Eat & Drink

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What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: October 17

Our editors share the best bites, drinks, and happenings in Houston this weekend, from creative tacos and playful cocktails to bold theater worth snagging tickets for.

10/17/2025 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Marrying cuisines

10 Must-Try Fusion Dishes in Houston Right Now

From bagel naan to brisket fried rice, these Houston fusion dishes mix culture and creativity in every bite.

10/15/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley, Erica Cheng, and Sofia Gonzalez

Bread Winners

The Best Bakeries Defining Houston’s Sweet and Savory Side

For a taste of home or discovering new flavors, there’s nothing better than sampling the city’s variety of pastries.

10/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez, Emma Balter, and Phoebe Gibson

Midnight Munchies

Where Houston Eats After Dark

Tacos at 3am, fried pickles after last call, or pie before sunrise—these late-night restaurants keep Houston fed long after the lights go out.

10/13/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Nigiri Nirvana

The Ultimate Houston Sushi Hit List

Hidden omakase counters, chef-driven destinations, and roll-focused favorites all make Houston one of the best sushi cities in the country.

10/13/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Phoebe Gibson

Alfresco

Perfect Patios for Houston's Cooler Weather

From laid-back vibes at Axelrad to a Tulum-inspired experience, these local patios have it all.

10/10/2025 By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez

Taste of Home

Michy’s Chino Boricua Brings Puerto Rican Chinese to Houston

At this Katy restaurant, crispy tostones and sizzling fried rice bring nostalgic flavors from Puerto Rico’s Chinese kitchens straight to Texas.

10/08/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Ultimate Hit List

Houston's Hottest New Restaurants to Visit This Month

A French wine bar with fancy bites, an outpost of Local Public Eatery in The Woodlands, and an Asiatown ramen spot that channels Korean convenience stores—here's where to go this month.

10/07/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Greatest Hits

A Complete Bucket List of the Best Things to Do in Houston

Whether you’re in Houston for a day or a lifetime, we have ideas.

10/06/2025 By Emma Balter

Pinchin' pennies

The Best Happy Hours in Houston Right Now

Whether you’re into craft beer, cocktails, wine, or you're all about the food, these Houston bars and restaurants are serving up can’t-miss discounts and specials.

10/06/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Boot Scoot

How Horni Tonk Tuesdays Sparked a Houston Honky-Tonk Revival

Each week, Shoeshine Charley’s Big Top Lounge entertains a diverse crowd of honky-tonk fans who love dancing as much as they do building community.

10/01/2025 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

Send Noods

Houston’s First Korean Ramen Convenience Store Opens in Asiatown

Ramen Alley brings South Korea’s 24-hour convenience store culture—DIY ramen bowls, K-snacks, and K-pop vibes—to Houston’s dining scene.

10/01/2025 By Erica Cheng

Our best eats

The 8 Houston Dishes We Couldn’t Put Down in September 2025

The plates that lingered on our palates this month—a birria feast built for two, a carrot course that redefines the root, and Nobie’s cult-favorite Dilly Bread.

09/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff