In 2021, the historic River Oaks Theatre shuttered for good after 82 years of entertaining Houstonians — or so we thought. Culinary Khancepts, which also owns State Fare Kitchen & Bar and Liberty Kitchen restaurants and, most significantly, Star Cinema Grill, has completely revitalized the historic theater at 2009 West Gray. With renovations and a […]
The New York City-based, Australian-inspired coffee shop and cafe Bluestone Lane is now open in Houston at 115 West 19th Street in the Heights. Guests can find a menu of unique dishes, plus an extensive selection of coffee drinks and other beverages. Houston Food Finder was invited to meet with members of the company’s executive […]
After being absent from Houston’s bar scene since leaving The Hay Merchant in October 2018, the expansive Montrose beer bar that he helped establish as part of Underbelly Hospitality, Kevin Floyd is planning his big comeback. Those plans include his new business partners, longtime chef Dax McAnear and Jonas Herd, who has owned and operated […]
Lazy Oaks Beer Garden is a quaint, dog- and kid-friendly new arrival to the Spring Branch/Shady Oaks neighborhood. Owned by Emily and Chris McReavy, who also own Public House Heights, the newly opened bar features a large back patio that opens to a full backyard. At 10158 Long Point Road, walking distance from several residential […]
When Kanaloa opens the doors at 311 Travis on Wednesday, September 5, it’s not going to be like the other bars in Downtown’s Market Square. Instead, it’s the culmination of what managing partner Tyler Barrera calls “an education in all things tiki.” He says the “big learning curve” including figuring out which rums to stock, the […]
