Houston Wine Bars Are Showcasing Spanish Wine & Cider Through Jan. 31
Texas TXOTX, the annual celebration of food and drink from the Basque region of Spain, runs through January 31. This is the fourth year that Texas bars and restaurants — including several in Houston — have participated in showcasing what this mountainous region nudging the French border has to offer. (There are other participants in […]
The 10 Best Breweries in Houston
A new year is here, bringing with it a renewed opportunity to explore this city’s seemingly endless array of homegrown breweries. From its humble beginnings in the days before the term “IPA” was familiar to most, Houston’s beer culture has grown to the point where it’s earned the nickname “Brewston.” Whether you’re looking for a […]
Houston Bartender Selected As Finalist In National Rum Competition
It’s fair to say that Kenny Freeman of Captain Foxheart’s Bad News Bar at 308 Main is one of Houston’s most enduring bartenders. It’s not the easiest profession, yet he’s been a familiar face for more than a decade at top establishments that also include Anvil Bar & Refuge and Julep. Now, he is representing […]
Acclaimed Japanese-Inspired Restaurant Rolls Out New Happy Hour Menu
Uchi Houston’s popular Sake Social Menu is getting a new look for the new year. Savvy diners line up at 904 Westheimer well before 5 p.m. for this daily “happy hour” menu that runs from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Those lucky enough to make it through the door will get a chance to indulge in […]
Sugar Land Coffee Shop is Seriously Scientific About Its Beans & Brews
While some might think of Sugar Land as a “Chain Mecca of Generica,” there are great discoveries of restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops to be made for those willing to look. Blendin Coffee Club at 8410 US-90A (between Eldridge and Highway 6) is one such place. The shop is owned by Weihou Zhang, who holds […]