Eat & Drink

Best Restaurants 2014

Best New Restaurants: Café Society

Exceptional coffee shops where coffee is far from the only exceptional thing on the menu

09/30/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best Restaurants 2014

Best New Restaurants: Asian Fusion

The cuisines of Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and East Asia—everywhere in East Asia—are once more at the forefront of the city’s culinary scene.

09/30/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best Restaurants 2014

Best New Restaurants: Americana

Comfort food is back, as classics are classed up and chefs draw inspiration from our collective nostalgia.

09/30/2014 By Robb Walsh and Katharine Shilcutt

Best Restaurants 2014

Best New Restaurants: Seafood

Now more than ever, chefs are fishing the rivers and oceans of the world—not to mention the waterways of our own backyard.

09/30/2014 By Robb Walsh and Katharine Shilcutt

Best Restaurants 2014

Best New Restaurants: Upping the Steaks

What could possibly be new and interesting about that old Texas mainstay the steakhouse? Oh ye cutting-edge carnivores of little faith!

09/30/2014 By Robb Walsh and Katharine Shilcutt

Feature

The Best New Restaurants of 2014

Still looking for reasons to believe Houston is the country’s most dynamic food city? How about 38 of them?

09/30/2014

Food Trends

IPA Madness Hits Houston

There's no such thing as too many IPAs when it comes to the Bayou City.

09/30/2014 By Russell van Kraayenburg

Meatless Monday

Is the New Pho & Crab Vietnamese Enough?

A first look at the new seafood pho restaurant in Memorial West.

09/29/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Houston Restaurants

The BLT at Blacksmith

Love is a BLT with a fried egg on top.

09/29/2014 By Russell van Kraayenburg

In and Out

The Opening and Closing of the Week: Sep. 20-26

Saying adios to an old friend, Otilia's

09/26/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Now Open

First Look at eT Craft Burgers & Beer in Cypress

Growler fills and a patio aren't the only new additions at this second location.

09/25/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

essay

Sushi at the Pasadena Kroger

A disorienting trip to the grocery store triggers memories of Cort McMurray's grandfather, and a less complicated life.

09/25/2014 By Cort McMurray

Sweet Treats

Nutella Milkshakes Now at Backstreet Cafe

It should go without saying, but save room for this dessert.

09/24/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Deli Dining

Where to Relish a Reuben in Houston

Seven spots to nosh on that deli favorite

09/24/2014 By Joanna O'Leary

Get Out

Enjoy the Patio Weather at Local Foods

Celebrate the first real fall-like weather of the year with a plush patio and some posole.

09/23/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Meatless Monday

A Lunch Suite at Tout Suite

A first look at EaDo's newest cafe—with much more than just vegetarian offerings

09/22/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening and Closing of the Week: Sep. 13-19

Drinking in high cotton

09/19/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Autumn Recipes

Recipe: Apple Pumpkin Trifles

A classic with a modern twist.

09/19/2014 By Russell van Kraayenburg

Eat This Now

Dish of the Week: Texas Cheesesteak at Sam's Deli Diner

Because Cheez Whiz is overrated

09/18/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Autumn Recipes

Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Pound Cake

The perfect cake for fall.

09/18/2014 By Russell van Kraayenburg