When Restaurants Are Going To Close, Why Aren’t Employees and Customers Warned?
New Houston Bar Present Company Is A Colorful Spot for Picture-Perfect Cocktails
Eight Restaurants For Must-Try Vintage Houston Pies
The Cottonmouth Club In Houston Debuts Nickel Negronis, Pickle Cups And Edible Rockstars
23 New Restaurants Participating In Houston Restaurant Weeks For 2018
2018 Houston Restaurant Weeks Participants Amping Up Menus With Drink Pairings -Updated
When Restaurants Are Going To Close, Why Aren’t Employees and Customers Warned?
It was August 1, the first day of Houston Restaurant Weeks 2018, more than a month of prix fixe dining menus benefitting the Houston Food Bank that’s hotly anticipated by diners every year. As in the past, the staff at Ciao Bello was preparing for a busy night, with a portion of sales from each […]
Chef & General Manager Out At La Vista 101 Two Months After Opening
Southern Goods fans were happy to hear that executive chef J.D. Woodward landed a position at Greg Gordon’s new restaurant, La Vista 101 at 1805 West 18th Street in Houston’s Timbergrove neighborhood. Southern Goods was shuttered by a fire and it was just announced that it is not reopening. After a mere two months in […]
mona Fresh Italian Food Celebrates Grand Opening Near Katy With Free Pasta
In January, Sidney Degaine and his wife Maria announced the sale of their popular Montrose French restaurant Cafe Azur with plans to open a new concept later this year. The resulting project is mona Fresh Italian Food, a place where pasta, sandwiches and salads are prepared in a fast-casual counter setting where customers go down […]
Years In The Making, Katy Gets A Jax Grill and The Union Kitchen Arriving Summer 2019
Houston restaurants continue to open outposts in nearby Katy at breakneck speed and for good reason. The area is flourishing as a hospitality mecca thanks to hungry patrons with disposable income and lifestyles that support dining out on the regular. Husband and wife team Paul and Doris Miller, who own Houston-based GR8 Plate Hospitality (and […]
Lyle Bento Closes Southern Goods And Returns to Underbelly Hospitality
In the restaurant world, change is inevitable but with any luck it is also positive. Known most recently as co-owner and executive chef of Southern Goods, the casual Heights eatery he helped open with partner Charles Bishop in 2015, Lyle Bento has gone back to working for Underbelly Hospitality. His new role is as chef de […]
Where To Watch The Final 2018 World Cup Games In Houston — Updated
There are only two matches left in the 2018 World Cup and Houston has plenty of restaurants and bars that are opening early and offering specials for hungry fans. Belgium plays England in the third-place play-off Saturday at 9 a.m. while France takes on Croatia in the championship match Sunday at 10 a.m. Artisans Restaurant, […]
There’s A New Executive Chef In Houston & She’s At Harold’s
At first, it looked as if owner Alli Jarrett of Harold’s Restaurant & Tap Room at 350 West 18th in the Heights had found a replacement for former executive chef Antoine Ware in Richard Knight. Unfortunately, Knight, formerly of Feast and Hunky Dory, didn’t stay long, choosing instead to focus on family and marketing “Show […]
The Ivy & James At Evelyn’s Park Closed — Facility Now Hosting Pop-Ups
Some projects just seem snake-bit. Such has been the case with The Ivy & James which shuttered on Saturday, June 30, after only a year in Evelyn’s Park Conservancy. The park is located at the former Teas Nursery site in Bellaire at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard. According to the Instant News Bellaire web site, the restaurant […]
New Alamo Drafthouse Theater In Katy Debuts In July
With the Vintage Park location now a Star Cinema Grill (and the original West Oaks one gone long before that), the only Alamo Drafthouse presence in the Greater Houston area has been constrained to the Mason Road location, a franchise operated by Triple Tap Ventures LLC. Frankly, that location has done its time and is […]
First Bite: New Houston Restaurant Calle Onze Opens In The Heights
These days, the Heights is one of Houston’s hottest spots for restaurateurs. Maison Pucha Bistro, Postino Wine Cafe, BCK Kitchen & Cocktail Adventures are all recent additions and Ford Fry’s Superica is soon to follow. Yet another newcomer is Calle Onze at 222 West 11th from the team behind Edison & Patton. It opened earlier this month, […]
When Restaurants Are Going To Close, Why Aren’t Employees and Customers Warned?
It was August 1, the first day of Houston Restaurant Weeks 2018, more than a month of prix fixe dining menus benefitting the Houston Food Bank that’s hotly anticipated by diners every year. As in the past, the staff at Ciao Bello was preparing for a busy night, with a portion of sales from each […]
Chef & General Manager Out At La Vista 101 Two Months After Opening
Southern Goods fans were happy to hear that executive chef J.D. Woodward landed a position at Greg Gordon’s new restaurant, La Vista 101 at 1805 West 18th Street in Houston’s Timbergrove neighborhood. Southern Goods was shuttered by a fire and it was just announced that it is not reopening. After a mere two months in […]
mona Fresh Italian Food Celebrates Grand Opening Near Katy With Free Pasta
In January, Sidney Degaine and his wife Maria announced the sale of their popular Montrose French restaurant Cafe Azur with plans to open a new concept later this year. The resulting project is mona Fresh Italian Food, a place where pasta, sandwiches and salads are prepared in a fast-casual counter setting where customers go down […]
Years In The Making, Katy Gets A Jax Grill and The Union Kitchen Arriving Summer 2019
Houston restaurants continue to open outposts in nearby Katy at breakneck speed and for good reason. The area is flourishing as a hospitality mecca thanks to hungry patrons with disposable income and lifestyles that support dining out on the regular. Husband and wife team Paul and Doris Miller, who own Houston-based GR8 Plate Hospitality (and […]
Lyle Bento Closes Southern Goods And Returns to Underbelly Hospitality
In the restaurant world, change is inevitable but with any luck it is also positive. Known most recently as co-owner and executive chef of Southern Goods, the casual Heights eatery he helped open with partner Charles Bishop in 2015, Lyle Bento has gone back to working for Underbelly Hospitality. His new role is as chef de […]
Where To Watch The Final 2018 World Cup Games In Houston — Updated
There are only two matches left in the 2018 World Cup and Houston has plenty of restaurants and bars that are opening early and offering specials for hungry fans. Belgium plays England in the third-place play-off Saturday at 9 a.m. while France takes on Croatia in the championship match Sunday at 10 a.m. Artisans Restaurant, […]
There’s A New Executive Chef In Houston & She’s At Harold’s
At first, it looked as if owner Alli Jarrett of Harold’s Restaurant & Tap Room at 350 West 18th in the Heights had found a replacement for former executive chef Antoine Ware in Richard Knight. Unfortunately, Knight, formerly of Feast and Hunky Dory, didn’t stay long, choosing instead to focus on family and marketing “Show […]
The Ivy & James At Evelyn’s Park Closed — Facility Now Hosting Pop-Ups
Some projects just seem snake-bit. Such has been the case with The Ivy & James which shuttered on Saturday, June 30, after only a year in Evelyn’s Park Conservancy. The park is located at the former Teas Nursery site in Bellaire at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard. According to the Instant News Bellaire web site, the restaurant […]
New Alamo Drafthouse Theater In Katy Debuts In July
With the Vintage Park location now a Star Cinema Grill (and the original West Oaks one gone long before that), the only Alamo Drafthouse presence in the Greater Houston area has been constrained to the Mason Road location, a franchise operated by Triple Tap Ventures LLC. Frankly, that location has done its time and is […]
First Bite: New Houston Restaurant Calle Onze Opens In The Heights
These days, the Heights is one of Houston’s hottest spots for restaurateurs. Maison Pucha Bistro, Postino Wine Cafe, BCK Kitchen & Cocktail Adventures are all recent additions and Ford Fry’s Superica is soon to follow. Yet another newcomer is Calle Onze at 222 West 11th from the team behind Edison & Patton. It opened earlier this month, […]
Eight Restaurants For Must-Try Vintage Houston Pies
Asked to name an old Houston restaurant that specializes in pie, many Houstonians will mention the Bayou Goo or Black Bottom pies at House of Pies, which was founded in 1965, or the summer peach cream pie at Flying Saucer Pie Company which started just two years later. However, there are many other Houston and […]
23 New Restaurants Participating In Houston Restaurant Weeks For 2018
Houston Restaurant Weeks is a premiere event for Houston diners as it gives them the opportunity to try multi-course meals from Houston area chefs at budget-friendly prices. More importantly, a significant portion of every meal helps the Houston Food Bank: $3 from each brunch and lunch and $5 or $7 for each dinner, depending on dinner price. […]
Eight Houston Restaurant Dishes & Drinks Featuring Texas Peaches
Summer is the season of sweet, juicy Texas peaches, one of the Lone Star State’s most prized crops. Although canned and frozen peaches are available year-round, most brands are not the coveted, tree-ripened fruit grown on Texas soil. The Hill Country is particularly famous for its peaches but it’s not the only source. In addition […]
mona Fresh Italian Food Celebrates Grand Opening Near Katy With Free Pasta
In January, Sidney Degaine and his wife Maria announced the sale of their popular Montrose French restaurant Cafe Azur with plans to open a new concept later this year. The resulting project is mona Fresh Italian Food, a place where pasta, sandwiches and salads are prepared in a fast-casual counter setting where customers go down […]
Sizing Up Houston Chile Con Queso Prices & Where To Get It
Every day is a good day for chile con queso in Houston. From simple classics to those with kicked-up toppings, there are plenty of essential bowls of liquid sunshine just begging for crispy chips and an ice-cold margarita. That said, satisfying a queso emergency can vary wildly in cost and the more toppings added, the more […]
Fresh Look: Bistro Provence’s Fired-Up Dishes A Mix Of Traditional & Modern
Bistro Provence on Houston’s west side opened in 1996 and that makes it a little easy to take for granted. The classical French eatery, run for the past several years by the vivacious Genevieve Guy was first opened by her in-laws, respected chef Georges Guy and his wife Monique. The unpretentious strip center façade belies […]
“Irish Moonshine” Restaurant Poitín Is Part Southern Comfort & Part World Tour
Poitín opened mid-May at 2313 Edwards in the Sawyer Yards complex in Houston, becoming one of just a few restaurants with a fantastic view of the downtown skyline. It’s operated by Irish native Ian Tucker (who also owns charmingly named Balls Out Burger in the Heights) and was funded by a successful NextSeed micro-investment campaign. Even […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants To Visit In July 2018
It’s no secret that Houstonians love to eat out, which has resulted in a vibrant dining market that supports new restaurant openings every single month. Some places, though, are more buzzworthy than others. With so many new dining options cropping up all the time, how does one choose? Welcome to the inaugural “Hit List”: our […]
Gus’s Fried Chicken Adds A Little Tennessee Flavor To Houston
One of the most important things that determines how a batch of fried chicken turns out is the batter. Will it fry up to an exterior of crunchy little nubs or end up with a more shatteringly crisp coating? The latter is what Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken has brought to Houston, a city where […]
Dining & Drinking Deals For The Fourth Of July 2018 In Houston
Whether it ends up raining this Fourth of July (thunderstorms are currently in the forecast) or being 104 degrees (because you never know), neither condition is going to stop Houstonians celebrating freedom and independence. As always, there are going to be many restaurants and bars hosting parties with dining and imbibing specials. There are even […]
Eight Restaurants For Must-Try Vintage Houston Pies
Asked to name an old Houston restaurant that specializes in pie, many Houstonians will mention the Bayou Goo or Black Bottom pies at House of Pies, which was founded in 1965, or the summer peach cream pie at Flying Saucer Pie Company which started just two years later. However, there are many other Houston and […]
23 New Restaurants Participating In Houston Restaurant Weeks For 2018
Houston Restaurant Weeks is a premiere event for Houston diners as it gives them the opportunity to try multi-course meals from Houston area chefs at budget-friendly prices. More importantly, a significant portion of every meal helps the Houston Food Bank: $3 from each brunch and lunch and $5 or $7 for each dinner, depending on dinner price. […]
Eight Houston Restaurant Dishes & Drinks Featuring Texas Peaches
Summer is the season of sweet, juicy Texas peaches, one of the Lone Star State’s most prized crops. Although canned and frozen peaches are available year-round, most brands are not the coveted, tree-ripened fruit grown on Texas soil. The Hill Country is particularly famous for its peaches but it’s not the only source. In addition […]
mona Fresh Italian Food Celebrates Grand Opening Near Katy With Free Pasta
In January, Sidney Degaine and his wife Maria announced the sale of their popular Montrose French restaurant Cafe Azur with plans to open a new concept later this year. The resulting project is mona Fresh Italian Food, a place where pasta, sandwiches and salads are prepared in a fast-casual counter setting where customers go down […]
Sizing Up Houston Chile Con Queso Prices & Where To Get It
Every day is a good day for chile con queso in Houston. From simple classics to those with kicked-up toppings, there are plenty of essential bowls of liquid sunshine just begging for crispy chips and an ice-cold margarita. That said, satisfying a queso emergency can vary wildly in cost and the more toppings added, the more […]
Fresh Look: Bistro Provence’s Fired-Up Dishes A Mix Of Traditional & Modern
Bistro Provence on Houston’s west side opened in 1996 and that makes it a little easy to take for granted. The classical French eatery, run for the past several years by the vivacious Genevieve Guy was first opened by her in-laws, respected chef Georges Guy and his wife Monique. The unpretentious strip center façade belies […]
“Irish Moonshine” Restaurant Poitín Is Part Southern Comfort & Part World Tour
Poitín opened mid-May at 2313 Edwards in the Sawyer Yards complex in Houston, becoming one of just a few restaurants with a fantastic view of the downtown skyline. It’s operated by Irish native Ian Tucker (who also owns charmingly named Balls Out Burger in the Heights) and was funded by a successful NextSeed micro-investment campaign. Even […]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants To Visit In July 2018
It’s no secret that Houstonians love to eat out, which has resulted in a vibrant dining market that supports new restaurant openings every single month. Some places, though, are more buzzworthy than others. With so many new dining options cropping up all the time, how does one choose? Welcome to the inaugural “Hit List”: our […]
Gus’s Fried Chicken Adds A Little Tennessee Flavor To Houston
One of the most important things that determines how a batch of fried chicken turns out is the batter. Will it fry up to an exterior of crunchy little nubs or end up with a more shatteringly crisp coating? The latter is what Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken has brought to Houston, a city where […]
Dining & Drinking Deals For The Fourth Of July 2018 In Houston
Whether it ends up raining this Fourth of July (thunderstorms are currently in the forecast) or being 104 degrees (because you never know), neither condition is going to stop Houstonians celebrating freedom and independence. As always, there are going to be many restaurants and bars hosting parties with dining and imbibing specials. There are even […]
The Cottonmouth Club In Houston Debuts Nickel Negronis, Pickle Cups And Edible Rockstars
It’s summertime in Houston, and recently opened downtown bar The Cottonmouth Club at 108 South Main is fighting the heat index with a new menu full of refreshing cocktails. Patrons who enjoy a dose of fun with their drinking have plenty to look forward to, including pineapple parrot garnishes, taking a bite out of Bowie (we’ll get […]
2018 Houston Restaurant Weeks Participants Amping Up Menus With Drink Pairings -Updated
August is here, and that means it’s time for Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW). This annual month-long event runs from August 1 through September 3 and provides excellent chances for Houstonians to not only dine out for a good cause but also find some new favorite restaurants. Brunch and lunch cost $20 and dinner costs either […]
Best Houston Happy Hours: Montrose
The Montrose neighborhood of Houston offers some of the city’s most notable, well-known and even award-winning bars and restaurants. The highlights include cocktail creations from the restaurants of two different James Beard Award-winning chefs and a bar that’s been a James Beard Award nominee for several years in a row. Saying that Montrose (or “the […]
Know Your Cocktails: Crème de Cassis And How To Use It
Kir. Executive Sunrise. El Diablo. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with these cocktails. You’d have to be a serious cocktail nerd to know all three. It’s time to change that though — let’s talk about Crème de Cassis, a key ingredient needed to create each of these drinks. Crème de cassis is a French liqueur that is […]
Brandi Key Unveils Fresh New Dishes At MAX’s Wine Dive
There’s a new chef at the reins of MAX’s Wine Dive, but she’s familiar to Houston diners. Brandi Key left her longtime role as executive chef with Clark Cooper Concepts to bring fresh ideas to Lasco Enterprises as culinary director. “It’s been fun to mix it up,” she said about her revamp of the MAX’s […]
Prohibition Texas Is Shaking Things Up In Old Town Spring
Mention Old Town Spring and images of a kitschy little town known for crawfish festivals, fried Oreos and sweet Texas wine probably come to mind. In the past few years, though, several new local businesses have popped up giving Old Town Spring a breath of fresh air. Joining the classic storefronts are elegant bridal shops, […]
The Winners Of The 2018 Women of Wine Charities Sangria Throwdown In Houston
The 7th Annual Women of Wine Charities Sangria Throwdown was held June 11 to benefit the Houston Area Women’s Center. The competition was held at Mercedes Benz of Houston Greenway where industry experts were challenged to develop creative twists on the classic punch. Judges evaluated 15 entries that ranged from light and summery to boozy and […]
Best Houston Happy Hours In The Heights
As one of Houston’s hottest culinary destinations, The Heights brims with restaurants and bars pouring deals on local brews, craft cocktails and wines by the glass, plus assorted snacks and bites. This list of happy hour havens covers the growing mecca of breezy patios and dog-friendly spaces with unique themes. As with Upper Kirby and […]
Where To Drink In Houston For National Wine Day — Updated
–Friday is the prelude to Memorial Day weekend — and the unofficial start of summer. Appropriately, it’s also National Wine Day: 24 hours dedicated to enjoying the fruit of the vine. (Yes, we agree that every day is that, really, but it’s nice to have a “holiday” set aside for wine lovers.) Many Houston wine bars […]
Drink Specials & Dish Deals In Houston For The 2018 Rockets Playoffs—Updated
Updated May 28, 2018, 11:30 a.m. for the Houston Rockets’ Game Seven playoff! “Your Houston Rockets” have advanced to the Conference Finals and are just four wins are just one game away (!) from the NBA Finals. Restaurants and bars all around the city are offering game day specials for hungry fans and we’ve picked the […]
The Cottonmouth Club In Houston Debuts Nickel Negronis, Pickle Cups And Edible Rockstars
It’s summertime in Houston, and recently opened downtown bar The Cottonmouth Club at 108 South Main is fighting the heat index with a new menu full of refreshing cocktails. Patrons who enjoy a dose of fun with their drinking have plenty to look forward to, including pineapple parrot garnishes, taking a bite out of Bowie (we’ll get […]
2018 Houston Restaurant Weeks Participants Amping Up Menus With Drink Pairings -Updated
August is here, and that means it’s time for Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW). This annual month-long event runs from August 1 through September 3 and provides excellent chances for Houstonians to not only dine out for a good cause but also find some new favorite restaurants. Brunch and lunch cost $20 and dinner costs either […]
Best Houston Happy Hours: Montrose
The Montrose neighborhood of Houston offers some of the city’s most notable, well-known and even award-winning bars and restaurants. The highlights include cocktail creations from the restaurants of two different James Beard Award-winning chefs and a bar that’s been a James Beard Award nominee for several years in a row. Saying that Montrose (or “the […]
Know Your Cocktails: Crème de Cassis And How To Use It
Kir. Executive Sunrise. El Diablo. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with these cocktails. You’d have to be a serious cocktail nerd to know all three. It’s time to change that though — let’s talk about Crème de Cassis, a key ingredient needed to create each of these drinks. Crème de cassis is a French liqueur that is […]
Brandi Key Unveils Fresh New Dishes At MAX’s Wine Dive
There’s a new chef at the reins of MAX’s Wine Dive, but she’s familiar to Houston diners. Brandi Key left her longtime role as executive chef with Clark Cooper Concepts to bring fresh ideas to Lasco Enterprises as culinary director. “It’s been fun to mix it up,” she said about her revamp of the MAX’s […]
Prohibition Texas Is Shaking Things Up In Old Town Spring
Mention Old Town Spring and images of a kitschy little town known for crawfish festivals, fried Oreos and sweet Texas wine probably come to mind. In the past few years, though, several new local businesses have popped up giving Old Town Spring a breath of fresh air. Joining the classic storefronts are elegant bridal shops, […]
The Winners Of The 2018 Women of Wine Charities Sangria Throwdown In Houston
The 7th Annual Women of Wine Charities Sangria Throwdown was held June 11 to benefit the Houston Area Women’s Center. The competition was held at Mercedes Benz of Houston Greenway where industry experts were challenged to develop creative twists on the classic punch. Judges evaluated 15 entries that ranged from light and summery to boozy and […]
Best Houston Happy Hours In The Heights
As one of Houston’s hottest culinary destinations, The Heights brims with restaurants and bars pouring deals on local brews, craft cocktails and wines by the glass, plus assorted snacks and bites. This list of happy hour havens covers the growing mecca of breezy patios and dog-friendly spaces with unique themes. As with Upper Kirby and […]
Where To Drink In Houston For National Wine Day — Updated
–Friday is the prelude to Memorial Day weekend — and the unofficial start of summer. Appropriately, it’s also National Wine Day: 24 hours dedicated to enjoying the fruit of the vine. (Yes, we agree that every day is that, really, but it’s nice to have a “holiday” set aside for wine lovers.) Many Houston wine bars […]
Drink Specials & Dish Deals In Houston For The 2018 Rockets Playoffs—Updated
Updated May 28, 2018, 11:30 a.m. for the Houston Rockets’ Game Seven playoff! “Your Houston Rockets” have advanced to the Conference Finals and are just four wins are just one game away (!) from the NBA Finals. Restaurants and bars all around the city are offering game day specials for hungry fans and we’ve picked the […]
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