Mrs. rpen celebrated her birthday with me (wasn't that nice?) at the Houston Brennan's Restaurant last night . It is owned by the Commander's Palace (New Orleans) branch of the family, not the same folks exactly who operate Brennan's in New Orleans, but their cousins. Anyway, nobody in Houston does it better, nobody. Those folks have sharpened the intersection of the Louisiana and Texas cuisines to a very fine point. The two tastes are just beautifully melded into a whole new experience. It is imperative to taste the Crawfish Enchilada. And the service and ambiance are wonderful. Highly recommended for special occasion dining.