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A Dozen Must-Try Croissants in Houston

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Vegan Superfoods Company is Prioritizing Quality, Selection & Fairness 

The staff at Saint Julian's Social Club.

Run Away and Join the Circus — If Only For a Drink — at this Houston Bar Pop-Up

Gold Tooth Tony himself, chef-owner Anthony Calleo.

Locally Known Pizzaiolo Opens Detroit-Style Houston Pizza Shop

Crab Hushpuppies and Kung Pao Lettuce Wraps at The General Public in CityCentre

The General Public in CityCentre Offers Comfort, Cocktails & Well-Designed Dishes

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Locally Known Pizzaiolo Opens Detroit-Style Houston Pizza Shop

POSTED: September 19, 2023 AT 10:37 am   /   News, Pizza, Restaurant Openings

Houston’s growing pizza movement, which includes new additions such as Nonno’s and Betelgeuse’s recently opened Montrose location, continues with Gold Tooth Tony’s, located at 1901 North Shepherd. Now in its soft opening, this fast-casual takeout joint specializes in Detroit-style pizza and is the latest concept from chef-owner and pizza guru Anthony Calleo.  Calleo may be […]

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Houston Ramen Shop Opens Second Location in Downtown Food Hall

POSTED: September 18, 2023 AT 1:01 pm   /   Japanese, Ramen, Restaurant Openings

Samurai Noodle, the longstanding restaurant just off I-10 at 1801 Durham, has opened a new food stall at Lyric Market at 411 Smith in downtown Houston. Though the stall at Ramen Lyric Market is significantly smaller than Samurai Noodle’s brick-and-mortar location, it makes use of every inch of space to uphold chef-owner and founder Ryo […]

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Levi Goode Plans Debut of His Personal Restaurant Brands in Memorial

POSTED: September 12, 2023 AT 11:21 am   /   News, Restaurant Openings

Levi Goode is well-known for Goode Company Restaurants, the restaurant group founded by his late dad, Jim Goode. However, in summer 2024, he’ll also be known for two unique restaurants that are part of his own brand. Goode, a three-time semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur, plans to open a restaurant called […]

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Restaurants Are Competing to Make the Best Fried Chicken in Houston for Charity

POSTED: September 11, 2023 AT 3:55 pm   /   News, Upcoming Events

Who makes the best fried chicken in Houston? There are many potential answers, depending on what seekers value — type of batter, desired seasoning, spiciness and whether or not the chicken was brined, for example. This Saturday, September 16, Houstonians will be able to compare some worthy contenders — including one that just made a […]

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Underbelly Hospitality is Shuffling Restaurants at the Houston Farmers Market

POSTED: August 17, 2023 AT 2:12 pm   /   American, Farmers Market, Mexican, News, Restaurant Openings, Tacos

On the heels of a busy summer, with the unfortunate closing of GJ Tavern and the long-anticipated opening of Pastore, fall brings another season of change to Underbelly Hospitality as the group continues to navigate its own way after founding chef Chris Shepherd’s departure. After establishing a presence at the Houston Farmer’s Market with both […]

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Tin Drum Opens First Texas Location in the Heights

POSTED: August 15, 2023 AT 2:45 pm   /   News, Restaurant Openings

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen, a pan-Asian, fast-casual franchise that’s a fixture in the Atlanta area, has chosen Houston for its first Texas location. It’s located at 1111 Shepherd on the street level of The Vic at The Interpose. Tin Drum serves dishes that draw influences across continental Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Szechwan, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, […]

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A Car-Themed Food Truck Park is Coming to Humble

POSTED: August 14, 2023 AT 5:00 pm   /   News, Restaurant Openings

There’s some exciting news for foodies living in the Humble, Kingwood and Atascocita areas. Opening at the end of this summer, Porky’s Backyard is bringing 17 food trucks, a full bar with 40 beer taps, 15 big screen TVs, an expansive playground area, car lifts and more to 5131 Atascocita Road in Humble. This new […]

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A Dozen Must-Try Croissants in Houston

POSTED: September 27, 2023 AT 9:19 am   /   Bakeries, Breakfast, Brunch!, Food Finds, Sandwiches

If you love croissants, save this list for your next breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea. Despite croissants being popularized in France and often mistaken to have a French origin, they were introduced by Austrian pastry chefs. Croissants were the first wave of Viennoiserie (breakfast pastries made in the style of Vienna) to gain popularity in […]

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Vegan Superfoods Company is Prioritizing Quality, Selection & Fairness 

POSTED: September 26, 2023 AT 7:20 pm   /   Food Finds, Grocery Stores, Vegan, Vegetarian

I call it the grocery store “smoothie section” — the aisle of large bags, boxes and containers of specific ingredients highly desirable for including in smoothies. Of course, that’s a misnomer, as many have a variety of uses for cooking, baking or simply snacking, like the bags of cashews and Brazil nuts. Cocoa powder has […]

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Only a Few Days Left for Central Market’s Celebration of Portugal

POSTED: September 23, 2023 AT 9:02 am   /   Food Finds, Grocery Stores, Portuguese

If you’ve not been to Central Market lately, you might not know that H-E-B’s store geared for gourmands is in the midst of celebrating the ingredients and dishes of Portugal. The Houston location at 3815 Westheimer is packed with enough Portuguese ingredients, foods and wines to warm any foodie’s heart — but there are only […]

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Locally Known Pizzaiolo Opens Detroit-Style Houston Pizza Shop

POSTED: September 19, 2023 AT 10:37 am   /   News, Pizza, Restaurant Openings

Houston’s growing pizza movement, which includes new additions such as Nonno’s and Betelgeuse’s recently opened Montrose location, continues with Gold Tooth Tony’s, located at 1901 North Shepherd. Now in its soft opening, this fast-casual takeout joint specializes in Detroit-style pizza and is the latest concept from chef-owner and pizza guru Anthony Calleo.  Calleo may be […]

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Houston Ramen Shop Opens Second Location in Downtown Food Hall

POSTED: September 18, 2023 AT 1:01 pm   /   Japanese, Ramen, Restaurant Openings

Samurai Noodle, the longstanding restaurant just off I-10 at 1801 Durham, has opened a new food stall at Lyric Market at 411 Smith in downtown Houston. Though the stall at Ramen Lyric Market is significantly smaller than Samurai Noodle’s brick-and-mortar location, it makes use of every inch of space to uphold chef-owner and founder Ryo […]

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New Korean Ice Cream Shop in Houston Specializes in Pure Ingredients

POSTED: September 11, 2023 AT 10:09 am   /   Dessert, Food Finds, Korean

HONEYMEE, a Korean-owned chain of gourmet soft-serve ice cream boutiques, recently celebrated the opening of its first Houston store, located at 9938 Bellaire next to San Dong Noodle House. It specializes in fresh-tasting, subtly sweet ice cream and drinks made from simple, all-natural ingredients including milk, pure honey and honeycomb from family-owned, Kosher-Certified dairy and […]

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Best Restaurants in Pearland for Fresh Seafood 

POSTED: September 5, 2023 AT 2:53 pm   /   Food Finds, Pearland, Seafood

Sponsored Get hooked on great coastal fare in Pearland where fresh catches abound at local restaurants. Choose from grilled, steamed, fried or boiled — you can even pick out pre-cut and cleaned selections for home cooking. Dine at the following Pearland restaurants for a taste of the sea, and check out the Visit Pearland dining […]

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Run Away and Join the Circus — If Only For a Drink — at this Houston Bar Pop-Up

POSTED: September 19, 2023 AT 4:43 pm   /   Bar Openings, Bars, Cocktails

What if Willy Wonka suddenly decided candy was no longer the end game? Two longtime friends, Ben Mowbray and Robert Mungle, are combining the former’s experience as a bartender and professional comedian, and the latter’s as a cook, to create Saint Julian’s Social Club, a fun, circus-themed bar located at 1617 Richmond. They’re creating candy-infused […]

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The General Public in CityCentre Offers Comfort, Cocktails & Well-Designed Dishes

POSTED: September 18, 2023 AT 4:45 pm   /   Bars, Bars With A Full Menu

With its taxidermy, antique photos, and old-time artifacts, The General Public in CityCentre at 797 Sorella takes you to a British pub afar. Guests will find internationally-inspired dishes, intriguing mixology — and perhaps a shot at the end to call it a day. It’s owned by FreeRange Concepts, a Dallas-based hospitality group with five restaurant […]

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Houston Wine Bar Named Among Best in Country for Champagne

POSTED: September 14, 2023 AT 8:21 am   /   Bars, Wine

A French trade association has named 13 celsius at 3000 Caroline — a wine bar and café now in its 17th year of business — among the 10 best places in the United States for enjoying Champagne.  The USA Champagne Bureau bestowed the accolade. The organization is the liaison to the United States for the […]

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Cottonwood’s Chef is Bringing Outstanding Steak Nights to Your Local Houston Bar

POSTED: August 28, 2023 AT 9:31 am   /   Bars With A Full Menu, Meat!

Chef and managing partner Zach McClendon of Cottonwood — the popular Garden Oaks bar located at 3422 North Shepherd— has found a happy medium beefing up his ElementsHTX pop-ups at bars around Houston while raising the steaks at Cottonwood.  McClendon is a Houston native with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He’s […]

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Get Ready for Craft Beer & Texas BBQ at This Pearland Brewery

POSTED: August 24, 2023 AT 5:00 pm   /   Barbecue, Bars, Breweries, Pearland

Webster-based Saloon Door Brewing recently expanded into Pearland with Saloon Door West  at 1231 Broadway, the building that previously housed Bakfish Brewing. The new location opened in June and big plans are currently underway for its grand opening celebration next month. The new digs will sport a full kitchen led by executive chef Jason Hill, […]

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New Wine Bar in Spring Branch Gets Ready to Uncork

POSTED: August 22, 2023 AT 1:49 pm   /   Bars, Wine

Wine industry veteran Jason Eubanks is bringing his passion and hospitality to Spring Branch next month with The Library Wine Bar, located at 8510 Long Point. The bar is intended as a casual, unstuffy environment for wine lovers from across Houston, offering friendly service and a vast collection of “small-production, artisanal wines from all over […]

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Catbirds in Montrose Suddenly Closes; Well-Known Bar Owner Buys Assets

POSTED: August 2, 2023 AT 3:24 pm   /   Bar Closings, Bars

It was news to nearly everyone — including, apparently, the employees — when Catbirds at 1336 Westheimer suddenly shuttered on Monday, July 31. The business — acclaimed multiple times as one of Houston’s best bars, dive or not — posted on Facebook and Instagram:  “As of today, Catbirds is closed temporarily. Catbirds ownership has sold […]

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Indianola & Miss Carousel to be Replaced with Tex-Mex Restaurant & Casual Bar

POSTED: August 1, 2023 AT 8:20 am   /   Bar Closings, News, Restaurant Closings

Agricole Hospitality has announced that it’s closed Indianola and Miss Carousel, but plans to renovate and develop new concepts at this lively corner of East Downtown. The restaurant and bar debuted in November of 2018 and part of a wave of restaurants, bars, breweries and coffee shops that revitalized that part of Houston.  Vinny’s Pizza, […]

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