Eat & Drink

Emotional Eating

A Houston Author Discusses Her "Cookbook With Feelings"

Marci Izard convinces us that conscious consumption can be delicious.

02/18/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Go for the Golden Hour

Happy Hour of the Week: Johnny's Gold Brick

Yet another Treadsack concept gets it right, pairing discounted cocktails with the Pi Pizza truck at this neighborhood gem.

02/18/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Mad Luv

Ziggy's Roumanian Steakhouse Returns Next Month

Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse DJ Dani Luv discusses schtick, dreck and vegetarianism.

02/18/2016 By Alice Levitt

Green is the New Black

The Juice Girl Introduces Soft-Serve Juice Cream

Is it health food or dessert? The folks at the Heights juice bar explain.

02/17/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Award Season

Helen Greek Food & Wine May Be the Best New Restaurant in the Country

The James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist nominations are out, and Houston is feeling the love.

02/17/2016 By Alice Levitt

Under the Sea

Even the Sea Lions Eat Sustainable Seafood at the Houston Zoo

The zoo educates guests in responsible fishery practices with a special dinner.

02/17/2016 By Alice Levitt

Fast Food Fever

Tex Mex Tuesday: In Praise of Pollo

Why we aren't embarrassed to love El Pollo Loco.

02/16/2016 By Alice Levitt

Flights of Fish

Peska Debuts Its "Omarkase" Menu

Executive chef Omar Pereney's eight-course feast highlights exotic locales around the globe.

02/16/2016 By Megha Tejpal

in-home cooking

Private Chefs at Your Service

Culinary magic happens behind the closed doors of some of Houston's affluent family homes.

02/16/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Veggies & Vino

Meatless Monday: The Tasting Room

New additions to the winter menu at TTR spotlight sweet and savory vegetarian dishes.

02/15/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Fugu Me!

It's Fugu Season in Japan—and at Kata Robata

Our dining editor eats the potentially poisonous blowfish.

02/15/2016 By Alice Levitt

A Chicken Ain't Nothin' But a Bird

Fried Day: French Toast and Wings at Lucille's

And you thought chicken and waffles was a brunch indulgence.

02/12/2016 By Alice Levitt

Happy Hour Holley-day

Happy Hour of the Week: Holley's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Fried oysters, Thai curry mussels, and so much more for under $10 during happy hour in the oyster bar.

02/11/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Desserts

Sugar Rush: Multi-Tiered Artisan Cake at Randall's

The “Artisan Colossal Chocolate Cake Slice” is one of the best dessert deals in town.

02/11/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Sweetheart Sleepover

Make Plans for a Valentine's Day Staycation

Take advantage of the weekend with some romantic R&R at these Houston-area hotels.

02/10/2016 By Megha Tejpal

For the Seafood Lover in You

If I Eat at Red Lobster Will Beyoncé Be There?

Are Houston's Red Lobsters packed thanks to the Queen Bee?

02/10/2016 By Alice Levitt

Editor's Picks

The 10 Heights Restaurants You Should Be Eating at Right Now

Houston’s hottest dining neighborhood is only getting hotter.

02/10/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cuckoo for Cacao

There's a Cocoa Bean Extravaganza at Central Market

Ogle these chocolate shots, then taste it for yourself.

02/09/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Editor's Picks

11 Date Night Ideas Across Town

Avoid the crowds in the city and try a romantic spot off the beaten path.

02/09/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Under 100

100 Miles or Less: Go Crazy for Crawfish in Crosby

Forget barbecue pilgrimages—this time of year calls for a crawfish crawl.

02/09/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt