Food News & Events

DINING AL FRESCO

The Big Business of Picnics

Thanks to trends on social media, the once humble picnic is now in its glow-up phase.

04/05/2023 By Phoebe Gibson

Awards and Accolades

A Houston Chef and 2 Restaurants Are Finalists in the 2023 James Beard Awards

This year's nominees are chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter of Street to Kitchen, Tatemó, and Nancy's Hustle.

03/29/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

That's All Folks!

The Best Moments From the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The annual celebration was filled with star-studded performances, unique fashion choices, and delicious eclectic cuisine.

03/19/2023 By Shelby Stewart

BISTRONOMY

Local Foods Owner to Open New French Bistro in Rice Village

Benjy Levit’s Eau Tour features a wood-burning oven, a relaxing retro-inspired atmosphere, and chef-driven, sharable feasts.

03/17/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

HAI TIMES

Uchi Team to Open Omakase Concept Next to its Montrose Outpost

An intimate, 15-Course experience with seating for 12 guests at a time, features a new guest chef each month.

03/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Fine Dining

Meet Houston's Very Own Truffle Master

How Diane Roederer redefined the city's food scene.

03/13/2023 By Geneva Diaz

GOING GREEN

26 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Houston in 2023

Green beer-fueled parties at local breweries, parades, and bar and restaurant specials are just some of the many ways to celebrate Ireland’s biggest holiday in H-Town this year.

03/12/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

FRIDAY Q&A

Chef Christine Ha Dishes on Winning MasterChef and Opening Her New Restaurant

Her acclaimed eatery, The Blind Goat, is reopening in Spring Branch with a whole new look and feel.

02/17/2023 By Caleb Garling

THE OSCARS OF FOOD

Houston Gets Lots of Love on the 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists List

Nominees include chefs Greg Gatlin, Benchawan Jabthong Painter, and Victoria Elizondo.

01/25/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

COMING SOON

Kata Robata Team to Open New Sushi-Forward Restaurant in Montrose

Katami will introduce Houstonians to chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi’s take on the future of Japanese cuisine in America.

01/12/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

NEW YEAR, NEW EVENTS

Kick Off 2023 in Houston with One of These 8 New Year’s Day Events

Think the party has to end just after midnight? No way!

12/28/2022 By Claire Anderson

Eat This Now

Wild in Montrose: Inside Houston's First CBD Restaurant

Hopes are high for for Houston’s first full-service CBD- and THC-infused restaurant.

12/22/2022 By Daniel Renfrow Photography by Jenn Duncan

COMING SOON

22 Restaurants Opening in Houston in 2023

Restaurants opening in the Houston area in 2023 include Mediterranean concept Albi, upscale Thai restaurant MaKiin, and vegetable-forward restaurant Auden.

12/21/2022 By Daniel Renfrow