Where to Find Chiles en Nogada in Houston, Mexico’s Most Patriotic Dish
Rosalie Italian Soul in the C. Baldwin Hotel at 400 Dallas initially opened with celebrity chef Chris Cosentino guiding the menu. The casually elegant, 70s-themed Italian-American eatery, named for Cosentino’s grandmother, temporarily closed in 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s now finally reopening on Wednesday, September 15, but with a new executive […]
Editor’s Note: Thankfully, several areas of Houston were not badly affected by what ended up being Hurricane Nicholas. Conversely, some areas, including the Heights and parts of West Houston, are dealing with extended power outages. So, please make sure to call any of the restaurants below or check the social media accounts for the latest […]
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New collection locations added 9/2/2021 at 2:10 p.m. Houston restaurateurs are gearing up to help with Hurricane Ida relief by raising money, supplies and food. Search-and-rescue efforts have started in the wake of the hurricane storm surge and up to 170 mile-per-hour winds that battered several parishes as the storm stalled out for six hours […]
After a decade at 1100 Westheimer, Chris Shepherd and his restaurant group Underbelly Hospitality are leaving the Montrose building where he opened his first restaurant and beer bar. At the end of this year, steakhouse Georgia James is closing to relocate to the new Regent Square development just off Allen Parkway at 1203 Dunlavy. It’s […]
After a dozen years combined, all remaining Peli Peli South African Kitchen locations are closing for good on September 5. The Woodlands and Galleria restaurants — the only ones that still remain — are being replaced by Mozambik, a restaurant that started in South Africa that also has locations in Zambia. The new restaurant debuts […]
It’s another example of COVID Ruins Everything. Commune, a chef-driven festival that was originally scheduled to run for two weeks this summer, has been postponed until March 2022 due to concerns about the rise in COVID-19 cases. Instead the festival is being pared down to a three-day preview event that will take place from August […]
A Houston restaurant company that started out with a popular, acclaimed smokehouse is having another growth spurt. Sambrooks Management Company is opening Andiron, a new steakhouse that will be located at 3201 Allen Parkway. The hospitality company owns several popular spots known for meaty feasts, including The Pit Room, The Patio at The Pit Room, Candente […]
There is no shortage of celebrity-backed alcohol brands on the market these days. However, Sweetens Cove Spirits Company promises a top-shelf taste vouched for by co-owners and well-known sports superstars Andy Roddick and Peyton Manning. The company is showcasing its bourbon in Houston on Monday, August 9 at iPic Theatre at 4444 Westheimer in River […]
Hai Hospitality (the group behind Uchi) announced that the chef de cuisine for the forthcoming Houston location of Loro will be Marcos Leal. Loro Houston is scheduled to open this fall in the Heights. It is the third location of the concept that melds the southeast Asian culinary perspective of chef Tyson Cole of Uchi […]
Many residents in and near The Woodlands are familiar with popular French bakery La Francesita (formerly known as Gourmet French Bakery) located at 9950 Woodlands Parkway. Owned by the Costa family, the bakery has been a fixture of the area since 2009, serving up freshly baked croissants, tarts, bread and crepes. Now, a new generation […]
Mexican Independence Day is one of the biggest celebrations in Mexico. Every year from September 15 to 16 in towns across the country, bells ring out at 11 p.m. as excited crowds watch the reenactment of “El Grito de la Independencia” — the Cry of Dolores — that Father Hidalgo shouted to citizens of Dolores, […]
James Beard Award-winning chef Hugo Ortega and multiple James Beard award-semifinalist restaurateur Tracy Vaught are known for the upscale Mexican cuisine they serve at Hugo’s, Xochi and Caracol. However, the taquitos dorados at Xochi and Ortega’s cookbook, Hugo Ortega’s Street Food of Mexico, that show the diverse fare served by Mexico’s roadside stalls are an […]
Named after a rapid transit terminal in Bangkok, Silom Station is a new eatery bringing unique fare and drinks to Sugar Land. Operated by the Thai Cottage group, it offers freshly crafted espresso drinks from Sit N Sip Coffee Brewer and food from Dunch Thai Eatery. Located at 222 Highway 6 in The Crossing at […]
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Though all that screaming for ice cream may seem unnecessary, recently Van Leeuwen Ice Cream nearly broke the internet when it launched its limited-run Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Ice Cream. It’s part of a trend of increasingly unique, inventive and sometimes bizarre ice cream flavors happening not just at well-regarded national chains, but also in […]
Houston’s restaurant scene continues to evolve, despite the ongoing pandemic. There are several new additions to this month’s Hit List: a tavern from a well-established, local chef and restaurateur, a Canadian import that opened in the Galleria, a self-serve wine destination in Spring Branch and more. Whether you are looking for a full-service meal or […]
Earlier this week, we got quite an unexpected treat in our email. Christopher Tupa is an artist based in Edna, Texas. Through his watercolor paintings and drawings, Tupa depicts joyful slices of pop culture and his family life, such as their road trip from Texas to California and visit to Disney World. He’s a writer […]
A good barbecued sausage is meaty, with a crisp, taut skin ready to burst with the slightest bite, releasing silky pockets of orange fat that explode in your mouth. Achieving the real deal at home takes a coarse meat grind, ice cold fat, plenty of black pepper and fragrant wood smoke. There are a host […]
Growing up in rural Missouri in the 1970s and ’80s, “barbecue” meant a backyard gathering, not a method of cooking. The only things “low” were the webbed aluminum lawn chairs and the Igloo cooler. The only things “slow” were the June bugs lollygagging against the screen door. Don’t get me wrong, there was also meat […]
The Spring Branch area has long been a food haven, though one that doesn’t get as much praise as it should. It’s home to diverse restaurants such as El Hidalguense, Seoul Garden and the original Roostar location. Recently, the neighborhood has become a hot spot for new bars, restaurants and craft coffee shops. The new […]
There is no shortage of celebrity-backed alcohol brands on the market these days. However, Sweetens Cove Spirits Company promises a top-shelf taste vouched for by co-owners and well-known sports superstars Andy Roddick and Peyton Manning. The company is showcasing its bourbon in Houston on Monday, August 9 at iPic Theatre at 4444 Westheimer in River […]
A través de un comunicado de prensa debidamente enviado por correo electrónico en español e inglés, Saint Arnold Brewing Company en la calle 2000 Lyons anunció que a partir del Sábado 31 de Julio, se ofrecerán dos recorridos en español el último sábado de cada mes. Los horarios de los recorridos son 2 p.m. y […]
Haga clic para leer este artículo en español. Via a press release appropriately emailed in both Spanish and English, Saint Arnold Brewing Company at 2000 Lyons announced that starting on Saturday, July 31, two Spanish-speaking tours are being offered the last Saturday of every month. The times for the tours are 2 and 4 p.m. […]
A well-known Houston chef who’s been bereft of his own kitchen for over four years is making a big comeback — this time, with his own patio bar. Graham Laborde is reuniting with his former boss, Benjy Mason, to open new patio bar Winnie’s in the former Natachee’s Supper ‘n’ Punch space at 3622 Main […]
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 […]
A new chicken take-away, Costa Flame Grilled Chicken, has opened in The Woodlands. Tori Rock takes us through her first experience at this Portuguese chicken restaurant.
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Are you celebrating Mexican Independence Day today? Staci Davis brings us a list of where to find Mexico's most patriotic dish around Houston. Where's your favorite spot?
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Conveyor belt sushi seems like something out of a movie, but artist Christopher Tupa brings his family’s experience at @kurasushi_usa to life in this hilarious comic. Click the link to see his work!
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