Lorretta Ruggiero is a freelance writer at Houston Press. She specializes in food and beverages, hospitality and leisure, and restaurants, often sharing her culinary adventures and insights with her audience. Lorretta's work has been featured in notable publications such as DiningOut Magazine and NewsBreak.
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Lorretta Ruggiero's articles predominantly focus on local restaurant openings, closings, dining deals, and events in the Houston area. She also covers seasonal topics and private sector announcements related to food and beverage as well as house & home.
Given her emphasis on local restaurant news and dining deals, she would likely be interested in pitches related to new restaurant openings or closures, unique culinary experiences or promotions in the Houston area. Additionally, stories about seasonal trends or changes within the local food scene may capture her attention.
Considering Lorretta's coverage attributes which emphasize announcements and event coverage along with themes focusing on food & beverage as well as house & home topics; PR professionals can tailor their pitches around these areas for greater impact when reaching out to her.
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We make no secret about being a carbo-holic. In fact, there are few things, other than wine and cheese, that stir up our senses like bread.
By: Lorretta Ruggiero
These are comings and goings of Houston's restaurants this week.
By: Lorretta Ruggiero
This week's list has some happy hellos and some sad goodbyes.
By: Lorretta Ruggiero
This week's restaurant news and May's wrap-up.
By: Lorretta Ruggiero
Exciting openings lead this week's list, with a couple of sad closures.
Houston sent some of its best chefs and restaurateurs to Chicago last night for the James Beard Awards 2026 at the Lyric Opera.
By: Lorretta Ruggiero
Bakeries, sports bars and honky-tonks make this week's list.
Yuma , 4219 Washington, opens June 26. Located in the former home of a Ninja Ramen, it's the first brick and mortar for the much-anticipated sandwich concept.
By: Lorretta Ruggiero
Whether you know every word to “La Marseillaise” or simply can’t resist a flaky croissant or colorful macaron, Bastille Day is the perfect excuse to embrac
With Houston's vibrant restaurant scene, locals are spoiled for choice, even those in the suburbs.
