Houston’s First Latin Restaurant Weeks Launches on June 2nd
Latin Restaurant Weeks, a two week initiative promoting Latino-owned restaurants in the Houston area, will launch on June 2. Running until June 16, participating restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Organizers have also announced three ticketed industry events. A restaurant business panel called La Mesa on June 5, a catering showcase called […]
Heights Restaurant Debuts Lunch Inspired By Global Street Food
Mastrantos, the inviting haven at 927 Studewood in the Heights, opened in December as an exploration in global flavors. To develop the menus, Xavier Godoy, who was born in Spain but grew up in Venezuela, and his wife, Mari Godoy, a native Venezuelan, drew on their long-term overseas residencies in South American and the Caribbean. […]
Luby’s Now Offering Weekday Breakfast in Houston at the Uptown Location
Luby’s just rolled out a new weekday breakfast service. For now, it’s only available from 7 until 10 a.m. at its flagship location at 1743 Post Oak Boulevard. Specifically, that’s in Post Oak Plaza in uptown Houston near The Galleria. Called “Rise and Shine,” it’s a pilot program that’s being tested before it debuts at […]
Perry’s Steakhouse Brings Back 79-Cent Pork Chop Friday
“Pork Chop Friday” is already a tradition for many fans of Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille. That’s the day when the Houston-grown chain with seven locations in town (and these days, a few more in other Texas cities and states) sells a thick, meaty chop with whipped potatoes and applesauce for $14.95 from 11 a.m. to […]
Some of the Best Houston Tacos Are Now at — a Gas Station?
Some dining experiences are essential to understanding Houston food culture. For example, visiting Tacos Tierra Caliente for a couple of warm corn tortillas filled with tender lengua (beef tongue) or juicy barbacoa, crisp onion and fresh cilantro, then walking across the street to West Alabama Ice House for a cold beer. It’s practically an initiation rite for […]