Houston Steakhouse Crafts a $25 Old Fashioned Made with Exclusive Bourbon
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 […]
At this time of the year, Houston chef Mark Parmley (whose work has included El Big Bad and The Capitol at St. Germaine), would be preparing for leave for a summer of work at Anglers Lodge in Alaska. There, he’d work with a wealth of some of the best seafood in the world, including wild […]
In these uncertain times, it seems like there’s not much to count on, so it’s comforting that a restaurant named MARCH actually opened — in March. MARCH restaurant at 1624 Westheimer is from Goodnight Hospitality and helmed by chef Felipe Riccio. It has been in the works for a few years, and it debuted on […]
Greg Perez, former beverage director and partner at cocktail bar Monkey’s Tail, and Houston restaurant veteran Lyle Bento, former chef/owner of Southern Goods, are teaming up to make front-page news. The duo have formed Night Moves Hospitality. The new collective, which also includes several former members of the Monkey’s Tail team, plans to open two bar […]
Chef Chris Shepherd of Underbelly Hospitality is adding yet another project to his portfolio. A new concept focused on cooking with fire is coming to Regent Square at 1203 Dunlavy. GID Development Group is working on the mixed-use complex in conjunction with CBT architects and OJB Landscape Architecture. Regent Square is close to Buffalo Bayou […]
After suspending it for a time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in early March 2021, French restaurant Étoile at Uptown Park in the Galleria area renewed its commitment to raising money for area charities through monthly prix fixe menus. It’s something that the owners, chef Philippe Verpiand and Monica Bui, have done for nine years. […]
Updated, 4/13/2021: Soon after opening The 915, owner Vanessa Lomeli, who is a kidney donation recipient, landed in the hospital on March 26. The kidney that her father donated eight years ago had failed. Five surgeries — not only to remove the failed kidney but also to deal with a severe hernia — and 18 […]
The second location of chef Ronnie Killen’s acclaimed barbecue restaurant from Pearland, Killen’s BBQ opened in late January in The Woodlands at 8800 Six Pines. As is the case at the original, Killen is serving his popular barbecue and signature desserts. Houston Food Finder was invited to pay check out the newest addition to the […]
Cinco de Mayo may be an Americanized festivity based on a Mexican victory, but who doesn’t like a good excuse to make merry with margaritas and music? Whatever your inspiration, Houston has plenty of spaces to enjoy the party with entertainment, food and drink specials from casual lounges to pandemic-friendly patios. Downtown El Big Bad, […]
This year, Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 9 and many Houston-area restaurants are ready to help celebrate all kinds of moms with specials such as complimentary cocktails and flowers. Whether you opt for dine-in or to-go, you can honor Mom with an assortment of delicious options. Cypress Marvino’s Italian Steakhouse, 24002 Northwest Freeway: The […]
After a year of few new restaurants in Houston due to pandemic-driven complications and restrictions, the pace of openings is getting back to normal — and “normal” means, “Don’t blink, or you’ll miss something.” This edition of the Hit List not only includes recent openings such as YELO and KP’s Kitchen, but also catches up […]
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 […]
Around 1930, in Guadalajara, the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco, a street vendor accidentally dropped an entire torta into a vat of spicy salsa. According to Don Ignacio “Nacho” Saldaña, the vendor’s assistant, the customer proclaimed, “You drowned it.” — after which he ate it anyway — and the torta ahogada (the drowned […]
Sponsored People might differ in what comfort food they reach for in stressful times. It might be cheesy, creamy, sweet or warming dishes, but one thing is for certain: Pearland has outstanding examples of each and The Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau website, Visit Pearland, is a great place to find additional, must-try restaurants! Read […]
Sometimes, the best quick, fresh and well-priced meals can come from unexpected places — especially in Houston. Sometimes, there are unexpected mom-and-pop gems inside of convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores. Such is the case for Oh Mmm Gyros, nestled in a corner of the recently opened J Mart convenience store at 3801 Jeanetta. […]
Messina Hof Winery officially opened its fourth location on February 26 at master planned community, Harvest Green, at 8921 Harlem in Richmond. Originally founded in Bryan, Texas in 1977, this pioneering winery has been expanding and the newest venture brings Texas wine country hospitality to the Houston suburbs. The Harvest Green site was chosen because […]
Tucked away off of I-10 at Westview and Beltway 8 sits a charming, classic doughnut shop. Instead of serving the trendy (and sometimes bizarre) specialties, Snowflake Donuts at 10780 Westview has served classics such as glazed, cinnamon twists and blueberry cake for the last eight years. Owner Leakhena Lin has operated it for the past three […]
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 […]
Welcome to the fourth 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 […]
Welcome to the third 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 […]
Welcome to the first 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 […]
Get Ryan Kasey Baker's tasting notes on the new $25 Doris Metropolitan Old Fashioned made with Maker's Mark bourbon, as well as the bourbon served neat.
https://houstonfoodfinder.com/bars/cocktails/upscale-steakhouse-releases-25-old-fashioned-made-with-exclusive-bourbon/
The @GrandTuscany Hotel in #Houston is hosting a glamorous and fun Mother’s Day brunch that’s sure to create great memories! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy free roses for moms and an all-you-can-eat brunch. Visit this link for details & reservations!
https://www.opentable.com/r/the-brasserie-at-grand-tuscany-hotel-houston
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