Dining Out

12 Days of Thanksgiving

The Texas Café That Made Round Top Famous for Pie

Royers Round Top Café has built a legacy of comfort food, community, and dessert that ships nationwide. Here's one of its most treasured recipes.

11/18/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

Sin Fronteras

Hugo Ortega’s New Restaurant Serves a Borderless Feast of ‘What Ifs’

Zaranda explores what Las Californias cuisine might look like if the region had never been divided.

11/17/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Fuel up

The Best Restaurants Inside Houston’s IAH and Hobby Airports

Houston prides itself on its locally owned restaurants, and that even carries over to the dining options in its airports.

11/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

12 Days of Thanksgiving

Forget Turkey. Beijing Duck Is Houston’s Best Thanksgiving Tradition.

At Hong Kong Food Street in Katy, duck is the star of the season—and for good reason.

11/06/2025 By Erica Cheng

Gobble, gobble

Houston Restaurants Offering To-Go and Dine-In Options This Thanksgiving

Let these local spots do the cooking so you can enjoy the holiday.

11/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Best Bites

The 10 Houston Dishes That Stuck with Us This Month

Some dishes don’t need a second round to make their mark. These are the ones we’re still thinking about.

10/31/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

The Classics

Inside Brennan’s of Houston: A Creole Classic with 58 Years of History

The Midtown restaurant has survived floods, fire, and even a Hollywood cameo—cementing its place as one of Houston’s most enduring dining landmarks.

10/24/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

In with the new

Houston’s Afro-Mexican Restaurant Late August Ushers in New Era

Chris Williams’s Michelin-recommended restaurant refreshes with new dishes, menu, a cocktail lounge, and family-style dining.

10/21/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Patty time

The Best Burgers in Houston Right Now

Smashburgers, stacked classics, and gourmet builds—Houston’s burger scene has it all. Here are the spots worth adding to your burger bucket list.

10/20/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: October 17

Our editors share the best bites, drinks, and happenings in Houston this weekend, from creative tacos and playful cocktails to bold theater worth snagging tickets for.

10/17/2025 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Marrying cuisines

10 Must-Try Fusion Dishes in Houston Right Now

From bagel naan to brisket fried rice, these Houston fusion dishes mix culture and creativity in every bite.

10/15/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley, Erica Cheng, and Sofia Gonzalez

Alfresco

Perfect Patios for Houston's Cooler Weather

From laid-back vibes at Axelrad to a Tulum-inspired experience, these local patios have it all.

10/10/2025 By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez

Taste of Home

Michy’s Chino Boricua Brings Puerto Rican Chinese to Houston

At this Katy restaurant, crispy tostones and sizzling fried rice bring nostalgic flavors from Puerto Rico’s Chinese kitchens straight to Texas.

10/08/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Send Noods

Houston’s First Korean Ramen Convenience Store Opens in Asiatown

Ramen Alley brings South Korea’s 24-hour convenience store culture—DIY ramen bowls, K-snacks, and K-pop vibes—to Houston’s dining scene.

10/01/2025 By Erica Cheng

Our best eats

The 8 Houston Dishes We Couldn’t Put Down in September 2025

The plates that lingered on our palates this month—a birria feast built for two, a carrot course that redefines the root, and Nobie’s cult-favorite Dilly Bread.

09/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff