A Dozen Must-Try Croissants in Houston
Houston’s growing pizza movement, which includes new additions such as Nonno’s and Betelgeuse’s recently opened Montrose location, continues with Gold Tooth Tony’s, located at 1901 North Shepherd. Now in its soft opening, this fast-casual takeout joint specializes in Detroit-style pizza and is the latest concept from chef-owner and pizza guru Anthony Calleo. Calleo may be […]
Samurai Noodle, the longstanding restaurant just off I-10 at 1801 Durham, has opened a new food stall at Lyric Market at 411 Smith in downtown Houston. Though the stall at Ramen Lyric Market is significantly smaller than Samurai Noodle’s brick-and-mortar location, it makes use of every inch of space to uphold chef-owner and founder Ryo […]
Chef Chris Shepherd is no stranger to being in front of the camera (he even has an IMDB page), having been featured on such shows as Top Chef, Ugly Delicious and the Zimmern List . In his latest venture, though, Shepherd takes center stage as host of his own show, “Eat Like a Local” which […]
Levi Goode is well-known for Goode Company Restaurants, the restaurant group founded by his late dad, Jim Goode. However, in summer 2024, he’ll also be known for two unique restaurants that are part of his own brand. Goode, a three-time semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur, plans to open a restaurant called […]
Who makes the best fried chicken in Houston? There are many potential answers, depending on what seekers value — type of batter, desired seasoning, spiciness and whether or not the chicken was brined, for example. This Saturday, September 16, Houstonians will be able to compare some worthy contenders — including one that just made a […]
Tumble 22 Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style hot chicken business that started as an Austin food truck and now has four stores in that area, has opened its second Houston location. It’s at 1017 Houston Avenue between Washington Avenue and Center Street. The name stands for the 22 times chicken is tumbled in its proprietary batter […]
Anyone born between the 1980s and early ’90s will step into Nonno’s Family Pizza Tavern at 1613 Richmond and feel a sense of familiarity. The space, designed by local firm Gin Design Group, welcomes guests with a Pac-Man shaped host stand and features booths with wood paneling to evoke memories of a time past, a […]
On the heels of a busy summer, with the unfortunate closing of GJ Tavern and the long-anticipated opening of Pastore, fall brings another season of change to Underbelly Hospitality as the group continues to navigate its own way after founding chef Chris Shepherd’s departure. After establishing a presence at the Houston Farmer’s Market with both […]
Tin Drum Asian Kitchen, a pan-Asian, fast-casual franchise that’s a fixture in the Atlanta area, has chosen Houston for its first Texas location. It’s located at 1111 Shepherd on the street level of The Vic at The Interpose. Tin Drum serves dishes that draw influences across continental Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Szechwan, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, […]
There’s some exciting news for foodies living in the Humble, Kingwood and Atascocita areas. Opening at the end of this summer, Porky’s Backyard is bringing 17 food trucks, a full bar with 40 beer taps, 15 big screen TVs, an expansive playground area, car lifts and more to 5131 Atascocita Road in Humble. This new […]
If you love croissants, save this list for your next breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea. Despite croissants being popularized in France and often mistaken to have a French origin, they were introduced by Austrian pastry chefs. Croissants were the first wave of Viennoiserie (breakfast pastries made in the style of Vienna) to gain popularity in […]
I call it the grocery store “smoothie section” — the aisle of large bags, boxes and containers of specific ingredients highly desirable for including in smoothies. Of course, that’s a misnomer, as many have a variety of uses for cooking, baking or simply snacking, like the bags of cashews and Brazil nuts. Cocoa powder has […]
If you’ve not been to Central Market lately, you might not know that H-E-B’s store geared for gourmands is in the midst of celebrating the ingredients and dishes of Portugal. The Houston location at 3815 Westheimer is packed with enough Portuguese ingredients, foods and wines to warm any foodie’s heart — but there are only […]
Houston’s growing pizza movement, which includes new additions such as Nonno’s and Betelgeuse’s recently opened Montrose location, continues with Gold Tooth Tony’s, located at 1901 North Shepherd. Now in its soft opening, this fast-casual takeout joint specializes in Detroit-style pizza and is the latest concept from chef-owner and pizza guru Anthony Calleo. Calleo may be […]
Samurai Noodle, the longstanding restaurant just off I-10 at 1801 Durham, has opened a new food stall at Lyric Market at 411 Smith in downtown Houston. Though the stall at Ramen Lyric Market is significantly smaller than Samurai Noodle’s brick-and-mortar location, it makes use of every inch of space to uphold chef-owner and founder Ryo […]
Chef Chris Shepherd is no stranger to being in front of the camera (he even has an IMDB page), having been featured on such shows as Top Chef, Ugly Delicious and the Zimmern List . In his latest venture, though, Shepherd takes center stage as host of his own show, “Eat Like a Local” which […]
Xeo Yum, the popular Vietnamese street food pop-up specializing in bánh xèo and bánh khọt, now has a permanent space in the heart of midtown Houston inside the new Conservatory Food Hall, located at 606 Dennis Street. The food stall, owned by Cuong Nguyen, opened for business at the end of August and is currently […]
HONEYMEE, a Korean-owned chain of gourmet soft-serve ice cream boutiques, recently celebrated the opening of its first Houston store, located at 9938 Bellaire next to San Dong Noodle House. It specializes in fresh-tasting, subtly sweet ice cream and drinks made from simple, all-natural ingredients including milk, pure honey and honeycomb from family-owned, Kosher-Certified dairy and […]
With its counter adorned in pastel pink tiles and warm greetings from hardworking staff, Love Croissants, located within Weights + Measures in Midtown at 2808 Caroline, feels more like a gift shop with food presents ready to be picked up. As far as the name goes, it’s self-explanatory: Love Croissants is a neighborhood bakery […]
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What if Willy Wonka suddenly decided candy was no longer the end game? Two longtime friends, Ben Mowbray and Robert Mungle, are combining the former’s experience as a bartender and professional comedian, and the latter’s as a cook, to create Saint Julian’s Social Club, a fun, circus-themed bar located at 1617 Richmond. They’re creating candy-infused […]
With its taxidermy, antique photos, and old-time artifacts, The General Public in CityCentre at 797 Sorella takes you to a British pub afar. Guests will find internationally-inspired dishes, intriguing mixology — and perhaps a shot at the end to call it a day. It’s owned by FreeRange Concepts, a Dallas-based hospitality group with five restaurant […]
If you’re like me, the last time you played a game of darts was at a nondescript dive bar, where one lone board stood in a dark corner and the two darts you managed to scrounge up were rusty and could be used as deadly weapons. Flight Club has taken the game of darts to […]
A French trade association has named 13 celsius at 3000 Caroline — a wine bar and café now in its 17th year of business — among the 10 best places in the United States for enjoying Champagne. The USA Champagne Bureau bestowed the accolade. The organization is the liaison to the United States for the […]
Saturday, August 26 was not a good morning for Chris Cusack, the owner of the popular, eclectic bar Betelgeuse Betelgeuse at 2101 Washington Avenue. Around 9 a.m., its brand-new food truck went completely up in flames. The bar is dependent on having a truck in order to provide food to its patrons — specifically, its […]
Chef and managing partner Zach McClendon of Cottonwood — the popular Garden Oaks bar located at 3422 North Shepherd— has found a happy medium beefing up his ElementsHTX pop-ups at bars around Houston while raising the steaks at Cottonwood. McClendon is a Houston native with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He’s […]
Webster-based Saloon Door Brewing recently expanded into Pearland with Saloon Door West at 1231 Broadway, the building that previously housed Bakfish Brewing. The new location opened in June and big plans are currently underway for its grand opening celebration next month. The new digs will sport a full kitchen led by executive chef Jason Hill, […]
Wine industry veteran Jason Eubanks is bringing his passion and hospitality to Spring Branch next month with The Library Wine Bar, located at 8510 Long Point. The bar is intended as a casual, unstuffy environment for wine lovers from across Houston, offering friendly service and a vast collection of “small-production, artisanal wines from all over […]
It was news to nearly everyone — including, apparently, the employees — when Catbirds at 1336 Westheimer suddenly shuttered on Monday, July 31. The business — acclaimed multiple times as one of Houston’s best bars, dive or not — posted on Facebook and Instagram: “As of today, Catbirds is closed temporarily. Catbirds ownership has sold […]
Agricole Hospitality has announced that it’s closed Indianola and Miss Carousel, but plans to renovate and develop new concepts at this lively corner of East Downtown. The restaurant and bar debuted in November of 2018 and part of a wave of restaurants, bars, breweries and coffee shops that revitalized that part of Houston. Vinny’s Pizza, […]
