Wine Bars

Grape Expectations at Camerata

Operatic intensity descends on the Houston wine scene.

10/31/2013 By Jeremy Parzen

Beer Blog

Which Pumpkin Beer Is Best for You?

There are plenty of seasonal pumpkin brews to pick from—but which actually taste good?

10/22/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Iron Sommelier Competition

10/01/2013

The Drawl

Hitting the Bottle

Lone Star customizes its bottle caps just for us.

09/30/2013 Illustrations by Lucky 11 Studios

Iron and Wine

Only the Strong Survive the Iron Sommelier Competition

The annual Iron Sommelier competition separates the dregs from the Dolcettos.

09/12/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Beer Blog

The Perfect Houston Six-Pack (of Beer)

What would be in your ideal six-pack of Houston craft beer?

08/26/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Beer Beat

Upslope Brewing Co. Heads Downhill to Texas

Boulder's brash young microbrewery makes a break for Texas shelves.

08/12/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Picnicking

Fried Chicken Sundays at D&T Drive Inn

A new kitchen and terrific menu makes D&T more than just an icehouse.

08/09/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Petrol Station

A Trip to Beernerdia

Either speak the language or have a plan.

08/01/2013 By Robb Walsh

Pub Grub

Runaway Radio and a Surprising Steak Night

Outlaw Dave's Worldwide Headquarters offers a serious steal on Monday nights.

07/16/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Midtown and Down

The Good Life Keeps Its Promise

A casual Midtown bar with a surprising food menu makes a great happy hour destination.

07/12/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Happiest Hours

God Bless Américas's New Happy Hour Menu

The $5 bar bites at Américas aren't your average happy hour pub grub.

06/21/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Beer Laws

The Pursuit of Foamy Freedom

Governor Perry signs five bills into law that will change the craft beer scene.

06/21/2013 By Leslie Sprague

Beer & Food

Happy Hour: Burgers and Beers at BRC

BRC satisfies both food and beer lovers with their Monday happy hour.

06/14/2013 By Leslie Sprague

New on Tap

Hitachino Nest in Houston

Japan's premier craft brewery finally arrives in Houston with cult favorite wheat beer.

06/03/2013 By Leslie Sprague

Great Wines I Can Afford

Faux Chateau Redux

The Chateauneuf-du-Pape wannabes are increasingly abundant.

05/24/2013 By Robb Walsh

Great Wines I Can Afford

Faux Chateauneuf

Great wine you can afford is out there--but you have to work to find it.

05/20/2013 By Robb Walsh

Beer & Food

Moon Tower Inn

Wild game hotdogs, hamburgers and 66 craft beer taps

05/10/2013 By Leslie Sprague

The Pour

What’s Old Is New

Pouring an 8th Wonder Hopston IPA as an ice house rises again.

04/26/2013 By Catherine Matusow

Beer & Food

New Lunch Specials at Saint Arnold Brewery

Chef Ryan Savoie prepares delicious two-course weekday lunch specials at Saint Arnold Brewery.

04/01/2013 By Leslie Sprague