Food News & Events

Full Banquet

The Charcuterie and Kitchen Garden Will Go On at New Merrill House

Paul's Kitchen will close this Sunday, but continue to expect delicious things from chef Paul Lewis.

02/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Carbo Loading

Celebrate Leap Year with All-You-Can-Eat Gnocchi at Piola

Forget binge-watching; spend today binge-eating gnocchi at this Midtown favorite.

02/24/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Nosh All Night

Modern Israeli Cuisine Gets the Spotlight at New Dining Event

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston debuts a culinary event for young professionals.

02/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 26–28

Houston Symphony plays Benny Goodman's hits, artist MPA takes us on a trip to Mars, the Rodeo kicks off with the Bar-B-Que Championship, The Sleeping Beauty twirls into the Houston Ballet, and pianist Christopher McKiggan plays a dual piano set.

02/24/2016 By Nick Esquer

Restaurant Roundup

What Went Down at the Houston Rodeo Best Bites Competition

Wine, pork belly and more were up for grabs at the Rodeo competition.

02/23/2016 By Mai Pham

Sweet Tooth

Do You Crave More Than Cupcakes?

Boutique bakery Crave now whips up more than just cupcakes.

02/22/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Inside the Food Lab

Talking Houston With J. Kenji López-Alt

The Serious Eats managing culinary director hits Central Market to promote his new book.

02/19/2016 By Alice Levitt

But first, beer.

Paul's Kitchen Hosts Saint Arnold Beer Dinner

Two top chefs join forces for a five-course Southern-inspired beer dinner.

02/19/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Emotional Eating

A Houston Author Discusses Her "Cookbook With Feelings"

Marci Izard convinces us that conscious consumption can be delicious.

02/18/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Mad Luv

Ziggy's Roumanian Steakhouse Returns Next Month

Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse DJ Dani Luv discusses schtick, dreck and vegetarianism.

02/18/2016 By Alice Levitt

Green is the New Black

The Juice Girl Introduces Soft-Serve Juice Cream

Is it health food or dessert? The folks at the Heights juice bar explain.

02/17/2016 By Megha Tejpal

in-home cooking

Private Chefs at Your Service

Culinary magic happens behind the closed doors of some of Houston's affluent family homes.

02/16/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Sweetheart Sleepover

Make Plans for a Valentine's Day Staycation

Take advantage of the weekend with some romantic R&R at these Houston-area hotels.

02/10/2016 By Megha Tejpal

For the Seafood Lover in You

If I Eat at Red Lobster Will Beyoncé Be There?

Are Houston's Red Lobsters packed thanks to the Queen Bee?

02/10/2016 By Alice Levitt

Curiouser and Curiouser

The Houston Tea Festival Debuts Next Weekend

From Lewis Carroll to Japanese Lolita fashion, this love letter to the cuppa has something for every tea lover.

02/09/2016 By Sara Samora

Cheers!

Celebrate 360 Days of Weights & Measures This Week

An 80s dance party, Valentine's dinner for two, and free donuts are all part of the Midtown restaurant's anniversary celebration.

02/08/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Great Outdoors

Get Out: Valentine's Pas de Deux at Haras Hacienda

An equestrian show after dinner isn't the only thing that sets this Magnolia inn apart.

02/05/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

We Want You!

Do You Have What It Takes to Write for Gastronaut?

We're looking for bloggers to share their most delicious stories.

02/05/2016 By Alice Levitt

Authentic Chinese

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Chinese Food Offerings All Over the Map

Kick off the Year of the Monkey at five of the city’s most authentic restaurants for Peking duck, dim sum and more.

02/05/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cooking

In Hyde Park, a Culinary Boot Camp Awaits

Chefs travel from around the world to sharpen their skills at the CIA—and you can too.

02/05/2016 By Scott Vogel

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