Star Houston Pastry Chef Finally Has His Own Shop in EaDo
Houston Restaurants Serving Festive Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Meals
Doris Metropolitan Owners Choose Rice Village For New Houston Restaurant Concept
Popular Midtown Wine Bar 13 celsius is Celebrating Its 13th Anniversary With 13 Events
Under-the-Radar Hotel Restaurant in the Medical Center is an Outstanding New Addition
Chef Aaron Sanchez is Coming to Houston With a Tasting, Book Signing & Show
Doris Metropolitan Owners Choose Rice Village For New Houston Restaurant Concept
With the recent opening of new food hall Politan Row and a revitalized Benjy’s, the redevelopment of Rice Village is well underway. Now, an area that was once a row of bars at 5555 Morningside is undergoing a multi-million dollar revamp to house a spacious new restaurant from the owners of New Orleans-style steakhouse Doris […]
Chef Aaron Sanchez is Coming to Houston With a Tasting, Book Signing & Show
To celebrate the release of his first memoir, Where I Come From: Life Lessons from a Latino Chef, Chopped and MasterChef star Aarón Sánchez is hosting a book-signing and live show in Houston with his friend, Austin-based folk singer Shakey Graves, on December 5. The event starts at 6 p.m. at 40 Below, located at […]
A Houston Celebrity Chef is Soon Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Local celebrity chef and owner Chris Shepherd of Houston restaurants One Fifth, UB Preserv and Georgia James recently published his first cookbook, Cook Like a Local. He’s now getting an opportunity to share it with a national audience. On Tuesday, December 3, Shepherd is appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and demonstrating a dish from the […]
The Food, Drinks and People of The Perfect 10 Gala
All photos by Quy Tran Photography unless otherwise noted. Attendees can view the entire photoset and order prints online. On Thursday, November 21, Houston Food Finder hosted its first big event: The Perfect 10 Gala. The festive occasion featured 10 chefs, 5 sommeliers and 5 bartenders and took place at the modern Big Brothers Big […]
Chef & Co-Founder of FM Kitchen & Bar Announces Departure
Chef and co-owner Ryan Hildebrand publicly announced on Facebook this morning that he has left FM Kitchen & Bar at 1112 Shepherd, just off of Washington Avenue. While the restaurant is best known for its quality burgers, the menu certainly is not limited to those. It features, among other things, classic Southern-style dishes, such as […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in November 2019
The holiday season is here and with it new places to wine and dine for Houstonians. Whether you are in the mood for a plethora of choices at a new food hall in Rice Village or sampling dim sum in midtown here’s our list of what’s worth hitting at least once this month. Sixty Vines, […]
Most Former Employees of El Real Tex-Mex Got Nothing From an Assistance Fund — Updated
by Phaedra Cook and Carlos Brandon Crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe can be used for humanitarian efforts that demonstrate the combined power of good-hearted people. However, there is a potential flaw: anyone can start a crowdfunding campaign without much thought to how to actually distribute the funds . It’s one thing when a campaign is […]
Chef with Decades-Long History Returns to Houston Food Scene with Wine Dinner
Acclaimed Houston chef Aldo El Sharif, who has been away from the restaurant scene since 2013, is returning with a four-course wine dinner on Friday, November 15, 6 to 10 p.m. It’s taking place at Olive & Twist Bar + Kitchen, at 2712 Richmond, formerly home to Queen Vic Pub & Kitchen. El Sharif was […]
Film Featuring Cambodian-Owned, Houston-Area Donut Shops Wins Award
According to a new short documentary, as many as 95-percent of the doughnut shops in Texas are likely owned and operated by Cambodians. For the approximately one million of those lucky enough to escape the brutal Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1979, it represented a way to earn a living in the United States. […]
Houston Competition Seeking the Best Bao Returns for Fourth Year
On November 6, the 4th Annual Big Bao Battle returns to the Ballroom at Bayou Place. The charitable food competition and all-you-can-eat event raises funds money for OCA-Greater Houston. Founded in 1973 as the “Organization of Chinese American” the OCA evolved to spread its advocacy and civil rights mission to all Asian-Pacific American communities. Among […]
Doris Metropolitan Owners Choose Rice Village For New Houston Restaurant Concept
With the recent opening of new food hall Politan Row and a revitalized Benjy’s, the redevelopment of Rice Village is well underway. Now, an area that was once a row of bars at 5555 Morningside is undergoing a multi-million dollar revamp to house a spacious new restaurant from the owners of New Orleans-style steakhouse Doris […]
Chef Aaron Sanchez is Coming to Houston With a Tasting, Book Signing & Show
To celebrate the release of his first memoir, Where I Come From: Life Lessons from a Latino Chef, Chopped and MasterChef star Aarón Sánchez is hosting a book-signing and live show in Houston with his friend, Austin-based folk singer Shakey Graves, on December 5. The event starts at 6 p.m. at 40 Below, located at […]
A Houston Celebrity Chef is Soon Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Local celebrity chef and owner Chris Shepherd of Houston restaurants One Fifth, UB Preserv and Georgia James recently published his first cookbook, Cook Like a Local. He’s now getting an opportunity to share it with a national audience. On Tuesday, December 3, Shepherd is appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and demonstrating a dish from the […]
The Food, Drinks and People of The Perfect 10 Gala
All photos by Quy Tran Photography unless otherwise noted. Attendees can view the entire photoset and order prints online. On Thursday, November 21, Houston Food Finder hosted its first big event: The Perfect 10 Gala. The festive occasion featured 10 chefs, 5 sommeliers and 5 bartenders and took place at the modern Big Brothers Big […]
Chef & Co-Founder of FM Kitchen & Bar Announces Departure
Chef and co-owner Ryan Hildebrand publicly announced on Facebook this morning that he has left FM Kitchen & Bar at 1112 Shepherd, just off of Washington Avenue. While the restaurant is best known for its quality burgers, the menu certainly is not limited to those. It features, among other things, classic Southern-style dishes, such as […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in November 2019
The holiday season is here and with it new places to wine and dine for Houstonians. Whether you are in the mood for a plethora of choices at a new food hall in Rice Village or sampling dim sum in midtown here’s our list of what’s worth hitting at least once this month. Sixty Vines, […]
Most Former Employees of El Real Tex-Mex Got Nothing From an Assistance Fund — Updated
by Phaedra Cook and Carlos Brandon Crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe can be used for humanitarian efforts that demonstrate the combined power of good-hearted people. However, there is a potential flaw: anyone can start a crowdfunding campaign without much thought to how to actually distribute the funds . It’s one thing when a campaign is […]
Chef with Decades-Long History Returns to Houston Food Scene with Wine Dinner
Acclaimed Houston chef Aldo El Sharif, who has been away from the restaurant scene since 2013, is returning with a four-course wine dinner on Friday, November 15, 6 to 10 p.m. It’s taking place at Olive & Twist Bar + Kitchen, at 2712 Richmond, formerly home to Queen Vic Pub & Kitchen. El Sharif was […]
Film Featuring Cambodian-Owned, Houston-Area Donut Shops Wins Award
According to a new short documentary, as many as 95-percent of the doughnut shops in Texas are likely owned and operated by Cambodians. For the approximately one million of those lucky enough to escape the brutal Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1979, it represented a way to earn a living in the United States. […]
Houston Competition Seeking the Best Bao Returns for Fourth Year
On November 6, the 4th Annual Big Bao Battle returns to the Ballroom at Bayou Place. The charitable food competition and all-you-can-eat event raises funds money for OCA-Greater Houston. Founded in 1973 as the “Organization of Chinese American” the OCA evolved to spread its advocacy and civil rights mission to all Asian-Pacific American communities. Among […]
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 […]
Who Makes the Best Bao in Houston? Check Out These Winners of This Year’s Big Bao Battle
Last night, at The Ballroom at Bayou Place, 12 chefs and restaurants battled for the honor of being named as having the best bao at the 4th annual Big Bao Battle. The charity food competition benefiting the OCA-Greater Houston welcomed over 400 guests to eat as many of the traditional Chinese steamed bun sandwiches as […]
Café Poêtes Provides a Parisian Hideaway with Hearty Fare Near Downtown Houston
So many photographers want to use the nearly all-white, yet lush interior of Café Poêtes at 122 West Grey as a backdrop, the owners have implemented a policy to rein in the practice. But make no mistakes: the elegant space adorned with dainty porcelain tea cups, paper flowers and a wall of books belies a […]
Where To Eat In West University and Rice Village — From A Resident
Guest writer Jonathan Horowitz is the CEO of Legacy Restaurants, which owns and operates the two Original Ninfa’s locations, Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys restaurants, and newly opened Mama Ninfa’s Tacos y Tortas. He was the president of the Greater Houston Restaurant Association from 2016-2018. A Rice University graduate, he moved to Houston from New Hampshire […]
Rosie Cannonball Brings a New & Needed Business Lunch Spot to Montrose
Before it closed to be remodeled and turned into steakhouse Georgia James, Underbelly often had a bustling lunch crowd. Next door, sister business The Hay Merchant took over lunch service after Underbelly’s demise, including some of the classic favorite dishes such as the fan-favorite Korean Goat Dumplings. Undeniably, though, not everyone wants to dine in […]
Atlas Diner Merges Morning-to-Night Americana with British Class
Chef Richard Knight’s new endeavor is Atlas Diner, located in Bravery Chef Hall at 409 Travis in Aris Tower, diagonally across from Market Street Park. While it has classic diner features, such as a long counter lined with seats and an open kitchen, the mesh of influences include classic British fare, including dishes that reflect […]
Where to Eat at Katy Asian Town Center — By a Resident
Guest writer Thomas Nguyen is a co-founder of South African restaurants Peli Peli and Peli Peli Kitchen. A graduate of Mayde Creek High School, Thomas and his family have lived in Katy since 1979. These days, he resides in Cinco Ranch with his wife, Kristine, and beloved pug, Tyson. Here’s a frequent comment I get […]
An Upscale Cake Truck is Heading to Houston for a Brief Visit
New York-based cake shop Lady M is not a stranger to Houston, as the company visited for a pop-up last year. This time, though, it’s returning with the #LadyMxBaccarat truck, a “luxury cake pop-up boutique” and it will only be in town for three days. The dates and hours are from 3 to 8 p.m. […]
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 […]
Who Makes the Best Bao in Houston? Check Out These Winners of This Year’s Big Bao Battle
Last night, at The Ballroom at Bayou Place, 12 chefs and restaurants battled for the honor of being named as having the best bao at the 4th annual Big Bao Battle. The charity food competition benefiting the OCA-Greater Houston welcomed over 400 guests to eat as many of the traditional Chinese steamed bun sandwiches as […]
Café Poêtes Provides a Parisian Hideaway with Hearty Fare Near Downtown Houston
So many photographers want to use the nearly all-white, yet lush interior of Café Poêtes at 122 West Grey as a backdrop, the owners have implemented a policy to rein in the practice. But make no mistakes: the elegant space adorned with dainty porcelain tea cups, paper flowers and a wall of books belies a […]
Where To Eat In West University and Rice Village — From A Resident
Guest writer Jonathan Horowitz is the CEO of Legacy Restaurants, which owns and operates the two Original Ninfa’s locations, Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys restaurants, and newly opened Mama Ninfa’s Tacos y Tortas. He was the president of the Greater Houston Restaurant Association from 2016-2018. A Rice University graduate, he moved to Houston from New Hampshire […]
Rosie Cannonball Brings a New & Needed Business Lunch Spot to Montrose
Before it closed to be remodeled and turned into steakhouse Georgia James, Underbelly often had a bustling lunch crowd. Next door, sister business The Hay Merchant took over lunch service after Underbelly’s demise, including some of the classic favorite dishes such as the fan-favorite Korean Goat Dumplings. Undeniably, though, not everyone wants to dine in […]
Atlas Diner Merges Morning-to-Night Americana with British Class
Chef Richard Knight’s new endeavor is Atlas Diner, located in Bravery Chef Hall at 409 Travis in Aris Tower, diagonally across from Market Street Park. While it has classic diner features, such as a long counter lined with seats and an open kitchen, the mesh of influences include classic British fare, including dishes that reflect […]
Where to Eat at Katy Asian Town Center — By a Resident
Guest writer Thomas Nguyen is a co-founder of South African restaurants Peli Peli and Peli Peli Kitchen. A graduate of Mayde Creek High School, Thomas and his family have lived in Katy since 1979. These days, he resides in Cinco Ranch with his wife, Kristine, and beloved pug, Tyson. Here’s a frequent comment I get […]
An Upscale Cake Truck is Heading to Houston for a Brief Visit
New York-based cake shop Lady M is not a stranger to Houston, as the company visited for a pop-up last year. This time, though, it’s returning with the #LadyMxBaccarat truck, a “luxury cake pop-up boutique” and it will only be in town for three days. The dates and hours are from 3 to 8 p.m. […]
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 […]
Houston Bar Owners Join Forces to Assist Hurricane-Ravaged Bahamas — Updated
Updated 9/23/2019, 10:32 a.m.: Houston Food Finder has been informed that the event series is now benefitting World Central Kitchen, the disaster food relief organization founded by chef José Andrés. In 2018 alone, the group responded to 13 disasters, including Hurricane Harvey. In addition, this article is updated to reflect that Flying Saucer Draught Emporium […]
First Bite: Toasted Coconut Melds Vibrant Tiki Style With a Full Menu
It seems like just yesterday when the team from Nobie’s was hosting Toasty Tuesdays — previews of what was to come at the forthcoming Tiki-inspired “barstaurant,” The Toasted Coconut. Fast-forward seven months and the doors are now open in the former Maria Selma space at 1617 Richmond. When the team of chef Martin Stayer, wife […]
Big Craft Beer Festival Returns Over Labor Day Weekend in Galveston
The 10th annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival at Moody Gardens Convention Center kicks off today (Friday, August 30) at 7 Hope Boulevard in Galveston. This extensive festival runs through September 1 and gives both independent brewery fanatics and newcomers the opportunity to try new beers and to learn more about the craft. The festival begins […]
Neighborhood Beer Garden Opens in Spring Branch with Menu of Elevated Bar Fare
Lazy Oaks Beer Garden is a quaint, dog- and kid-friendly new arrival to the Spring Branch/Shady Oaks neighborhood. Owned by Emily and Chris McReavy, who also own Public House Heights, the newly opened bar features a large back patio that opens to a full backyard. At 10158 Long Point Road, walking distance from several residential […]
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 […]
Houston Bar Owners Join Forces to Assist Hurricane-Ravaged Bahamas — Updated
Updated 9/23/2019, 10:32 a.m.: Houston Food Finder has been informed that the event series is now benefitting World Central Kitchen, the disaster food relief organization founded by chef José Andrés. In 2018 alone, the group responded to 13 disasters, including Hurricane Harvey. In addition, this article is updated to reflect that Flying Saucer Draught Emporium […]
First Bite: Toasted Coconut Melds Vibrant Tiki Style With a Full Menu
It seems like just yesterday when the team from Nobie’s was hosting Toasty Tuesdays — previews of what was to come at the forthcoming Tiki-inspired “barstaurant,” The Toasted Coconut. Fast-forward seven months and the doors are now open in the former Maria Selma space at 1617 Richmond. When the team of chef Martin Stayer, wife […]
Big Craft Beer Festival Returns Over Labor Day Weekend in Galveston
The 10th annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival at Moody Gardens Convention Center kicks off today (Friday, August 30) at 7 Hope Boulevard in Galveston. This extensive festival runs through September 1 and gives both independent brewery fanatics and newcomers the opportunity to try new beers and to learn more about the craft. The festival begins […]
Neighborhood Beer Garden Opens in Spring Branch with Menu of Elevated Bar Fare
Lazy Oaks Beer Garden is a quaint, dog- and kid-friendly new arrival to the Spring Branch/Shady Oaks neighborhood. Owned by Emily and Chris McReavy, who also own Public House Heights, the newly opened bar features a large back patio that opens to a full backyard. At 10158 Long Point Road, walking distance from several residential […]
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