Octopus Swims Onto Culinary Scene

When has octopus ever let us down? First, it was the classic Bond film “Octopussy.” Then came the stellar Disney villain Ursula in “The Little Mermaid.” And, who could forget the World Cup-predicting soothsayer in Paul the octopus?

Fear not, octopus lovers! Houston restaurants are making eight great again. Tacodeli just rolled out the pulpo a la doña taco as its special-of-the-moment item, and the new menu over at Helen Greek Food and Wine features a decidedly vibrant grilled octopus entree. And Chef Bobby’s gettin’ swimmy with hearth grilled Spanish octopus at State of Grace .