The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants for June 2020
As the Houston restaurant scene tries to work its way towards a new “normal,” we have resumed our monthly Hit List of new restaurants we think you might like to try. Understandably, there have been few new openings since dining rooms where shut down in mid-March due to COVID-19 (dining rooms were allowed to reopen […]
Texas Governor Says Restaurants — But Not Bars — Can Open on May 1 — Updated
In a mid-afternoon press conference, Texas governor Greg Abbott said that he’s allowing his stay-at-home order to expire as planned at midnight on April 30. On May 1, restaurants are allowed to resume dine-in services — but only at 25% of the stated occupancy, which is a number initially determined by the local fire marshal […]
What Houston Dining Will Look Like After the Stay-At-Home Order is Lifted
In what feels like six years ago but was only a little over six weeks ago, Houston dining rooms were still open and serving. The days leading up to March 16 — the date when judge Lina Hidalgo issued the stay-at-home order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Harris County — proved to be […]
Hit List: New Houston Restaurants for March 2020, COVID-19 Edition
This article is brought to you by our supporting readers and Christie’s Seafood & Steaks at 6029 Westheimer, which has served Houston for over 100 years. Did you know there’s a convenient drive-through window? Right now, a free dessert is added every to-go order just to thank diners for their patronage. Enjoy burgers, salads, seafood and […]
Phat Eatery Owner & Former SING Chef Join Forces On Katy Banh Mi Shop
In what’s likely to be hailed as a welcome return to the restaurant scene, Cuc Lam, formerly of SING in The Heights is about to helm a new restaurant. Phat Eatery owner Alex Auyeung has hired her to run Yelo, a forthcoming restaurant in Katy Asian Town Center offering creative bánh mì made with quality ingredients. […]