Review: Rim Tanon In Upper Kirby Serves A Refined Yet Unfussy Take On Thai
The Hay Merchant Rolls Out Its New Cocktail Program; Underbelly Soon To Follow
4 Tiki Cocktails To Drink Right Now In Houston—And 1 To Look Forward To
Would You Eat This? “Love at First Sting” Burger At Hopdoddy Requires A Waiver
Literary Libations Week Launches Today at Houston Bars
New Restaurant From Bosscat Kitchen Owners To Open In Former Glass Wall Space—Updated
New Restaurant From Bosscat Kitchen Owners To Open In Former Glass Wall Space—Updated
The group behind Bosscat Kitchen & Libations is opening its second Houston restaurant (and third nationwide) this fall in the space that used to house Glass Wall at 933 Studewood in The Heights. (Glass Wall closed this past May.) Bosscat Kitchen was originally founded in Newport Beach, California. The company opened its second location in Houston at […]
Hughie’s on North Main Officially Opening Next Week With One Arm Tied Behind…er…Next Door
For years now, Hughie’s Tavern & Vietnamese Grille (1802 West 18th), located in a former Timbergrove-area Dairy Queen, has been wildly popular destination for those craving craft beer and good Vietnamese grub. Earlier this year, word spread that Phillip Pham and fam had leased the former Foreign Correspondents space at 4727 North Main, then came […]
Upcoming Free Educational Conference Gives Insights Into Houston Food History
On Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9, a group of historians, farmers, writers, sociologists, activists and artists from across the spectrum of Houston food culture will present several educational seminars as part of the “Houston Eats!” conference. Hosted by the Gulf Coast Food Project and Foodways Texas at the University of Houston, topics range […]
Exclusive: Houston Pitmaster On The Move To Lucky’s Pub In The Heights
A pitmaster is leaving a high profile Houston barbecue joint to head up his own ambitious venture in the Heights. Jim Buchanan, a familiar face at Pappa Charlies Barbeque just east of downtown, is developing the barbecue program for soon-to-be-revamped Lucky’s Pub at 2520 Houston Avenue. The Heights location of the popular sports bar chain is undergoing some exterior freshening […]
Chef Chris Loftis Unveils A New Menu At Newly Re-Aimed Peska
The first major difference returning diners will notice when walking into Peska Cocina Latina (previously Peska Seafood Culture), located at 1700 Post Oak Blvd, #1-190 in the Galleria area, is the missing seafood counter that formerly filled the wall opposite the bar. Now, the space serves as a welcoming nook for drinks when waiting on friends to […]
Dine With Us! Join Houston Food Finder At Rainbow Lodge For Houston Restaurant Weeks!
It’s been several months since we’ve hosted a Houston Food Finder reader dinner, so what better time than during Houston Restaurant Weeks? Support a good cause and join us at our sponsor Rainbow Lodge located at 2011 Ella for a $45 dinner (plus tax, tip and gratuity) on Thursday, August 10 at 7 p.m. How to […]
Long-Awaited Emmaline Debuts Next Month
After more than a year in the making, Emmaline from new restaurateur and longtime industry professional Sam Governale is expected to open early in September. It debuts in the space formerly occupied by Teala’s at 3210 West Dallas. Governale is positioning Emmaline as a neighborhood hub for residents in Montrose, River Oaks and the nearby […]
First Look: New Restaurant a’Bouzy Celebrates Bubbly
Booze, bites, and bubbles are the centerpieces of new restaurant a’Bouzy, opening Wednesday, August 2 in River Oaks. Owner Shawn Virene, formerly the managing partner for Brasserie 19, brings a level of sophisticated fun to his “Champagne-fueled” concept, where over 250 types of Champagne and sparkling wine grace a list with more than 1,000 labels. […]
34 New Restaurants To Dine At During Houston Restaurant Weeks
There are many aspects of Houston Restaurant Weeks to look forward to. There’s the excitement of seeing what the restaurateurs and chefs have selected for their special fundraising menus. There’s the win-win feeling of feasting on a multi-course meal at a good value for a great cause. For diners well acquainted with Houston Restaurant Weeks, […]
Saint Arnold And The Hay Merchant Team Up On Special Beer For MS Fundraiser
Houston-based Saint Arnold Brewing Company has brewed a limited edition beer, Gordon’s TerraForm, to raise money for the Grant Gordon Foundation. The organization, founded in 2015, educates patients and their families on the chemical effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the brain, which can lead to mental health issues. The beer debuts at The Hay Merchant at […]
New Restaurant From Bosscat Kitchen Owners To Open In Former Glass Wall Space—Updated
The group behind Bosscat Kitchen & Libations is opening its second Houston restaurant (and third nationwide) this fall in the space that used to house Glass Wall at 933 Studewood in The Heights. (Glass Wall closed this past May.) Bosscat Kitchen was originally founded in Newport Beach, California. The company opened its second location in Houston at […]
Hughie’s on North Main Officially Opening Next Week With One Arm Tied Behind…er…Next Door
For years now, Hughie’s Tavern & Vietnamese Grille (1802 West 18th), located in a former Timbergrove-area Dairy Queen, has been wildly popular destination for those craving craft beer and good Vietnamese grub. Earlier this year, word spread that Phillip Pham and fam had leased the former Foreign Correspondents space at 4727 North Main, then came […]
Upcoming Free Educational Conference Gives Insights Into Houston Food History
On Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9, a group of historians, farmers, writers, sociologists, activists and artists from across the spectrum of Houston food culture will present several educational seminars as part of the “Houston Eats!” conference. Hosted by the Gulf Coast Food Project and Foodways Texas at the University of Houston, topics range […]
Exclusive: Houston Pitmaster On The Move To Lucky’s Pub In The Heights
A pitmaster is leaving a high profile Houston barbecue joint to head up his own ambitious venture in the Heights. Jim Buchanan, a familiar face at Pappa Charlies Barbeque just east of downtown, is developing the barbecue program for soon-to-be-revamped Lucky’s Pub at 2520 Houston Avenue. The Heights location of the popular sports bar chain is undergoing some exterior freshening […]
Chef Chris Loftis Unveils A New Menu At Newly Re-Aimed Peska
The first major difference returning diners will notice when walking into Peska Cocina Latina (previously Peska Seafood Culture), located at 1700 Post Oak Blvd, #1-190 in the Galleria area, is the missing seafood counter that formerly filled the wall opposite the bar. Now, the space serves as a welcoming nook for drinks when waiting on friends to […]
Dine With Us! Join Houston Food Finder At Rainbow Lodge For Houston Restaurant Weeks!
It’s been several months since we’ve hosted a Houston Food Finder reader dinner, so what better time than during Houston Restaurant Weeks? Support a good cause and join us at our sponsor Rainbow Lodge located at 2011 Ella for a $45 dinner (plus tax, tip and gratuity) on Thursday, August 10 at 7 p.m. How to […]
Long-Awaited Emmaline Debuts Next Month
After more than a year in the making, Emmaline from new restaurateur and longtime industry professional Sam Governale is expected to open early in September. It debuts in the space formerly occupied by Teala’s at 3210 West Dallas. Governale is positioning Emmaline as a neighborhood hub for residents in Montrose, River Oaks and the nearby […]
First Look: New Restaurant a’Bouzy Celebrates Bubbly
Booze, bites, and bubbles are the centerpieces of new restaurant a’Bouzy, opening Wednesday, August 2 in River Oaks. Owner Shawn Virene, formerly the managing partner for Brasserie 19, brings a level of sophisticated fun to his “Champagne-fueled” concept, where over 250 types of Champagne and sparkling wine grace a list with more than 1,000 labels. […]
34 New Restaurants To Dine At During Houston Restaurant Weeks
There are many aspects of Houston Restaurant Weeks to look forward to. There’s the excitement of seeing what the restaurateurs and chefs have selected for their special fundraising menus. There’s the win-win feeling of feasting on a multi-course meal at a good value for a great cause. For diners well acquainted with Houston Restaurant Weeks, […]
Saint Arnold And The Hay Merchant Team Up On Special Beer For MS Fundraiser
Houston-based Saint Arnold Brewing Company has brewed a limited edition beer, Gordon’s TerraForm, to raise money for the Grant Gordon Foundation. The organization, founded in 2015, educates patients and their families on the chemical effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the brain, which can lead to mental health issues. The beer debuts at The Hay Merchant at […]
Review: Rim Tanon In Upper Kirby Serves A Refined Yet Unfussy Take On Thai
At Rim Tanon, a modest but attractively designed Thai restaurant located at 2241 Richmond (near Hobbit Cafe), three people can comfortably dine together on a hundred spot, total, and all luxuriously cruise through the menu. That covers each person ordering an appetizer, entrée and non-alcoholic beverage. That is not to say this is “cheap” Thai […]
Would You Eat This? “Love at First Sting” Burger At Hopdoddy Requires A Waiver
Would you eat a burger laden with peppers so hot that the restaurant requires that you sign a waiver before consuming it? Chileheads and culinary daredevils can sink their teeth into a hot pepper-topped burger, Love at First Sting, now through August 22 at all Hopdoddy Burger Bar locations. The burger comes with a mini vanilla milkshake […]
Exclusive: Houston Pitmaster On The Move To Lucky’s Pub In The Heights
A pitmaster is leaving a high profile Houston barbecue joint to head up his own ambitious venture in the Heights. Jim Buchanan, a familiar face at Pappa Charlies Barbeque just east of downtown, is developing the barbecue program for soon-to-be-revamped Lucky’s Pub at 2520 Houston Avenue. The Heights location of the popular sports bar chain is undergoing some exterior freshening […]
Chef Chris Loftis Unveils A New Menu At Newly Re-Aimed Peska
The first major difference returning diners will notice when walking into Peska Cocina Latina (previously Peska Seafood Culture), located at 1700 Post Oak Blvd, #1-190 in the Galleria area, is the missing seafood counter that formerly filled the wall opposite the bar. Now, the space serves as a welcoming nook for drinks when waiting on friends to […]
Goode Company Barbeque Opens New Outpost in The Woodlands
Goode Company Barbeque opens their newest location on Tuesday, August 1, in The Woodlands at 8865 Six Pines Drive. This is the first venture for the restaurant group outside Houston city limits, which started with the original Goode Company Barbeque in the former Red Barn restaurant on Kirby Drive way back in 1977. The new spot, […]
Bernie’s Burger Bus Rolls Into The Heights With A Third Storefront
It’s still summer, but residents of the Heights will have something of a back-to-school experience when Bernie’s Burger Bus opens at 2200 Yale on Monday, July 31. It’s the third brick and mortar location since chef and owner Justin Turner first launched a food truck in a school bus seven years ago. (The Bellaire location opened […]
The Ultimate List Of French Macarons In Houston—Updated
Brightly colored, with just the right crunch that transcends into a pillowy softness, French macarons (not to be confused with the denser macaroons made mostly with coconut) are a beautiful dessert. Their bright colors and unexpected flavors naturally make them perfect for either dessert trays or a simple, guilt-free treat at the end of a […]
Antone’s Brings Back A Beloved Classic And Adds New Hot Dishes, Too—Updated
Updated, 7/26/17, 4:47 p.m.: According to our readers, The Piggy has lived on at restaurants that are not affiliated with the Antone’s ran by Legacy Restaurants. (Wish I had known or I wouldn’t have been Piggy-less all these years.) These go by The Original Antone’s Import Co. with locations on Kirby and Bellaire. Asked to […]
Putting The Neighbors First: Killen’s Burgers Makes Some Adjustments
Over the course of more than a decade, chef Ronnie Killen grew his dining empire to include three restaurants in Pearland. Killen’s Steakhouse was first, and became known as a “must visit” for beef lovers. That was even more true for his follow-up, Killen’s Barbecue, which quickly garnered acclaim as one of the best barbecue joints […]
Upcoming Perry’s Champagne Event Proves More Than Red Wine Pairs With Steak
“Red with meat, white with fish” is a wine rule that many are familiar with, but rules are meant to be broken. Susi Zivanovic, bar director and corporate sommelier for all Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille locations wants patrons to think outside the box. That’s why she’s paired a sparkling wine with six popular courses for Perry’s “A […]
Review: Rim Tanon In Upper Kirby Serves A Refined Yet Unfussy Take On Thai
At Rim Tanon, a modest but attractively designed Thai restaurant located at 2241 Richmond (near Hobbit Cafe), three people can comfortably dine together on a hundred spot, total, and all luxuriously cruise through the menu. That covers each person ordering an appetizer, entrée and non-alcoholic beverage. That is not to say this is “cheap” Thai […]
Would You Eat This? “Love at First Sting” Burger At Hopdoddy Requires A Waiver
Would you eat a burger laden with peppers so hot that the restaurant requires that you sign a waiver before consuming it? Chileheads and culinary daredevils can sink their teeth into a hot pepper-topped burger, Love at First Sting, now through August 22 at all Hopdoddy Burger Bar locations. The burger comes with a mini vanilla milkshake […]
Exclusive: Houston Pitmaster On The Move To Lucky’s Pub In The Heights
A pitmaster is leaving a high profile Houston barbecue joint to head up his own ambitious venture in the Heights. Jim Buchanan, a familiar face at Pappa Charlies Barbeque just east of downtown, is developing the barbecue program for soon-to-be-revamped Lucky’s Pub at 2520 Houston Avenue. The Heights location of the popular sports bar chain is undergoing some exterior freshening […]
Chef Chris Loftis Unveils A New Menu At Newly Re-Aimed Peska
The first major difference returning diners will notice when walking into Peska Cocina Latina (previously Peska Seafood Culture), located at 1700 Post Oak Blvd, #1-190 in the Galleria area, is the missing seafood counter that formerly filled the wall opposite the bar. Now, the space serves as a welcoming nook for drinks when waiting on friends to […]
Goode Company Barbeque Opens New Outpost in The Woodlands
Goode Company Barbeque opens their newest location on Tuesday, August 1, in The Woodlands at 8865 Six Pines Drive. This is the first venture for the restaurant group outside Houston city limits, which started with the original Goode Company Barbeque in the former Red Barn restaurant on Kirby Drive way back in 1977. The new spot, […]
Bernie’s Burger Bus Rolls Into The Heights With A Third Storefront
It’s still summer, but residents of the Heights will have something of a back-to-school experience when Bernie’s Burger Bus opens at 2200 Yale on Monday, July 31. It’s the third brick and mortar location since chef and owner Justin Turner first launched a food truck in a school bus seven years ago. (The Bellaire location opened […]
The Ultimate List Of French Macarons In Houston—Updated
Brightly colored, with just the right crunch that transcends into a pillowy softness, French macarons (not to be confused with the denser macaroons made mostly with coconut) are a beautiful dessert. Their bright colors and unexpected flavors naturally make them perfect for either dessert trays or a simple, guilt-free treat at the end of a […]
Antone’s Brings Back A Beloved Classic And Adds New Hot Dishes, Too—Updated
Updated, 7/26/17, 4:47 p.m.: According to our readers, The Piggy has lived on at restaurants that are not affiliated with the Antone’s ran by Legacy Restaurants. (Wish I had known or I wouldn’t have been Piggy-less all these years.) These go by The Original Antone’s Import Co. with locations on Kirby and Bellaire. Asked to […]
Putting The Neighbors First: Killen’s Burgers Makes Some Adjustments
Over the course of more than a decade, chef Ronnie Killen grew his dining empire to include three restaurants in Pearland. Killen’s Steakhouse was first, and became known as a “must visit” for beef lovers. That was even more true for his follow-up, Killen’s Barbecue, which quickly garnered acclaim as one of the best barbecue joints […]
Upcoming Perry’s Champagne Event Proves More Than Red Wine Pairs With Steak
“Red with meat, white with fish” is a wine rule that many are familiar with, but rules are meant to be broken. Susi Zivanovic, bar director and corporate sommelier for all Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille locations wants patrons to think outside the box. That’s why she’s paired a sparkling wine with six popular courses for Perry’s “A […]
The Hay Merchant Rolls Out Its New Cocktail Program; Underbelly Soon To Follow
Remember when we reported on changes at Underbelly and The Hay Merchant, including forthcoming cocktail programs at each? That was back in June and the anticipated rollout at the time was July. Well, as any bar or restaurant owner knows, the wheels at the City of Houston permitting department sometimes roll slower than expected. The […]
4 Tiki Cocktails To Drink Right Now In Houston—And 1 To Look Forward To
Tiki cocktails are famous for deceptively potent blends of liquor–often rum, but not always—fresh juices, funky syrups and creative garnishes. Connoisseurs of these drinks know that the right season to imbibe is—well, any time of the year. For many people though, summer is when they crave these island-inspired libations. While some people think anything made […]
Literary Libations Week Launches Today at Houston Bars
Books and booze have long shared an entwined—and entertaining—history. Just look to writers like Sinclair Lewis, Eugene O’Neill, William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway whose prose reflects thoughts and discussions influenced by imbibing. Starting today, proceeds from specific cocktails inspired by these kinds of writers and sold at four Houston bars will go towards promoting literacy. Based […]
Hughie’s on North Main Officially Opening Next Week With One Arm Tied Behind…er…Next Door
For years now, Hughie’s Tavern & Vietnamese Grille (1802 West 18th), located in a former Timbergrove-area Dairy Queen, has been wildly popular destination for those craving craft beer and good Vietnamese grub. Earlier this year, word spread that Phillip Pham and fam had leased the former Foreign Correspondents space at 4727 North Main, then came […]
Thirsty AND Hungry? Here Are Five Houston Bars That Serve Great Food
People usually go to bars with the intent to just have a few drinks, but what happens when the munchies strike? If the bar doesn’t have a full-fledged food menu, hungry imbibers may be stuck with a small bowl of snack mix comprised of undisclosed ingredients. This is a real problem, so here’s a list […]
First Look: New Restaurant a’Bouzy Celebrates Bubbly
Booze, bites, and bubbles are the centerpieces of new restaurant a’Bouzy, opening Wednesday, August 2 in River Oaks. Owner Shawn Virene, formerly the managing partner for Brasserie 19, brings a level of sophisticated fun to his “Champagne-fueled” concept, where over 250 types of Champagne and sparkling wine grace a list with more than 1,000 labels. […]
Saint Arnold And The Hay Merchant Team Up On Special Beer For MS Fundraiser
Houston-based Saint Arnold Brewing Company has brewed a limited edition beer, Gordon’s TerraForm, to raise money for the Grant Gordon Foundation. The organization, founded in 2015, educates patients and their families on the chemical effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the brain, which can lead to mental health issues. The beer debuts at The Hay Merchant at […]
The Best Summer Cocktails In Houston Of 2017
The heat hasn’t let up, so we hope you’ve been enjoying our summer six pack beer recommendations. However, you happen to prefer cocktails to beer, you’re in luck! We scoured the city and came up with 10 of the best cocktails for this time of year. What makes a great summer cocktail? According to Michelle Womack, […]
Upcoming Perry’s Champagne Event Proves More Than Red Wine Pairs With Steak
“Red with meat, white with fish” is a wine rule that many are familiar with, but rules are meant to be broken. Susi Zivanovic, bar director and corporate sommelier for all Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille locations wants patrons to think outside the box. That’s why she’s paired a sparkling wine with six popular courses for Perry’s “A […]
Pax Americana Now Offering One Heck of a Happy Hour Six Days a Week
Montrose hotspot Pax Americana is welcoming summer with a new happy hour menu chock-full of specials on cocktails, small plates, beer and wines. We were invited to preview the new menu and cocktails last night. Happy hour runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays), which makes it a fantastic weekend […]
The Hay Merchant Rolls Out Its New Cocktail Program; Underbelly Soon To Follow
Remember when we reported on changes at Underbelly and The Hay Merchant, including forthcoming cocktail programs at each? That was back in June and the anticipated rollout at the time was July. Well, as any bar or restaurant owner knows, the wheels at the City of Houston permitting department sometimes roll slower than expected. The […]
4 Tiki Cocktails To Drink Right Now In Houston—And 1 To Look Forward To
Tiki cocktails are famous for deceptively potent blends of liquor–often rum, but not always—fresh juices, funky syrups and creative garnishes. Connoisseurs of these drinks know that the right season to imbibe is—well, any time of the year. For many people though, summer is when they crave these island-inspired libations. While some people think anything made […]
Literary Libations Week Launches Today at Houston Bars
Books and booze have long shared an entwined—and entertaining—history. Just look to writers like Sinclair Lewis, Eugene O’Neill, William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway whose prose reflects thoughts and discussions influenced by imbibing. Starting today, proceeds from specific cocktails inspired by these kinds of writers and sold at four Houston bars will go towards promoting literacy. Based […]
Hughie’s on North Main Officially Opening Next Week With One Arm Tied Behind…er…Next Door
For years now, Hughie’s Tavern & Vietnamese Grille (1802 West 18th), located in a former Timbergrove-area Dairy Queen, has been wildly popular destination for those craving craft beer and good Vietnamese grub. Earlier this year, word spread that Phillip Pham and fam had leased the former Foreign Correspondents space at 4727 North Main, then came […]
Thirsty AND Hungry? Here Are Five Houston Bars That Serve Great Food
People usually go to bars with the intent to just have a few drinks, but what happens when the munchies strike? If the bar doesn’t have a full-fledged food menu, hungry imbibers may be stuck with a small bowl of snack mix comprised of undisclosed ingredients. This is a real problem, so here’s a list […]
First Look: New Restaurant a’Bouzy Celebrates Bubbly
Booze, bites, and bubbles are the centerpieces of new restaurant a’Bouzy, opening Wednesday, August 2 in River Oaks. Owner Shawn Virene, formerly the managing partner for Brasserie 19, brings a level of sophisticated fun to his “Champagne-fueled” concept, where over 250 types of Champagne and sparkling wine grace a list with more than 1,000 labels. […]
Saint Arnold And The Hay Merchant Team Up On Special Beer For MS Fundraiser
Houston-based Saint Arnold Brewing Company has brewed a limited edition beer, Gordon’s TerraForm, to raise money for the Grant Gordon Foundation. The organization, founded in 2015, educates patients and their families on the chemical effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the brain, which can lead to mental health issues. The beer debuts at The Hay Merchant at […]
The Best Summer Cocktails In Houston Of 2017
The heat hasn’t let up, so we hope you’ve been enjoying our summer six pack beer recommendations. However, you happen to prefer cocktails to beer, you’re in luck! We scoured the city and came up with 10 of the best cocktails for this time of year. What makes a great summer cocktail? According to Michelle Womack, […]
Upcoming Perry’s Champagne Event Proves More Than Red Wine Pairs With Steak
“Red with meat, white with fish” is a wine rule that many are familiar with, but rules are meant to be broken. Susi Zivanovic, bar director and corporate sommelier for all Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille locations wants patrons to think outside the box. That’s why she’s paired a sparkling wine with six popular courses for Perry’s “A […]
Pax Americana Now Offering One Heck of a Happy Hour Six Days a Week
Montrose hotspot Pax Americana is welcoming summer with a new happy hour menu chock-full of specials on cocktails, small plates, beer and wines. We were invited to preview the new menu and cocktails last night. Happy hour runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays), which makes it a fantastic weekend […]
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