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Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: July 25

Cool down with La Cruderia’s aguachile, hydrate at Tapioca House, and beat the heat at the indoor claw machine arcades in Asiatown.

07/25/2025 Edited by Erica Cheng By Houstonia Staff

Houston originals

Houston’s La Pupusa Loca Is Celebrating 40 Years of Salvadoran Flavor

From Hillcroft Avenue to Gessner Road, this Salvadoran staple has built a Houston pupusa empire—one cheesy bite at a time.

07/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

CLOSING TIME

Houston’s Beloved Tex-Asian Sando Shop Shutters, Plus More Restaurant Closings to Know Right Now

Vuji Cafe and Eloise Nichols say, “See you later.” Three breweries close their doors, and Ginger & Fork announces its fall closure.

07/21/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Croissants, Cubed

Asiatown Trendsetter Debuts Houston's First Viral Korean Cream-Stuffed Pastry Shop Le Kream

Stuffed with cream in flavors like matcha and yuzu, these cube-shaped croissants are selling out fast—and flooding Houston’s feeds.

07/18/2025 By Erica Cheng

Bayougraphy

Houston’s Top Chef Winner Tristen Epps Is Taking Diners on a Trip Through the African Diaspora

The James Beard Award semifinalist is bringing Afro-Caribbean fine dining to the Bayou City, with bold flavors and big dreams.

07/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Oscars of Food

Announcing Houston's James Beard Award Finalists for 2025

Houston finally does well in the nominee round, with four local restaurants and chefs advancing in this year's awards.

04/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Reasons to Love Houston

Why Chefs in Houston Are So Supportive of One Another

The city's restaurant workers could be highly competitive, but instead, there's a sense of camaraderie that's unique to Houston.

04/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Togetherness

New Heights Restaurant Camaraderie Will Make You Feel Right at Home

Shawn Gawle, formerly of Goodnight Hospitality, serves refined but nostalgic American cuisine that’s meant to be shared.

03/26/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Changing the Game

Amrina Team Moves to Fast-Casual with New Midtown Concepts

They take the same care with the fried chicken at Pok Pok Po and the bowls, wraps, and salads at Bol as they do at their fine-dining Woodlands restaurant.

03/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Oscars of Food

Check Out Houston's James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2025

A total of 13 restaurants in the Houston area made the list in regional and national categories.

01/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Keeping it in the Fam

Noon Mirch Is Ready to Step into the Future

The Indian restaurant in Webster is being kept in the family, but the owner’s son and his wife are striving to cater to the next generation.

12/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Face the Music

How Meow Wolf Blends Sound Design and Visual Art for Peak Immersion

Radio Tave and its companion dive bar Cowboix Hevvven engage multiple senses to take visitors on a mysterious interdimensional adventure.

12/16/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Meredith Nudo

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

How Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter Brings Her Culture to Houston

What started from homesickness has since grown into the best Thai restaurant in the city, earning Street to Kitchen James Beard and Michelin recognition.

11/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez