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The 2019 Houston Barbecue Festival Brings Together the Best in Texas
Though May is officially designated National Barbecue Month, April should be declared “Houston Barbecue Month” due to the much-anticipated arrival of the annual Houston Barbecue Festival. For 2019, the seventh celebration of the best local barbecue takes place on Sunday, April 14. Due to overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees at last year’s event, the festival […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in March 2019
Spring has sprung (sort of) and with that comes some new Houston restaurants to check out. Among new places to visit this month are Verandah’s Progressive Indian Restaurant and the recently re-opened and revamped Uptown Sushi. March is also a good month to catch up with innovative chef incubator Decatur Bar & Pop-Up Factory and […]
Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson is Coming to Houston — Updated
Updated 3/15/19, 9:00 a.m.: This event is sold out. The Macy’s Culinary Council event series often brings some of the country’s most beloved chefs to Houston — and another one is about to hit town. On Friday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m., James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurant owner and author Marcus Samuelsson is doing a […]
When Consumer Reviews Go Too Far: Threats, Lies and Videotape
With the rise of the Internet came the ability to post personal experiences — a way for consumers to warn others about restaurants that didn’t provide a meal that was worth the dollars spent. It started with local websites (in the Houston area, the long-gone B-4-U-Eat was an early resource) but it wasn’t too long […]
Houston’s Montrose Neighborhood is Getting a Pop-Up Coffee Shop — Updated
Next week, residents and visitors of Houston’s eclectic Montrose neighborhood might do a double-take when they see a bright yellow, red and blue shipping container seemingly appear out of nowhere at 3615 Montrose Boulevard. Coffee fans, though, might want to stop and investigate. It’s a Café Bustelo pop-up that runs only from March 12, starting […]
The Results Are In: The Best Carnival Food at the 2019 Houston Rodeo
This year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo started on Monday, February 25 and that means crowds are already hitting up the carnival for fun rides and over-the-top food. As usual, there are many new options along with longtime fair food favorites like deep-fried Oreos, sausage-on-a-stick, and turkey legs. Around 30 media representatives from local television, radio, newspaper […]
Mascalzone Prepares to Pack Up & Leave Houston
The original and only remaining location of Mascalzone in Houston at 12126 Westheimer announced on social media that after five years of business, it is closing. The restaurant was originally founded in London by former Italian Olympic boxer Andrea Magi. The features at the Houston location included a big, state-of-the-art Marana-Forni pizza oven. The name […]
Houston Makes Strong Showing in 2019 James Beard Semifinalist List
The 2019 James Beard Award Semifinalist list was announced this morning and eleven nominees are in the greater Houston area. In recent history, Houston chefs, restaurateurs and bars have gained the city a great deal of culinary credibility by way of the awards. The city had a big presence on the semifinalist list in 2018, […]
Pitmaker Replaces Stolen Pit Just in Time for Southern Smoke Spring Events in Houston — Updated
A week after New Year’s Day, thieves stole a big, expensive barbecue pit used to raise money for charity. Specifically, it was the big Pitmaker pit enveloped in a turquoise wrapper use for the annual Southern Smoke Foundation festival. The mobile pit was parked as usual at executive chef Chris Shepherd’s restaurant, One Fifth, when […]
New Shopping Center Introduces a Bevy of Restaurants to Sugar Land
Sugar Land is getting a flurry of new restaurants and drink shops as each takes up residence in a new, multi-use center. University Commons is a 108,000-square-foot facility under development by Vista Equities Group and anchored by a Sprouts supermarket. The new eateries debuting here are of both the fast-casual and sit-down nature. All are part of […]
The 2019 Houston Barbecue Festival Brings Together the Best in Texas
Though May is officially designated National Barbecue Month, April should be declared “Houston Barbecue Month” due to the much-anticipated arrival of the annual Houston Barbecue Festival. For 2019, the seventh celebration of the best local barbecue takes place on Sunday, April 14. Due to overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees at last year’s event, the festival […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in March 2019
Spring has sprung (sort of) and with that comes some new Houston restaurants to check out. Among new places to visit this month are Verandah’s Progressive Indian Restaurant and the recently re-opened and revamped Uptown Sushi. March is also a good month to catch up with innovative chef incubator Decatur Bar & Pop-Up Factory and […]
Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson is Coming to Houston — Updated
Updated 3/15/19, 9:00 a.m.: This event is sold out. The Macy’s Culinary Council event series often brings some of the country’s most beloved chefs to Houston — and another one is about to hit town. On Friday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m., James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurant owner and author Marcus Samuelsson is doing a […]
When Consumer Reviews Go Too Far: Threats, Lies and Videotape
With the rise of the Internet came the ability to post personal experiences — a way for consumers to warn others about restaurants that didn’t provide a meal that was worth the dollars spent. It started with local websites (in the Houston area, the long-gone B-4-U-Eat was an early resource) but it wasn’t too long […]
Houston’s Montrose Neighborhood is Getting a Pop-Up Coffee Shop — Updated
Next week, residents and visitors of Houston’s eclectic Montrose neighborhood might do a double-take when they see a bright yellow, red and blue shipping container seemingly appear out of nowhere at 3615 Montrose Boulevard. Coffee fans, though, might want to stop and investigate. It’s a Café Bustelo pop-up that runs only from March 12, starting […]
The Results Are In: The Best Carnival Food at the 2019 Houston Rodeo
This year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo started on Monday, February 25 and that means crowds are already hitting up the carnival for fun rides and over-the-top food. As usual, there are many new options along with longtime fair food favorites like deep-fried Oreos, sausage-on-a-stick, and turkey legs. Around 30 media representatives from local television, radio, newspaper […]
Mascalzone Prepares to Pack Up & Leave Houston
The original and only remaining location of Mascalzone in Houston at 12126 Westheimer announced on social media that after five years of business, it is closing. The restaurant was originally founded in London by former Italian Olympic boxer Andrea Magi. The features at the Houston location included a big, state-of-the-art Marana-Forni pizza oven. The name […]
Houston Makes Strong Showing in 2019 James Beard Semifinalist List
The 2019 James Beard Award Semifinalist list was announced this morning and eleven nominees are in the greater Houston area. In recent history, Houston chefs, restaurateurs and bars have gained the city a great deal of culinary credibility by way of the awards. The city had a big presence on the semifinalist list in 2018, […]
Pitmaker Replaces Stolen Pit Just in Time for Southern Smoke Spring Events in Houston — Updated
A week after New Year’s Day, thieves stole a big, expensive barbecue pit used to raise money for charity. Specifically, it was the big Pitmaker pit enveloped in a turquoise wrapper use for the annual Southern Smoke Foundation festival. The mobile pit was parked as usual at executive chef Chris Shepherd’s restaurant, One Fifth, when […]
New Shopping Center Introduces a Bevy of Restaurants to Sugar Land
Sugar Land is getting a flurry of new restaurants and drink shops as each takes up residence in a new, multi-use center. University Commons is a 108,000-square-foot facility under development by Vista Equities Group and anchored by a Sprouts supermarket. The new eateries debuting here are of both the fast-casual and sit-down nature. All are part of […]
Pies Outside of the Houston 610 Loop That Are Worth a Drive
Houston is no stranger to great pies and familiar names like House of Pies and Flying Saucer Pie Company are repeatedly praised on “best of” lists. That said, there are excellent pies from lesser-known names throughout the Greater Houston area and these provide locals a great excuse for a road trip to the suburbs — […]
Houston Restaurant Aims to Please With Long-Awaited South African Dish
Peli Peli Kitchen opened at 9090 Katy Freeway in the fall of 2016 as a casual, economically priced spinoff of the original Peli Peli restaurant in Vintage Park — and sported a very different menu. Peli Peli has some decidedly South African dishes but Peli Peli Kitchen (PPK for short) embraced elements from many different […]
Where To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2019 In Houston
St. Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is held on March 17 each year, the anniversary of its namesake’s death. Patrick was a priest who spent his life working to convert Irish pagans to Christianity. Wearing green is in honor of Patrick, as he used the three-leaf shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity […]
Essential Dishes: Best Ramen in Houston
We continue our weekly series on Houston’s essential dishes with a look at the Bayou City’s best bowls of ramen. If you’ve missed any of our previous stories in the series, catch up with the links below. Essential Dishes: Best Steaks in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Burgers in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Poke in Houston […]
First Taste: Flower Child Opens New Location in The Woodlands
Phoenix-based restaurateur Sam Fox opens restaurants like it’s going out of style. His Fox Restaurant Concepts corporation has opened dozens of restaurants across the country, with multiple ones in the Houston area. In 2018, the company brought two of its most popular concepts to Houston, Flower Child and Blanco Tacos + Tequila; both to the Uptown/Galleria […]
This Bakery is Selling Pop Tart Cupcakes & Thin Mint Macarons in March
For years, chef Vanessa O’Donnell of Ooh La La has taken inspiration from nostalgic desserts, cereals and more for her pastries. For March 2019, she may have outdone herself. All three of her Ooh La La locations are selling Thin Mint Macarons and Pop Tart Cupcakes, in addition to pop culture-inspired treats that are always on […]
Essential Dishes: Where to Eat the Best Fried Chicken in Houston
We continue our weekly series on Houston’s essential dishes with a look at the Bayou City’s finest fried chicken platters. If you’ve missed any of our previous stories in the series, catch up with the links below. Essential Dishes: Best Steaks in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Burgers in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Poke in Houston […]
The Union Kitchen On Bellaire Gets a Hometown Chef and Revitalized Menu
The Union Kitchen, restaurateur Paul Miller’s five-location Houston chain, recently welcomed a new executive chef to its original Bellaire location. Jesse Esquivel, formerly of Perry’s Steakhouse and Grand Lux Cafe, grew up in Meyerland and is revamping the classic bistro menu while rekindling the relationship with the neighborhood. Esquivel and Miller updated nearly half of the […]
Essential Dishes: Where to Eat the Best Poke in Houston
We continue our weekly series on the dishes that define Houston’s dining scene with a more recent addition to the city’s culinary landscape — poke. Though these Hawaiian bowls of raw tuna and salmon did not grace our city’s restaurant scene until around 2016, the popularity has spread like wildfire, leading to poke shops sprouting all […]
First Bite: Verandah Brings Progressive Indian Fare to Upper Kirby
Verandah, a “progressive Indian” restaurant in the Kirby Collection development at 3300 Kirby, is now open. The ground-floor restaurant is an ultra-luxe setting with an intimate dining room. Husband and wife owners Sunil and Anupama Srivastava aim to bring centuries of Indian history and cuisine to Houstonians via a contemporary presentation. Until recently, the Srivastavas owned […]
Pies Outside of the Houston 610 Loop That Are Worth a Drive
Houston is no stranger to great pies and familiar names like House of Pies and Flying Saucer Pie Company are repeatedly praised on “best of” lists. That said, there are excellent pies from lesser-known names throughout the Greater Houston area and these provide locals a great excuse for a road trip to the suburbs — […]
Houston Restaurant Aims to Please With Long-Awaited South African Dish
Peli Peli Kitchen opened at 9090 Katy Freeway in the fall of 2016 as a casual, economically priced spinoff of the original Peli Peli restaurant in Vintage Park — and sported a very different menu. Peli Peli has some decidedly South African dishes but Peli Peli Kitchen (PPK for short) embraced elements from many different […]
Where To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2019 In Houston
St. Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is held on March 17 each year, the anniversary of its namesake’s death. Patrick was a priest who spent his life working to convert Irish pagans to Christianity. Wearing green is in honor of Patrick, as he used the three-leaf shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity […]
Essential Dishes: Best Ramen in Houston
We continue our weekly series on Houston’s essential dishes with a look at the Bayou City’s best bowls of ramen. If you’ve missed any of our previous stories in the series, catch up with the links below. Essential Dishes: Best Steaks in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Burgers in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Poke in Houston […]
First Taste: Flower Child Opens New Location in The Woodlands
Phoenix-based restaurateur Sam Fox opens restaurants like it’s going out of style. His Fox Restaurant Concepts corporation has opened dozens of restaurants across the country, with multiple ones in the Houston area. In 2018, the company brought two of its most popular concepts to Houston, Flower Child and Blanco Tacos + Tequila; both to the Uptown/Galleria […]
This Bakery is Selling Pop Tart Cupcakes & Thin Mint Macarons in March
For years, chef Vanessa O’Donnell of Ooh La La has taken inspiration from nostalgic desserts, cereals and more for her pastries. For March 2019, she may have outdone herself. All three of her Ooh La La locations are selling Thin Mint Macarons and Pop Tart Cupcakes, in addition to pop culture-inspired treats that are always on […]
Essential Dishes: Where to Eat the Best Fried Chicken in Houston
We continue our weekly series on Houston’s essential dishes with a look at the Bayou City’s finest fried chicken platters. If you’ve missed any of our previous stories in the series, catch up with the links below. Essential Dishes: Best Steaks in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Burgers in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Poke in Houston […]
The Union Kitchen On Bellaire Gets a Hometown Chef and Revitalized Menu
The Union Kitchen, restaurateur Paul Miller’s five-location Houston chain, recently welcomed a new executive chef to its original Bellaire location. Jesse Esquivel, formerly of Perry’s Steakhouse and Grand Lux Cafe, grew up in Meyerland and is revamping the classic bistro menu while rekindling the relationship with the neighborhood. Esquivel and Miller updated nearly half of the […]
Essential Dishes: Where to Eat the Best Poke in Houston
We continue our weekly series on the dishes that define Houston’s dining scene with a more recent addition to the city’s culinary landscape — poke. Though these Hawaiian bowls of raw tuna and salmon did not grace our city’s restaurant scene until around 2016, the popularity has spread like wildfire, leading to poke shops sprouting all […]
First Bite: Verandah Brings Progressive Indian Fare to Upper Kirby
Verandah, a “progressive Indian” restaurant in the Kirby Collection development at 3300 Kirby, is now open. The ground-floor restaurant is an ultra-luxe setting with an intimate dining room. Husband and wife owners Sunil and Anupama Srivastava aim to bring centuries of Indian history and cuisine to Houstonians via a contemporary presentation. Until recently, the Srivastavas owned […]
All About Dave Arnold: Part Barman, Part Culinary Wizard & Serial Overachiever
On Wednesday, April 17, Dave Arnold is visiting Houston to host a cocktail takeover at UB Preserv from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. as part of the inaugural Southern Smoke Spring event series, which is raising funds for the Southern Smoke Foundation. It is Arnold’s first appearance in Houston — and hopefully not the last. […]
Learn How to Mix Cocktails at this Posh Downtown Houston Hotel
Lucienne at Hotel Alessandra at 1070 Dallas in downtown Houston is now offering cocktail aficionados opportunities to learn the craft from professionals every Saturday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. There’s a new theme each month focusing on three cocktails made with particular spirits and an equal number of small bites paired alongside. “We have a […]
Where to Celebrate National Margarita Day 2019 in Houston
This year, National Margarita Day conveniently falls on Friday, February 22 and we’ve put together a list of the best specials to be had in Houston. Some restaurants are even making the specials available starting at lunchtime because obviously, National Margarita Day is a great day for a long lunch or teambuilding exercise. Arnaldo Richards’ Picos, 3601 Kirby: With […]
A Preview of Forthcoming Houston Tiki Bar The Toasted Coconut
Last August, Eater Houston broke the news that Nobie’s owner and executive chef Martin Stayer was working on a new project called The Toasted Coconut at 1617 Richmond in the former Maria Semla location in Montrose. Details had not been officially released at that point, but now everyone can get a taste of what’s going to be offered. The Nobie’s team, including […]
Best Houston Happy Hours: Downtown
Downtown Houston has a big variety of great happy hour options that include trendy cocktail spots, elegant digs perfect for unwinding after work and unpretentious places for a casual hang with buddies. As some examples, Houstonians can enjoy a $4 draft underground at The Conservatory food hall greenery, sip on a plethora of whiskeys at Reserve 101, […]
Houston Bartender is Only Texas Finalist in Bacardi Legacy Competition
Zachary Churbock of Ninja Ramen at 4219 Washington in Houston is the only bartender representing Texas in this year’s Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition. It is taking place on February 5 and 6 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A total of 24 finalists from across the United States are vying for one of two spots to represent the U.S. […]
Houstonian Wins All-Female Bartender Competition and is Heading to the National Finals — Updated
Nobie’s bar manager Sarah Troxell won last night’s regional South Central Speed Rack competition. The win means that she’ll go on to the national Speed Rack finals held in Chicago. Houston bartenders Sarah Davies of Tiny Boxwoods and Zulco Rodriguez of Anvil Bar & Refuge also competed. Watch the video below by Houston Food Finder […]
The Best New Houston Bars of 2018
While there were not exactly a whole bunch of high-profile bars that opened in 2018, the good news is that those that did were unique additions to Houston’s drinking scene. The ones that opened were significant, with not one clone or overused idea among them. Each has a specific focus or spin, and there are […]
Best Dark Beers For The Holidays in Houston
Houston’s sub-tropical climate doesn’t often demand rich and robust beer styles like stouts, porters and winter warmers. These thick, malt-driven beers just aren’t as refreshing as a light-bodied Kölsch or pale ale, beer styles that cut through the heat with crisp, thirst-quenching flavors. So, when Houston temperatures do finally drop below 80 degrees, it’s important to […]
Houston Sommeliers’ Picks for Best Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
Nothing quite puts the “pop “in a holiday celebration like opening a bottle of bubbles. While most people think of these as the go-to wines for celebrations and toasts, they’re more versatile than that. They can kick off a meal, be part of the main dish or simply be served as a refreshment. We asked […]
All About Dave Arnold: Part Barman, Part Culinary Wizard & Serial Overachiever
On Wednesday, April 17, Dave Arnold is visiting Houston to host a cocktail takeover at UB Preserv from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. as part of the inaugural Southern Smoke Spring event series, which is raising funds for the Southern Smoke Foundation. It is Arnold’s first appearance in Houston — and hopefully not the last. […]
Learn How to Mix Cocktails at this Posh Downtown Houston Hotel
Lucienne at Hotel Alessandra at 1070 Dallas in downtown Houston is now offering cocktail aficionados opportunities to learn the craft from professionals every Saturday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. There’s a new theme each month focusing on three cocktails made with particular spirits and an equal number of small bites paired alongside. “We have a […]
Where to Celebrate National Margarita Day 2019 in Houston
This year, National Margarita Day conveniently falls on Friday, February 22 and we’ve put together a list of the best specials to be had in Houston. Some restaurants are even making the specials available starting at lunchtime because obviously, National Margarita Day is a great day for a long lunch or teambuilding exercise. Arnaldo Richards’ Picos, 3601 Kirby: With […]
A Preview of Forthcoming Houston Tiki Bar The Toasted Coconut
Last August, Eater Houston broke the news that Nobie’s owner and executive chef Martin Stayer was working on a new project called The Toasted Coconut at 1617 Richmond in the former Maria Semla location in Montrose. Details had not been officially released at that point, but now everyone can get a taste of what’s going to be offered. The Nobie’s team, including […]
Best Houston Happy Hours: Downtown
Downtown Houston has a big variety of great happy hour options that include trendy cocktail spots, elegant digs perfect for unwinding after work and unpretentious places for a casual hang with buddies. As some examples, Houstonians can enjoy a $4 draft underground at The Conservatory food hall greenery, sip on a plethora of whiskeys at Reserve 101, […]
Houston Bartender is Only Texas Finalist in Bacardi Legacy Competition
Zachary Churbock of Ninja Ramen at 4219 Washington in Houston is the only bartender representing Texas in this year’s Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition. It is taking place on February 5 and 6 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A total of 24 finalists from across the United States are vying for one of two spots to represent the U.S. […]
Houstonian Wins All-Female Bartender Competition and is Heading to the National Finals — Updated
Nobie’s bar manager Sarah Troxell won last night’s regional South Central Speed Rack competition. The win means that she’ll go on to the national Speed Rack finals held in Chicago. Houston bartenders Sarah Davies of Tiny Boxwoods and Zulco Rodriguez of Anvil Bar & Refuge also competed. Watch the video below by Houston Food Finder […]
The Best New Houston Bars of 2018
While there were not exactly a whole bunch of high-profile bars that opened in 2018, the good news is that those that did were unique additions to Houston’s drinking scene. The ones that opened were significant, with not one clone or overused idea among them. Each has a specific focus or spin, and there are […]
Best Dark Beers For The Holidays in Houston
Houston’s sub-tropical climate doesn’t often demand rich and robust beer styles like stouts, porters and winter warmers. These thick, malt-driven beers just aren’t as refreshing as a light-bodied Kölsch or pale ale, beer styles that cut through the heat with crisp, thirst-quenching flavors. So, when Houston temperatures do finally drop below 80 degrees, it’s important to […]
Houston Sommeliers’ Picks for Best Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
Nothing quite puts the “pop “in a holiday celebration like opening a bottle of bubbles. While most people think of these as the go-to wines for celebrations and toasts, they’re more versatile than that. They can kick off a meal, be part of the main dish or simply be served as a refreshment. We asked […]
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