Groceries & Markets

Newcomer's Guide

Which Houston Grocery Store Is the One For You?

Consult our handy chart to find out.

08/30/2018 By Jeff Balke

Voilà! A meal.

We Tried Kroger's Meal Kits for Dinner and This Is What We Thought

Does this fast dish pass the home kitchen test?

08/21/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Reading The Tea Leaves

How to Eat an Impossible-to-Find Myanmarese Dish in Houston

Our writer learns that the Bayou City needs to get on this as soon as possible.

08/15/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Going Up, Going Down

The New Bellaire H-E-B Is Worth a Visit

H-E-B's first two-story location in the Houston area is a smart step for the company.

07/03/2018 By Cory Garcia

Grand Opening Soon

Things Off to a Good Start at Henderson & Kane General Store

This new spot in the Sixth Ward has excellent pastries—and more on the way.

06/27/2018 By Cory Garcia

The Essential Guide to Asiatown

Our 3 Favorite Supermarkets in Asiatown

And what to look for at each.

06/22/2018 By Katharine Shilcutt

Get to Work

It's Worth the Drive to Do the Picking at Moorhead's Blueberry Farm

Getting the good berries means putting in the work.

06/11/2018 By Cory Garcia

Baked Bads

Kroger's 'Soft' Pretzels Gave Us Hard Feelings

Kroger gets a lot right, but their soft pretzels leave much to be desired.

05/18/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Across the Pond

This Year, Fill Your Easter Baskets With British Candy

A brief introduction to the world of British chocolate bars.

03/29/2018 By Cory Garcia

New Green Traditions

Why H Mart Might Be Your Best Source For St. Patrick's Day Food

If you really want to go green this year, think outside the box.

03/14/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Farm Fresh

The Definitive Guide to Houston's Farmers Markets

Where to find the freshest food in the Bayou City.

01/30/2018 By Alice Levitt, Abby Ledoux, Catherine Matusow, and Katharine Shilcutt

It's Winter, Which Means It's Strawberry Season

We don't have to wait until spring or summer to get our fresh berry fix.

12/29/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Bun's the One

Sugar Rush: Baton Café & Bakery

Because you're not a real city until you have a Japanese bakery.

12/05/2017 By Alice Levitt

Noodling Around

Naughty Noah's Serves Up Vegan Pho to Cook at Home

Jimmy Tay Trinh is making the Houston favorite even easier to love.

12/04/2017 By Alice Levitt

An Edible Festival

The Best Local Gifts for Foodies (That They Don't Already Have)

Stumped on what to give the food lover in your life? We have some suggestions.

12/04/2017 By Alice Levitt

Tiny Bubbles

We Tried Kroger's Christmas Sodas So You Don't Have To

Will they make or break your holidays?

11/27/2017 By Alice Levitt

Stuffed

Circle K's Thanksgiving Kolaches Are Gross as Well as Grossly Perplexing

Want a chewy ball of dough with some fillings? You're in luck.

11/02/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Sweet on You

Marriage First, The Maple Guild Second

As a chill finally encroaches, it's time for syrup on everything.

10/30/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

The Drawl

The Essential Sauces and Salsas Every Houstonian Kitchen Needs

No, you have a condiment-hoarding problem.

10/30/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

All Day Buffet

Buc-ee’s: The Harrod’s of Convenience Stores

From jerky to fudge to "Sizzlin' Saltines," a tour of Texas' original food hall.

10/23/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

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