Food News & Events

Heart of Glass

Less Than a Year After Its James Beard Win, Oxheart Is Closing

Still haven't scored a reservation? You have until March 15.

12/02/2016 By Alice Levitt

Fried Day

A Chick-fil-A Food Truck is Coming to Houston

2016 is finally looking merry and bright.

12/02/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Essay

The Critic's Notebook: Point of No Return

In a business based on novelty, repeat performances are rare.

12/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Nao is the Time

Nao Ramen House Opens Tomorrow in Rice Village

On December 1, the slurping begins at the former 55 Bar & Restaurant.

11/30/2016 By Alice Levitt

Marché de Noël

Can't Get to Europe This Holiday? Rice Village Has a Christmas Market of Its Own

On December 8, the Continent comes to Houston with a slew of Christmas specials.

11/30/2016 By Glissette Santana

Global Gastronomy

Four Years In, Lucille's Is Reborn

The South rises again (with help from Europe and Asia) after a successful dim sum trial run.

11/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Job Loyalty

Kady Lopez Has Worked at Ninfa's for 40 Years

The Honduras native celebrates four decades with the restaurant on November 25.

11/23/2016 By Alice Levitt

Skewered

What Should You Eat at the Texas Renaissance Festival

A world of food waits at the country's largest Ren faire.

11/22/2016 By Alice Levitt

Come Early for the Carbs

Holla for the Challah at the Village Bakery

The Rice Village bakery may even distract you from discount sheet cakes at Kroger.

11/21/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Grocery Games

Scott McClelland Tells You Where and What to Eat in Houston

From hummus to the Heights, the president of H-E-B Houston shares his top picks.

11/18/2016 By Alice Levitt

Sweet Treats

4 of Houston's Best Holiday Cookies

One writer's quest for the most satisfying cookie in the Bayou City.

11/17/2016 By Beth Levine

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Parsley

How to eat (and prepare) the healthy global herb.

11/16/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Quest for Fire

Ming Tsai Is Coming to the Galleria

The celebrity chef talks Houston dining, allergies and spicy fish heads.

11/15/2016 By Alice Levitt

Bulgogi Barons

Remember Chi'Lantro? It's Returning in Brick and Mortar Form

The Korean food trucks left Houston in 2014, but a win on Shark Tank ensures they'll be back soon.

11/14/2016 By Alice Levitt

Fermenting Fun

Why You Should Care That It's National Pickle Day

Everything you need to know about preserved cucumbers but were afraid to ask.

11/14/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Chirashi & Champon

Zen Japanese Izakaya Brings a Taste of Japan to Montrose

The city's newest izakaya is the real deal.

11/11/2016 By Alice Levitt

Local Roast

Catch the Buzz as Three Brothers Bakery Begins Roasting Its Own Coffee

The old-school favorite is earning new fans with uncommon flavored coffees and teas.

11/08/2016 By Ellie Sharp

The Miracle of the Oil

A Short Hymn For Church’s Chicken’s Chicken Fried Steak

We sample the beefy dish with nothing on our tongues but "Hallelujah."

11/07/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Politics

The People Behind the Trump Cafe in Bellville Aren't Who You Think They Are

Eddie and Sue Hawa are immigrants, Muslims—and staunch Trump supporters.

11/04/2016 By Greg Fails

Autumn Leaves

Craving Fall? Salisbury Steak at Max's Wine Dive Will Help You Pretend

A dish rarely seen at restaurants means you can at least eat like the season is changing.

11/04/2016 By Alice Levitt

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