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Dog Days

Our Latest Obsession: Murdoch's Backyard Pub

A new Cypress pub is indulgence done right.

08/02/2016 By Alice Levitt

National Nomination

Foreign Correspondents Nominated as One of Bon Appétit's Best New Restaurants

It's one of the top 50 for now, but could make the top 10.

08/02/2016 By Ross Livingston

Sated Sattvic

The GOOF Gets Its First Indian Restaurant

The Hare Krishna Temple & Cultural Center has opened buffet Govinda's Vegetarian Restaurant.

08/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

News

Bramble Has Closed, Effective Immediately

The inventive Tanglewood restaurant opened last summer, drawing rave reviews.

07/29/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Hou Tube

Roost's Kevin Naderi Has Beaten Bobby Flay

The Roost owner is, apparently, on fire.

07/29/2016 By Liz Hardaway

Ghost of a Chance

Ecto Cooler is Back!

With the return of a childhood favorite, it's 1987 all over again, but have we outgrown it?

07/29/2016 By Alice Levitt

Discount Dining

Where Should You Be Eating for Houston Restaurant Weeks?

Not all restaurant week menus are created equal. Here are the good ones.

07/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cool As Ice

Why You Need Steel City Pops Today

In the heat of late July, only an artisan paleta will do.

07/28/2016 By Paulina Lelo de Larrea

Tasting Notes

French Country Wines Gets You Up Close and Personal with the Good Stuff

Owners Phyllis Adatto and Tim Smith bring the very best of France’s small-vineyard wines to Houston.

07/28/2016 By Holly Beretto

Light Bites

Lünch is Served Starting Friday

While Oxheart is closed for summer break, the pop-up is on from July 29 to August 7.

07/27/2016 By Alice Levitt

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Coconut Dreams

Sugar Rush: Asian Market Thai Lao Food

Never tried luk chup, woon kra-ti or kanom Thai chao wung? You can in the Heights.

07/27/2016 By Alice Levitt

Slather It On

Houston Restaurant Condiments We Wish Were Sold By the Bottle

Five sauces we want to put on everything.

07/26/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Little Italy

Arthur Ave Opens on Friday

Helen Greek Food & Wine's Italian sister debuts in the Heights.

07/26/2016 By Alice Levitt

Plantain Wishes

Our Latest Obsession: Fufu de Plátano at Café Piquet

Houston's Cuban stalwart is still going strong.

07/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Good Morning

Where to Find Remixed Breakfast Bites

Reasons to never skip the most important meal again.

07/25/2016 By Justine Hernandez

Play It Cool

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: Sweet Treats Around Town

Where to get the best custard, ice cream and gelato in town

07/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Play It Cool

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: How Ice, Beans and Jelly Can Make Magic

Taiwanese shaved ice is a cool treat that provides a dizzying array of make-your-own options.

07/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Play It Cool

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: The Ultimate Summer Six-Pack

Here, our six favorite local lagers that power us through July’s yardwork, August’s block parties, and September’s longest dog days.

07/25/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Euro Pop

Eating Out in Houston: Culinary Adventures of a Newcomer

What does a newly transplanted European think of Space City dining?

07/22/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Preservation Station

Go for Tartare, Not the Bar at Springbok

The Downtown South African spot deserves more recognition for its food than its ping pong.

07/22/2016 By Alice Levitt

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