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Tout Savory

Some of the Best Things at Tout Suite Café Aren't Sweet

Don't skip the pastries, but do save room for excellent vegetarian fare.

08/31/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Crazy Good

At Koala Kolache, Pushing the Limits of the Tex-Czech Pastry

If a boudin kolache sounds boring by now, how about one stuffed with pepperoni pizza? Mac 'n' cheese? Scalloped potatoes?

08/18/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Farewell to the Flesh

Meatless Monday: San San Tofu

Love meat or hate it, Little Vietnam's tofu temple is for you.

08/15/2016 By Alice Levitt

Boba Fête

Our Latest Obsession: Mangonada Bubble Tea at Pho 290

Could this Vietnamese take on a Mexican drink be the most Houston thing ever?

08/12/2016 By Alice Levitt

Sweet Eats

Sugar Rush: Crave Cupcakes' All-American Specials

You might need a PB&J cupcake for lunch today.

08/12/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Sated Sattvic

The GOOF Gets Its First Indian Restaurant

The Hare Krishna Temple & Cultural Center has opened buffet Govinda's Vegetarian Restaurant.

08/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cool As Ice

Why You Need Steel City Pops Today

In the heat of late July, only an artisan paleta will do.

07/28/2016 By Paulina Lelo de Larrea

Coconut Dreams

Sugar Rush: Asian Market Thai Lao Food

Never tried luk chup, woon kra-ti or kanom Thai chao wung? You can in the Heights.

07/27/2016 By Alice Levitt

Play It Cool

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: Sweet Treats Around Town

Where to get the best custard, ice cream and gelato in town

07/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Play It Cool

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: How Ice, Beans and Jelly Can Make Magic

Taiwanese shaved ice is a cool treat that provides a dizzying array of make-your-own options.

07/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

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Sweet Meat

Sugar Rush: Burger Cupcakes

Three Brothers Bakery turns the whimsy up to 11.

07/13/2016 By Alice Levitt

Hot Turkey

Finding Another Regional Favorite at New York Bagels and Coffee Shop

An unconventional take on a Northeast classic in Meyerland.

07/12/2016 By Alice Levitt

Make a Toast

Our Latest Obsession: Hong Kong's Café

The West gets weird at a Chinatown family restaurant.

06/27/2016 By Alice Levitt

For Your Health

Avoiding White Flour? This Woodlands Eatery Shuns It, Too

Pure Healthy Eatery is serious about your wellness.

06/27/2016 By Emily Oberton

Spice Road

Persian Ice Cream Sandwiches in Little India

Super Vanak International Food Market & Deli is the place to get'em.

06/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

Life’s a Ball

Which Minute Maid Park Dishes Are Batting 1000, and Which Are Striking Out?

What to order and what to skip at Minute Maid Park’s 90-plus individual concession stands and carts

06/20/2016 By Alice Levitt

Small and Mighty

You Want to Eat Rollin' Kitchen's Salvadoran Locavore Fare

The food truck is wearing its conversion from Cajun to Latin eats very, very well.

06/16/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cheap Eats

Dollar Deals: Houston's Best Extra-Cheap Eats

Feed your face for around a buck and change.

06/01/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt and Alice Levitt

Farewell to the Flesh

Vegan Banh Mi and Other Vegetarian Delights at Duy Sandwiches

Turns out, meat isn't necessary in creating a satisfying Vietnamese feast.

05/31/2016 By Mai Pham

Cheap Eats

Low-Cost Takes on High-End Houston Favorites

Inexpensive caviar? Yes, and more.

05/31/2016 By Alice Levitt

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