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Afghan Appreciation

Our Latest Obsession: Mantu at Saffron Kabob House

Asia's other dumpling attains near perfection on Hillcroft.

01/04/2016 By Alice Levitt

Mo' Butter, Mo' Better

Fried Day: House Fries at State of Grace

Oyster bar? We prefer more down-to-earth pleasures at River Oaks' newest hot spot.

12/18/2015 By Alice Levitt

Sugar and Spice

The Holiday Cookie (C)rumble

Houston's food bloggers are back at it, determining once and for all: Who bakes the best holiday cookie in town?

12/11/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Spiny Good Find

Fried Day: Durian Puff from Chinese Cuisine

An all-day dim sum spot in Chinatown knows everything—including a stinky fruit—is better fried.

12/11/2015 By Alice Levitt

Alice's Latest Obsession

Roumanian Steak at Kenny & Ziggy's

Houston's only version of the Jewish skirt steak classic is double the pleasure.

12/07/2015 By Alice Levitt

Hanukkah Harried?

Fried Day: Sufganiyot from Three Brothers Bakery

Celebrate Hannukah with enough oil to illuminate a temple.

12/04/2015 By Joanna O'Leary

Editor’s Picks

Stuff Your Stockings at These 11 Sweet Shops

Grab your holiday gifts (and a little treat for yourself) at Houston’s best chocolate and candy stores.

12/01/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Editor’s Picks

8 Great Restaurants for Groups

Have the whole family in town for the holidays? Book a table at a place that knows how to handle a crowd.

12/01/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Sheer Heart Attack

Fried Day: Lee's Fried Chicken and Donuts

Kick off your weekend binging with poultry and pastries in the Heights.

11/20/2015 By Alice Levitt

Editors’ Picks

Houston’s 10 Best New Food Trucks

The food truck craze continues with these delicious newcomers.

11/06/2015 By Megha Tejpal

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Editors’ Picks

10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants for Fall

Don’t dial the babysitter; your little ones are welcome here.

11/03/2015 By Nicholas L. Hall

Meatless Monday

How to Do Date Night Vegetarian-Style

Don’t settle for just pasta or salad.

11/02/2015 By Marianella Orlando

The Buzz

The 5 Best Local Alternatives to the Pumpkin Spice Latte

Don't be afraid to proclaim your love for the PSL.

10/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Hustle City

Celebrate Out of the Box: Go 'Stros!

Michael's Cookie Jar celebrates the Astros heading to the playoffs with a cookie, and we think it's a home run.

10/07/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Vegged Out

Top 5 Places to Try for World Vegetarian Day

It’s a happy day for veggie lovers, so why not make your stomach happy as well?

10/01/2015 By Marianella Orlando

Best New Restaurants 2015

And the Top 10 New Restaurants of 2015 Are...

A slew of new, serious dining destinations opened in the last year, and 10 stand out as very special indeed.

09/29/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best New Restaurants 2015

Expect the Unexpected

Gold is where you find it.

09/29/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best New Restaurants 2015

Nice to Meat You

What would Houston be without beef?

09/29/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best New Restaurants 2015

A Midtown Restaurant Crawl

Midtown makes its mark.

09/29/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best New Restaurants 2015

Fresh Catches

Seafood lovers, your ship has finally come in.

09/29/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

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