There’s A New Spot For Weekend Tex-Mex Breakfast In Houston
George & Barbara Bush’s Deep Ties to Houston Included Favorite Restaurants & Dishes – Updated
Houston Sommelier Passes Famously Intense Wine Exam — Twice
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Local, Fresh and Convenient: Prepared Meal Services in Houston
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations Announces New Restaurant in Katy
George & Barbara Bush’s Deep Ties to Houston Included Favorite Restaurants & Dishes – Updated
President George H.W. Bush was laid to rest on December 6, 2018, not too long after wife and former First Lady Barbara left this life on April 17. The long-lived pair were married for 73 years. While the rest of the country might remember President Bush for his “Read my lips: no new taxes,” and […]
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations Announces New Restaurant in Katy
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, the California-based whiskey concept with two inner-Loop locations in Houston, announced plans to open a third in the soon-to-launch District West retail and commercial center in Katy. District West is currently under development by Ferguson Family Partners on 100-acre lot adjacent to Westpark Tollway and Peak Road near Grand Parkway. Bosscat Kitchen & […]
The Latest Casualty in Paul Qui’s Restaurant Closings is the Houston One
AQUI, James Beard Award-winning chef Paul Qui’s restaurant at 520 Westheimer, is closing on Dec. 23. According to a press release, it’s not supposed to be the end of Qui’s presence in Houston, though. The management team of Qui, pastry chef Jillian Bartolome and general manager Adam Mathews are going to oversee AQUI’s last few […]
Two Sushi Chefs & a Pastry Chef Tease New Houston Restaurant and Omakase Pop-Up Dinners
In a more dramatic restaurant announcement than usual, members of the media were invited to a secret pop-up dinner called The Secret Taste at an empty $5.5 million-dollar mansion up for sale in River Oaks. There, two sushi chefs with high-end restaurant experience, Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee, revealed they have plans to open their own Japanese […]
Give A Little, Get A Little With These Houston Restaurant Gift Card Deals – Updated
Gift cards are sometimes the best option for giving the overly picky, the hard-to-shop-for or those who have everything. These are also great for avid diners as well as people who work hard and could use a break from cooking at home. Best of all, gift cards fit nicely into greeting cards and those stockings […]
Dining And Drinking Deals For Black Friday in Houston — Updated
It’s an inevitable part of the holiday season: almost immediately after the dishes from Thanksgiving are cleaned up and put away, Black Friday begins. While retail stores are tempting shoppers out in the wee hours with holiday bargains, these Houston restaurants are offering deals of their own. Best of all, some of these offers are welcome […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in November 2018
As we head into the holiday season, Houston’s restaurant scene is gearing up to keep our plates and glasses full. The long awaited “triple threat” in EaDo from Agricole Hospitality — pizza joint Vinny’s, restaurant Indianola and cocktail bar Miss Carousel — opened earlier this month. With new ventures from familiar favorites like BB Lemon in […]
Another Chef-Driven Chain is Opening a Tex-Mex Restaurant in Houston
Fox Restaurant Concepts — which is in the process of selling its interests in North Italia and Flower Child to business partner The Cheesecake Factory — is heading back to Houston to open another new restaurant. This time, it’s Tex-Mex. The Phoenix-based company is led by multiple-time James Beard Award nominee Sam Fox and also recently […]
Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go in Houston – Updated 11/18
While Thanksgiving is a great time to gather with family and friends and share gratitude, there’s no doubt some folks find the prep work and cooking exhausting. (A mountain of dirty dishes? No thanks.) Fortunately, restaurants across the Bayou City can rescue overworked hosts and hostesses with dinners-to-go, thus eliminating much of the stress. Note […]
All-Star Group of Houston Chefs Serving Sunday Supper to Support Local Food
Urban Harvest, the organization behind some of Houston’s farmers markets, has settled into its new Saturday location. Now, it’s also bringing back a popular farm-to-table dinner event, the Urban Harvest Sunday Supper. Tickets are on sale now. Poitin at 2313 Edwards is hosting the first dinner of the new series on Sunday, November 11 from 6 to 9 […]
George & Barbara Bush’s Deep Ties to Houston Included Favorite Restaurants & Dishes – Updated
President George H.W. Bush was laid to rest on December 6, 2018, not too long after wife and former First Lady Barbara left this life on April 17. The long-lived pair were married for 73 years. While the rest of the country might remember President Bush for his “Read my lips: no new taxes,” and […]
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations Announces New Restaurant in Katy
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, the California-based whiskey concept with two inner-Loop locations in Houston, announced plans to open a third in the soon-to-launch District West retail and commercial center in Katy. District West is currently under development by Ferguson Family Partners on 100-acre lot adjacent to Westpark Tollway and Peak Road near Grand Parkway. Bosscat Kitchen & […]
The Latest Casualty in Paul Qui’s Restaurant Closings is the Houston One
AQUI, James Beard Award-winning chef Paul Qui’s restaurant at 520 Westheimer, is closing on Dec. 23. According to a press release, it’s not supposed to be the end of Qui’s presence in Houston, though. The management team of Qui, pastry chef Jillian Bartolome and general manager Adam Mathews are going to oversee AQUI’s last few […]
Two Sushi Chefs & a Pastry Chef Tease New Houston Restaurant and Omakase Pop-Up Dinners
In a more dramatic restaurant announcement than usual, members of the media were invited to a secret pop-up dinner called The Secret Taste at an empty $5.5 million-dollar mansion up for sale in River Oaks. There, two sushi chefs with high-end restaurant experience, Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee, revealed they have plans to open their own Japanese […]
Give A Little, Get A Little With These Houston Restaurant Gift Card Deals – Updated
Gift cards are sometimes the best option for giving the overly picky, the hard-to-shop-for or those who have everything. These are also great for avid diners as well as people who work hard and could use a break from cooking at home. Best of all, gift cards fit nicely into greeting cards and those stockings […]
Dining And Drinking Deals For Black Friday in Houston — Updated
It’s an inevitable part of the holiday season: almost immediately after the dishes from Thanksgiving are cleaned up and put away, Black Friday begins. While retail stores are tempting shoppers out in the wee hours with holiday bargains, these Houston restaurants are offering deals of their own. Best of all, some of these offers are welcome […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in November 2018
As we head into the holiday season, Houston’s restaurant scene is gearing up to keep our plates and glasses full. The long awaited “triple threat” in EaDo from Agricole Hospitality — pizza joint Vinny’s, restaurant Indianola and cocktail bar Miss Carousel — opened earlier this month. With new ventures from familiar favorites like BB Lemon in […]
Another Chef-Driven Chain is Opening a Tex-Mex Restaurant in Houston
Fox Restaurant Concepts — which is in the process of selling its interests in North Italia and Flower Child to business partner The Cheesecake Factory — is heading back to Houston to open another new restaurant. This time, it’s Tex-Mex. The Phoenix-based company is led by multiple-time James Beard Award nominee Sam Fox and also recently […]
Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go in Houston – Updated 11/18
While Thanksgiving is a great time to gather with family and friends and share gratitude, there’s no doubt some folks find the prep work and cooking exhausting. (A mountain of dirty dishes? No thanks.) Fortunately, restaurants across the Bayou City can rescue overworked hosts and hostesses with dinners-to-go, thus eliminating much of the stress. Note […]
All-Star Group of Houston Chefs Serving Sunday Supper to Support Local Food
Urban Harvest, the organization behind some of Houston’s farmers markets, has settled into its new Saturday location. Now, it’s also bringing back a popular farm-to-table dinner event, the Urban Harvest Sunday Supper. Tickets are on sale now. Poitin at 2313 Edwards is hosting the first dinner of the new series on Sunday, November 11 from 6 to 9 […]
There’s A New Spot For Weekend Tex-Mex Breakfast In Houston
Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina now offers breakfast on the weekends. There are sweet and savory options, plus an assortment of drinks for soothing — or celebrating — the start of a new day. For now, the new breakfast menu is available exclusively at the Memorial location and is served Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. […]
Local, Fresh and Convenient: Prepared Meal Services in Houston
The lure of prepared foods has endured since the mid-20th century when these became very popular in the U.S. after World War II. Frozen foods were a much-appreciated convenience for women who hadn’t left the workforce and also created a boom in the kitchen appliances industry as our eating culture shifted towards convenience. While […]
Houston’s Best Breakfast Tacos
The breakfast taco is a ubiquitous representation of Tex-Mex culture from Orange to El Paso — despite our Austin neighbors claiming that they invented it. Regardless of its origin, the combination of fluffy scrambled eggs, a smear of refried beans, chunks of fried potatoes and maybe some bacon or chorizo wrapped in a warm tortilla is […]
Houston and Austin Are Throwing Down (Again) for Barbecue Bragging Rights
Which city in the Lone Star state boasts the best barbecue? Is it Austin, long known for the standard-setting smoky meats of Central Texas? Perhaps it is actually Houston, home to a batch of lauded newcomers who have breathed new life into Texas barbecue with bold, international influences. Last year’s HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown gave pitmasters […]
Where to Order Last-Minute Thanksgiving To-Go Dishes in Houston — Updated
Time is drawing short for Thanksgiving 2018 and the order deadlines for several Houston restaurants have already passed. However, there are still some that are taking orders during those last few days leading up to the holiday. 51fifteen, The Galleria, 5175 Westheimer: Choose from two complete Thanksgiving feasts that feed up to 22 guests. The […]
Where To Order Tamales in Houston For The Holidays – Updated
Preparing tamales is a labor of love requiring hours, if not days, of preparation. In many families, tamaladas are highlights of the year when generations work side by side to create feasts as well as extra tamales for gift-giving. However, during the hectic holidays not everyone has the time — or the know-how — to […]
Houston Burger Chain Is Putting a Gourmet Touch on Breakfast Sandwiches
BuffBurger, the homegrown Houston burger chain owned by Paul “Buff” Burden and his wife, Sarah Morris Burden, recently rolled out a line of breakfast sandwiches for Houstonians on the go, as well as those who simply have time to enjoy a morning repast. To accommodate breakfast, BuffBurger locations now open at 7 a.m. daily. Like […]
New Houston Restaurant Shun Merges Japanese Tradition with Contemporary Flavors
Naoki Yoshida says he has been cooking authentic Japanese food for 18 years. The Houston native and second-generation Japanese-American worked at his family’s sushi restaurant, Nippon, starting when he was only 15. Since then, he has honed his craft by training in Japan, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami. Now, Yoshida is bringing his take on the simplicity and […]
Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go in Houston – Updated 11/18
While Thanksgiving is a great time to gather with family and friends and share gratitude, there’s no doubt some folks find the prep work and cooking exhausting. (A mountain of dirty dishes? No thanks.) Fortunately, restaurants across the Bayou City can rescue overworked hosts and hostesses with dinners-to-go, thus eliminating much of the stress. Note […]
Where To Find the Best Chicken Fried Steak In Houston
While the exact origins of chicken fried steak (CFS for short) are up for debate, it’s no secret that Texans have a strong affinity for this iconic slab of tenderized, batter-encrusted beef smothered in rich gravy. It is a beloved year-round staple in home kitchens and restaurants alike where time-honored recipes are revered by diners […]
There’s A New Spot For Weekend Tex-Mex Breakfast In Houston
Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina now offers breakfast on the weekends. There are sweet and savory options, plus an assortment of drinks for soothing — or celebrating — the start of a new day. For now, the new breakfast menu is available exclusively at the Memorial location and is served Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. […]
Local, Fresh and Convenient: Prepared Meal Services in Houston
The lure of prepared foods has endured since the mid-20th century when these became very popular in the U.S. after World War II. Frozen foods were a much-appreciated convenience for women who hadn’t left the workforce and also created a boom in the kitchen appliances industry as our eating culture shifted towards convenience. While […]
Houston’s Best Breakfast Tacos
The breakfast taco is a ubiquitous representation of Tex-Mex culture from Orange to El Paso — despite our Austin neighbors claiming that they invented it. Regardless of its origin, the combination of fluffy scrambled eggs, a smear of refried beans, chunks of fried potatoes and maybe some bacon or chorizo wrapped in a warm tortilla is […]
Houston and Austin Are Throwing Down (Again) for Barbecue Bragging Rights
Which city in the Lone Star state boasts the best barbecue? Is it Austin, long known for the standard-setting smoky meats of Central Texas? Perhaps it is actually Houston, home to a batch of lauded newcomers who have breathed new life into Texas barbecue with bold, international influences. Last year’s HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown gave pitmasters […]
Where to Order Last-Minute Thanksgiving To-Go Dishes in Houston — Updated
Time is drawing short for Thanksgiving 2018 and the order deadlines for several Houston restaurants have already passed. However, there are still some that are taking orders during those last few days leading up to the holiday. 51fifteen, The Galleria, 5175 Westheimer: Choose from two complete Thanksgiving feasts that feed up to 22 guests. The […]
Where To Order Tamales in Houston For The Holidays – Updated
Preparing tamales is a labor of love requiring hours, if not days, of preparation. In many families, tamaladas are highlights of the year when generations work side by side to create feasts as well as extra tamales for gift-giving. However, during the hectic holidays not everyone has the time — or the know-how — to […]
Houston Burger Chain Is Putting a Gourmet Touch on Breakfast Sandwiches
BuffBurger, the homegrown Houston burger chain owned by Paul “Buff” Burden and his wife, Sarah Morris Burden, recently rolled out a line of breakfast sandwiches for Houstonians on the go, as well as those who simply have time to enjoy a morning repast. To accommodate breakfast, BuffBurger locations now open at 7 a.m. daily. Like […]
New Houston Restaurant Shun Merges Japanese Tradition with Contemporary Flavors
Naoki Yoshida says he has been cooking authentic Japanese food for 18 years. The Houston native and second-generation Japanese-American worked at his family’s sushi restaurant, Nippon, starting when he was only 15. Since then, he has honed his craft by training in Japan, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami. Now, Yoshida is bringing his take on the simplicity and […]
Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go in Houston – Updated 11/18
While Thanksgiving is a great time to gather with family and friends and share gratitude, there’s no doubt some folks find the prep work and cooking exhausting. (A mountain of dirty dishes? No thanks.) Fortunately, restaurants across the Bayou City can rescue overworked hosts and hostesses with dinners-to-go, thus eliminating much of the stress. Note […]
Where To Find the Best Chicken Fried Steak In Houston
While the exact origins of chicken fried steak (CFS for short) are up for debate, it’s no secret that Texans have a strong affinity for this iconic slab of tenderized, batter-encrusted beef smothered in rich gravy. It is a beloved year-round staple in home kitchens and restaurants alike where time-honored recipes are revered by diners […]
Houston Sommelier Passes Famously Intense Wine Exam — Twice
The Master Sommelier exam, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers organization, is famously one of the most grueling tests in the world. There are even movies about the rigors candidates go through in trying to pass the test. In fact, sommeliers aren’t even allowed to take the exams until they’ve passed three others: the […]
Mongoose versus Cobra’s Bartenders Have Crafted a Must-Try Seasonal Cocktail List
Cocktail lovers who are looking for something new should have more than enough to keep them occupied at Mongoose versus Cobra, located in a historic building that’s over 100 years old at 1011 McGowen. The new drink list features nearly two dozen classics and bar-staff originals. Many of the cocktails feature comforting, cool-weather flavors, such as maple, sage, […]
Beer Review: Saint Arnold’s Bishop’s Barrel 22 Caters To Beer AND Wine Lovers
The 22nd installment in Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s Bishop’s Barrel series was released on November 26, and it appeals to more than beer drinkers thanks to an unlikely wine connection. Find it in most grocery stores, larger liquor stores and, of course, at the Saint Arnold beer garden. Saint Arnold initiated the Bishop’s Barrel series […]
Jonathan’s The Rub Brings Well-Made Classic Cocktails to Memorial Green in Houston
The second location of Jonathan’s the Rub (JTR) opened in the Memorial Green development at 12505 Memorial opened on October 4. While the original location at 9061 Gaylord has long been known for chef-owner Jonathan Levine’s steak, chops and amiable BYOB policy, the Memorial brings something new: well-made classic cocktails developed by industry veteran Linda Salinas. Houston […]
Houston Experts Reveal Great Thanksgiving Wines Available at Grocery Stores
Since the Thanksgiving holiday’s modern inception in the late 1600s, wine has become a tradition. (For the pilgrims, it was cider and that’s a possibility even to this day, too.) Not only do certain types of wine complement the meal, but it’s a wonderful — sometimes essential — “social lubricant” that softens the edges of those […]
“Miracle” Holiday Cocktail Bar Pop-Ups Finally Make it to Houston, Galveston & Webster – Updated
Four bars in the Greater Houston-Galveston region are getting opportunities to host some popular holiday-themed pop-ups, which means patrons are in for eggnog, mulled drinks and outlandish levels of holiday decor. Julep at 1919 Washington, Daiquiri Time Out at 2701 Market in Galveston and Preamble Lounge and Craft House at 20801 Gulf Freeway in Webster are turning […]
Popular Houston Tiki Bar Closed To Be Replaced with Irish Pub
Tikiphiles from Houston and beyond expressed shock and sadness at the Facebook announcement on November 2 from Mark “Howie” Voros, owner of Howie’s Tiki at 4334 FM 2920 in Spring. The post states that the last service at the bar will be Saturday, November 3. Disappointingly, while Howie’s found a following with lovers of Mai Tais, Navy Grogs, Zombies […]
New Houston Brewery Brings German-Style Beer to the Northwest Side
Houston now boasts several craft breweries and most focus on a divergence of styles. For example, Saint Arnold has multiple Belgian-influenced beers in its repertoire, Lone Pint and Spindletap specialize in hoppy beers —especially India pale ales (IPAs) — and Holler Beer favors a mixture of styles. Klaus Brewing founder Thomas Lemke saw a gap in the craft […]
Fall Head Over Heels For These Autumnal Cocktails in Houston
This article was updated on 10/27/18 at 3:40 p.m. with information regarding the fire at Presidio. This article was updated on 11/2/18 at 1:55 p.m., removing the reference to Turner’s Revenge at Howie’s Tiki Bar, following the news of Howie’s closing. The drink is still available at Blue Onyx Bistro 4720 Richmond. Fall has arrived and […]
Six Great Texas Whiskeys to Know — Updated
Over the past few years, Texas whiskey distilleries have gained hard-earned respect and national attention. Yellow Rose Distilling in Houston, Balcones Distilling near Waco and Rebecca Creek Distilling in San Antonio are just three Texas based companies that have helped changed this spirit category from a novelty to something worth drinking. Here are some of our top Texas picks […]
Houston Sommelier Passes Famously Intense Wine Exam — Twice
The Master Sommelier exam, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers organization, is famously one of the most grueling tests in the world. There are even movies about the rigors candidates go through in trying to pass the test. In fact, sommeliers aren’t even allowed to take the exams until they’ve passed three others: the […]
Mongoose versus Cobra’s Bartenders Have Crafted a Must-Try Seasonal Cocktail List
Cocktail lovers who are looking for something new should have more than enough to keep them occupied at Mongoose versus Cobra, located in a historic building that’s over 100 years old at 1011 McGowen. The new drink list features nearly two dozen classics and bar-staff originals. Many of the cocktails feature comforting, cool-weather flavors, such as maple, sage, […]
Beer Review: Saint Arnold’s Bishop’s Barrel 22 Caters To Beer AND Wine Lovers
The 22nd installment in Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s Bishop’s Barrel series was released on November 26, and it appeals to more than beer drinkers thanks to an unlikely wine connection. Find it in most grocery stores, larger liquor stores and, of course, at the Saint Arnold beer garden. Saint Arnold initiated the Bishop’s Barrel series […]
Jonathan’s The Rub Brings Well-Made Classic Cocktails to Memorial Green in Houston
The second location of Jonathan’s the Rub (JTR) opened in the Memorial Green development at 12505 Memorial opened on October 4. While the original location at 9061 Gaylord has long been known for chef-owner Jonathan Levine’s steak, chops and amiable BYOB policy, the Memorial brings something new: well-made classic cocktails developed by industry veteran Linda Salinas. Houston […]
Houston Experts Reveal Great Thanksgiving Wines Available at Grocery Stores
Since the Thanksgiving holiday’s modern inception in the late 1600s, wine has become a tradition. (For the pilgrims, it was cider and that’s a possibility even to this day, too.) Not only do certain types of wine complement the meal, but it’s a wonderful — sometimes essential — “social lubricant” that softens the edges of those […]
“Miracle” Holiday Cocktail Bar Pop-Ups Finally Make it to Houston, Galveston & Webster – Updated
Four bars in the Greater Houston-Galveston region are getting opportunities to host some popular holiday-themed pop-ups, which means patrons are in for eggnog, mulled drinks and outlandish levels of holiday decor. Julep at 1919 Washington, Daiquiri Time Out at 2701 Market in Galveston and Preamble Lounge and Craft House at 20801 Gulf Freeway in Webster are turning […]
Popular Houston Tiki Bar Closed To Be Replaced with Irish Pub
Tikiphiles from Houston and beyond expressed shock and sadness at the Facebook announcement on November 2 from Mark “Howie” Voros, owner of Howie’s Tiki at 4334 FM 2920 in Spring. The post states that the last service at the bar will be Saturday, November 3. Disappointingly, while Howie’s found a following with lovers of Mai Tais, Navy Grogs, Zombies […]
New Houston Brewery Brings German-Style Beer to the Northwest Side
Houston now boasts several craft breweries and most focus on a divergence of styles. For example, Saint Arnold has multiple Belgian-influenced beers in its repertoire, Lone Pint and Spindletap specialize in hoppy beers —especially India pale ales (IPAs) — and Holler Beer favors a mixture of styles. Klaus Brewing founder Thomas Lemke saw a gap in the craft […]
Fall Head Over Heels For These Autumnal Cocktails in Houston
This article was updated on 10/27/18 at 3:40 p.m. with information regarding the fire at Presidio. This article was updated on 11/2/18 at 1:55 p.m., removing the reference to Turner’s Revenge at Howie’s Tiki Bar, following the news of Howie’s closing. The drink is still available at Blue Onyx Bistro 4720 Richmond. Fall has arrived and […]
Six Great Texas Whiskeys to Know — Updated
Over the past few years, Texas whiskey distilleries have gained hard-earned respect and national attention. Yellow Rose Distilling in Houston, Balcones Distilling near Waco and Rebecca Creek Distilling in San Antonio are just three Texas based companies that have helped changed this spirit category from a novelty to something worth drinking. Here are some of our top Texas picks […]
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