First Bite: Studewood Grill Brings a New Steak & Seafood Option to the Heights
There seems to be subscription boxes for everything these days, but we thought our readers would be most excited about that one that focuses on food, drink and a wealth of other goodies from Houston restaurants and other small businesses. So, we’re happy to debut the Houston Food Finder Goodie Box. Only 25 of these […]
Berg Hospitality Group is adding another restaurant to its Houston-spanning portfolio. Owner Benjamin Berg announced via press release today that NoPo Café, Market & Bar, located at 1244 North Post Oak, is opening on Thursday, June 10th. (The name is an acronym that Berg coined that stands for “North” and “Post Oak”, and reflects the […]
More of President Joe Biden’s favorite ice cream has arrived in Houston. After opening its first local shop in the Heights in December 2019, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is debuting its second in CITYCENTRE at 801 Town and Country. The company, which is rapidly expanding with shops across the nation, was founded by ice cream […]
After the weird and sad year that was 2020, which included the loss of Houston Restaurant Weeks founder and food journalist Cleverley Stone in May of that year, it’s good to hear that the dining-for-charity event is returning in its normal format for 2021. This year, participating restaurants are serving the multi-course, prix fixe meals […]
Underbelly Hospitality, co-owned by James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd, is adding another restaurant to its plans this year. Underbelly Burger is opening next door to Wild Oats at the Houston Farmers Market, located at 2520 Airline. (The latter will be helmed by chef Nick Fine.) Both restaurants are expected to debut this summer. Underbelly Hospitality […]
Fans of The Annie at 1800 Post Oak, as well as Turner’s, the fine-dining restaurant nestled inside, will have to patiently wait for their next visit. The establishments share a kitchen, and on Wednesday, May 19, a fire started in its exhaust hoods. KHOU 11 was on the scene and captured footage of significant smoke […]
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, a brand which started in Brooklyn as a food truck, is opening its first Texas shop in Houston on May 8, and two more are planned. The first is at 2565 Amherst in Rice Village. The shop also has an ice cream truck in Van Leeuwen’s signature yellow color, so watch […]
After only nine months, Brennan’s of Houston executive chef Joey Chavez, who replaced Joe Cervantez (now at Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House in San Leon), is moving on. In a public Facebook post, Chavez says that he’s taking a less-stressful and time-consuming role as a private chef, which will enable him to spend more […]
BCK, the independent Heights restaurant endeavor from the owners of Bosscat Kitchen, is serving its last festive comfort food on April 30. Shokku Ramen based out of Las Vegas is taking over the space at 933 Studewood. The ramen restaurant’s bragging rights include the Shinigami Challenge — consume a bowl of spicy ramen measuring over […]
Sponsored Since 2006, the Herrera family has provided the Cypress area with excellent dining experiences in a variety of cuisines. It started with Alicia’s Mexican Grille, opened by owner, president and family patriarch, David Herrera, and named for his wife, Alicia. Next came Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood. Named for youngest son Dario, to this day […]
It might be June, but summer temperatures have already arrived, and Houston’s dining scene is just as hot. All-day cafés seem trendy (Agnes Café & Provisions opened in April and Benjamin Berg’s NoPo Café, Market & Bar just debuted), while it still seems like the paint has barely dried at Yelo, March and the artfully […]
Sponsored When the call of fresh air beckons you to dine al fresco, keep these Pearland locales in mind. Each offers a unique dining experience filled with tropical vibes, Gulf Coast charm or Italian flair, to name a few. Most are family-friendly with space to spread out and live entertainment; some even allow dogs, too. […]
Studewood Grill, located at 1111 Studewood Place in the Heights, was originally set to open in 2020, but pandemic-related restrictions halted its debut until Memorial Day weekend. (Owner company Studewood Group did manage to open Studewood Cantine, a Tex-Mex concept next door, prior to the shutdown.) This chic neighborhood grill serves a menu of classic […]
Walking through the doors of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s cozy new Rice Village digs at 2565 Amherst, it’s immediately apparent that this is not a typical scoop shop. Chocolate? Strawberry? Sure. But also Peanut Butter Brownie Chip and Marionberry Cheesecake and Yellow Rose Bourbon Pecan Pie. The latter is exclusive to the Rice Village location […]
On the surface, a meal at Hidden Omakase, located at 5353 West Alabama, has the hallmarks of a traditional Japanese experience. The platings are beautiful, the garnishes exacting and the small bites progress through a series of exemplary nigiri before concluding with a light, sweet dessert. However, once you understand a little about executive chef […]
Latin Restaurant Weeks is back for its third year. From June 1 through 14, this event turns Houstonians’ attention to Latin and Latin-owned culinary businesses. During the first two weeks of June, more than 50 Houston-area restaurants are offering prix fixe meals or specialty items, ranging from $15 to $50. Most are available for dine-in, […]
Night Moves Hospitality, the recently formed hospitality group from Greg Perez (formerly of Monkey’s Tail) and culinary director Lyle Bento, has launched the first of its planned concepts. Space Cowboy, which is attached to the newly renovated Heights House Hotel located at 100 W Cavalcade, is a blend of specialty cocktail bar, Asian- and Hawaiian-influenced restaurant […]
As the grip of COVID-19 and its associated fears begin to lessen, restaurant dining rooms are once again feeling like havens. Regardless, with the promise of fresh air and space to spread out, outdoor seating is still a big draw for Houstonians. Plus, there are the added benefits of chirping birds and people-watching — simple […]
Sponsored At Bakfish Brewing Co. in Pearland, the term “brew” describes more than beer. The hotspot for group and family-friendly dining recently expanded its selections to include freshly roasted beans and creative coffee drinks. “We figured out we were standing around drinking coffee and beer most of the day, so the inspiration really came from our staff wanting to […]
This spring, April showers bring not only May flowers but also more food, as more Houstonians are fully vaccinated and ready to get out and get eating. This edition of the Hit List still includes some favorites from last month, plus newcomers such as an East East wine bar and the Houston outpost of a […]
The Johnnie Walker whisky company has launched its new Johnnie Blonde label, a Houston exclusive in the United States. The blended Scotch brand is celebrating the new release with a couple of events around the city and a cocktail kit that can to be delivered to your door. Houston Food Finder was given the opportunity […]
Night Moves Hospitality, the recently formed hospitality group from Greg Perez (formerly of Monkey’s Tail) and culinary director Lyle Bento, has launched the first of its planned concepts. Space Cowboy, which is attached to the newly renovated Heights House Hotel located at 100 W Cavalcade, is a blend of specialty cocktail bar, Asian- and Hawaiian-influenced restaurant […]
All Houston restaurants faced challenges last year due to the pandemic, but perhaps none more so than places that opened just as the Texas government ordered state-wide dining room shutdowns. Mutiny Wine Room, a combination tasting room, restaurant and retail outlet at 1124 Usener, fell into that dire category. In January 2020, about two months […]
After a year-long wait thanks to the pandemic, Doris Metropolitan has finally released its collaboration with Maker’s Mark bourbon. It is a private barrel selection from the distillery, and Doris Metropolitan has created a $25 Doris Old Fashioned cocktail to showcase the limited-availability spirit. The Maker’s Mark private barrel selection program allows purchasers to select […]
For nearly a year Sean Beck, sommelier and beverage director for H-Town Restaurant Group, has hosted weekly virtual tasting events at Backstreet Cafe. During these Zoom-based get-togethers, Beck guides guests through the world of wine, cocktails or spirits, introducing the people and stories behind the drinks. This ritual gives enthusiasts and beginners alike to not […]
Last year was rough for Texas bars. Many great ones, including those in Houston, have been forced to drastically change due to the pandemic and Governor Greg Abbott’s orders to temporarily close. Some bars didn’t survive. On a more positive note, some new bars managed to open and survive, despite the problems. One of those […]
James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and the team of Underbelly Hospitality, which operates three restaurants, a coffee shop and a craft beer bar in Montrose, have set their sights on downtown Houston. Specifically, they plan to open Georgia James Tavern in Market Square Tower at 777 Preston this spring. It will be in the […]
2020 was a strange and chaotic year — a fact reflected in what people chose to read. Instead of articles on new restaurants and happy hours, readers were focused on grocery stores, takeout and delivery, patio dining and neighborhood joints. Considering the year we just had, these choices aren’t surprising. With the pandemic limiting dine-in […]
Thankfully, 2020 is history. It was a tumultuous year, especially for Houston-area bars and restaurants. As we closed out the year, we wanted to honor and celebrate the hospitality establishments that brought us joy during the ongoing pandemic. The usual “best” new bar and restaurants lists didn’t seem quite right. Instead, we collaborated with Houston […]
Welcome to the eighth part of a series where we showcase the noteworthy food and drink experiences of a very weird year. In the spirit of the holidays, it’s also a very special collaboration between the food writers of the Houston Press and Houston Food Finder, the online publication founded by former Houston Press restaurant […]
Summer temperatures have arrived in Houston, and what sounds really, really good right now is a chilled seafood dish with an icy cocktail alongside. You can find that and so much more in the brand-new Hit List of restaurants to visit for June 2021.
https://houstonfoodfinder.com/foodfinds/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-june-2021/
This is one of the most fun things we've ever done. There are now only 14 goodie boxes left for @HTownFoodFinder supporters! (Sorry, there's no actual beef rendang in it... but you will be able to score one, anyway.) ;)
https://houstonfoodfinder.com/news/support-our-work-get-a-box-of-gifts-from-houston-restaurants/
