard Boil House has been quietly serving up some of the city’s most crave-worthy dishes for the past five years. Beloved by locals - and now the secret’s finally out for the rest of us - this restaurant is the definition of a hidden gem.

Backyard Boil House is the dream of husband-and-wife team Ed and Nina Micheaux, who traded Houston’s nightlife scene for the kitchen. After years of running popular lounges and bars, they wanted to create something different: a neighborhood spot with five-star food in a laid-back, welcoming environment. “We wanted to provide a better food option where you didn’t have to leave the neighborhood to get quality food,” Ed explained. And judging by the crowd of loyal regulars, they’ve more

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