Homegrown Houston Craft Burger Chain Expands To Third Location
Drink And Eat For A Good Cause At Annual Wine And Food Fest in Katy
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants To Visit In October 2018
Plan the Ultimate Group Outing in Houston
Popular British Chef Tapped to Lead Upscale Diner in Downtown Houston Chef Hall
Six Great Texas Whiskeys to Know — Updated
Homegrown Houston Craft Burger Chain Expands To Third Location
A third BuffBurger is slated to open in November at 10550 Westheimer in the CityWest Retail Center just west of Beltway 8. The Westchase-area location joins the company’s existing locations at I-10 and Wirt and in Montrose on West Alabama. Paul “Buff” Burden and his wife Sara Morris Burden opened the first location in 2015 where they emphasize […]
Drink And Eat For A Good Cause At Annual Wine And Food Fest in Katy
The 16th annual Katy Sip N Stroll returns to Villagio Town Center on November 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. (VIP passes grant early access at 5 p.m.). Tickets are $35 for general admission and $65 for VIP passes. Purchase tickets here. In addition to the early admission time, VIP passes include access to an exclusive area for premium wines […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants To Visit In October 2018
September was an ambitious opening month for Houston restaurants — so ambitious, in fact, that several openings slated for last month were pushed to October. Our monthly roundup of essential dining destinations includes those locations plus a range of exciting newcomers that serve Cajun, Asian and Gulf Coast-inspired menus. Here are the new Houston restaurants […]
Popular British Chef Tapped to Lead Upscale Diner in Downtown Houston Chef Hall
Richard Knight is well known to many Houston diners thanks to his previous executive chef roles at Feast and Hunky Dory. More recently, he had a brief stint at Harold’s in the Heights before leaving due to other business and personal commitments. Now, he’s ready to put his apron back on. He’s agreed to lead Atlas, […]
Six Years After Grassroot Efforts, Houston Diners Still Can’t Sit & Eat at a Food Truck
Normally, when people dine out, they order food and sit down to enjoy it. For food truck patrons, though, having a nearby chair, a table, a covering over their heads to provide shade or even a nearby bathroom isn’t allowed in Houston. While grassroots activist groups have worked over the years to change the law, […]
Where to Find Great Biscuits in Houston
Whether topped with rich cream gravy, hugging slabs of salty country ham, oozing with butter and honey or heaped in a basket, biscuits are a frequent breakfast companion. However, these buttery rounds of fat and flour are so flexible that they can be a comforting addition at any mealtime. Biscuits are so treasured that cooks […]
Annual Italian Festival in Houston Offers Wine, Pasta, Cookies & an Overall Good Time
Festa Italiana, Houston’s annual Italian festival hosted by the Italian Cultural and Community Center, turns 40 this year. The four-day event celebrates the food, music and culture of Italy and runs from October 11 through 14 on the grounds of the University of St. Thomas at 3800 Montrose. Admission is free from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, […]
Unique James Beard Foundation Dinner in Houston Features Chef Stars From Near & Far
The James Beard Awards are an annual celebration of national culinary talent and achievement. The James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour extends the magic by bringing award-winning chefs together to collaborate on special dinners across the United States. This year, Houston is one of 20 cities hosting this kind of special, star-studded dinner. It is on […]
Original Greek Festival Returns to Houston in October with Great Food and Community Spirit
This year’s Original Greek Festival runs from October 4 through 7 on the grounds of the newly renovated Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 3511 Yoakum. It is an extravaganza of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Tickets are $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. On Friday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
Upcoming Houston Competition Showcases Caesar Salad From the Classic to the Crazy
After 34 years, it’s safe to say that the Annual Caesar Salad Competition is one of Houston’s most popular and enduring food festivities. As in previous years, the University of Houston Hilton Hotel at 4450 University is hosting the event in the Conrad Ballroom. Sixteen competing teams are going to do their utmost to secure […]
Homegrown Houston Craft Burger Chain Expands To Third Location
A third BuffBurger is slated to open in November at 10550 Westheimer in the CityWest Retail Center just west of Beltway 8. The Westchase-area location joins the company’s existing locations at I-10 and Wirt and in Montrose on West Alabama. Paul “Buff” Burden and his wife Sara Morris Burden opened the first location in 2015 where they emphasize […]
Drink And Eat For A Good Cause At Annual Wine And Food Fest in Katy
The 16th annual Katy Sip N Stroll returns to Villagio Town Center on November 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. (VIP passes grant early access at 5 p.m.). Tickets are $35 for general admission and $65 for VIP passes. Purchase tickets here. In addition to the early admission time, VIP passes include access to an exclusive area for premium wines […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants To Visit In October 2018
September was an ambitious opening month for Houston restaurants — so ambitious, in fact, that several openings slated for last month were pushed to October. Our monthly roundup of essential dining destinations includes those locations plus a range of exciting newcomers that serve Cajun, Asian and Gulf Coast-inspired menus. Here are the new Houston restaurants […]
Popular British Chef Tapped to Lead Upscale Diner in Downtown Houston Chef Hall
Richard Knight is well known to many Houston diners thanks to his previous executive chef roles at Feast and Hunky Dory. More recently, he had a brief stint at Harold’s in the Heights before leaving due to other business and personal commitments. Now, he’s ready to put his apron back on. He’s agreed to lead Atlas, […]
Six Years After Grassroot Efforts, Houston Diners Still Can’t Sit & Eat at a Food Truck
Normally, when people dine out, they order food and sit down to enjoy it. For food truck patrons, though, having a nearby chair, a table, a covering over their heads to provide shade or even a nearby bathroom isn’t allowed in Houston. While grassroots activist groups have worked over the years to change the law, […]
Where to Find Great Biscuits in Houston
Whether topped with rich cream gravy, hugging slabs of salty country ham, oozing with butter and honey or heaped in a basket, biscuits are a frequent breakfast companion. However, these buttery rounds of fat and flour are so flexible that they can be a comforting addition at any mealtime. Biscuits are so treasured that cooks […]
Annual Italian Festival in Houston Offers Wine, Pasta, Cookies & an Overall Good Time
Festa Italiana, Houston’s annual Italian festival hosted by the Italian Cultural and Community Center, turns 40 this year. The four-day event celebrates the food, music and culture of Italy and runs from October 11 through 14 on the grounds of the University of St. Thomas at 3800 Montrose. Admission is free from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, […]
Unique James Beard Foundation Dinner in Houston Features Chef Stars From Near & Far
The James Beard Awards are an annual celebration of national culinary talent and achievement. The James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour extends the magic by bringing award-winning chefs together to collaborate on special dinners across the United States. This year, Houston is one of 20 cities hosting this kind of special, star-studded dinner. It is on […]
Original Greek Festival Returns to Houston in October with Great Food and Community Spirit
This year’s Original Greek Festival runs from October 4 through 7 on the grounds of the newly renovated Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 3511 Yoakum. It is an extravaganza of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Tickets are $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. On Friday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
Upcoming Houston Competition Showcases Caesar Salad From the Classic to the Crazy
After 34 years, it’s safe to say that the Annual Caesar Salad Competition is one of Houston’s most popular and enduring food festivities. As in previous years, the University of Houston Hilton Hotel at 4450 University is hosting the event in the Conrad Ballroom. Sixteen competing teams are going to do their utmost to secure […]
Homegrown Houston Craft Burger Chain Expands To Third Location
A third BuffBurger is slated to open in November at 10550 Westheimer in the CityWest Retail Center just west of Beltway 8. The Westchase-area location joins the company’s existing locations at I-10 and Wirt and in Montrose on West Alabama. Paul “Buff” Burden and his wife Sara Morris Burden opened the first location in 2015 where they emphasize […]
First Bite: Dallas Restaurant Takes a Crack at Winning Over Houston Seafood Fans
A Houston outpost of Dallas restaurant Shell Shack is now open at 2412 Washington Avenue and features seafood boils, oysters and sandwiches. It’s in the former Social Junkie location, which was extensively remodeled. The changes include a two-story outdoor patio, an elevator, 24 televisions located throughout the restaurant and a bar on each level. Houston Food Finder was […]
New Restaurant in Houston’s Heights Specializes in Breakfast On-the-Go
Hans and Philip Sitter are the father-son duo behind restaurants King’s Biergarten in Pearland and King’s Bierhaus in the Heights. Those concepts are popular for traditional and modern German and Austrian fare as well as impressive beer lists. The Sitters recently unveiled their latest endeavor, EggHaus Gourmet, at 2042 East TC Jester, a breakfast and […]
The Woodlands BBQ Festival Returns For A Third Year With More Meat Than Ever
The third annual The Woodlands BBQ Festival returns Sunday, October 7 to one of the best barbecue festival venues in the Greater Houston area with smoked meat goodness, cold beer and live music. The event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Town Green Park in The Woodlands on Lake Robbins Drive. Four acres […]
New Houston Shop in Montrose Tempts With Truffles & a Chocolate Fountain
The second location of Cacao & Cardamom quietly opened its door last week in the former space of Araya Artisan Chocolate Shop at 2013 West Gray. Located next to the historic River Oaks Theatre, the shop is already becoming a favorite with local residents. It’s hard to not be intrigued with a five-foot, gold-plated, dual-cascading chocolate […]
A Chef’s Picks for Keto Dishes at Top Houston Restaurants
About the author: chef Alvin Schultz is a former MasterChef Competitor who now runs Mind Body Fuel, a keto meal delivery service in Houston. He’s also known for his Eat. Drink. Experience! underground pop-up dinners. (The next one is in October; visit this page to get on the e-mail list.) Thanks to changes in his […]
New Houston Restaurant Indigo Brings an Elegant Take on Soul Food to Lindale Park
Lindale Park, the neighborhood east of Interstate 45 just north of downtown Houston, is now home to Indigo, a soul food restaurant with a fine dining approach. It is located at 517 Berry and operated by fine dining chef Jonny Rhodes, whose career includes time in the kitchens of Oxheart and New York’s Gramercy Tavern. He […]
Seven Great Coffee Shops In West Houston
It’s perfectly acceptable to be a coffee and espresso snob these days. It’s not even trendy anymore. Inside the 610 Loop, shops have been established to meet demand and these days it seems like there’s great options on practically on every corner. Just to name a few: notable espresso bars and local coffee roasters include […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants To Visit In August 2018
August is in full swing and with it comes our latest list of new and notable places Houstonians should check out at least once. Whether you are in the mood for world-famous fried chicken, a five-course herbivore menu or an Instagram-worthy cocktail, Houston offers a plethora of tasty choices. With so many new exciting dining options […]
Eight Restaurants For Must-Try Vintage Houston Pies
Asked to name an old Houston restaurant that specializes in pie, many Houstonians will mention the Bayou Goo or Black Bottom pies at House of Pies, which was founded in 1965, or the summer peach cream pie at Flying Saucer Pie Company which started just two years later. However, there are many other Houston and […]
Homegrown Houston Craft Burger Chain Expands To Third Location
A third BuffBurger is slated to open in November at 10550 Westheimer in the CityWest Retail Center just west of Beltway 8. The Westchase-area location joins the company’s existing locations at I-10 and Wirt and in Montrose on West Alabama. Paul “Buff” Burden and his wife Sara Morris Burden opened the first location in 2015 where they emphasize […]
First Bite: Dallas Restaurant Takes a Crack at Winning Over Houston Seafood Fans
A Houston outpost of Dallas restaurant Shell Shack is now open at 2412 Washington Avenue and features seafood boils, oysters and sandwiches. It’s in the former Social Junkie location, which was extensively remodeled. The changes include a two-story outdoor patio, an elevator, 24 televisions located throughout the restaurant and a bar on each level. Houston Food Finder was […]
New Restaurant in Houston’s Heights Specializes in Breakfast On-the-Go
Hans and Philip Sitter are the father-son duo behind restaurants King’s Biergarten in Pearland and King’s Bierhaus in the Heights. Those concepts are popular for traditional and modern German and Austrian fare as well as impressive beer lists. The Sitters recently unveiled their latest endeavor, EggHaus Gourmet, at 2042 East TC Jester, a breakfast and […]
The Woodlands BBQ Festival Returns For A Third Year With More Meat Than Ever
The third annual The Woodlands BBQ Festival returns Sunday, October 7 to one of the best barbecue festival venues in the Greater Houston area with smoked meat goodness, cold beer and live music. The event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Town Green Park in The Woodlands on Lake Robbins Drive. Four acres […]
New Houston Shop in Montrose Tempts With Truffles & a Chocolate Fountain
The second location of Cacao & Cardamom quietly opened its door last week in the former space of Araya Artisan Chocolate Shop at 2013 West Gray. Located next to the historic River Oaks Theatre, the shop is already becoming a favorite with local residents. It’s hard to not be intrigued with a five-foot, gold-plated, dual-cascading chocolate […]
A Chef’s Picks for Keto Dishes at Top Houston Restaurants
About the author: chef Alvin Schultz is a former MasterChef Competitor who now runs Mind Body Fuel, a keto meal delivery service in Houston. He’s also known for his Eat. Drink. Experience! underground pop-up dinners. (The next one is in October; visit this page to get on the e-mail list.) Thanks to changes in his […]
New Houston Restaurant Indigo Brings an Elegant Take on Soul Food to Lindale Park
Lindale Park, the neighborhood east of Interstate 45 just north of downtown Houston, is now home to Indigo, a soul food restaurant with a fine dining approach. It is located at 517 Berry and operated by fine dining chef Jonny Rhodes, whose career includes time in the kitchens of Oxheart and New York’s Gramercy Tavern. He […]
Seven Great Coffee Shops In West Houston
It’s perfectly acceptable to be a coffee and espresso snob these days. It’s not even trendy anymore. Inside the 610 Loop, shops have been established to meet demand and these days it seems like there’s great options on practically on every corner. Just to name a few: notable espresso bars and local coffee roasters include […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants To Visit In August 2018
August is in full swing and with it comes our latest list of new and notable places Houstonians should check out at least once. Whether you are in the mood for world-famous fried chicken, a five-course herbivore menu or an Instagram-worthy cocktail, Houston offers a plethora of tasty choices. With so many new exciting dining options […]
Eight Restaurants For Must-Try Vintage Houston Pies
Asked to name an old Houston restaurant that specializes in pie, many Houstonians will mention the Bayou Goo or Black Bottom pies at House of Pies, which was founded in 1965, or the summer peach cream pie at Flying Saucer Pie Company which started just two years later. However, there are many other Houston 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 […]
Notable Houston Chef Rolls Out Savvy, “Snackable” Menu at Popular Wine Bar
Brandi Key, culinary director of Lasco Enterprises and an award-winning Houston chef, put her expertise to work on refreshing the menu of Max’s Wine Dive with new dishes earlier this year. Now she’s done the same for the company’s wine bar, The Tasting Room, with locations at 1101 Uptown Park in the Galleria area and 818 […]
Six Craft Breweries To Visit South of Houston
For the past three years, there’s been a boom in the Greater Houston area craft brewing industry. More than a dozen new ones opened and that trend means more options for Houstonians in diverse locations. Though Inner Loop locales get a lot of the sudsy buzz, the suburbs have a lot to offer as well — […]
Saint Arnold Adds a New Year-Round Beer to Its Lineup — and It’s a Little Unusual
With its recently opened, world-class beer garden, Saint Arnold Brewing Company seems to be on a mission to prove that Texas’ Oldest Craft Brewery is more than capable of learning new tricks. The beer garden isn’t the only new addition, though. It’s not very often that Saint Arnold adds a year-round beer to the rotation, but it […]
Say Aloha to A New Tiki Bar in Downtown Houston
When Kanaloa opens the doors at 311 Travis on Wednesday, September 5, it’s not going to be like the other bars in Downtown’s Market Square. Instead, it’s the culmination of what managing partner Tyler Barrera calls “an education in all things tiki.” He says the “big learning curve” including figuring out which rums to stock, the […]
American Whiskey Meets Scottish Blending Know-How In Exclusive Texas Launch
Scottish, family-owned distillery William Grant & Sons has entered a traditionally American aspect of the spirits world with a Fistful of Bourbon. It’s sourcing five straight bourbons from unnamed distilleries in the United States (five fingers equals a “handful,” get it?) then putting its experienced Scottish blenders to work on the flavor profile. Fistful is available in […]
Houston Now Has a World-Class Beer Garden Destination At Saint Arnold
Five years after Texas changed the law to allow breweries to sell beer on site, Saint Arnold Brewing Company has opened a massive beer garden and restaurant directly next to the brewery at 2000 Lyons. Founder Brock Wagner has been planning this for much longer than five years. Rumor has it that he had a Lego […]
Seven Great Coffee Shops In West Houston
It’s perfectly acceptable to be a coffee and espresso snob these days. It’s not even trendy anymore. Inside the 610 Loop, shops have been established to meet demand and these days it seems like there’s great options on practically on every corner. Just to name a few: notable espresso bars and local coffee roasters include […]
The Cottonmouth Club In Houston Debuts Nickel Negronis, Pickle Cups And Edible Rockstars
It’s summertime in Houston, and recently opened downtown bar The Cottonmouth Club at 108 South Main is fighting the heat index with a new menu full of refreshing cocktails. Patrons who enjoy a dose of fun with their drinking have plenty to look forward to, including pineapple parrot garnishes, taking a bite out of Bowie (we’ll get […]
2018 Houston Restaurant Weeks Participants Amping Up Menus With Drink Pairings -Updated
August is here, and that means it’s time for Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW). This annual month-long event runs from August 1 through September 3 and provides excellent chances for Houstonians to not only dine out for a good cause but also find some new favorite restaurants. Brunch and lunch cost $20 and dinner costs either […]
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 […]
Notable Houston Chef Rolls Out Savvy, “Snackable” Menu at Popular Wine Bar
Brandi Key, culinary director of Lasco Enterprises and an award-winning Houston chef, put her expertise to work on refreshing the menu of Max’s Wine Dive with new dishes earlier this year. Now she’s done the same for the company’s wine bar, The Tasting Room, with locations at 1101 Uptown Park in the Galleria area and 818 […]
Six Craft Breweries To Visit South of Houston
For the past three years, there’s been a boom in the Greater Houston area craft brewing industry. More than a dozen new ones opened and that trend means more options for Houstonians in diverse locations. Though Inner Loop locales get a lot of the sudsy buzz, the suburbs have a lot to offer as well — […]
Saint Arnold Adds a New Year-Round Beer to Its Lineup — and It’s a Little Unusual
With its recently opened, world-class beer garden, Saint Arnold Brewing Company seems to be on a mission to prove that Texas’ Oldest Craft Brewery is more than capable of learning new tricks. The beer garden isn’t the only new addition, though. It’s not very often that Saint Arnold adds a year-round beer to the rotation, but it […]
Say Aloha to A New Tiki Bar in Downtown Houston
When Kanaloa opens the doors at 311 Travis on Wednesday, September 5, it’s not going to be like the other bars in Downtown’s Market Square. Instead, it’s the culmination of what managing partner Tyler Barrera calls “an education in all things tiki.” He says the “big learning curve” including figuring out which rums to stock, the […]
American Whiskey Meets Scottish Blending Know-How In Exclusive Texas Launch
Scottish, family-owned distillery William Grant & Sons has entered a traditionally American aspect of the spirits world with a Fistful of Bourbon. It’s sourcing five straight bourbons from unnamed distilleries in the United States (five fingers equals a “handful,” get it?) then putting its experienced Scottish blenders to work on the flavor profile. Fistful is available in […]
Houston Now Has a World-Class Beer Garden Destination At Saint Arnold
Five years after Texas changed the law to allow breweries to sell beer on site, Saint Arnold Brewing Company has opened a massive beer garden and restaurant directly next to the brewery at 2000 Lyons. Founder Brock Wagner has been planning this for much longer than five years. Rumor has it that he had a Lego […]
Seven Great Coffee Shops In West Houston
It’s perfectly acceptable to be a coffee and espresso snob these days. It’s not even trendy anymore. Inside the 610 Loop, shops have been established to meet demand and these days it seems like there’s great options on practically on every corner. Just to name a few: notable espresso bars and local coffee roasters include […]
The Cottonmouth Club In Houston Debuts Nickel Negronis, Pickle Cups And Edible Rockstars
It’s summertime in Houston, and recently opened downtown bar The Cottonmouth Club at 108 South Main is fighting the heat index with a new menu full of refreshing cocktails. Patrons who enjoy a dose of fun with their drinking have plenty to look forward to, including pineapple parrot garnishes, taking a bite out of Bowie (we’ll get […]
2018 Houston Restaurant Weeks Participants Amping Up Menus With Drink Pairings -Updated
August is here, and that means it’s time for Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW). This annual month-long event runs from August 1 through September 3 and provides excellent chances for Houstonians to not only dine out for a good cause but also find some new favorite restaurants. Brunch and lunch cost $20 and dinner costs either […]
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