Houston Steakhouse Debuts New Seafood, Vegetarian Dishes & More
Houston Steakhouse Debuts New Seafood, Vegetarian Dishes & More
Houston Restaurant’s “Whisky Wednesday” Deals Showcases Japanese Spirits
Dragon Ball-Themed Conroe Restaurant Expands to Spring
UPDATE: FOUND – Blue Heron Farm & Beer Garden’s Beloved Tortoise
Acclaimed Chef is Leaving Legendary Houston Tex-Mex Restaurant
Food Finds, Steakhouse, Vegetarian
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POSTED: March 28, 2024 AT 3:27 pm / News, Restaurant Openings
Haii Keii, a new steak and sushi restaurant, is coming to 3300 Kirby and is anticipated to open this summer. It is owned by Jag Hospitality, a new business founded by chef Jeff Auld and Jarred Tosto. The owners are industry veterans who gained some of their most-significant experiences in other leading food cities. Auld […]
POSTED: March 26, 2024 AT 3:40 pm / News, Upcoming Events
Chef Chris Shepherd, formerly of Underbelly Hospitality, has been on a journey to complete all of the culinary quests. In addition to being a James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur, he runs the charity Southern Smoke Foundation, creates concessions for NRG Stadium, is a cookbook author, a wine columnist and hosts a television program that […]
POSTED: March 26, 2024 AT 1:41 pm / News, Restaurant Openings
PKL Social opened on March 21, an open-air sports bar with pickleball courts next door to its sister restaurant. Located at 1112 Shepherd Drive in the Washington Corridor area, the new eatery is a joint venture between FM Kitchen & Bar and operating manager Jason Mok, a former tennis player with Rice University. Houston Food […]
POSTED: March 25, 2024 AT 4:16 pm / News, Restaurant Openings
New England-inspired seafood eatery Maine-ly Sandwiches has recently expanded to The Shops at Sawyer Yards at 2313 Edwards. The counter-service restaurant, which held its grand opening on January 27, specializes in Maine lobster rolls and Italian sandwiches, clam strips, chowder and regional desserts. To spread awareness for the new location, and to celebrate the kickoff […]
POSTED: March 22, 2024 AT 10:36 am / Breaking News, News, Restaurant Closings
There was a lot of momentum for Underbelly Hospitality last year. Despite chef and founder Chris Shepherd’s departure, the group moved forward with closing GJ Tavern, relocating Wild Oats, replacing it with Mexico City-style taqueria Comalito and opening a second Underbelly Burger, all while continuing to operate Georgia James Steakhouse. The group also opened […]
POSTED: March 21, 2024 AT 2:10 pm / News, Upcoming Events
On Saturday, April 6, big tasting event Katy Sip & Stroll, organized by frequent culinary event host Food & Vine Time Productions, is returning. This year, the goal is to raise funds for local charity Christ Clinic, which provides “high-quality healthcare and healthcare-related services to those who are uninsured and underinsured.” — all while participants […]
POSTED: March 21, 2024 AT 11:01 am / News, Upcoming Events
If the name “Edible Book Festival” sounds like a goof, that’s because it unabashedly is. Don’t worry, though — you won’t be asked to tuck into dry, pulpy paper or chew on rubbery leather bindings. The Houston Book Arts Guild (HBAG) hosts the annual event, and the Edible Book Festival’s modus operandi is to celebrate […]
POSTED: March 19, 2024 AT 1:35 pm / News, Restaurant Openings
First announced way back in mid-2021, Late August from chef and owner Chris Williams of Houston restaurant Lucille’s is nearly ready to welcome guests. The restaurant is at 4201 Main in The Ion (same building as chef David Cordúa’s restaurant, The Lymbar), and it will start by serving lunch on Monday, March 25. Dinner service […]
POSTED: March 18, 2024 AT 8:59 am / Feed The Need, News
In August 2023, the Hawaiʻian island of Maui was beset by wildfires, with the cities of Kula and Lahaina especially devastated. According to the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health, 98 people died, and the destruction in Lahaina alone cost over 5 billion dollars. Maui’s rebuilding is still incomplete, so Guard and Grace steakhouse in downtown […]
POSTED: March 15, 2024 AT 12:11 pm / Chefs You Should Know, News
After 20 years of service, executive chef Alex Padilla is leaving The Original Ninfa’s, which is owned by Niel Morgan’s Houston-based restaurant group, Legacy Restaurants. According to a press release, he is leaving “to pursue other professional and personal goals.” He will remain in a consulting role until July 1. “As I’m getting older, I’m […]
POSTED: March 25, 2024 AT 4:50 pm / Food Finds, Grocery Stores
On March 26, the seventh Gordon Restaurant Market in the Houston metropolitan area will open at 2402 45th Street in Galveston. The shop is part of the Gordon Food Service corporation. Best known as a wholesale restaurant supplier, it’s been in business for over 125 years and will sell pre-made meals, bulk foods, and individual […]
POSTED: March 20, 2024 AT 12:16 pm / Creole & Cajun, Food Finds
The Texas crawfish season generally runs from the beginning of January through the end of July, with the peak of the season occuring during the spring months. However this season has been off to a slow start. Due to several months of high temperatures and dry conditions that are unfavorable for crawfish production, prices at […]
POSTED: March 12, 2024 AT 9:48 am / Food Finds, Steakhouse, Vegetarian
Steak 48, a chain of upscale, contemporary American steakhouses with locations in Chicago, Philadelphia, Beverly Hills, Charlotte and Houston, is introducing new menu items for the first time in several years. Houston Food Finder was invited to preview these dishes over a special media dinner hosted by Prime Steak Concepts Chief Executive Officer Jeff Mastro, […]
POSTED: March 7, 2024 AT 5:29 pm / Food Finds
It’s rodeo time again, y’all! The biggest event in the city is in full swing and runs until March 17. Restaurants and bars are joining in on the fun with specials inspired by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. With Spring Break around the corner, it’s the perfect time to head out to the festivities. […]
POSTED: February 28, 2024 AT 9:36 am / Food Finds, Kid-Friendly, Sponsored
Sponsored by Visit Pearland Dining out with young’uns in tow? Pearland restaurants offer plenty of perks to keep the whole party happy with playgrounds, dining deals, onsite entertainment and more. Tex-Mex, Italian, seafood and ice cream specialties are just some of the ways to indulge, and menus fit for all ages ensure something for everyone. […]
POSTED: February 27, 2024 AT 8:39 am / Burgers, Food Finds
Americans can’t get enough burgers, so new burger-makers pop up constantly, either following trends or creating their own styles to meet the demand across the nation. Texas, in particular, is a beef-loving state. It boasts more cattle than the combined human populations of Colorado, Nevada and Arkansas. With that in mind, it comes as no […]
POSTED: February 23, 2024 AT 3:28 pm / Editor's Choice, Food Finds
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, so if you’re having a problem, you should consult one. The below relates to my own experiences and offers perspectives of a food writer with over 13 years in the business. You’ll also find citations from and links to reputable sources, including health organization data and nutritional guidelines. […]
POSTED: February 20, 2024 AT 11:07 am / Food Finds, Mexican
Owner-operators Renee Saenz and Francisco Rios debuted Luchador Micheladas y Botanas at 7751 Barker Cypress on January 24. The restaurant offers a fun, unique and flavorful experience with a wide selection of Sonoran specialties as well as micheladas, margaritas and mezcal cocktails. Saenz and Rios extended an invitation to Houston Food Finder to visit the […]
POSTED: February 19, 2024 AT 3:01 pm / Bar Openings, Bars, Heights
Heights Hideaway, a new neighborhood bar from the owners of The Post Beer & Wine Garden, is coming to 1040 West Cavalcade in the Heights this summer. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Tashi and Rebecca Garcia, Heights Hideaway aims to capitalize on the current boom happening in the Sunset Heights area. Tashi told Houston […]
POSTED: February 19, 2024 AT 9:13 am / Food & Drink Festivals, News, Texas
Each year, the Houston Rodeo season kicks off with the Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup & Best Bites Competition at NRG Center. The huge event brings together food and wine enthusiasts, hospitality professionals, food writers and dozens of judges to celebrate 450 award-winning wines and to taste over 100 signature dishes from restaurants competing for ornate belt-buckle […]
POSTED: March 13, 2024 AT 9:37 am / Bars, Cocktails, Whisk(e)y
International Whiskey Day is on March 27, and Aiko, the lauded omakase restaurant from Duckstache Hospitality at 1902 Washington, is celebrating with a series of Whisky Wednesday specials and giveaways. Starting on Wednesday, March 13 and every subsequentWednesday in March, Aiko is offering Suntory cocktails, Japanese whisky flights, light bites and chances to win a $200 […]
POSTED: February 28, 2024 AT 11:08 am / Bars, Breweries, Upcoming Events
Opera has much in common with Shakespearean performances these days. Both are considered inaccessible to most people, as they’re perceived to require expensive tickets, hours of free time, specialized fluency in performance and possibly even a second language to fully comprehend and appreciate them. That’s even though both opera and The Bard’s works have origins […]
POSTED: February 23, 2024 AT 1:19 pm / Bars, Beer, Breweries
If you’ve never heard of Grand Prize beer, that’s understandable. After about 30 years of producing it, the brewery that made it, Gulf Brewing Company, was sold in 1963. According to the Texas State Historical Association, the brewery building was leased to Minnesota-based Hamm Brewing Company. It was a short-lived arrangement, as “Hamm and its […]
POSTED: February 19, 2024 AT 3:01 pm / Bar Openings, Bars, Heights
Heights Hideaway, a new neighborhood bar from the owners of The Post Beer & Wine Garden, is coming to 1040 West Cavalcade in the Heights this summer. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Tashi and Rebecca Garcia, Heights Hideaway aims to capitalize on the current boom happening in the Sunset Heights area. Tashi told Houston […]
POSTED: February 13, 2024 AT 9:34 am / Bar Openings, Cocktails
Chocolate lovers rejoice! A chocolate company that specializes in decadent treats filled with luxury spirits is coming to East Downtown this March. CASE Chocolates is opening a retail space and speakeasy at The Plant mixed use development center located at 3401 Harrisburg next door to James Beard Award-winning Thai restaurant Street to Kitchen. The company […]
POSTED: January 10, 2024 AT 8:52 pm / Bar Openings, Bars
Paul and Doris Miller of Gr8Plate Hospitality own five locations of The Union Kitchen — two locations in Houston as well as one each in Cypress, Kingwood and Katy — three of Jax Grill and two of Passerella Ristorante & Wine Bar. Now, they have opened a wine bar and shop. Named Vine Memorial, it’s […]
POSTED: December 15, 2023 AT 3:17 pm / Bars, Beer, Breweries, Distilleries, Spirits
Spoetzl Brewing Company is well-known for the Shiner beers named for its Texas hometown, especially Shiner Bock. When people hear “Shiner”, this popular, widely distributed, dark-yet-easygoing lager is probably the first beer that comes to mind, although it could also be Shiner Premium, the company’s flagship golden lager. Over the past 15 years though, the […]
POSTED: December 11, 2023 AT 1:06 pm / Bar Openings, Bars
At the end of July, an announcement was made that Catbirds, located at 1336 Westheimer, was temporarily closed and its assets had been sold. A very short time later, there was a second announcement that Bobby Heugel and his business partners had taken the reins at the Houston dive. It reopened November 21 and we […]
POSTED: December 11, 2023 AT 8:20 am / Bars, Spirits
Spirits make amazing holiday gifts for those who imbibe. Late this summer, a rum arrived in Texas that merits consideration. Brugal Rum has been around for quite some time. Don Andés Brugal Montaner founded Brugal & Co. in 1888 in Cuba before sailing to the Dominican Republic. That’s where the brand has produced its rums […]
POSTED: November 14, 2023 AT 4:24 pm / Bars, Coffee & Tea
The Flat, located at 1701 Commonwealth in Montrose, is a laid-back neighborhood bar known for live DJ performances, especially of electronic and dance music. However, starting with a launch party at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, the space is going to also be home to a daytime scene through a new concept called Sunny […]