Luxe Houston Creole Restaurant Hosts Traveling Red Beans & Rice Pop-Up Dinner
Whataburger’s Breakfast Burger Is Still Here — For Now!
The 10 Best Breweries in Houston
Acclaimed Buck’s Barbeque in Galveston is Closed
Houston Bartender Selected As Finalist In National Rum Competition
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in January 2020
Luxe Houston Creole Restaurant Hosts Traveling Red Beans & Rice Pop-Up Dinner
Red beans and rice served on Mondays is a long-standing Southern tradition since the 19th century when Monday was laundry day. The one pot meal was a simple solution for time-strapped folks and also utilized Sunday’s leftover ham bone. In contrast, modern renditions typically include andouille sausage. Brennan’s of Houston at 3300 Smith is honoring […]
Whataburger’s Breakfast Burger Is Still Here — For Now!
Why choose between breakfast and lunch when you can have both — at the same time? Whataburger has answered the call with a Breakfast Burger that debuted in September 2019. Though intended as a limited time offering, the sandwich’s popularity inspired the company to extend its availability. “Our fans really enjoyed not having to make […]
Acclaimed Buck’s Barbeque in Galveston is Closed
Pitmaster and owner Jim Buchanan announced today that he is closing Buck’s, one of the few Texas-style barbecue restaurants in Galveston. It was a mere eight months ago when Buchanan took over the former Farley Girls Cafe at 801 Postoffice Street. While that’s short-lived and restaurants come and go, this particular closing is particularly tragic. […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in January 2020
Welcome to a brand new year and a brand new decade in Houston food. Luckily for hungry Houstonians, our city’s food scene shows no signs of slowing down after a year of can’t-miss restaurants. To help start your dining off right this year, here’s our first Hit List of 2020. Bamboo House, 5901 Westheimer: Thanks […]
Trendsetting South American Restaurant East of Downtown Houston is Closing
Houstonians first got to know chef David Guerrero’s cuisine back in 2011, when he was promoted from sous chef to executive chef at Samba Grille, owned by Nathan Ketcham. Even back then, Guerrero’s road to professional success was harder than most, having been diagnosed with a brain tumor a year earlier. That health battle persisted […]
Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys Houston Medical Center Restaurant Is Now Open
Approximately nine months in the making, Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys’ new location at 6618 Fannin in the Medical Center area is now open. It’s the first full-fledged new one since the West Loop location debuted over a decade ago. (In the interim, Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys opened a kiosk at Greenway Plaza, and rapidly grew […]
Houston’s Most Luxurious Culinary Competition Returns in January 2020
When they have the clientele for it, many chefs love opportunities to create special dishes with rare, expensive ingredients. That’s exactly what The Truffle Masters competition, sponsored by fine ingredient importer DR Delicacy, enables them to do. This year, the annual event is on Monday, January 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. (VIP ticket holders […]
The Original Hubcap Grill Location in Downtown Houston is Closed
The original Hubcap Grill location in downtown Houston at 1111 Prairie is officially closed, according to a Tweet by owner Ricky Craig. Our Downtown location is officially closed (new lease was not feasible for lunch time trade only) We’re looking forward to our new location opening in Pearland soon, also Franchise/partnerships will be available for […]
Upscale Dim Sum Restaurant at The Galleria Sets Closing for Februrary 2020
In a holiday news cycle that’s already been rife with Houston restaurant closing news, which includes Le Mistral, Beaver’s on Westheimer and Conservatory (which is set to relocate and reopen late in the spring) — another joins this list — and it’s a surprising addition. As first reported by CultureMap Houston, Yauatcha, the upscale dim […]
Owners Close First Houston Food Hall With Plans To Relocate & Open Three More
The address of 1010 Prairie will always have a claim to fame: it was the site of Houston’s very first food hall. As first reported by the Houston Chronicle, both Conservatory, owned by Anh Mai and Lian Nguyen, and next-door burlesque supper club, Prohibition Theatre, are slated to close after New Year’s Eve. Both businesses […]
Luxe Houston Creole Restaurant Hosts Traveling Red Beans & Rice Pop-Up Dinner
Red beans and rice served on Mondays is a long-standing Southern tradition since the 19th century when Monday was laundry day. The one pot meal was a simple solution for time-strapped folks and also utilized Sunday’s leftover ham bone. In contrast, modern renditions typically include andouille sausage. Brennan’s of Houston at 3300 Smith is honoring […]
Whataburger’s Breakfast Burger Is Still Here — For Now!
Why choose between breakfast and lunch when you can have both — at the same time? Whataburger has answered the call with a Breakfast Burger that debuted in September 2019. Though intended as a limited time offering, the sandwich’s popularity inspired the company to extend its availability. “Our fans really enjoyed not having to make […]
Acclaimed Buck’s Barbeque in Galveston is Closed
Pitmaster and owner Jim Buchanan announced today that he is closing Buck’s, one of the few Texas-style barbecue restaurants in Galveston. It was a mere eight months ago when Buchanan took over the former Farley Girls Cafe at 801 Postoffice Street. While that’s short-lived and restaurants come and go, this particular closing is particularly tragic. […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in January 2020
Welcome to a brand new year and a brand new decade in Houston food. Luckily for hungry Houstonians, our city’s food scene shows no signs of slowing down after a year of can’t-miss restaurants. To help start your dining off right this year, here’s our first Hit List of 2020. Bamboo House, 5901 Westheimer: Thanks […]
Trendsetting South American Restaurant East of Downtown Houston is Closing
Houstonians first got to know chef David Guerrero’s cuisine back in 2011, when he was promoted from sous chef to executive chef at Samba Grille, owned by Nathan Ketcham. Even back then, Guerrero’s road to professional success was harder than most, having been diagnosed with a brain tumor a year earlier. That health battle persisted […]
Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys Houston Medical Center Restaurant Is Now Open
Approximately nine months in the making, Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys’ new location at 6618 Fannin in the Medical Center area is now open. It’s the first full-fledged new one since the West Loop location debuted over a decade ago. (In the interim, Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys opened a kiosk at Greenway Plaza, and rapidly grew […]
Houston’s Most Luxurious Culinary Competition Returns in January 2020
When they have the clientele for it, many chefs love opportunities to create special dishes with rare, expensive ingredients. That’s exactly what The Truffle Masters competition, sponsored by fine ingredient importer DR Delicacy, enables them to do. This year, the annual event is on Monday, January 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. (VIP ticket holders […]
The Original Hubcap Grill Location in Downtown Houston is Closed
The original Hubcap Grill location in downtown Houston at 1111 Prairie is officially closed, according to a Tweet by owner Ricky Craig. Our Downtown location is officially closed (new lease was not feasible for lunch time trade only) We’re looking forward to our new location opening in Pearland soon, also Franchise/partnerships will be available for […]
Upscale Dim Sum Restaurant at The Galleria Sets Closing for Februrary 2020
In a holiday news cycle that’s already been rife with Houston restaurant closing news, which includes Le Mistral, Beaver’s on Westheimer and Conservatory (which is set to relocate and reopen late in the spring) — another joins this list — and it’s a surprising addition. As first reported by CultureMap Houston, Yauatcha, the upscale dim […]
Owners Close First Houston Food Hall With Plans To Relocate & Open Three More
The address of 1010 Prairie will always have a claim to fame: it was the site of Houston’s very first food hall. As first reported by the Houston Chronicle, both Conservatory, owned by Anh Mai and Lian Nguyen, and next-door burlesque supper club, Prohibition Theatre, are slated to close after New Year’s Eve. Both businesses […]
Luxe Houston Creole Restaurant Hosts Traveling Red Beans & Rice Pop-Up Dinner
Red beans and rice served on Mondays is a long-standing Southern tradition since the 19th century when Monday was laundry day. The one pot meal was a simple solution for time-strapped folks and also utilized Sunday’s leftover ham bone. In contrast, modern renditions typically include andouille sausage. Brennan’s of Houston at 3300 Smith is honoring […]
Enjoy Indoor Dragon Dances & an Eight-Course Feast for Chinese New Year at Phat Eatery!
Sponsored Update: these events are sold out. Phat Eatery has much in store for celebrating Chinese New Year on Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2020 is the Year of the Rat and promises wealth and abundance. Phat Eatery is celebrating with an abundance of live entertainment and an […]
Houston Mediterranean Restaurant Receives Unexpected National Recognition
Consumer review website Yelp issued its annual Top 100 Places To Eat list this morning, and only one Houston restaurant is on it: Craft Pita at 1920 Fountain View. Owner Rafael Nasr opened the eatery last August and the accolades just keep coming. Out of 137 consumer rankings, it has a solid, five-star rating. On […]
New Spot Eatery in West Houston Charms With Top-Notch Burgers & Waffles
As traditional diners — those quaint, dated spots for breakfast, blue plate specials or a burger, all accompanied by middling coffee — fall out of favor, a new kind is emerging. A modern diner takes it up a notch, serving great coffee or cold craft beers — and, ideally, the burgers are among the best […]
Houston Restaurants For Escaping the Holidays
Who doesn’t occasionally dream of escaping the holidays? Maybe a Caribbean cruise in December or a two-day Netflix binge with your phone off. Sometimes the best way to spend Christmas is enjoying a meal away from all that Christmas. Whether you’re looking to go MIA this Yuletide or just looking for a non-traditional way to […]
The Best New Houston Restaurants of 2019
A truism: the better the food year, the harder it is to whittle down and rank our annual Best New Restaurants list. 2019 was one of the best in recent memory. This year, many essential and long-anticipated factors came together to produce excellent results, and by that we mean a number of worthy new dishes, […]
Join Rainbow Lodge For a Cozy New Year’s Eve Dinner or New Year’s Day Brunch
Sponsored Say farewell to 2019 and ring in 2020 with two sensational soirées at Rainbow Lodge! For New Year’s Eve, Executive Chef Mark Schmidt and Beverage Director Marc Borel are pulling out all the stops for a memorable send-off. Dig into a three-course dinner with a complimentary glass of welcome bubbles for $79 per person […]
Star Houston Pastry Chef Finally Has His Own Shop in EaDo
Ever wonder what a cross between a kolache and a bowl of phở tastes like? Chef Vanarin Kuch did, and now you can find out too at his new bakery, Koffeteria, which recently opened at 1110 Hutchins Street (conveniently located near Discovery Green and BBVA Stadium). After a five-year stint in New York and Chicago, […]
Houston Restaurants Serving Festive Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Meals
Want a renowned chef to do the holiday cooking this year? Is this the year you treat family and friends to the luxurious, five-star Christmas meal of their dreams? Perhaps you’d prefer to get dishes to go from top Houston restaurants for a more casual affair at home. Whatever the case, we’ve got you covered […]
Under-the-Radar Hotel Restaurant in the Medical Center is an Outstanding New Addition
The area around the Texas Medical Center isn’t known for its dining scene. Unless you work there or are visiting for medical care, it’s hard to imagine going to that neighborhood explicitly to dine. However, there are signs that this is changing — upscale bakery Common Bond recently opened a location in the area, for […]
Luxe Houston Creole Restaurant Hosts Traveling Red Beans & Rice Pop-Up Dinner
Red beans and rice served on Mondays is a long-standing Southern tradition since the 19th century when Monday was laundry day. The one pot meal was a simple solution for time-strapped folks and also utilized Sunday’s leftover ham bone. In contrast, modern renditions typically include andouille sausage. Brennan’s of Houston at 3300 Smith is honoring […]
Enjoy Indoor Dragon Dances & an Eight-Course Feast for Chinese New Year at Phat Eatery!
Sponsored Update: these events are sold out. Phat Eatery has much in store for celebrating Chinese New Year on Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2020 is the Year of the Rat and promises wealth and abundance. Phat Eatery is celebrating with an abundance of live entertainment and an […]
Houston Mediterranean Restaurant Receives Unexpected National Recognition
Consumer review website Yelp issued its annual Top 100 Places To Eat list this morning, and only one Houston restaurant is on it: Craft Pita at 1920 Fountain View. Owner Rafael Nasr opened the eatery last August and the accolades just keep coming. Out of 137 consumer rankings, it has a solid, five-star rating. On […]
New Spot Eatery in West Houston Charms With Top-Notch Burgers & Waffles
As traditional diners — those quaint, dated spots for breakfast, blue plate specials or a burger, all accompanied by middling coffee — fall out of favor, a new kind is emerging. A modern diner takes it up a notch, serving great coffee or cold craft beers — and, ideally, the burgers are among the best […]
Houston Restaurants For Escaping the Holidays
Who doesn’t occasionally dream of escaping the holidays? Maybe a Caribbean cruise in December or a two-day Netflix binge with your phone off. Sometimes the best way to spend Christmas is enjoying a meal away from all that Christmas. Whether you’re looking to go MIA this Yuletide or just looking for a non-traditional way to […]
The Best New Houston Restaurants of 2019
A truism: the better the food year, the harder it is to whittle down and rank our annual Best New Restaurants list. 2019 was one of the best in recent memory. This year, many essential and long-anticipated factors came together to produce excellent results, and by that we mean a number of worthy new dishes, […]
Join Rainbow Lodge For a Cozy New Year’s Eve Dinner or New Year’s Day Brunch
Sponsored Say farewell to 2019 and ring in 2020 with two sensational soirées at Rainbow Lodge! For New Year’s Eve, Executive Chef Mark Schmidt and Beverage Director Marc Borel are pulling out all the stops for a memorable send-off. Dig into a three-course dinner with a complimentary glass of welcome bubbles for $79 per person […]
Star Houston Pastry Chef Finally Has His Own Shop in EaDo
Ever wonder what a cross between a kolache and a bowl of phở tastes like? Chef Vanarin Kuch did, and now you can find out too at his new bakery, Koffeteria, which recently opened at 1110 Hutchins Street (conveniently located near Discovery Green and BBVA Stadium). After a five-year stint in New York and Chicago, […]
Houston Restaurants Serving Festive Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Meals
Want a renowned chef to do the holiday cooking this year? Is this the year you treat family and friends to the luxurious, five-star Christmas meal of their dreams? Perhaps you’d prefer to get dishes to go from top Houston restaurants for a more casual affair at home. Whatever the case, we’ve got you covered […]
Under-the-Radar Hotel Restaurant in the Medical Center is an Outstanding New Addition
The area around the Texas Medical Center isn’t known for its dining scene. Unless you work there or are visiting for medical care, it’s hard to imagine going to that neighborhood explicitly to dine. However, there are signs that this is changing — upscale bakery Common Bond recently opened a location in the area, for […]
The 10 Best Breweries in Houston
A new year is here, bringing with it a renewed opportunity to explore this city’s seemingly endless array of homegrown breweries. From its humble beginnings in the days before the term “IPA” was familiar to most, Houston’s beer culture has grown to the point where it’s earned the nickname “Brewston.” Whether you’re looking for a […]
Houston Bartender Selected As Finalist In National Rum Competition
It’s fair to say that Kenny Freeman of Captain Foxheart’s Bad News Bar at 308 Main is one of Houston’s most enduring bartenders. It’s not the easiest profession, yet he’s been a familiar face for more than a decade at top establishments that also include Anvil Bar & Refuge and Julep. Now, he is representing […]
Acclaimed Japanese-Inspired Restaurant Rolls Out New Happy Hour Menu
Uchi Houston’s popular Sake Social Menu is getting a new look for the new year. Savvy diners line up at 904 Westheimer well before 5 p.m. for this daily “happy hour” menu that runs from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Those lucky enough to make it through the door will get a chance to indulge in […]
Sugar Land Coffee Shop is Seriously Scientific About Its Beans & Brews
While some might think of Sugar Land as a “Chain Mecca of Generica,” there are great discoveries of restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops to be made for those willing to look. Blendin Coffee Club at 8410 US-90A (between Eldridge and Highway 6) is one such place. The shop is owned by Weihou Zhang, who holds […]
Popular Midtown Wine Bar 13 celsius is Celebrating Its 13th Anniversary With 13 Events
13 celsius at 3000 Caroline is such a fixture in Houston that it is both surprising and appropriate that the wine bar — located in a 1920s-era building that was once a dry cleaners — is now 13 years old. It was one of Houston’s first serious wine bars, and yet the prevailing culture is […]
“Miracle” Holiday Cocktail Bar Pop-Ups Return to Houston and Galveston
Miracle, an over-the-top, holiday-themed, cocktail bar pop-up, arrived in Houston and Galveston for the first time last year. It’s back for 2019. This year, Johnny’s Gold Brick at 2518 Yale in Houston and Daiquiri Time Out at 2701 Market in Galveston are hosting these holiday extravaganzas. (Sadly, there’s no Sippin’ Santa, the tiki-themed holiday pop-up […]
Compass Box Brings Special Whiskey Tour to Penny Quarter in Houston — Updated
Update, 11/6/19, 10:17 a.m.: Added information on the Compass Box dinner at Riel, Scotch whisky brand Compass Box is kicking off a five-city tour in Houston on Thursday, November 7th at 7 p.m. in Houston at Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel’s Penny Quarter, located directly behind Anvil Bar & Refuge at 1424 Westheimer. It’s to […]
Houston Wine Pros Return to Iron Sommelier to Battle in Good Taste
The annual Iron Sommelier competition returns on Wednesday, October 30 to its usual glamorous venue, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa at 111 North Post Oak. It’s not just a wine competition: it’s also an important fundraiser for the Periwinkle Foundation, which provides programs for children, young adults and families who are challenged by cancer […]
We’re Not Sour on True Anomaly Brewing Co.
True Anomaly Brewing, the latest addition to Houston’s craft beer and EaDo bar scenes, opened its doors at 2012 Dallas this past February. Since then, it has garnered attention for its elegant, fruity, and sometimes salted sour beers, as well as its contemporary space-age aesthetic. On an uncharacteristically pleasant Sunday afternoon in September, we stopped […]
Houston Beer Bar Star Returns to Scene With Innovative Spring Branch Concept
After being absent from Houston’s bar scene since leaving The Hay Merchant in October 2018, the expansive Montrose beer bar that he helped establish as part of Underbelly Hospitality, Kevin Floyd is planning his big comeback. Those plans include his new business partners, longtime chef Dax McAnear and Jonas Herd, who has owned and operated […]
The 10 Best Breweries in Houston
A new year is here, bringing with it a renewed opportunity to explore this city’s seemingly endless array of homegrown breweries. From its humble beginnings in the days before the term “IPA” was familiar to most, Houston’s beer culture has grown to the point where it’s earned the nickname “Brewston.” Whether you’re looking for a […]
Houston Bartender Selected As Finalist In National Rum Competition
It’s fair to say that Kenny Freeman of Captain Foxheart’s Bad News Bar at 308 Main is one of Houston’s most enduring bartenders. It’s not the easiest profession, yet he’s been a familiar face for more than a decade at top establishments that also include Anvil Bar & Refuge and Julep. Now, he is representing […]
Acclaimed Japanese-Inspired Restaurant Rolls Out New Happy Hour Menu
Uchi Houston’s popular Sake Social Menu is getting a new look for the new year. Savvy diners line up at 904 Westheimer well before 5 p.m. for this daily “happy hour” menu that runs from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Those lucky enough to make it through the door will get a chance to indulge in […]
Sugar Land Coffee Shop is Seriously Scientific About Its Beans & Brews
While some might think of Sugar Land as a “Chain Mecca of Generica,” there are great discoveries of restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops to be made for those willing to look. Blendin Coffee Club at 8410 US-90A (between Eldridge and Highway 6) is one such place. The shop is owned by Weihou Zhang, who holds […]
Popular Midtown Wine Bar 13 celsius is Celebrating Its 13th Anniversary With 13 Events
13 celsius at 3000 Caroline is such a fixture in Houston that it is both surprising and appropriate that the wine bar — located in a 1920s-era building that was once a dry cleaners — is now 13 years old. It was one of Houston’s first serious wine bars, and yet the prevailing culture is […]
“Miracle” Holiday Cocktail Bar Pop-Ups Return to Houston and Galveston
Miracle, an over-the-top, holiday-themed, cocktail bar pop-up, arrived in Houston and Galveston for the first time last year. It’s back for 2019. This year, Johnny’s Gold Brick at 2518 Yale in Houston and Daiquiri Time Out at 2701 Market in Galveston are hosting these holiday extravaganzas. (Sadly, there’s no Sippin’ Santa, the tiki-themed holiday pop-up […]
Compass Box Brings Special Whiskey Tour to Penny Quarter in Houston — Updated
Update, 11/6/19, 10:17 a.m.: Added information on the Compass Box dinner at Riel, Scotch whisky brand Compass Box is kicking off a five-city tour in Houston on Thursday, November 7th at 7 p.m. in Houston at Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel’s Penny Quarter, located directly behind Anvil Bar & Refuge at 1424 Westheimer. It’s to […]
Houston Wine Pros Return to Iron Sommelier to Battle in Good Taste
The annual Iron Sommelier competition returns on Wednesday, October 30 to its usual glamorous venue, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa at 111 North Post Oak. It’s not just a wine competition: it’s also an important fundraiser for the Periwinkle Foundation, which provides programs for children, young adults and families who are challenged by cancer […]
We’re Not Sour on True Anomaly Brewing Co.
True Anomaly Brewing, the latest addition to Houston’s craft beer and EaDo bar scenes, opened its doors at 2012 Dallas this past February. Since then, it has garnered attention for its elegant, fruity, and sometimes salted sour beers, as well as its contemporary space-age aesthetic. On an uncharacteristically pleasant Sunday afternoon in September, we stopped […]
Houston Beer Bar Star Returns to Scene With Innovative Spring Branch Concept
After being absent from Houston’s bar scene since leaving The Hay Merchant in October 2018, the expansive Montrose beer bar that he helped establish as part of Underbelly Hospitality, Kevin Floyd is planning his big comeback. Those plans include his new business partners, longtime chef Dax McAnear and Jonas Herd, who has owned and operated […]
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