Best Houston Restaurant Patios in the Heights
On October 1, iconic Houston steakhouse The Palm opened the doors of its swanky new downtown location at 1201 Fannin. The restaurant previously resided on Westheimer, and the move marks its first big relocation in over forty years. The Palm Restaurant was founded in New York City in 1926 by Italian immigrants Pio Bazzi and […]
Houstonians can catch two of their own on “Top Chef: Family Style” with new episodes of the cooking competition dropping every Thursday for the next few weeks on NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming network. Missouri City residents Willie Blue and Khalil Blue are a father-son duo competing for the title of “Top Chef: Family Style” champion. While […]
When Jason and Mary Cho opened what was, at the time, the second Dak & Bop location, they faced more challenges with the building than expected. The restaurant at 1805 West 18th — which is now the only Dak & Bop in Houston since the original in the Museum District closed — was initially delayed […]
NEW: Listen to Phaedra Cook’s interview with chef Brandi Key and Dish Society co-owner Aaron Lyons in its entirety on Houston Food Finder’s “Houston Restaurant News Today” podcast. Five 12 Restaurant Concepts , the restaurant group behind the six Dish Society locations and helmed by Aaron Lyons, is opening a new concept in CityCentre this year. […]
Sponsored Seasonal fun is in full swing at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa! Choose this legendary hotel near the Galleria area and enjoy fall events in Houston all season long. Each event, many of which are exclusive perks for hotel guests and Club members, include indoor, outdoor, lively and intimate. Visit the website for […]
Heights residents are going to have to drive farther for Becks Prime’s fresh-never-frozen Angus beef burgers, hand-cut fries and ahi tuna salads. The Heights location at 115 West 19th is closing on Thursday, September 30. The good news is that 10 locations remain (most of which are in Houston, but there is also one in […]
On September 24, 2021, Galveston Island is welcoming back the Wild Texas Galveston Island Shrimp Festival after a semi-hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 12th annual festival honors shrimpers who are known to stay out on the water for 50 to 60 days, sometimes in dangerous conditions, to bring us the most […]
It took 19 seasons for Bravo’s Emmy and James Beard Award-Winning series “Top Chef“ to fully explore Houston’s culinary excellence. Often considered the nation’s most diverse city, Houston, with restaurants offering over 140 different cuisines, epitomizes what the show is striving to represent: an American culinary landscape where many cultures rub shoulders. Accompanying the announcement […]
Rosalie Italian Soul in the C. Baldwin Hotel at 400 Dallas initially opened with celebrity chef Chris Cosentino guiding the menu. The casually elegant, 70s-themed Italian-American eatery, named for Cosentino’s grandmother, temporarily closed in 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s now finally reopening on Wednesday, September 15, but with a new executive […]
Editor’s Note: Thankfully, several areas of Houston were not badly affected by what ended up being Hurricane Nicholas. Conversely, some areas, including the Heights and parts of West Houston, are dealing with extended power outages. So, please make sure to call any of the restaurants below or check the social media accounts for the latest […]
A drive down Heights Boulevard, the main thoroughfare of The Heights (named for towering a whopping 27-feet in elevation over downtown) can make you forget you are in the sprawling metropolis of Houston. The road’s grand esplanade displays modern sculptures in an ever-changing exhibit. Live oak trees shade Victorian mansions and cozy bungalows. Independently owned […]
On October 1, iconic Houston steakhouse The Palm opened the doors of its swanky new downtown location at 1201 Fannin. The restaurant previously resided on Westheimer, and the move marks its first big relocation in over forty years. The Palm Restaurant was founded in New York City in 1926 by Italian immigrants Pio Bazzi and […]
Located on 27 acres of lush greenery just off of 111 North Post Oak, The Houstonian — which includes not only a hotel, but also a fitness club, spa, florist, restaurant and pastry shop — has a hidden mystique. It feels special to head up the long driveway, past the magnificent, over-300-year-old live oak, pull […]
Some of Houston’s most-overlooked dining neighborhoods are Timbergrove and Lazybrook — which are west of White Oak Bayou — and Shady Acres, to the east. Often, restaurants in these areas get rolled into articles about the Heights, but these are unique neighborhoods in their own part of town. (Just ask someone who lives in the […]
Fall 2021 arrived in Houston with a round of blissful cool fronts, and you know what that means: it’s time to go out and get some fresh air. Need a destination? As always, there are plenty of new restaurants in Houston to try. Whether you are in the mood to sample additions from well known […]
Newcomers Neelesh and Shubhangi Musale recently opened Mahesh’s Kitchen at 16019 City Walk in Sugar Land Town Square (the former Turquoise Grill & Bar space). Diners can expect elevated Indian cuisine served on white tablecloths in a bright, modern space with views of the kitchen. An added bonus — not found at other Indian restaurants […]
Many residents in and near The Woodlands are familiar with popular French bakery La Francesita (formerly known as Gourmet French Bakery) located at 9950 Woodlands Parkway. Owned by the Costa family, the bakery has been a fixture of the area since 2009, serving up freshly baked croissants, tarts, bread and crepes. Now, a new generation […]
Mexican Independence Day is one of the biggest celebrations in Mexico. Every year from September 15 to 16 in towns across the country, bells ring out at 11 p.m. as excited crowds watch the reenactment of “El Grito de la Independencia” — the Cry of Dolores — that Father Hidalgo shouted to citizens of Dolores, […]
James Beard Award-winning chef Hugo Ortega and multiple James Beard award-semifinalist restaurateur Tracy Vaught are known for the upscale Mexican cuisine they serve at Hugo’s, Xochi and Caracol. However, the taquitos dorados at Xochi and Ortega’s cookbook, Hugo Ortega’s Street Food of Mexico, that show the diverse fare served by Mexico’s roadside stalls are an […]
Named after a rapid transit terminal in Bangkok, Silom Station is a new eatery bringing unique fare and drinks to Sugar Land. Operated by the Thai Cottage group, it offers freshly crafted espresso drinks from Sit N Sip Coffee Brewer and food from Dunch Thai Eatery. Located at 222 Highway 6 in The Crossing at […]
On October 1, iconic Houston steakhouse The Palm opened the doors of its swanky new downtown location at 1201 Fannin. The restaurant previously resided on Westheimer, and the move marks its first big relocation in over forty years. The Palm Restaurant was founded in New York City in 1926 by Italian immigrants Pio Bazzi and […]
The Pastry War is Closing We’d say to pour one out for The Pastry War, but you shouldn’t waste precious agave spirits like that. After a seven-year run, a statement on both The Pastry War’s Facebook page and on owner Bobby Heugel’s personal page says that the last day for the bar at 310 Main […]
Opening a restaurant or bar during the height of the pre-vaccine pandemic was a risky endeavor, but Tashi and Rebecca Garcia were determined. With an industry background (Garcia paid his dues working front and back of the house at Smith and Wollensky, Brash Brewery, State of Grace and Johnny’s Gold Brick), the couple were running […]
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the annual Sangria Throwdown hosted by Women Of Wine (WOW) Charities is returning this year. However, thanks to COVID-19 lingering like a deadbeat roommate, it won’t involve hundreds of guests sampling sangria in one big room. Instead, it’s billed as Sangria Throwdown On The Town. During […]
The Spring Branch area has long been a food haven, though one that doesn’t get as much praise as it should. It’s home to diverse restaurants such as El Hidalguense, Seoul Garden and the original Roostar location. Recently, the neighborhood has become a hot spot for new bars, restaurants and craft coffee shops. The new […]
There is no shortage of celebrity-backed alcohol brands on the market these days. However, Sweetens Cove Spirits Company promises a top-shelf taste vouched for by co-owners and well-known sports superstars Andy Roddick and Peyton Manning. The company is showcasing its bourbon in Houston on Monday, August 9 at iPic Theatre at 4444 Westheimer in River […]
A través de un comunicado de prensa debidamente enviado por correo electrónico en español e inglés, Saint Arnold Brewing Company en la calle 2000 Lyons anunció que a partir del Sábado 31 de Julio, se ofrecerán dos recorridos en español el último sábado de cada mes. Los horarios de los recorridos son 2 p.m. y […]
Haga clic para leer este artículo en español. Via a press release appropriately emailed in both Spanish and English, Saint Arnold Brewing Company at 2000 Lyons announced that starting on Saturday, July 31, two Spanish-speaking tours are being offered the last Saturday of every month. The times for the tours are 2 and 4 p.m. […]
A well-known Houston chef who’s been bereft of his own kitchen for over four years is making a big comeback — this time, with his own patio bar. Graham Laborde is reuniting with his former boss, Benjy Mason, to open new patio bar Winnie’s in the former Natachee’s Supper ‘n’ Punch space at 3622 Main […]
The Johnnie Walker whisky company has launched its new Johnnie Blonde label, a Houston exclusive in the United States. The blended Scotch brand is celebrating the new release with a couple of events around the city and a cocktail kit that can to be delivered to your door. Houston Food Finder was given the opportunity […]
Cool-weather fun is in full swing at @HoustonianHotel, Club & Spa! Choose from a bounty of special Houston events and offerings.
#houstonian #houstonhotels #houstonspa #tributehouston #houstonrestaurants
https://houstonfoodfinder.com/sponsored/the-houstonian-hotel-club-spa-has-seven-sensational-events-for-a-festive-fall/
For one night only, we're bringing back our @RomaHTX three-course wine dinner! Join our editor/publisher @phaedracook on 11/2 at 7 p.m and raise a glass to 5 years of @HTownFoodFinder! Call (713) 664-7581 for reservations. #ricevillage #houstonevent
https://www.facebook.com/events/592204728865247/
When you need both fresh air & a good meal, head to The Heights for plenty of patios well-suited for al fresco dining. Staci Davis & @DavidLeftwich68 share must-try locales from the casual and lively to the intimate and elevated. Full details below! https://houstonfoodfinder.com/foodfinds/best-houston-restaurant-patios-in-the-heights/
