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Farewell to the Flesh

Meatless Monday: Pine Forest Garden

This Chinese buffet is (veggie) chicken soup for the vegan soul.

01/23/2017 By Alice Levitt

Eternal Spring

Our Latest Obsession: El Quetzal Bakery

This bakery's hidden Guatemalan greasy spoon is better than it needs to be.

01/18/2017 By Alice Levitt

Bottles Up

'Tis the Season for a Juice Girl Cleanse

Our dining editor attempts to slow down and just juice.

01/17/2017 By Alice Levitt

They Only Come Out at Night

First Bite: Night Market

The restaurateur behind Tiger Den does it again with foods from across Asia.

01/12/2017 By Mai Pham

Prescription: Parm

Our Latest Obsession: Chicken Parmigiana at Romano's Pizza

A New Yorker finds a taste of home in River Oaks.

01/10/2017 By Alice Levitt

On Fire

Sugar Rush: Tabletop S'mores at Amazón Grill

Can't stand the heat? Stay out of the dining room at the West U quick service eatery.

01/06/2017 By Alice Levitt

Get in Me Belly

Three of Houston's Best Pork Belly Dishes

Houston's game with the gooey, meaty cut is strong.

01/04/2017 By R. Gonzales

Netflix and Chill

A Binge-Watching Menu to Get You Through the Winter

These dinner-and-a-movie pairings don't even require that you put on pants.

12/29/2016 By Banzai Aphrodite

Editor's Picks

The 10 Best Restaurants for Ladies Who Lunch

Bring your friends to these fancy luncheon locales.

12/29/2016 By Alice Levitt

Editor's Picks

Where to Find Your Favorite Foods from Back Home Right Here

Whether you're in search of Detroit-style dogs, Chicago deep-dish or Natchitoches meat pies, you'll find them in Houston.

12/29/2016 By Alice Levitt

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Happy Hour Guide

7 of Our Favorite (and Most Diverse) Happy Hour Menus

From French frites on the cheap to Chinatown-style afternoon tea, happy hour goes global in Houston.

12/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Happy Hour Guide

Discover the Joys of Japanese Pub Grub

Unleash your sake and biru-loving beast within with some of these exceptional deals.

12/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Colonial Cuisine

Our Latest Obsession: Portuguese Chicken at Wing Kee Restaurant

How Portuguese rule of Macau brought Houston creamy comfort food.

12/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Wrap Up

Houston's 10 Best New Dishes of 2016

No big chains here—our favorite plates of the year all came from local restaurants.

12/27/2016 By Alice Levitt

More Than Permissible

Six Places That You Didn’t Know Have Halal Options

From Russian to Thai, these restaurants all keep Muslim diners happy.

12/26/2016 By Zain Mohammed

Heating Up

Getting to Know Bun Bo Hue, Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

What it is and where you can find your best bowl in Houston.

12/20/2016 By Mai Pham

Holly Jolly

Best Restaurants for a Budget Christmas Dinner

Everyone else is talking about the prix-fixe. We know you just want good food.

12/19/2016 By Alice Levitt

Choco Holidays

Sugar Rush: Punk's Peppermint-Chocolate Chess Pie

The Southern food purveyor's Holiday Pie & Biscuit Campaign is a sweet treat.

12/16/2016 By Alice Levitt

Umami-Rama

First Bite: Agu, A Ramen Bistro

Okinawa native Hisashi “Teddy” Uehara is about to open his third Houston ramen bar in less than two months.

12/14/2016 By Alice Levitt

Only in Houston

Tex-Viet Tuesday: Vietnamese Beef Fajitas at Kim Son

After 35 years, the EaDo stalwart is still serving up its unique signature dish.

12/13/2016 By Alice Levitt

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