Food and Drink Deals — and Brunches — for Black Friday Through Cyber Monday in Houston
This year, Black Friday might look a lot less like a midnight stampede at a big box store and more like lazy, in-bed cybershopping. Whichever turns out to be true, Black Friday shoppers still need sustenance. Here are some options. East End 8th Wonder Brewery + Distillery, 2202 Dallas: The popular spot for local beers […]
Sad news for Montrose hot dog enthusiasts: after five years, Good Dog Houston is closing its Montrose location at 1312 West Alabama on Sunday, November 22. However, the Heights location at 903 Studewood continues to serve favorites such as the Ol’ Zapata with bacon, caramelized onions and jalapeño relish, as well a curated selection of […]
Chris Shepherd of Underbelly Hospitality gained national recognition at his original restaurant, Underbelly, by crafting dishes that reflected Houston’s many personalities. Part international metropolis, part agrarian community, the city is home to restaurants serving cuisines from all over the world — many of which reside on land that once housed ranches and farms. Though the […]
Justin Turner, founder and owner of the recently closed Houston favorite, Bernie’s Burger Bus, rides again. Turner is now the Director of Culinary Hospitality for Gastropub Productions, a new restaurant group founded by real estate developer McCord. For now, Turner and Gastropub Productions are tasked with opening restaurants and other hospitality concepts for McCord’s 4,200-acre, […]
Since opening in 2018, popular Malaysian street food restaurant in Katy Asian Town Center, Phat Eatery, has racked up both acclaim and awards. These include a positive review in 2019 from Houston Chronicle restaurant critic Alison Cook and winning the Lone Star Entree Champion Reserve award for its Beef Rendang at the 2020 Houston Rodeo […]
Waterside dining in the Houston area is about to get more interesting. Prestige Oysters‘ Raz Halili and Joe Cervantez, acclaimed former executive chef of Brennan’s of Houston, are swinging open the doors of their much-anticipated Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House at 113 6th Street in San Leon. With views overlooking Galveston Bay, the completely […]
After seven years of serving small-batch, housemade ice cream in the Heights, Fat Cat Creamery is now opening a spin-off at the Stomping Grounds center at 1225 West 34th in Garden Oaks. The official grand opening is Saturday, November 14, but the shop is already quietly serving scoops of Milk Chocolate Stout, Waterloo Strawberry, Meow […]
As we head into fall, Houston restaurant owners continues to navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the difficulties, some are still daring to open new eateries. The latest crop of openings include familiar favorites in new locations, rebirths of longtime classics and new ideas from locally renowned chefs. Acadian Coast, 2929 Navigation: […]
The King Ranch, covering 825,000 acres between Corpus Christi and Brownsville, is world-famous and thanks to a partnership with über-restaurateur Tilman Fertitta, is also soon debuting a restaurant in the ritzy Galleria area of Houston. Called King Ranch Texas Kitchen, the restaurant is slated to open before the 2020 holiday season at 1605 Post Oak […]
Back in May, Jolie and Charles Stinneford, owners of 40-year-old Treebeards, closed its longest-running location at 315 Travis after a “massive rent increase.” However, they also revealed that the news wasn’t all bad. They were, at that time, building a new, larger location in the Memorial area. The new restaurant, located at 9655 Katy Freeway […]
As we wind down what has been a tumultuous year for everyone, especially the restaurant industry, the holidays are on the horizon. Those who live as Houstonians — or used to — know that the city has a wealth of excellent food, wine and much more. The downside: many of these culinary treasures cannot be […]
Calling all pie people! With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, it’s time to take stock of holiday dessert plans. If prepping pie isn’t on your agenda — but eating one is — turn to these Houston restaurants and bakeries for sweet salvation. Choose from traditional fruit or nut fillings plus an assortment of over-the-top delights to tempt […]
Thanksgiving Day may feel different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it can still taste as good as always. Whether your party is intimate or more grand, these Houston restaurants are open and ready to welcome dine-in guests for the holiday feast. Due to the current safety concerns, each location is following its […]
There’s no doubt the roller coaster that is 2020 might leave some thinking the only thing to be thankful for this year is that it’s nearly over. It is still the holidays, though, and Houston restaurants have come through with enticing ready-to-serve or heat and eat Thanksgiving meals reflecting the melting pot of local cuisine. […]
The early birds at Cleburne Cafeteria, located at 3606 Bissonnet, get the prettiest view of the lunch line’s symmetry and color: the unbroken cracker crust of the squash casserole, the white mountain of mashed potatoes and the uncarved boulder of roast beef. Ladies in matching black dresses will soon be trading out empty pans of […]
Sponsored by Visit Pearland Ronnie Killen is virtually a household name, not only in his hometown of Pearland but all over the greater Houston area and its suburbs, and for good reason. He is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, multiple-time James Beard Award semifinalist and has six different restaurant concepts. Four are in Pearland — […]
Casa Do Brasil recently opened in the Galleria area at 2800 Sage, providing Houstonians a new place to get their churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse) fix. It fills the plaza’s end cap and shares the center with sushi bar Sage 400 and The Burger Palace. The original location opened in College Station in 2017 and the new location […]
Tobiuo Sushi & Bar located in Katy at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch has reopened its sushi bar with new acrylic partitions between the sushi chefs and guests. I was invited to an omakase tasting complete with beverage pairings to check out their fresh take on Japanese cuisine. Omakase translates to “I’ll leave it up to […]
El Rancho Supermercado, a small chain based in Garland, Texas, entered the Houston market in 2018, where it’s grown to eight stores. (There are also 20 stores in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Odessa.) It is co-owned by the Nafal family and Albertson’s, a grocery chain that left the Houston area in 2002. I like shopping […]
Even before the pandemic, Click Virtual Food Hall, which is helmed by chef and Kata Robata-alum Gabe Medina, was providing Houstonians with a unique service. With the physical distancing, limited social interactions, restaurant closures and then limited occupancy necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Click’s focus on delivery and takeout has now proven to be not […]
2020 has been a difficult year for the Houston hospitality industry, with the shuttering of up-and-comers and long-standing institutions alike. Now, it’s claimed Public Services Wine & Whisky, the beautiful and well-regarded wine and whisky bar in the historic Cotton Exchange Building at 202 Travis. In a social media post, Justin Vann, who co-owned the […]
MARCH, the Mediterranean fine dining concept from Goodnight Hospitality, was scheduled to open earlier this year but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meantime, The Lounge at MARCH Restaurant opens November 19. The Lounge focuses on a more casual experience than the restaurant and serves an assortment of handcrafted drinks, savory snacks […]
Sponsored Bars were not the only businesses impacted by the shutdowns necessitated by COVID-19. In Houston, French Country Wines at 2433 Bartlett, a small, independent wine shop established by Tim and Phyllis Smith over a decade ago and owned and operated by Jean-Philippe Guy for the past seven years, is a beloved Rice Village mainstay. […]
There’s a new wine king in town. The annual Iron Sommelier competition was held last night in a split virtual-at-home and in-person format at both Hugo’s and Backstreet Cafe to reduce and socially distance the typically huge crowd — which in normal years gathers at The Houstonian. Iron Sommelier benefits The Periwinkle Foundation every year, pitting the […]
After closing the doors for several months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, two of Houston’s most acclaimed cocktail bars are working on reopening plans. Anvil Bar & Refuge has tentatively reopened while plans are underway for Tongue-Cut Sparrow to temporarily relocate to the former Penny Quarter space. Coffee shop and wine bar Penny Quarter […]
One of Houston’s most-loved food and drink events is back, albeit modified for the current times. The 2020 Iron Sommelier competition takes place November 12. The yearly event, which usually fills a ballroom at The Houstonian Hotel, brings together Bayou City sommeliers to showcase their creativity and presentation skills in friendly competition. It benefits The […]
Hornitos Tequila recently hosted an online media event where it debuted a margarita adapted for the fall. Called the Don Francisco Margarita, the inclusion of orange juice makes this tequila cocktail a kissing cousin of a Tequila Sunrise. It doesn’t have grenadine, though, and the dose of lime juice keeps it within the margarita family. […]
Last week Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas bars can reopen if local County Judges approve. For the time being, Harris County will not be allowing bars that make more than 51% of revenue from the sales of beer, wine and spirits to reopen. However, in order to reopen under current Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission […]
Starting October 14, Texas bars in counties with low COVID-19 hospitalizations will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity with in-person service as long as local county judges approve of the order. At this time, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo cautions against reopening and does not yet publicly endorse the governor’s allowance. We expect to […]
With COVID and the resulting business closings and layoffs — both temporary and permanent — it’s inarguable that 2020 has been a gloomy year. Before the end though, there’s some hope for cheery drinks in festive settings by way of the Miracle cocktail bar pop-ups. Since 2020 is the third year of the holiday cocktail […]
Scouting for Black Friday deals today, or maybe just a nice brunch? This list by Holly Beretto has plenty of options, and some of the specials last through Cyber Monday.
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ICYMI: March Restaurant opened up as a lounge on November 19th! This Eastern Mediterranean experience is sure to be a hit. "Dining is a joyous affair, and we’re letting our inner nerds have some fun." Get the details from @BarleyAndGrapes! https://houstonfoodfinder.com/bars/bar-openings/opening-soon-the-lounge-at-march-restaurant/
ICYMI: The holidays are here! Gather a traditional dinner of turkey and stuffing, or embrace a new tradition with Asian and Mexican-inspired flavors. Either way, there’s room for pie! @TXHolly shares a list of Thanksgiving to go options around town.
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