Food News & Events

For a Limited Time Only

Chef German Mosquera Pops Up at Aces of Taste on March 5

The former chef of La Colombe d'Or dishes up a special, one-time-only dinner.

02/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Keeping Kosher

Whole Foods Has Your Passover Hookup This Year

An expanded kosher product line hits shelves just in time for Passover

02/25/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

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

A French farewell and a third location for a local favorite

02/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Get Your Tickets!

Head Up 290 to the Austin Food + Wine Festival

A monster event right up the road

02/19/2015 By Catherine Matusow

Awards Season

Houston Nabs 5 James Beard Award Semi-Final Nominations

...or six, depending on how you look at it.

02/18/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Grocery Games

The New, 91,000-Square-Foot Tanglewood H-E-B by the Numbers

Get a sneak preview of the grocery game-changer that's opening tomorrow at San Felipe at Fountain View.

02/17/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Meatless Monday

Get Your Tickets Now for This Weekend's Veggie Riot

Kicking off Recipe for Success Foundation's VegOut! challenge with a fierce chef showdown this Saturday

02/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Comfort Food

Meet Houston’s Kings of Comfort

Michael Shine and his sons have found success in the simple things—in some cases, making those simple things just a little snazzier.

02/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Mardi Gras

Bravado Spice Plans a Fat Tuesday Takeover at Royal Oak

James Nelson and the Bravado Spice crew are putting the "fat" in Fat Tuesday on February 17.

02/13/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Feb 7-13

Celebrate a week without a closing with some super-fresh sushi.

02/13/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

'Cue News

Tickets On Sale Now for 3rd Annual Houston Barbecue Festival

The ever-growing barbecue affair attracts new talent each year.

02/12/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Comfort Food

Another Chicken & Waffles Contender Enters the Octagon

Jonathan's the Rub has added the popular special to the menu on a full-time basis.

02/11/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

North Italia Plans a March Opening, Made-From-Scratch Pasta, and Much More

Says chef Taylor Domet: "I just don’t think that Houston really has anything like us yet."

02/11/2015 By Jared Monmouth

Low Budget Leisure

This Winter, Make a Cheap Date at Alamo Drafthouse

A $5 movie ticket and an inexpensive late-night menu are just a few of the presents Alamo Drafthouse has in store this season.

12/08/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Candyland

A Different Type of Lunch Break

Get out of the tunnels and experience food as art.

11/17/2014 By Natalie Harms

BBQ

Eat 'Cue for a Cause This Weekend

Four barbecue greats come together for one great cause.

10/23/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

How the Sausage Is Made

Meat Your Maker

Where to transform your deer or boar into sausages and more

09/01/2014 By John Lomax

Kid Friendly

Avoiding Dinner Drama with Tots in Tow

Tips for parents (and non-parents) to keep the kid drama at bay when dining out with little ones.

08/26/2014 By Elise Rambaud Marrion

Get Out

Do This Tonight: Picnic at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Dine under the stars as Miller Outdoor Theatre screens the classic Talking Heads rock-doc Stop Making Sense.

08/14/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

A Family Guide to Houston

The Ultimate Guide to a Houston Family Reunion

Get your get-together together.

08/03/2014 By John Lomax and Katharine Shilcutt