Eat & Drink

Tortilla Takedown

Taco Loco Is Taking the Taco to the Next Level

The top five reasons we're excited for the debut of Houstonia's taco smackdown.

05/25/2017 By Alice Levitt

Ice House

At Darlene's Shrimp Shack, Fried Shrimp Doesn't Get Any Fresher—No, Really

This food truck takes being a ~~farm~~ water-to-table restaurant quite literally.

05/25/2017 By Robb Walsh

Veterans Memorial Drive: Houston's Unheralded Food Crawl Destination

Already worked your way down Bellaire Boulevard and Westheimer? This third expanse of asphalt spanning both sides of the Beltway is the new hot dining spot.

05/25/2017 By Alice Levitt and Katharine Shilcutt

Restaurant Review

At Night Market and Maba Pan-Asian Diner, a Fine Fusion of Traditions

Go for the loaded fries, stay for the five-spice-rubbed ribeye and pork belly tacos wrapped in scallion pancakes.

05/25/2017 By Alice Levitt

Candy Mountain

Three Sweet Ways to Celebrate National Candy Month

You'll find everything from vintage treats to global goodies at these sugar stops.

05/25/2017 By Alice Levitt

Pour

You Don't Have to Be a Torah Scholar to Enjoy This Synagogue's Beers

Drop the Dos Equis and try a Dos Aleph instead.

05/25/2017 By Alice Levitt

On the Road

Our Latest Obsession: Silk Road Grill

Houston's first Uzbek restaurant opens in Willowbrook.

05/24/2017 By Alice Levitt

Claws Out

Is Jimmy Chew Asian Kitchen's $19.95 Whole Lobster Too Good To Be True?

Sampling the Montrose spot's discounted lobster.

05/24/2017 By Beth Levine

Cold as Ice

A Spicy Special at Ramen Tatsu-Ya For the Sweaty Season

Cold ramen? Yes, please.

05/23/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

On the Go

Seven Fast Casual Spots You Won't Be Embarrassed to Frequent

From house-cured bacon to a 65-item salad bar, some good stuff comes quickly.

05/23/2017 By Lauren McDowell

Damascus Dining

Want To Try Syrian Food? It's Nearby at Island Grill

A new location means you're always close to the juice bar and Mediterranean grill.

05/22/2017 By Alice Levitt

Meat There

Swordfish Ribeye and Chicken-Fried Wagyu: B&B's Unique New Additions

The Washington Corridor steakhouse announces some new menu items along with rotating daily specials.

05/19/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Farewell

Hunky Dory and Bernadine's Will Close Next Week

Is anyone surprised?

05/18/2017 By Alice Levitt

H-Town Life

The 10 Best Things Overheard at Brasserie 19

"Do you think it's okay to order the oysters even though Saturn is in retrograde?"

05/18/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Speaking Norse

With a New Chef in Place, Ship & Shield is Worth a Second Try

Triniti vet Pat Sommers brings the Scandinavian fare into focus.

05/18/2017 By Beth Levine

By Any Other Name

Journey Into the Yucatan for Dessert at Rosas & Xocolate

The boutique hotel's signature sweet is worth the heat.

05/18/2017 By Alice Levitt

Booze Cruise

The Critic's Notebook: On Drinking

Is restaurant reviewing a road to alcoholism? Not for this critic.

05/17/2017 By Alice Levitt

No Meat, No Problem

Vegetarian Special Occasion? Look No Further Than Kiran's New Sadhya Tasting Menu

Eschew sins of the flesh with an elegant eight-course meal.

05/16/2017 By Alice Levitt

A Toast

First Bite: Cavo

New Greenway café offers sustenance far beyond caffeination.

05/16/2017 By Alice Levitt

Burger Time

First Bite: FM Kitchen and Bar

Chef Ryan Hildebrand follows Triniti with something a bit more casual.

05/16/2017 By Alice Levitt

Houstonia Magazine

Eat & Drink

Taco Loco Is Taking the Taco to the Next Level

At Darlene's Shrimp Shack, Fried Shrimp Doesn't Get Any Fresher—No, Really

Veterans Memorial Drive: Houston's Unheralded Food Crawl Destination

At Night Market and Maba Pan-Asian Diner, a Fine Fusion of Traditions

Three Sweet Ways to Celebrate National Candy Month

You Don't Have to Be a Torah Scholar to Enjoy This Synagogue's Beers

Our Latest Obsession: Silk Road Grill

Is Jimmy Chew Asian Kitchen's $19.95 Whole Lobster Too Good To Be True?

A Spicy Special at Ramen Tatsu-Ya For the Sweaty Season

Seven Fast Casual Spots You Won't Be Embarrassed to Frequent

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