What to Look Forward to at New Houston Restaurant Squable in The Heights
Meet Justin Turner, the Chef Building a Houston Burger Empire
Annual Wine & Food Festival Happens in Katy This Saturday
Four Houston Barbecue Restaurants Named Top New Spots By Texas Monthly
Essential Dishes: Where to Eat the Best Banh Mi in Houston
Feast & Learn About Texas Food at This Upcoming Event in Brenham
What to Look Forward to at New Houston Restaurant Squable in The Heights
After a week of friends-and-family-only service, Squable officially opened to the public on Monday, April 22. It’s located in the former Southern Goods spot at 632 West 19th in The Heights. While the trio of Bobby Heugel, Justin Yu and Steve Flippo (also of Better Luck Tomorrow) are part of the business, the on-the-floor operating […]
Meet Justin Turner, the Chef Building a Houston Burger Empire
“You gotta feed the masses to eat with the classes.” That’s a favorite saying of Justin Turner of Bernie’s Burger Bus and he considers it valuable culinary and financial advice given to him by his first restaurant mentor, chef Miles McMath (currently of Junior’s Home Cooking in Mississippi). It’s the reason Turner, with years of […]
Annual Wine & Food Festival Happens in Katy This Saturday
The annual Katy Sip ’n Stroll benefitting local charity The Ballard House returns for its 17th year on Saturday, April 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. It’s at Villagio Town Center, located at 22758 Westheimer Parkway in the Cinco Ranch area. As always, there is going to be plenty to eat and drink thanks to […]
Four Houston Barbecue Restaurants Named Top New Spots By Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn is once again recognizing the Greater Houston area’s booming barbecue scene, naming four area newcomers to his just-released list of the 25 top new barbecue joints in the state. In the article, Vaughn explains, “We launched [the top 25 new barbecue joints list] in 2015 because the level of […]
Feast & Learn About Texas Food at This Upcoming Event in Brenham
On a cold Sunday in March — one of those bone-chilling days when Houston’s humidity soaks through your skin — I attended a kosher chili cook-off. A Mexican dish filtered through Texas ranch culture was being sampled in the parking lot of a Jewish synagogue, founded in 1887 primarily by Russian and Polish immigrants, while […]
Whole Foods Stores in Houston Make Room For A Local Baker
Whole Foods Market shoppers at the Montrose, Kirby, Bellaire and Post Oak locations might want to examine the bread section carefully. Along with an intoxicating whiff of freshly baked, local bread, they might notice some new selections. As of April 15, those four Whole Foods stores started carrying seven types of loaves made by Bread […]
Cypress Restaurant Celebrates a Decade with Deals on Wine & Steak
It’s fair to say that Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood at 14315 Cypress Rosehill is one of the fancier restaurants in Cypress — as well as one of the most successful. The restaurant — operated by the family-owned Grupo Herrera Restaurants, which also runs Alicia’s Mexican Grille, Marvino’s Italian Kitchen, and Galiana’s Bakery & Café — […]
Famed West Coast Restaurateurs Plan New Downtown Houston Hotel Restaurant
Chef Chris Cosentino, a West Coast restaurateur and Top Chef Masters winner who first came to prominence with his original restaurant, Incanto in San Franciso (now closed), has since opened three new eateries on that side of the country. These include Cockscomb, also in San Francisco, Jackrabbit in Portland, Oregon and Acacia House at Las Alcobas, […]
Only Two of These Chef Collaboration Dinners in The Woodlands Remain — For Now
Over the past several months, Cureight — the tasting menu restaurant inside of TRIS at 24 Waterway in the Waterway Square center in The Woodlands — has hosted a dining series called CollaborEIGHT that pairs resident executive chef Austin Simmons with notable chefs from Houston. (As alluded to by the name, each dinner includes eight […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in April 2019
The saying “April showers bring May flowers” may work for other cities but here in Houston, April brings heat waves and restaurant openings. The numerous choices can be daunting but luckily for hungry Houstonians, this month’s Hit List narrows down the newcomers to the must-eat dining destinations. 1751 Sea and Bar, 191 Heights: Sambrooks Management […]
What to Look Forward to at New Houston Restaurant Squable in The Heights
After a week of friends-and-family-only service, Squable officially opened to the public on Monday, April 22. It’s located in the former Southern Goods spot at 632 West 19th in The Heights. While the trio of Bobby Heugel, Justin Yu and Steve Flippo (also of Better Luck Tomorrow) are part of the business, the on-the-floor operating […]
Meet Justin Turner, the Chef Building a Houston Burger Empire
“You gotta feed the masses to eat with the classes.” That’s a favorite saying of Justin Turner of Bernie’s Burger Bus and he considers it valuable culinary and financial advice given to him by his first restaurant mentor, chef Miles McMath (currently of Junior’s Home Cooking in Mississippi). It’s the reason Turner, with years of […]
Annual Wine & Food Festival Happens in Katy This Saturday
The annual Katy Sip ’n Stroll benefitting local charity The Ballard House returns for its 17th year on Saturday, April 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. It’s at Villagio Town Center, located at 22758 Westheimer Parkway in the Cinco Ranch area. As always, there is going to be plenty to eat and drink thanks to […]
Four Houston Barbecue Restaurants Named Top New Spots By Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn is once again recognizing the Greater Houston area’s booming barbecue scene, naming four area newcomers to his just-released list of the 25 top new barbecue joints in the state. In the article, Vaughn explains, “We launched [the top 25 new barbecue joints list] in 2015 because the level of […]
Feast & Learn About Texas Food at This Upcoming Event in Brenham
On a cold Sunday in March — one of those bone-chilling days when Houston’s humidity soaks through your skin — I attended a kosher chili cook-off. A Mexican dish filtered through Texas ranch culture was being sampled in the parking lot of a Jewish synagogue, founded in 1887 primarily by Russian and Polish immigrants, while […]
Whole Foods Stores in Houston Make Room For A Local Baker
Whole Foods Market shoppers at the Montrose, Kirby, Bellaire and Post Oak locations might want to examine the bread section carefully. Along with an intoxicating whiff of freshly baked, local bread, they might notice some new selections. As of April 15, those four Whole Foods stores started carrying seven types of loaves made by Bread […]
Cypress Restaurant Celebrates a Decade with Deals on Wine & Steak
It’s fair to say that Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood at 14315 Cypress Rosehill is one of the fancier restaurants in Cypress — as well as one of the most successful. The restaurant — operated by the family-owned Grupo Herrera Restaurants, which also runs Alicia’s Mexican Grille, Marvino’s Italian Kitchen, and Galiana’s Bakery & Café — […]
Famed West Coast Restaurateurs Plan New Downtown Houston Hotel Restaurant
Chef Chris Cosentino, a West Coast restaurateur and Top Chef Masters winner who first came to prominence with his original restaurant, Incanto in San Franciso (now closed), has since opened three new eateries on that side of the country. These include Cockscomb, also in San Francisco, Jackrabbit in Portland, Oregon and Acacia House at Las Alcobas, […]
Only Two of These Chef Collaboration Dinners in The Woodlands Remain — For Now
Over the past several months, Cureight — the tasting menu restaurant inside of TRIS at 24 Waterway in the Waterway Square center in The Woodlands — has hosted a dining series called CollaborEIGHT that pairs resident executive chef Austin Simmons with notable chefs from Houston. (As alluded to by the name, each dinner includes eight […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in April 2019
The saying “April showers bring May flowers” may work for other cities but here in Houston, April brings heat waves and restaurant openings. The numerous choices can be daunting but luckily for hungry Houstonians, this month’s Hit List narrows down the newcomers to the must-eat dining destinations. 1751 Sea and Bar, 191 Heights: Sambrooks Management […]
Four Houston Barbecue Restaurants Named Top New Spots By Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn is once again recognizing the Greater Houston area’s booming barbecue scene, naming four area newcomers to his just-released list of the 25 top new barbecue joints in the state. In the article, Vaughn explains, “We launched [the top 25 new barbecue joints list] in 2015 because the level of […]
Essential Dishes: Where to Eat the Best Banh Mi in Houston
The Essential Dishes of Houston Series so far: Essential Dishes: Best Steaks in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Burgers in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Poke in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Fried Chicken in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Ramen in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Chicken Fried Steak in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Brisket in Houston Essential Dishes: […]
Houston’s Newest Chef’s Table Option Lets Diners Drive the Menu
As is appropriate for a cosmopolitan food city, many chefs in Houston offer sophisticated tasting menus, sometimes at a special table or counter. Usually, the dishes are predetermined to showcase the best, most seasonal dishes available. However, at recently opened Indian restaurant Verandah, located at 3300 Kirby in the Upper Kirby District, chef Sunil Srivastava prefers […]
New Houston Restaurant Pop-Up Focuses on Central Mexican Cuisine
As a young boy, chef Nicolas Vera — who would later hone his skills at notable Houston restaurants such as Underbelly, Southern Goods and Xochi — would wander the mercados of Veracruz with his mom while sipping tepache, a refreshing beverage made by fermenting pineapple rinds. Those memories now inspire the Tepache Chicken Plate at […]
Where to Dine on Easter Sunday in Houston
Easter is the culmination of the Lent season and many people celebrate the holiday by putting on their Sunday best, taking the kids to Easter egg hunts and indulging in lots of food. As usual, restaurants across Houston are offering diners plenty of mouth-watering brunch, lunch and dinner options. Here’s our list of where to […]
Restaurant With Chicken and Waffles and Late-Night Hours Now Open in Midtown Houston
A new Southern comfort food restaurant, Taste Bar + Kitchen, has taken up residence in the historic Sterling House at 3015 Bagby in midtown Houston. Co-owner and executive chef Don Bowie, former executive chef of Flower Child, and his business partner Kevin Kelley invited Houston Food Finder to a preview of what’s in store. The […]
Essential Dishes: Where to Eat the Best Fajitas in Houston
The Essential Dishes of Houston Series so far: Essential Dishes: Best Steaks in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Burgers in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Poke in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Fried Chicken in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Ramen in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Chicken Fried Steak in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Brisket in Houston Houston is […]
First Bite: New Mina Ristorante Offers Casual Yet Elegant Italian Dining in Houston
When husband-and-wife team chef Monica Fallone and Luis Mancera opened Borgo Food Station in River Oaks, they created a European-style, grab-and-go neighborhood hub for authentic Italian dishes. The patrons, though, didn’t necessarily want to take the food to-go. “Our loyal customers for three years were always requesting to enjoy their favorite meals there instead of […]
Houston Restaurants Roll Out New Spring Menus & Dishes
Spring has sprung! Pollen is in the air, the daily forecast is a toss-up and for two beautiful months, everyone cares about baseball. It’s time to take a look at which of our city’s eateries are rolling out patio-friendly, Easter-inspired, crave-inducing spring menus. The following fifteen restaurants range from fine dining establishments to casual burger joints […]
Explore Malaysian Cuisine — Without The Travel — at Phat Eatery in Katy
Sponsored When people think about where to get great Asian food in Houston, “Katy” may not spring to mind — but with the opening of Katy Asian Town center, it’s time to rethink that perspective. A case in point: Houston Chronicle restaurant critic Alison Cook recently honored Phat Eatery with a glowing review and shined […]
Four Houston Barbecue Restaurants Named Top New Spots By Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn is once again recognizing the Greater Houston area’s booming barbecue scene, naming four area newcomers to his just-released list of the 25 top new barbecue joints in the state. In the article, Vaughn explains, “We launched [the top 25 new barbecue joints list] in 2015 because the level of […]
Essential Dishes: Where to Eat the Best Banh Mi in Houston
The Essential Dishes of Houston Series so far: Essential Dishes: Best Steaks in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Burgers in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Poke in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Fried Chicken in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Ramen in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Chicken Fried Steak in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Brisket in Houston Essential Dishes: […]
Houston’s Newest Chef’s Table Option Lets Diners Drive the Menu
As is appropriate for a cosmopolitan food city, many chefs in Houston offer sophisticated tasting menus, sometimes at a special table or counter. Usually, the dishes are predetermined to showcase the best, most seasonal dishes available. However, at recently opened Indian restaurant Verandah, located at 3300 Kirby in the Upper Kirby District, chef Sunil Srivastava prefers […]
New Houston Restaurant Pop-Up Focuses on Central Mexican Cuisine
As a young boy, chef Nicolas Vera — who would later hone his skills at notable Houston restaurants such as Underbelly, Southern Goods and Xochi — would wander the mercados of Veracruz with his mom while sipping tepache, a refreshing beverage made by fermenting pineapple rinds. Those memories now inspire the Tepache Chicken Plate at […]
Where to Dine on Easter Sunday in Houston
Easter is the culmination of the Lent season and many people celebrate the holiday by putting on their Sunday best, taking the kids to Easter egg hunts and indulging in lots of food. As usual, restaurants across Houston are offering diners plenty of mouth-watering brunch, lunch and dinner options. Here’s our list of where to […]
Restaurant With Chicken and Waffles and Late-Night Hours Now Open in Midtown Houston
A new Southern comfort food restaurant, Taste Bar + Kitchen, has taken up residence in the historic Sterling House at 3015 Bagby in midtown Houston. Co-owner and executive chef Don Bowie, former executive chef of Flower Child, and his business partner Kevin Kelley invited Houston Food Finder to a preview of what’s in store. The […]
Essential Dishes: Where to Eat the Best Fajitas in Houston
The Essential Dishes of Houston Series so far: Essential Dishes: Best Steaks in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Burgers in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Poke in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Fried Chicken in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Ramen in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Chicken Fried Steak in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Brisket in Houston Houston is […]
First Bite: New Mina Ristorante Offers Casual Yet Elegant Italian Dining in Houston
When husband-and-wife team chef Monica Fallone and Luis Mancera opened Borgo Food Station in River Oaks, they created a European-style, grab-and-go neighborhood hub for authentic Italian dishes. The patrons, though, didn’t necessarily want to take the food to-go. “Our loyal customers for three years were always requesting to enjoy their favorite meals there instead of […]
Houston Restaurants Roll Out New Spring Menus & Dishes
Spring has sprung! Pollen is in the air, the daily forecast is a toss-up and for two beautiful months, everyone cares about baseball. It’s time to take a look at which of our city’s eateries are rolling out patio-friendly, Easter-inspired, crave-inducing spring menus. The following fifteen restaurants range from fine dining establishments to casual burger joints […]
Explore Malaysian Cuisine — Without The Travel — at Phat Eatery in Katy
Sponsored When people think about where to get great Asian food in Houston, “Katy” may not spring to mind — but with the opening of Katy Asian Town center, it’s time to rethink that perspective. A case in point: Houston Chronicle restaurant critic Alison Cook recently honored Phat Eatery with a glowing review and shined […]
The Days Are Numbered for an Iconic Houston Dive Bar
Business owner Brad Moore has helped start many Houston bars, including Grand Prize Bar, The Original OKRA Charity Saloon, Sassafras and Bad News Bar, just to name a few. He has announced that the end is coming for one of his first: Big Star Bar at 1005 West 19th Street. The landlord is selling the property. […]
Luxury Steakhouse Debuts Monthly Whiskey Pairing Series
Steak and whiskey — it’s a classic pairing that’s existed for generations. It’s rare to find a steakhouse without a lengthy whiskey list, but Mastro’s Steakhouse has taken its love affair with whiskey to the next level. The first Texas location of Mastro’s Steakhouse has its own whiskey bar that features more than 370 different […]
Ready for Pink Beer? It’s Hitting Store Shelves in April
Many people love rosé wine — but what about a pink beer? Ready or not, a beer that gets its hue from raspberries and black currants is hitting store shelves and bar taps soon. Left Hand Brewing Company, which is based in Longmont, Colorado, is introducing Flamingo Dreams, a fizzy, fruited blonde ale on nitro. […]
This Houston Bartender is Headed to a Texas Bourbon Competition
A Houston bartender at a local cocktail bar is headed to Austin for a statewide bourbon competition. Last month, over 50 bars and restaurants took part in the Bourbon Takeover of Texas — an event that celebrated the 183rd birthday of Texas and challenged bartenders and chefs across the state to incorporate Garrison Brothers Distillery […]
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. […]
The Days Are Numbered for an Iconic Houston Dive Bar
Business owner Brad Moore has helped start many Houston bars, including Grand Prize Bar, The Original OKRA Charity Saloon, Sassafras and Bad News Bar, just to name a few. He has announced that the end is coming for one of his first: Big Star Bar at 1005 West 19th Street. The landlord is selling the property. […]
Luxury Steakhouse Debuts Monthly Whiskey Pairing Series
Steak and whiskey — it’s a classic pairing that’s existed for generations. It’s rare to find a steakhouse without a lengthy whiskey list, but Mastro’s Steakhouse has taken its love affair with whiskey to the next level. The first Texas location of Mastro’s Steakhouse has its own whiskey bar that features more than 370 different […]
Ready for Pink Beer? It’s Hitting Store Shelves in April
Many people love rosé wine — but what about a pink beer? Ready or not, a beer that gets its hue from raspberries and black currants is hitting store shelves and bar taps soon. Left Hand Brewing Company, which is based in Longmont, Colorado, is introducing Flamingo Dreams, a fizzy, fruited blonde ale on nitro. […]
This Houston Bartender is Headed to a Texas Bourbon Competition
A Houston bartender at a local cocktail bar is headed to Austin for a statewide bourbon competition. Last month, over 50 bars and restaurants took part in the Bourbon Takeover of Texas — an event that celebrated the 183rd birthday of Texas and challenged bartenders and chefs across the state to incorporate Garrison Brothers Distillery […]
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. […]
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