Eat & Drink

Meat Me Somewhere

Southern Smoke Festival Pivots with a Weekend of Events and Specials

While we can't all get in line for Franklin Barbecue, we can have plenty of beef, lamb, and pork.

09/22/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

McShane-Shane-Shane

Houston Native Returns with Ostia, Which Opens This Week

Chef Travis McShane promises rustic approaches for Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

09/22/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

With Pizza and a Controversial History, Bottled Blonde Is Up and Running

The Washington Avenue spot has pizza, beer, cocktails, and bottle service.

09/21/2020 By Lauro Rojas

Local Yokels

5 Egg Sandwiches Worthy of Your To-Go Breakfast Binge

From nostalgic diner-style creations to loaded mashups, these are the savory handhelds that get us going.

09/21/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Ales to Aid

Beer News: Breweries Giving Back with Collaborative Beers

Plus, there are a lot of new beers out this weekend. We try to cover as many as possible.

09/18/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Covid-19

Abbott: Bars to Stay Closed as Restaurants Move to 75 Percent Capacity

As hospitalization rates have decreased, the Texas governor says some food-and-drink operations can increase.

09/17/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering for Takeout: Biryani, Schnitzel, and The Best Rice Cake

This week we're staying west of the Inner Loop and diving into Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines.

09/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Katz's Comes to the Heights with a New Look

The always-open New York-style restaurant doesn't just have Reubens and bagels.

09/15/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Drink Up

Food News: Bar Pop-Ups Offer More Opportunities to Support Mixology Workers

Plus, Bistro Provence is no more and Bistro 555 is here.

09/15/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

1945-2020

Remembering Tony Vallone, Houston's King of Hospitality

Prominent names in the city's dining scene talk about H-Town's admired late host.

09/11/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Clang!

Beer News: Top Texas Chefs Team Up for Karbach Brew

Plus, a few Houston-area breweries are re-opening this weekend.

09/11/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Food News

Houston Restaurateur Tony Vallone Dies at 75

The operator's wife of 36 years says Tony's legacy will continue.

09/10/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out: Afghan, Mexican, Turkish, Japanese, and a Sandwich

It isn't hard to indulge in a world of flavors when you live in Houston.

09/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Party Never Ends

Food News: McDonald's Partners with Travis Scott on a New Meal

Plus, Molina's Cantina and The Burger Joint are expanding their empires.

09/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Platter Plot

Luby's Announces Its Sale Plan, Edging the Cafeteria Closer to an End

The company is going forward with a liquidation and dissolution plan that might bring full closings.

09/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Just A Few Weeks In, Bludorn Sparkles

There's a lot to love about this exciting restaurant in the Fourth Ward.

09/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Late Summer Cheers

Beer News: Saint Arnold, 11 Below Bring Us New Brews for Labor Day Weekend

Plus, Buffalo Bayou's CEO addresses accusations surfacing on a prominent Instagram account.

09/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Dine-In or Takeout

Our 11 Favorite Restaurants in River Oaks

From stalwart spots to exciting newcomers, the neighborhood is home to Houston's finest eateries.

09/03/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Giving Back

Food News: Fertitta Donates $1 Million to Employees Affected by Laura

Plus, a popular French patisserie is expanding yet again, and this time into Sugar Land.

09/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat At Home

What We're Ordering Out: Fish-R-Filet and a Big-Time Family Meal Deal

Head to Riel around lunchtime for some standout sandwiches.

09/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

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