“Wine Above Water” Showcases Rare Bottles And Raises Money For Hospitality Pros
Exclusive: KUU Owner Speaks Out On Bad Assumptions Regarding TABC “Refilling Bottles” Citation—Updated
Nominate Your Restaurant & Bar Heroes For Houston Restaurant Recognition Month
Cordúa Restaurants Shutters Amazón Grill, Ventures Into Online Delivery Business
This Year’s Southern Smoke Helps Houston Hospitality Pros Affected By Harvey
Perfect Timing: Antone’s 55-Cent Po’ Boy Anniversary Special Runs All Week
“Wine Above Water” Showcases Rare Bottles And Raises Money For Hospitality Pros
Wine Above Water, a fundraising event on Sunday, September 24 from noon to 8 p.m., encourages lovers of the vine to get out of the house and bid on tempting auctions, all while indulging in rare bottles. Camerata at Paulie’s, located at 1834 Westheimer, is hosting the festivities. Tickets are $100 each and onsale now. […]
Exclusive: KUU Owner Speaks Out On Bad Assumptions Regarding TABC “Refilling Bottles” Citation—Updated
KUU, the acclaimed Japanese restaurant in Gateway Memorial at 947 Gessner, was one of several establishments that the Houston Chronicle listed as being in violation of a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission rule about “refilling bottles” on September 14. Shortly afterward, Eater Houston reported on the Houston Chronicle story. While the headline of the Houston Chronicle […]
Nominate Your Restaurant & Bar Heroes For Houston Restaurant Recognition Month
When people think about the heroes of Hurricane Harvey, they rightly think of first responders like good Samaritan boat owners, firemen, police, military and medical professionals. Indeed, all of them deserve recognition for saving people from flooded homes, protecting the city and more. There were other heroes, though, who supported the efforts of the agencies […]
Cordúa Restaurants Shutters Amazón Grill, Ventures Into Online Delivery Business
Two weeks ago, Amazón Grill was feeding first responders to Hurricane Harvey for free. Now, Cordúa Restaurants has closed the physical doors of this venture—and opened a new one online. Executive chef David Cordúa says that Christian’s Tailgate Bar and Grill is taking over Amazón Grill’s brick-and-mortar lease in the Upper Kirby area. That brings the total number of locations […]
This Year’s Southern Smoke Helps Houston Hospitality Pros Affected By Harvey
Over the past two years, the Southern Smoke fundraiser organized by the HOUBBQ Collective (Chris Shepherd of Underbelly, Ryan Pera of Coltivare, Justin Yu of Better Luck Tomorrow and The Pass & Provision’s Seth Siegel-Gardner and Terrence Gallivan) has raised almost half a million dollars for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. However, in the wake of […]
Perfect Timing: Antone’s 55-Cent Po’ Boy Anniversary Special Runs All Week
Even Hurricane Harvey couldn’t stop Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys from marking the 55th anniversary of the original Antone’s Import Company opening in Houston. As planned, this week diners can snag some major bargains on po’ boys and more. There really couldn’t be a better time to offer Houstonians a dining deal. New, though, is a […]
Bollo Woodfired Pizza Is Giving Five $1000 Grants To Houston Families In Need
Updated 9/11/17, 5:43 p.m.: the nomination period has ended. We’ll announce those selected here when the decisions have been made. Ray Salti of Bollo Woodfired Pizza is splitting $5,000 of sales from last week into five $1,000 grants. Those will be distributed to selected families in the Greater Houston area recovering from the devastation caused […]
Now Open: One Fifth Romance Languages Debuts In Montrose
In keeping with the plan announced when business partners chef Chris Shepherd, Kevin Floyd, Whitney Mercilus and Steve Flippo took over the former Mark’s American Cuisine space, One Fifth Steakhouse had ended (for now, at least) and One Fifth Romance Languages has begun. It is the second of five restaurant concepts expected to be brought […]
Dine, Drink, Party and Donate For Harvey Relief In Houston—Updated
Last updated 9/19/17, 9:30 a.m. As the flood waters from Hurricane Harvey began to recede, restaurants all over Houston’s vast sprawl cranked into gear, offering meals for first responders, stir-crazy diners and anyone else patient enough to navigate around closed streets. This week, in the shadow of Houstonians filling out FEMA forms, volunteering their time […]
Houston Restaurants and Bars Just Now Opening Or Closed After Harvey
The good news it that many of Houston’s beloved restaurants and bars are reopening daily. The bad news is that a few are still experiencing the aftermath of Harvey, resulting in delays and indeterminate reopening dates. Currently the below locations are not yet ready for service but we will be updating this as information comes […]
“Wine Above Water” Showcases Rare Bottles And Raises Money For Hospitality Pros
Wine Above Water, a fundraising event on Sunday, September 24 from noon to 8 p.m., encourages lovers of the vine to get out of the house and bid on tempting auctions, all while indulging in rare bottles. Camerata at Paulie’s, located at 1834 Westheimer, is hosting the festivities. Tickets are $100 each and onsale now. […]
Exclusive: KUU Owner Speaks Out On Bad Assumptions Regarding TABC “Refilling Bottles” Citation—Updated
KUU, the acclaimed Japanese restaurant in Gateway Memorial at 947 Gessner, was one of several establishments that the Houston Chronicle listed as being in violation of a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission rule about “refilling bottles” on September 14. Shortly afterward, Eater Houston reported on the Houston Chronicle story. While the headline of the Houston Chronicle […]
Nominate Your Restaurant & Bar Heroes For Houston Restaurant Recognition Month
When people think about the heroes of Hurricane Harvey, they rightly think of first responders like good Samaritan boat owners, firemen, police, military and medical professionals. Indeed, all of them deserve recognition for saving people from flooded homes, protecting the city and more. There were other heroes, though, who supported the efforts of the agencies […]
Cordúa Restaurants Shutters Amazón Grill, Ventures Into Online Delivery Business
Two weeks ago, Amazón Grill was feeding first responders to Hurricane Harvey for free. Now, Cordúa Restaurants has closed the physical doors of this venture—and opened a new one online. Executive chef David Cordúa says that Christian’s Tailgate Bar and Grill is taking over Amazón Grill’s brick-and-mortar lease in the Upper Kirby area. That brings the total number of locations […]
This Year’s Southern Smoke Helps Houston Hospitality Pros Affected By Harvey
Over the past two years, the Southern Smoke fundraiser organized by the HOUBBQ Collective (Chris Shepherd of Underbelly, Ryan Pera of Coltivare, Justin Yu of Better Luck Tomorrow and The Pass & Provision’s Seth Siegel-Gardner and Terrence Gallivan) has raised almost half a million dollars for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. However, in the wake of […]
Perfect Timing: Antone’s 55-Cent Po’ Boy Anniversary Special Runs All Week
Even Hurricane Harvey couldn’t stop Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys from marking the 55th anniversary of the original Antone’s Import Company opening in Houston. As planned, this week diners can snag some major bargains on po’ boys and more. There really couldn’t be a better time to offer Houstonians a dining deal. New, though, is a […]
Bollo Woodfired Pizza Is Giving Five $1000 Grants To Houston Families In Need
Updated 9/11/17, 5:43 p.m.: the nomination period has ended. We’ll announce those selected here when the decisions have been made. Ray Salti of Bollo Woodfired Pizza is splitting $5,000 of sales from last week into five $1,000 grants. Those will be distributed to selected families in the Greater Houston area recovering from the devastation caused […]
Now Open: One Fifth Romance Languages Debuts In Montrose
In keeping with the plan announced when business partners chef Chris Shepherd, Kevin Floyd, Whitney Mercilus and Steve Flippo took over the former Mark’s American Cuisine space, One Fifth Steakhouse had ended (for now, at least) and One Fifth Romance Languages has begun. It is the second of five restaurant concepts expected to be brought […]
Dine, Drink, Party and Donate For Harvey Relief In Houston—Updated
Last updated 9/19/17, 9:30 a.m. As the flood waters from Hurricane Harvey began to recede, restaurants all over Houston’s vast sprawl cranked into gear, offering meals for first responders, stir-crazy diners and anyone else patient enough to navigate around closed streets. This week, in the shadow of Houstonians filling out FEMA forms, volunteering their time […]
Houston Restaurants and Bars Just Now Opening Or Closed After Harvey
The good news it that many of Houston’s beloved restaurants and bars are reopening daily. The bad news is that a few are still experiencing the aftermath of Harvey, resulting in delays and indeterminate reopening dates. Currently the below locations are not yet ready for service but we will be updating this as information comes […]
Best Houston Bakeries For Freshly Baked Bread
There’s an incomparable smell, texture and taste to freshly baked bread, but most of us don’t have the time to make professional-quality bread at home. Here are a few places around Houston for picking up top-notch baked goods. Note: As of the publication date, these bakeries report being open and fully stocked following Hurricane Harvey. […]
Where To Stock Up On Hurricane Supplies When The Grocery Stores Run Dry—Updated
If you haven’t been stocking up by the time a hurricane forms in the Gulf of Mexico, chances are you will be greeted with empty grocery store shelves—especially the bottled water aisle. So, it’s important to think outside the box and look in stores that don’t occur to everyone. Updated, 8/24/17, 1:30 p.m.: The smaller […]
Krisp Bird & Batter In The Heights Will Feature Breakfast, Espresso Drinks & More
The parade of new restaurants opening in the Heights is marching on at a rapid pace. Among them is the second location of Krisp Bird & Batter, an upscale fast-casual restaurant that focuses on top-quality sandwiches made with organic, pasture-raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken. The original restaurant is at 5922 Richmond Avenue (in what would […]
Morgan Weber Of Eight Row Flint And Master Distiller Dave Pickerell Are Opening A Spirits Company
Morgan Weber—who opened Coltivare, Revival Market And Eight Row Flint alongside chef Ryan Pera as part of Agricole Hospitality—is starting a new endeavor named Indianola Distilling Company. The company’s spirits will be available at Coltivare, Eight Row Flint and forthcoming Indianola, Vinny’s and Miss Carousel in early 2018, as well as other restaurants and retail […]
Ford Fry’s Tex-Mex Concept Superica Slated To Open In The Heights
The rumor mill has been churning for weeks, but a press release this morning confirms that five-time James Beard-nominated chef and restaurateur Ford Fry is opening a second restaurant in his hometown. (His first restaurant in the Bayou City is State of Grace.) The third incarnation of Superica, Fry’s Tex-Mex concept with two locations in […]
Tickets Are Going Fast For This Year’s Houston BBQ Throwdown
The Houston Barbecue Festival and Saint Arnold Brewing Company announce the 3rd Annual Houston BBQ Throwdown! Houston barbecue restaurants are competing to create the dish that best represents Houston-style barbecue. This year’s event will be held at Saint Arnold Brewing Company on Sunday, September 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. As of this writing, only about 100 […]
What We Eat—And Cook—When We’re Sad
It’s been an especially depressing and distracting week, no matter where anyone is on the political or social spectrum. The negative, tragic and disturbing news flowing into our social media feeds just won’t stop. It’s enough to make you sit in the corner and eat an entire pint of ice cream—alone. For some, emotional eating […]
Review: Rim Tanon In Upper Kirby Serves A Refined Yet Unfussy Take On Thai
At Rim Tanon, a modest but attractively designed Thai restaurant located at 2241 Richmond (near Hobbit Cafe), three people can comfortably dine together on a hundred spot, total, and all luxuriously cruise through the menu. That covers each person ordering an appetizer, entrée and non-alcoholic beverage. That is not to say this is “cheap” Thai […]
Would You Eat This? “Love at First Sting” Burger At Hopdoddy Requires A Waiver
Would you eat a burger laden with peppers so hot that the restaurant requires that you sign a waiver before consuming it? Chileheads and culinary daredevils can sink their teeth into a hot pepper-topped burger, Love at First Sting, now through August 22 at all Hopdoddy Burger Bar locations. The burger comes with a mini vanilla milkshake […]
Exclusive: Houston Pitmaster On The Move To Lucky’s Pub In The Heights
A pitmaster is leaving a high profile Houston barbecue joint to head up his own ambitious venture in the Heights. Jim Buchanan, a familiar face at Pappa Charlies Barbeque just east of downtown, is developing the barbecue program for soon-to-be-revamped Lucky’s Pub at 2520 Houston Avenue. The Heights location of the popular sports bar chain is undergoing some exterior freshening […]
Best Houston Bakeries For Freshly Baked Bread
There’s an incomparable smell, texture and taste to freshly baked bread, but most of us don’t have the time to make professional-quality bread at home. Here are a few places around Houston for picking up top-notch baked goods. Note: As of the publication date, these bakeries report being open and fully stocked following Hurricane Harvey. […]
Where To Stock Up On Hurricane Supplies When The Grocery Stores Run Dry—Updated
If you haven’t been stocking up by the time a hurricane forms in the Gulf of Mexico, chances are you will be greeted with empty grocery store shelves—especially the bottled water aisle. So, it’s important to think outside the box and look in stores that don’t occur to everyone. Updated, 8/24/17, 1:30 p.m.: The smaller […]
Krisp Bird & Batter In The Heights Will Feature Breakfast, Espresso Drinks & More
The parade of new restaurants opening in the Heights is marching on at a rapid pace. Among them is the second location of Krisp Bird & Batter, an upscale fast-casual restaurant that focuses on top-quality sandwiches made with organic, pasture-raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken. The original restaurant is at 5922 Richmond Avenue (in what would […]
Morgan Weber Of Eight Row Flint And Master Distiller Dave Pickerell Are Opening A Spirits Company
Morgan Weber—who opened Coltivare, Revival Market And Eight Row Flint alongside chef Ryan Pera as part of Agricole Hospitality—is starting a new endeavor named Indianola Distilling Company. The company’s spirits will be available at Coltivare, Eight Row Flint and forthcoming Indianola, Vinny’s and Miss Carousel in early 2018, as well as other restaurants and retail […]
Ford Fry’s Tex-Mex Concept Superica Slated To Open In The Heights
The rumor mill has been churning for weeks, but a press release this morning confirms that five-time James Beard-nominated chef and restaurateur Ford Fry is opening a second restaurant in his hometown. (His first restaurant in the Bayou City is State of Grace.) The third incarnation of Superica, Fry’s Tex-Mex concept with two locations in […]
Tickets Are Going Fast For This Year’s Houston BBQ Throwdown
The Houston Barbecue Festival and Saint Arnold Brewing Company announce the 3rd Annual Houston BBQ Throwdown! Houston barbecue restaurants are competing to create the dish that best represents Houston-style barbecue. This year’s event will be held at Saint Arnold Brewing Company on Sunday, September 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. As of this writing, only about 100 […]
What We Eat—And Cook—When We’re Sad
It’s been an especially depressing and distracting week, no matter where anyone is on the political or social spectrum. The negative, tragic and disturbing news flowing into our social media feeds just won’t stop. It’s enough to make you sit in the corner and eat an entire pint of ice cream—alone. For some, emotional eating […]
Review: Rim Tanon In Upper Kirby Serves A Refined Yet Unfussy Take On Thai
At Rim Tanon, a modest but attractively designed Thai restaurant located at 2241 Richmond (near Hobbit Cafe), three people can comfortably dine together on a hundred spot, total, and all luxuriously cruise through the menu. That covers each person ordering an appetizer, entrée and non-alcoholic beverage. That is not to say this is “cheap” Thai […]
Would You Eat This? “Love at First Sting” Burger At Hopdoddy Requires A Waiver
Would you eat a burger laden with peppers so hot that the restaurant requires that you sign a waiver before consuming it? Chileheads and culinary daredevils can sink their teeth into a hot pepper-topped burger, Love at First Sting, now through August 22 at all Hopdoddy Burger Bar locations. The burger comes with a mini vanilla milkshake […]
Exclusive: Houston Pitmaster On The Move To Lucky’s Pub In The Heights
A pitmaster is leaving a high profile Houston barbecue joint to head up his own ambitious venture in the Heights. Jim Buchanan, a familiar face at Pappa Charlies Barbeque just east of downtown, is developing the barbecue program for soon-to-be-revamped Lucky’s Pub at 2520 Houston Avenue. The Heights location of the popular sports bar chain is undergoing some exterior freshening […]
The Hay Merchant Rolls Out Its New Cocktail Program; Underbelly Soon To Follow
Remember when we reported on changes at Underbelly and The Hay Merchant, including forthcoming cocktail programs at each? That was back in June and the anticipated rollout at the time was July. Well, as any bar or restaurant owner knows, the wheels at the City of Houston permitting department sometimes roll slower than expected. The […]
4 Tiki Cocktails To Drink Right Now In Houston—And 1 To Look Forward To
Tiki cocktails are famous for deceptively potent blends of liquor–often rum, but not always—fresh juices, funky syrups and creative garnishes. Connoisseurs of these drinks know that the right season to imbibe is—well, any time of the year. For many people though, summer is when they crave these island-inspired libations. While some people think anything made […]
Literary Libations Week Launches Today at Houston Bars
Books and booze have long shared an entwined—and entertaining—history. Just look to writers like Sinclair Lewis, Eugene O’Neill, William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway whose prose reflects thoughts and discussions influenced by imbibing. Starting today, proceeds from specific cocktails inspired by these kinds of writers and sold at four Houston bars will go towards promoting literacy. Based […]
Hughie’s on North Main Officially Opening Next Week With One Arm Tied Behind…er…Next Door
For years now, Hughie’s Tavern & Vietnamese Grille (1802 West 18th), located in a former Timbergrove-area Dairy Queen, has been wildly popular destination for those craving craft beer and good Vietnamese grub. Earlier this year, word spread that Phillip Pham and fam had leased the former Foreign Correspondents space at 4727 North Main, then came […]
Thirsty AND Hungry? Here Are Five Houston Bars That Serve Great Food
People usually go to bars with the intent to just have a few drinks, but what happens when the munchies strike? If the bar doesn’t have a full-fledged food menu, hungry imbibers may be stuck with a small bowl of snack mix comprised of undisclosed ingredients. This is a real problem, so here’s a list […]
First Look: New Restaurant a’Bouzy Celebrates Bubbly
Booze, bites, and bubbles are the centerpieces of new restaurant a’Bouzy, opening Wednesday, August 2 in River Oaks. Owner Shawn Virene, formerly the managing partner for Brasserie 19, brings a level of sophisticated fun to his “Champagne-fueled” concept, where over 250 types of Champagne and sparkling wine grace a list with more than 1,000 labels. […]
Saint Arnold And The Hay Merchant Team Up On Special Beer For MS Fundraiser
Houston-based Saint Arnold Brewing Company has brewed a limited edition beer, Gordon’s TerraForm, to raise money for the Grant Gordon Foundation. The organization, founded in 2015, educates patients and their families on the chemical effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the brain, which can lead to mental health issues. The beer debuts at The Hay Merchant at […]
The Best Summer Cocktails In Houston Of 2017
The heat hasn’t let up, so we hope you’ve been enjoying our summer six pack beer recommendations. However, you happen to prefer cocktails to beer, you’re in luck! We scoured the city and came up with 10 of the best cocktails for this time of year. What makes a great summer cocktail? According to Michelle Womack, […]
Upcoming Perry’s Champagne Event Proves More Than Red Wine Pairs With Steak
“Red with meat, white with fish” is a wine rule that many are familiar with, but rules are meant to be broken. Susi Zivanovic, bar director and corporate sommelier for all Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille locations wants patrons to think outside the box. That’s why she’s paired a sparkling wine with six popular courses for Perry’s “A […]
Pax Americana Now Offering One Heck of a Happy Hour Six Days a Week
Montrose hotspot Pax Americana is welcoming summer with a new happy hour menu chock-full of specials on cocktails, small plates, beer and wines. We were invited to preview the new menu and cocktails last night. Happy hour runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays), which makes it a fantastic weekend […]
The Hay Merchant Rolls Out Its New Cocktail Program; Underbelly Soon To Follow
Remember when we reported on changes at Underbelly and The Hay Merchant, including forthcoming cocktail programs at each? That was back in June and the anticipated rollout at the time was July. Well, as any bar or restaurant owner knows, the wheels at the City of Houston permitting department sometimes roll slower than expected. The […]
4 Tiki Cocktails To Drink Right Now In Houston—And 1 To Look Forward To
Tiki cocktails are famous for deceptively potent blends of liquor–often rum, but not always—fresh juices, funky syrups and creative garnishes. Connoisseurs of these drinks know that the right season to imbibe is—well, any time of the year. For many people though, summer is when they crave these island-inspired libations. While some people think anything made […]
Literary Libations Week Launches Today at Houston Bars
Books and booze have long shared an entwined—and entertaining—history. Just look to writers like Sinclair Lewis, Eugene O’Neill, William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway whose prose reflects thoughts and discussions influenced by imbibing. Starting today, proceeds from specific cocktails inspired by these kinds of writers and sold at four Houston bars will go towards promoting literacy. Based […]
Hughie’s on North Main Officially Opening Next Week With One Arm Tied Behind…er…Next Door
For years now, Hughie’s Tavern & Vietnamese Grille (1802 West 18th), located in a former Timbergrove-area Dairy Queen, has been wildly popular destination for those craving craft beer and good Vietnamese grub. Earlier this year, word spread that Phillip Pham and fam had leased the former Foreign Correspondents space at 4727 North Main, then came […]
Thirsty AND Hungry? Here Are Five Houston Bars That Serve Great Food
People usually go to bars with the intent to just have a few drinks, but what happens when the munchies strike? If the bar doesn’t have a full-fledged food menu, hungry imbibers may be stuck with a small bowl of snack mix comprised of undisclosed ingredients. This is a real problem, so here’s a list […]
First Look: New Restaurant a’Bouzy Celebrates Bubbly
Booze, bites, and bubbles are the centerpieces of new restaurant a’Bouzy, opening Wednesday, August 2 in River Oaks. Owner Shawn Virene, formerly the managing partner for Brasserie 19, brings a level of sophisticated fun to his “Champagne-fueled” concept, where over 250 types of Champagne and sparkling wine grace a list with more than 1,000 labels. […]
Saint Arnold And The Hay Merchant Team Up On Special Beer For MS Fundraiser
Houston-based Saint Arnold Brewing Company has brewed a limited edition beer, Gordon’s TerraForm, to raise money for the Grant Gordon Foundation. The organization, founded in 2015, educates patients and their families on the chemical effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the brain, which can lead to mental health issues. The beer debuts at The Hay Merchant at […]
The Best Summer Cocktails In Houston Of 2017
The heat hasn’t let up, so we hope you’ve been enjoying our summer six pack beer recommendations. However, you happen to prefer cocktails to beer, you’re in luck! We scoured the city and came up with 10 of the best cocktails for this time of year. What makes a great summer cocktail? According to Michelle Womack, […]
Upcoming Perry’s Champagne Event Proves More Than Red Wine Pairs With Steak
“Red with meat, white with fish” is a wine rule that many are familiar with, but rules are meant to be broken. Susi Zivanovic, bar director and corporate sommelier for all Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille locations wants patrons to think outside the box. That’s why she’s paired a sparkling wine with six popular courses for Perry’s “A […]
Pax Americana Now Offering One Heck of a Happy Hour Six Days a Week
Montrose hotspot Pax Americana is welcoming summer with a new happy hour menu chock-full of specials on cocktails, small plates, beer and wines. We were invited to preview the new menu and cocktails last night. Happy hour runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays), which makes it a fantastic weekend […]
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