Food News & Events

Taytos and Guinness

Pimlico Irish Pub Is Celebrating St. Paddy's Day—Despite a Closed Kitchen

Renovations won't stop the most Irish eatery in Houston from celebrating its patron saint.

03/11/2016 By Melissa Castillo

On the Town

Veggies Are The New Black

Beyoncé's designer Rubin Singer showcased his latest collection at a dinner for Dress for Success.

03/10/2016 By Camilla Cook

Always Restless

Eatsie Boys Chef Goes Healthy With Menu at New Katy Restaurant Restless Palate

Running a brewery and a food truck isn't enough to keep chef-consultant Matt Marcus busy.

03/08/2016 By Alice Levitt

Park Life

The Name of the New Cafe in Evelyn's Park is Up to You—Yes, You

The new park in Bellaire is holding a contest to see who can come up with the best moniker for its upcoming eatery.

03/08/2016 By Laura Gillespie

Houston—One Plate at a Time

Rick Bayless Is Cooking in The Woodlands

The celebrity chef talks Tex-Mex, Houston and what Mexican food you should be eating.

03/07/2016 By Alice Levitt

From the Chuckwagon

Fried Day: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Excess is the word at the Gold Buckle Foodie Awards.

03/04/2016 By Alice Levitt

The Pigger the Better

Who Killed at Cochon 555?

This year's paean to pork was the ultimate sausage fest.

03/01/2016 By Mai Pham

Gulf Seafood Guide

The Perils of Taking Gulf Seafood for Granted

If you want to really eat local, it’s the last wild food you’ll find in abundance.

03/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Rodeo Wine

An International Wine Competition at… The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo?

Over 20 countries enter their wines each year, and they’re not just in it for the saddles and chaps.

03/01/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fresh Fare

It’s Open Season for the City Hall Farmers Market

From Korean cooking to vegan tamales, meet some of Houston's best new local food vendors.

02/26/2016 By Ellie Sharp

A Fool and His Money

Fraud Alert: Hot Garlic Crab Feed Houston Is a Scam

A fake festival has been scamming its way across the country.

02/25/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

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