Eat & Drink

Not a Tamal, Nacatamal

Our Latest Obsession: Fritanga Nicaraguense La Carreta

We can't get this hard-to-find Central American cuisine out of our heads.

12/05/2016 By Alice Levitt

Heart of Glass

Less Than a Year After Its James Beard Win, Oxheart Is Closing

Still haven't scored a reservation? You have until March 15.

12/02/2016 By Alice Levitt

Fried Day

A Chick-fil-A Food Truck is Coming to Houston

2016 is finally looking merry and bright.

12/02/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Comfort Food

H-E-B Lets You Bring Luby's Mac 'n' Cheese Home

To celebrate the cafeteria's 70th birthday, the grocery chain adds the cult noodles to its frozen food stock.

12/02/2016 By Alice Levitt

Essay

The Critic's Notebook: Point of No Return

In a business based on novelty, repeat performances are rare.

12/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Fennel

How to eat (and cook) the anise-flavored perennial.

12/01/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Nao is the Time

Nao Ramen House Opens Tomorrow in Rice Village

On December 1, the slurping begins at the former 55 Bar & Restaurant.

11/30/2016 By Alice Levitt

Easy Being Cheesy

How to Recreate Maggiano's Pumpkin-Praline Cheesecake

The guilty pleasure leaves the chain's menu tonight—here's how to keep eating it.

11/30/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Marché de Noël

Can't Get to Europe This Holiday? Rice Village Has a Christmas Market of Its Own

On December 8, the Continent comes to Houston with a slew of Christmas specials.

11/30/2016 By Glissette Santana

Recipe

You're Going to Want to Make This Cardamom Hot Chocolate

Cacao & Cardamom owner Annie Rupani shares her secret recipe for the coziest cup of cocoa around.

11/29/2016 By Jenn Nguyen

On the Rocks

Frozen Holiday Cocktails Make More Sense Than You Think

State Fare's mulled sangria and Cranberry Surprise are seasonal standouts.

11/29/2016 By Alice Levitt

Telugu Style

Food Fight: Where Is Houston's Best South Indian Buffet?

Both Yaal Tiffins and Hyderabad House serve all the curries you can eat, but who does it best?

11/29/2016 By Alice Levitt

Young & Beautiful

Our Latest Obsession: Ube Brazo de Mercedes at Filipiniana Restaurant + Bakery

The next generation in the Filipiniana dynasty introduces modern Filipino cuisine to Houston.

11/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Global Gastronomy

Four Years In, Lucille's Is Reborn

The South rises again (with help from Europe and Asia) after a successful dim sum trial run.

11/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Job Loyalty

Kady Lopez Has Worked at Ninfa's for 40 Years

The Honduras native celebrates four decades with the restaurant on November 25.

11/23/2016 By Alice Levitt

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Pomegranates

How to eat (and cook) the fabled fruit.

11/23/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Beans Lots of Beans

What Exactly Is Texas Caviar?

Defining the vintage recipe and making it just right.

11/22/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Surf and Turf

The Best Burger at Hopdoddy Burger Bar Contains No Beef

Can't decide between sushi and a burger? Here's the solution.

11/22/2016 By Alice Levitt

Skewered

What Should You Eat at the Texas Renaissance Festival

A world of food waits at the country's largest Ren faire.

11/22/2016 By Alice Levitt

Ice House

How to Throw a Fun, Productive Tamale Party for the Holidays

What to prep, where to get it, and who to assign to masa-spreading duties.

11/21/2016 By Gwendolyn Zepeda

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