Restaurant Reviews

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

Catch of the Day

Fried Day: Gulf Grouper in The Woodlands

Crabby Daddy Steakhouse & Seafood serves up an impressive variety of local fish.

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

Wine Down

Happy Hour of the Week: Max's Wine Dive

The happy hour menu at MWD Fairview pairs $6 small plates with half-off wine.

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

Cuban King

Tex-Mex Tuesday: El Rey Taqueria

Is it still Tex-Mex if the taco fillings are Cuban?

02/02/2016 By Alice Levitt

Pho Shizzle

Meatless Monday: Saigon House

Midtown's newest Vietnamese concept offers a build-your-own spring roll and Banh mi bar.

02/01/2016 By Megha Tejpal

The Other K-Cup

First Bite: Caffé Bene

Next-level café indulgences travel from Asia to downtown Houston.

01/27/2016 By Mohammed Zain

Syrian Sweets

Sugar Rush: Fettuccine Crêpes at Slik Chocolate

A Syrian chocolatier reinvents a French dessert in Westchase.

01/27/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cretaceous Creations

Brontosaurus Smoked Beef at Genesis Steakhouse

If dinosaurs roamed the Earth, this kosher eatery would know what to do.

01/26/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Hola From Hidalgo

Tex-Mex Tuesday: El Hidalguense

The barbacoa and cabrito at this Spring Branch staple have seen greener pastures.

01/26/2016 By Alice Levitt

Miso Hungry

Meatless Monday: Ka Sushi

The trendy but casual menu at Ka Sushi offers a variety of vegetarian options.

01/25/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Whiskey & Tacos

First Bite: Eight Row Flint

The men behind Revival Market are at it again with proprietary whiskeys and locavore bar food.

01/22/2016 By Alice Levitt

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

Desserts

Sugar Rush: Coconut Cream Cake at the Dessert Gallery

Why you should make this triple-layer cake a weekly habit.

01/20/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Do the Dosa

Meatless Monday: DGN Factory

Short for "Dosa Gone Nuts," this casual concept offers Houstonians the Indian crêpe experience.

01/18/2016 By Megha Tejpal

12 Westchase Restaurants to Try Right Now

From Persian to ramen to Tex-Mex, this incredibly international part of town has you covered.

01/12/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Let's Taco 'Bout It

Meatless Monday: Tacos A Go-Go

Substitute Mexican tater tots for beef at this Tex-Mex taco spot.

01/11/2016 By Megha Tejpal

So Weird It's Good

Sugar Rush: Ice Cream Burrito at Gelato Cup

A Chinatown gelateria offers its own version of a Tex-Mex fave.

01/06/2016 By Alice Levitt

Sunday Funday

The Rise and Rise of Brunch

There's never been a better time for a weekend-morning repast in the Bayou City.

01/05/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

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