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Meatless Monday

Freebirds Adds a Vegan Option

Summer squash and soybeans make their debut at Freebirds World Burrito.

04/27/2015 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt

News

Battling Brain Cancer, a Chef Looks to Keep His Dream Alive

Chef David Guerrero isn't worried about his upcoming surgery—he's worried about his restaurant, Andes Cafe.

04/24/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Special Occasion Restaurants

Celebrate Out of the Box: Mother's Day

Brunch is always a good time, but it's fun to "celebrate out of the box" with Mom during lunch or dinner as well.

04/22/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Why?

Tally Me Banana: "Himbo" Restaurant Tallywackers Coming to Dallas

Because why should objectification be limited to just one gender?

04/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

I scream

Boo Bell: Nationwide Recall of Beloved Brenham Ice Cream Hits Home

Blue Bell issues a voluntary recall of its ice cream nationwide and Houston stores act fast.

04/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

Deal With It: Eatsie Boys Is Closing April 30

And moving in to its Montrose spot? Melange Creperie.

04/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Vegging Out

Houstonians Ate All Their Vegetables at Our Inaugural Veggie Riot

At Veggie Riot, Houston's chefs proved you don't need meat to make a dish delicious.

04/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: April 11-17

Saying cheerio to Stag's Head Pub and benvenuto to a new location of Pizaro's Pizza.

04/17/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Slurp It Up

Oyster Alert: Julep Brings In Rare Belon Bivalves

One of the world's best—and rarest—oysters makes a special appearance today at Julep.

04/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

I scream

Our Long National Nightmare Is Over: Blue Bell Returns to Stores

H-E-B has started stocking the beloved Brenham-based ice cream once again.

04/14/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

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One Night Only

Charivari Rings In Spring with Spargel and Riesling

Chef Johann Schuster will highlight white asparagus and German Riesling at a special, one-off dinner.

04/14/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Farm to Table

Chandler Rothbard and Animal Farm Host a "Real Local" Dinner

The wandering chef returns to Houston for a one-night-only farm dinner, with TV crew in tow.

04/14/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Grocery Games

Whole Foods Voss Opens Tomorrow: Here's What to Expect

The new 45,000-square-foot store offers everything from ramen to red snapper (on sale!).

04/07/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In Person

Farting Sock Puppets and Mega Bake Ovens: Alton Brown Live

The final show in Alton Brown's Edible Inevitable tour brought down the house (and thankfully didn't burn it down).

04/05/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: March 28-April 3

A much-lauded cafe closes and a chain prepares to move in.

04/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Giving Back

Thur Mix a Lot: Weekly Cocktails for Charity

The weekly cocktail series at Yellow Rose Distilling will support local non-profits.

04/02/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

early risers

Hugs & Donuts Is Now [Soft] Open

The long-awaited donut shop from the H-Town StrEATs gang will have its grand opening Monday.

04/02/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Honors

Is Houston Home to Food & Wine's Best New Chef?

If you cast your vote, it could be.

04/01/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Special Occasions

Celebrate Out of the Box: Easter Brunch, Pre-Game, & GNO

From Girls Night Out to Easter brunch with your family, how to celebrate this holiday week in Houston

04/01/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Two Alarms

Two Beloved Houston Restaurants Closed by Fires

Bad news comes in twos.

03/31/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

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