Eat & Drink

Ear This

Star Ingredient of the Season: Corn on the Cob

Corn plays a supporting role well at summer barbecues and picnics, but the fried corn on the cob at Ray's is a star all on its own.

07/20/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Extreme Eats

Extreme Eats: Lone Star Samwiches Food Truck

Sandwiches are for school lunches but "samwiches" are for the extreme eater.

07/17/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Cheap Dates

Happy Hour of the Week: Woodbar

A little generosity goes a long way.

07/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Sweet Charity

Pay What You Want Today at the Houston Texans Grille

All proceeds from today's fundraiser benefit the Lone Star Veterans Association, so dig in.

07/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fresh Catch

MF Sushi Reopens in the Museum District

Master sushi chef Chris Kinjo is back after an extended hiatus.

07/15/2015 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt

Hot Houston

Celebrate Out of the Box: Houston's NOT Flooded

It's been weeks since we've needed our rain boots, umbrellas and canoes. Let's put #HoustonFlood to rest and celebrate the summer the right way.

07/15/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Getting to Know You

Dining and Dating: Discovering Houston’s Diverse Food Options

What’s scarier than getting to know someone? Trying new food.

07/15/2015 By Kelly Schafler

The Buzz

Cool Down and Perk Up: Houston's 10 Best Iced Coffees

Stay cool and caffeinated at the same time with this batch of brisk brews.

07/14/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fresh Catch

A First Look at Helen Greek Food & Wine

Evan Turner sets out to turn the city on its ear with regional Greek fare and the second-largest Greek wine list in the US.

07/13/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cool as a Cucumber

Star Ingredient of the Season: Cucumber

When it comes to summer and spice, cucumbers help beat the heat.

07/13/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Staying In

Take a Staycation: the Royal Sonesta Hotel

The Galleria is one of the state's premiere shopping and dining destinations—and it deserves more than a day trip.

07/13/2015 By Megha Tejpal

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: July 4-10

Of bagels and brambles

07/10/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Drink a Bite to Eat

Extreme Eats: Blood Bros. BBQ

Dr Pepper, donuts and darn good barbecue, all in one sandwich.

07/10/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Cheap Dates

Happy Hour of the Week: Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails

The most useful spot in Midtown offers an equally useful daily happy hour.

07/09/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Wine

Fresh Alternatives to Summer White Wine

We hear you—Red wine? In the Houston summer?—but bear with us.

07/09/2015 By Jeremy Parzen

Restaurant Review

Looking for Levure Bakery and Patisserie

This French bakery is far-flung and difficult to find—and absolutely worth it.

07/09/2015 By Scott Vogel

Restaurant Review

Peli Peli’s South African Cuisine Shines at the Galleria

Chef Paul Friedman’s latest location is the stuff of legend.

07/09/2015 By Scott Vogel

Editor’s Picks

14 Milkshakes to Slurp Down This Summer

And just in time for swimsuit season!

07/09/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Editor’s Picks

Where to Get Your Ramen On Right Now

A noodle-lover’s list of the best and newest spots to bury your face in a bowl of broth.

07/09/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Life Shavers

How to Quit Your Oil Job and Open a Sno-Cone Stand

Alexx and Rhonda Nanez, owners of Just Chill Out, on finding your own happiness, Houston-style

07/09/2015 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt

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