Food News & Events

Beefing Up

An Entire Bottle and Three Courses? Just Under a Benjamin at Sal y Pimienta

Two people can eat exceptionally well on Mondays in Memorial.

06/02/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

A Taste of History

Carmelo's Ristorante Celebrates 35 Years

The restaurant will mark the occasion on June 12 with free wine and apps.

06/01/2016 By Ross Livingston

The Prettiest Star

Étoile Is Expanding to One Park Place

Later this year, downtown will be supping on croque monsieurs and crêpes.

05/27/2016 By Alice Levitt

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Multiple Show-Stoppers on Tony Mandola’s New Happy Hour Menu

Chef Juan Arelleno goes beyond tradition with a world of small plates.

05/27/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

R.I.P.

Updated: A Community Mourns the Loss of a Legend, Triple A Restaurant

The beloved diner is closed after 74 years in business.

05/24/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ausgezeichnet!

King's Biergarten Expands to the Heights

A second location of the popular German restaurant and bar is moving inside the Loop.

05/20/2016 By Ross Livingston

Birthday Party

Mark Your Calendar for $1 Neapolitan Pizza

Bollo Woodfired Pizza marks its first year with $1 pies and beers.

05/20/2016 By Laura Gillespie

The Life of Pie

Meet Mr. Ray, Mascalzone's Pizza Innovator

A Neapolitan pizzaiolo in Houston challenges what pizza can be.

05/19/2016 By Alice Levitt

Hidden Gems

The Secret Menu at Central Market’s Sandwich Bar

A former sandwich artist shares some of the best bites you haven't tried.

05/19/2016 By Justine Hernandez

By the Cask

Harold's Tap Room Opens May 19th

Harold's in the Heights adds a locally focused downstairs bar.

05/17/2016 By Alice Levitt

There's the Beef

Houston's Top Chefs Went Way Out with Wagyu at Soma Sushi

At the first annual Go Wagyu event, marbled beef was king.

05/16/2016 By Alice Levitt

Growing Hope

Recipe for Success Breaks Ground in Local Food With a New Farm

Sunnyside will be a food desert no more when veggies start growing.

05/13/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Meet the Megatoad

The World's Top Competitive Eater Takes on Houston

How do you train to best your record of 24 gyros in 10 minutes?

05/13/2016 By Alice Levitt

Farm Fresh

An Idyllic Farm Dinner Inside the Loop

The young tillers at East End urban farm Finca Tres Robles invite you to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

05/13/2016 By Jenna K. White

Soup for You

Empty Bowls Houston Lets You Help the Hungry—By Eating

In its twelfth year, there are even more reasons to love the Houston Food Bank benefit.

05/12/2016 By Laura Gillespie

Party Like It's 1981

RDG + Bar Annie Is Dead, Long Live Café Annie

Chef Robert Del Grande gives the people what they want: his landmark restaurant.

05/10/2016 By Alice Levitt

R.I.P.

Updated: Part of The Raven Tower Closes for Now, While Christian's Tailgate Closes for Good

How many friends will you need to recruit to form a human chain around Bellaire Broiler Burger?

05/06/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

For Your Health

Recipe for Success Creates Delicious Alchemy to Celebrate 10 Years

Locavore chefs share their skills with kids—and foodie adults.

05/06/2016 By Alice Levitt

Don't Eat the Pictures

The Bullock Texas State History Museum Puts Food on Display in Austin

"Our Global Kitchen" exhibit is thought-provoking and mouthwatering.

05/06/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Ol' Man River

The Houston Museum of Natural Science Presents a Culinary Adventure in the Amazon

Culinary historian Merrianne Timko's cultural feasts have been popular since 2003—and last night's dinner proved why.

05/05/2016 By Alice Levitt

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