Food News & Events

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

Grande, Venti, Trenta

The Largest Starbucks in Texas…Is in Houston?

An expanded menu of beer, wine and small plates still isn't enough to pack them in the state's biggest 'Bucks.

02/05/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Game On

Celebrate Out of the Box: Super Bowl Sunday

Whether it's the game or the commercials you're tuning in for, make it a tasty Super Bowl Sunday at one of these Houston hot spots.

02/04/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Out of Bruges

Main Kitchen's New Chef Wins Houstonia's Gumbo Smackdown—and Diners' Hearts

Jelle Vandenbroucke is using his European roots to inspire a robust new menu.

02/03/2016 By Mohammed Zain

The envelope please

Who Won Houstonia's 3rd Annual Gumbo Smackdown? You May (Not) Be Surprised

One of the city's best gumbos proves its mettle even in a blind taste test.

02/02/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Other KFC

Bonchon Chicken Is Coming!

International Korean fried chicken chain to open five locations in Houstonia.

02/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Click Bait

Texas Food Truths BuzzFeed Has Failed to Understand

Put down the sour cream and back away from the breakfast tacos.

01/28/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Brother Bones

The Harlem Globetrotters Dribble at Killen's Barbecue

What does a stunt basketball team have in common with a barbecue legend? More than you think.

01/28/2016 By Ellie Sharp

News

New Restaurant to Replace the Brewpub Originally Slated for the Heights

In place of the planned brewpub, look for Ritual—a restaurant and tap room—to debut this March.

01/26/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cheers!

5 Reasons You Should Attend the Beaver's-Brash Brewing Co. Beer Dinner

Lamb belly burnt ends and green curry toffee is just the beginning.

01/20/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

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