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In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Sept. 19-25

Two new barbecue joints bring two new beginnings for two talented pitmasters.

09/25/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Health Nuts

What's the Deal with Açai Bowls?

The healthy smoothie-in-a-bowl is popping up everywhere, and with good reason.

09/23/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Tex-Mex Tuesday

There's a New Place in Town for Puffy Tacos

Tacos a Go-Go ditches the tortas and tamales in favor of a brand-new, taco-centric menu.

09/22/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Tex-Mex Tuesday

Alicia's Mexican Grille Shares Its Family Secrets

This Houston chain owes its success to a surprising menu and a family's hard work.

09/22/2015 By Sara Samora

Hot Buttered Chum

Booze Brews Turn Your Keurig Brewer Into a Single-Serve Speakeasy

Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.

09/21/2015 By Nicholas L. Hall

Rise and Shine

4 Irresistable Recipes for Celebrating National Pancake Day

This year, the holiday falls on a Saturday—all the more reason to stay in and try your hand at one of these over-the-top pancake recipes.

09/21/2015 By Akshaya Iyer

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Sept. 12-18

When one Asian fusion door closes, another Asian fusion door opens.

09/18/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Everything's bigger in Texas

Extreme Eats: Texas-Sized Dosa

This spicy Indian dish is large and in charge. Oh, and it's vegetarian.

09/18/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Between the Buns

Celebrate Out of the Box: National Cheeseburger Day

Piled high and smothered with cheese, a juicy cheeseburger is indeed something to celebrate.

09/17/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Park and Dine

Teas Nursery in Bellaire Readies for Its Reincarnation as Evelyn's Park

A destination restaurant is coming to the new Bellaire park from Zelko Concepts.

09/17/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Gettin' Piggy With It

Go Pig or Go Home at Houston's 4th Annual Pork-stravaganza

The annual suckling pig showdown pits 18 chefs in a fiery battle at 8th Wonder Brewery.

09/16/2015 By Jennifer Nguyen

Chips and Dip

Everything You Ever Needed to Know for National Guacamole Day

We've got 5 fun facts to serve up along with your best guacamole recipe.

09/15/2015 By Jennifer Nguyen

Eat Like a Texan

Extreme Eats: Barbecue Pork Belly at BRC Gastropub

Extreme eats are an everyday occurrence at this Southern-style gastropub.

09/15/2015 By Megha Tejpal

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Sept. 5-11

Changes abound in East Downtown—especially for those with furry friends.

09/11/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Mimosas and Munchies

Celebrate Out of the Box: Brand New Brunches

New brunch menus are rolling out across town—and that's cause for celebration in our book.

09/11/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Cheap Date

Happy Hour of the Week: Lawless Spirits & Kitchen

An Art Deco classic is restored, revived and serving the city once again.

09/10/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Say Cheese!

Star Ingredient of the Season: Burrata

Pair your next glass of wine with a nice burrata—the season's buttery, creamy, understated cheese.

09/10/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Get In Line

Opening Alert: Lotus Seafood Adds a Third Location

Will a new location mean shorter lines at the original? You wish.

09/09/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Let the Chips Fall

The Chocolate Chip Cookie (C)rumble

Leave it to a group of dedicated Houston food bloggers to determine who is serving the best chocolate chip cookie in town.

09/09/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Hall Pass

Extreme Eats: Serving Detention at Bernie's Burger Bus

What punishment? The Detention Burger at Bernie's Burger Bus is old-school awesome.

09/04/2015 By Megha Tejpal

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