Group Behind Uchi Houston Unveils 12-Seat Omakase Restaurant in Montrose
There have already been a slew of new omakase tasting restaurants opening in Houston lately — Sushi by Hidden, Kanau and Uwa, for example — and another one just joined the scene. Hai Hospitality group, the Austin-based, James Beard Award-winning restaurant group behind hits such as Uchi, Uchikoi and Loro Smokehouse just unveiled Oheya by […]
City Cellars HTX at 1801 Binz is facing eviction proceedings after a series of disputes mostly centered around the use of onsite parking spaces by owner Daniel Wolfe and his employees. The wine bar and restaurant, owned by Wolfe’s company, Wolfe and Wine, LLC, is located in the Parc Binz 1 mixed-use development, which, according […]
Benjy Levit, first known for his eponymous restaurant, Benjy’s (now closed) and later, his successful Houston chain, Local Foods Market, is increasing his Rice Village presence with new restaurant Eau Tour. The bistro is opening March 21 at 5117 Kelvin, next door to the neighborhood’s of Local Foods and Levit’s charming, speakeasy-style wine bar, Lee’s […]
Houston diners will have a chance to eat and drink for charity at the 3rd Annual Women’s Month Charity Dinner, hosted by Samantha Tisci at Harold’s in the Heights at 350 West 19th on March 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. Tisci is currently serving as the Education Chair of the Houston Area Chapter of the […]
Dining and drinking options in Sugar Land continue to get better and more diverse. It’s no longer just chains and fast food. In recent years, Sugar Land has become a worthy destination for just about every type of cuisine. For example, fellow writer Cindy Wang recently told us about a new place for Taiwanese rice […]
The 2023 edition of the eagerly anticipated annual Houston event, The Truffle Masters, is happening on Monday, March 6 at The Revaire, located at 7122 Old Katy Road. This tasting event and chef competition was founded by Diane Roederer, owner of Houston-based luxury food purveyor DR Delicacy, and features highly coveted fresh, black truffles. In […]
Let’s Talk Womxn had its inaugural Houston event last year, and it was not only successful, it was impressive as a who’s who of the city’s top women in the local food and beverage industry. This incredible opportunity to celebrate and network with these professionals, billed this year as “Let’s Talk & Celebrate Gold Glamor […]
When 250 different barbecue teams are competing, as was the case this year at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, only a very small percentage can emerge as winners. That makes walking away with a trophy even more impressive. This year, just under two-dozen teams got a little something extra […]
Updated, 2/23/23, 3:44 p.m.: The Mayor’s Office of Communications has released a statement regarding Pappas Restaurants’ claims regarding the circumstances of its contract ending. This has been added at the end of this article. Pappas Restaurants, the longstanding, family-owned business that operates numerous restaurants across Houston, including Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Pappadeaux, Delta Blues and Pappasito’s […]
In news that’s going to sadden many Houston seafood fans, owner Michael Sambrooks of Sambrooks Management Company has decided that it’s not in his best business interests to renew the lease of 1751 Sea & Bar. The popular restaurant at 191 Heights Boulevard opened in 2019 and is known for not only its seafood offerings […]
Those who have followed Houston’s food scene for the past decade will know executive chef Philippe Schmit from his eponymous restaurant Philippe Restaurant + Lounge and, before that, from his time at Bistro Moderne at Hotel Derek. A longtime Houstonian at this point, he adopted the moniker “The French Cowboy”, a name he also used […]
Executive pastry chef Ruchit Harneja of Musaafer at 5115 Westheimer in The Galleria created a special Easter dessert that won the third episode of Food Network’s ‘Spring Baking Championship: Easter’. Through Easter Sunday, April 9, it’s also available for Houston diners to try. The whimsical dessert is called “Honey-Glaze Ham” — and it’s cuter than […]
Jamaica Paradise Kitchen is a new, family-owned and -operated restaurant that opened last November in the Cypress Lakes Plaza shopping center at 14710 Mueschke. It is putting forth some irresistible, authentic Jamaican cuisine. Upon entry, you’re likely to be greeted from behind the counter by Kamal McDonald, a passionate young chef who runs the restaurant […]
Tacos y Gorditas Correcaminos is one of many incredible taco options located along Airline between Tidwell and Aldine Bender, and it’s serving some of the best, must-try tacos de trompo in the Houston area. Specifically, owner and taquero Daniel Zarate’s upgraded food truck (after years of service, he just got a new one) is located […]
Dining and drinking options in Sugar Land continue to get better and more diverse. It’s no longer just chains and fast food. In recent years, Sugar Land has become a worthy destination for just about every type of cuisine. For example, fellow writer Cindy Wang recently told us about a new place for Taiwanese rice […]
The new brick-and-mortar location of The Blind Goat from MasterChef season three winner and New York Times best-selling cookbook author Christine Hà and her husband, John Suh, is now in its soft opening phase at 8145 Long Point in Spring Branch Village. (Hà is also co-owner of Xin Chào, along with chef Tony Nguyen of […]
It’s rodeo season again! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs from February 28 to March 19, delivering concerts, shows, rides, games and — most importantly — carnival food. From simple sausage-on-a-stick to Monte Cristo sandwiches encased in funnel cake batter, the carnival and rodeo food is diverse, indulgent, and often smoked or fried. There […]
Sponsored Just a stone’s-throw away from Houston, Pearland’s dining scene has seen a great rise in fantastic Tex-Mex restaurants where diners can grab sizzling plates of fajitas, cheesy enchiladas, refreshing margaritas and much more. Whether you’re a resident, staycationing, on a food tour or just looking for a fun night out, Pearland’s Tex-Mex scene is […]
Atitlan Guatemalan Food, located at 939 East NASA Parkway in the Village Real Shopping Center in Webster, is offering a no-frills experience that feels home-cooked in the best way possible. Named after Lake Atitlán in the highlands of southwestern Guatemala, this restaurant lets the food do the talking with flavorful recipes that highlight the cuisine […]
Hidden in plain sight in the Spring Valley Village (near Spring Branch and Memorial City) is True Craft Market & Catering, a small, unassuming restaurant at 1024 Campbell which, surprisingly, has a burger that could be considered among the best in Houston. The restaurant is owned by Texas Christian University graduates Bryant and Brandaise Reckling, […]
In 2015, Benji Aguilar and Kaitlin O’Brien founded Xela Coffee, building it from a grassroots roastery with a cult-like following to a popular Second Ward shop at 4409 Canal within a few years. Unfortunately, in the early hours of Sunday, March 12, they suffered a significant setback. Security footage shows that a car jumped a […]
The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo has a long history of taking wine seriously. The Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition started in the fall of 2003 thanks to a group of wine enthusiasts who convinced the rodeo executives to host the wine competition. They even guaranteed to cover any losses from wine not sold. This […]
Blue Tile Coffee, which started as a long-running pop-up at Gristworkz brewery, is now in its own sleek, new, brick-and-mortar at 3663 Washington (in the same building as H-E-B and the St. Andre apartments). If the name sounds familiar, it might be because even during the pop-up, owner Jonathan Elkins’ and his team’s expertly crafted […]
Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, the longtime neighborhood dive and live music venue located at 1031 East 24th in Sunset Heights, quietly reopened this month. New owners Will Thomas, Devid Denenberg and Alex Jackson purchased the bar and formed the Dan Electro’s LLC last summer and have performed major renovations inside and out, with great care […]
The second location of Eight Row Flint, originally announced by Agricole Hospitality in August of last year, is now open as of Monday, February 20. It’s located at 3501 Harrisburg in Houston’s East End — conveniently next to the METRORail Green line — in the space formerly occupied by Night Shift. The original Eight Row […]
Hound Song Brewing Co. is a family-owned and -operated craft brewery located at 535 Walnut Street in Columbus, Texas. It’s just over an hour west of Houston, but it is brewing up an experience that makes it well worth visiting. The brewery is in a stand-alone building adjacent to the historic downtown square and the […]
Houston is a diverse city, and that’s reflected not only in the local food scene but also in the growing and thriving coffee culture. Between supply chain constraints, rising wages and increased operating costs, now more than ever is a time to support local, and several new small businesses have already opened this year. Among […]
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse, Chris Cusack’s eclectic bar at 2101 Washington Avenue, is about to replicate. A second location of the casual hangout with an “everyday is Halloween” vibe is opening in Montrose at 4500 Montrose in the former Bamboo (and before that, Kam’s Wok & Dine) space. Betelgeuse, named for a red supergiant star in the […]
The Kingwood area, oft-considered a specialty coffee desert by many residents and visitors, now has The Dutchie Koffie House to visit for their caffeine fix. The Dutchie opened in August 2022 at 24510 Eastex Freeway at the Northpark intersection and is open seven days a week. It draws inspiration from the Amsterdam coffee scene — […]
Earlier this month, European wine bar and café VinSanto quietly opened in Memorial Green at 12525 Memorial. Co-owner Riccardo Guerrieri envisions it as a neighborhood hub that focuses on off-the-beaten path wines and European food. Guests can enjoy wine and other beverages by the glass, share a bottle or purchase bottles to-go. Guerrieri, a certified […]
