Food News & Events

Go Fish

The Lobster Roll at Cafe Express

How much is too much for a seafood sandwich?

03/23/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: March 14-20

A raft of new restaurants is making the most of Midtown.

03/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Tis the Seasoning

This Saturday, Get Your Crawfish Fix at Doc's Motorworks

In lieu of Saint Patrick's Day madness, head to Doc's for a crawfish feast that benefits something other than the bar's bottom line.

03/12/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Planted Houston Is Growing a Feast

Check out the urban farming progress that Planted Houston has made at a one-night-only dinner on March 20.

03/12/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

market watch

Get Your Very Own Sneak Peek at the New Whole Foods

At the new Whole Foods Market on Voss, this preview's for you!

03/11/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Before and After

This Is Why I Swear by All-Clad

Mom always said you get what you pay for.

03/09/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

Construction Woes Cause 60 Degrees Mastercrafted to Close

The River Oaks steakhouse helmed by Houston's only certified Master Chef has shut its doors.

03/09/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Health

Dining in the Med Center, Where Health and Disease Collide

If you thought the world’s biggest hospital district would have healthier dining options, think again.

03/09/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Glazed and Confused

Will the Donut Wars Rip Us Apart?

As Krispy Kreme plots its return to Houston, pastry partisans gear up for battle.

03/09/2015 By Kayla Stewart

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Feb 28-Mar 6

Mutt City cuisine makes itself at home on Washington Avenue.

03/06/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Whiskey Neat

The 2nd Annual Whiskey Festival Heads to Houston

The city's only whiskey festival is back and better than ever.

03/06/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Tis the Seasoning

Now at NextDoor Bar & Lounge: Crawfish Sundays

This weekend: $7 a pound for crawfish plus corn and potatoes.

03/05/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Carnie Cuisine

Rodeo-Goers Eat a Ton of Food Each Year...Literally

Concerts, carnival rides, and calf roping aside, the main attraction at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is the food.

03/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Start Me Up

Maine-ly Sandwiches Turns to Kickstarter for Capital

The successful sandwich shop has hit a snag, and is now asking customers for help.

03/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Food on Film

Dinner and a Movie: Catch Chef at Kris Bistro

You'll be ready to dive into dinner after a screening of Chef this Thursday.

03/02/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Feb 21-27

Saying ciao and ciao to a couple of Italian institutions.

02/27/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

film

Deli Owner Ziggy Gruber Stars in New Documentary

Deli Man tells the story of the rise and fall (and rise?) of the traditional Jewish delicatessen.

02/27/2015 By Michael Hardy

Fried and Gone to Heaven

The 6 Deep-Fried Foods You Can't Miss at the Rodeo

Though it's easy to get distracted by the newest fried snacks, these classics are still the best year after year.

02/27/2015 By Kayla Stewart

The Sweet Stuff

A Houston Baker Goes to Battle at Rice University

This weekend's Veterans Business Battle may or may not be a cakewalk for local baker Jody Stevens.

02/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Feb 27–March 1

Featuring New Orleans's Rebirth Brass Band, Houston Ballet's new Romeo and Juliet, and the World Championship of Barbecue

02/26/2015 By Michael Hardy