Eat & Drink

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston Is the Best City in the Country to Eat on a Budget

Here are our favorite bites under $10.

04/09/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Oscars of Food

Announcing Houston's James Beard Award Finalists for 2025

Houston finally does well in the nominee round, with four local restaurants and chefs advancing in this year's awards.

04/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Reasons to Love Houston

Why Chefs in Houston Are So Supportive of One Another

The city's restaurant workers could be highly competitive, but instead, there's a sense of camaraderie that's unique to Houston.

04/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Reasons to Love Houston

Let's Play Houston Food Bingo

So many international cuisines are available right here in Houston.

04/01/2025 By Emma Balter

Togetherness

New Heights Restaurant Camaraderie Will Make You Feel Right at Home

Shawn Gawle, formerly of Goodnight Hospitality, serves refined but nostalgic American cuisine that’s meant to be shared.

03/26/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sando Paradise

The Top Spots in Houston for a Great Sandwich

Whether you want a banh mi, po'boy, or a classic deli sub, these restaurants have you covered.

03/25/2025 By Claire Anderson, Sofia Gonzalez, and Brooke Viggiano

Farm Fresh

The Best Farmers Markets to Shop for Food in Houston

Skip out on a grocery store run and head to one of these gems instead.

03/21/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Bayougraphy

Meet the 26-Year-Old Executive Chef Behind Maximo’s New Menu

Adrian Torres is mixing his Mexican culture with modern cooking to bring the best dishes to Local Food Group’s newly revamped restaurant.

03/19/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Hidden Fun

Finding These Houston Speakeasies Will Pay Off

Put your detective skills to the test to visit these fun restaurants and bars.

03/18/2025 By Megha McSwain and Daniel Renfrow

The Classics

How Yale Street Grill Has Thrived by Staying Exactly the Same

The restaurant might now be known for its delicious burgers and breakfast plates, but when it opened in 1923, it was known as Yale Street Pharmacy.

03/18/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Checking In

How It’s Going at Houston’s New Michelin-Starred Restaurants

The six restaurants have seen an increase in business with people coming from all over the state. But what’s next?

03/12/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Changing the Game

Amrina Team Moves to Fast-Casual with New Midtown Concepts

They take the same care with the fried chicken at Pok Pok Po and the bowls, wraps, and salads at Bol as they do at their fine-dining Woodlands restaurant.

03/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Packin' Heat

The Best Places for a Hot Chicken Sandwich in Houston

The trend might have peaked, but that doesn’t stop these restaurants from serving the spiciest sandos in town.

02/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Classics

Inside the Century-Long History of Christie’s Seafood & Steaks

This restaurant with over 100 years of business in Houston and Galveston prompted its successor’s family to undergo a name change.

02/21/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Bayougraphy

Suu Khin Brings the World of Burmese Food to Houston

The chef shares her journey growing Burmalicious from a blog and Instagram account to a successful pop-up, earning a James Beard semifinalist spot along the way.

02/19/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Pie Town

Where to Enjoy the Best Slices of Pizza in Houston

Houston's newfound pizza scene has everything you could ask for.

02/18/2025 By Daniel Renfrow and Emma Balter

Restaurant woes

Houston Restaurants Continue to Be the Victims of Break-Ins

Social media has drawn attention to the issue, but that hasn’t stopped the incidents from happening.

02/12/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Crawdaddies

The Best Places in Houston for Viet-Cajun Crawfish

This fusion food with Vietnamese and Louisiana roots has become the new standard in the Bayou City.

02/11/2025 By Mai Pham and Timothy Malcolm

Ciao

March Transports Diners to Venice with New Tasting Menu

The restaurant by Goodnight Hospitality explores Venetian flavors with its upcoming season.

02/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Slam Dunk

The Best Sports Bars in Houston to Cheer on Your Team

Houston sports might disappoint from time to time, but that doesn't stop us from supporting them at our favorite bars.

02/04/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow