Oh, so sweet potato

Star Ingredient of the Season: Sweet Potato

Trade in your plain old baked potato for a loaded sweet potato piled high with brisket and cabbage slaw at Dish Society.

08/11/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Kid-Friendly

Back to School Blues: 5 End-of-Summer Treats for Your Kids

Only adults are ready for the summer to end.

08/10/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Sweet Charity

Be a Lady (or Man) Who Lunches with These Houston Restaurant Weeks Picks

These four favorites offer exceptional deals during HRW, especially at lunch.

08/10/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Fresh Catch

A First Look at Bramble

Randy Rucker is back and we're better for it.

08/07/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Go Fish

Extreme Eats: Crispy Whole Red Snapper

As much a conversational piece at the table as a dish, this extreme red snapper is a feast for the eyes.

08/07/2015 By Megha Tejpal

New Kid on the Block

A First Look at Izakaya

It's not a traditional izakaya, and the Midtown restaurant is better for it.

08/05/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Keep it Classic

Celebrate Out of the Box: Classic Houston Restaurants

Out with the old, in with the new? Not so fast. Classic Houston restaurants are just as hot now as ever.

08/05/2015 By Megha Tejpal

On the half shell

Star Ingredient of the Season: Oysters

Oysters Añejo put a bold, Tex-Mex spin on a summer seafood staple.

08/05/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Editor’s Picks

Houston’s 13 Finest Pizza Joints

Experience an Italian renaissance, Houston-style.

08/04/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Craft Beer

At Karbach’s New Restaurant, a Wine Guy Goes Hop Head

Joseph Stayshich, formerly of Benjy’s, opens his latest restaurant inside the craft brewery—and discovers a new appreciation for beer along the way.

08/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Main Attractions

Going Beyond the Brisket

Houston pitmasters are tackling more than just the Texas trinity these days.

08/04/2015 By J.C. Reid

’Cue Town, USA

Is Houston the Hottest Barbecue Market in Texas?

While Central Texas hogs the spotlight, the best new barbecuers are busy setting up shop in Houston.

08/04/2015 By Robb Walsh

Burnt Offerings

The Complete Guide to Houston Barbecue

08/04/2015

Editor’s Picks

Houston’s 9 Best Juice Bars

Quench your thirst during summer’s dog days.

08/04/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Restaurant Review

Are You Being Servered?

At Peska and La Grange, in praise of waitstaffs that keep their distance.

08/04/2015 By Scott Vogel

Side Shows

Traditional Side Dishes Get a Modern Twist

Elevating classic East Texas sides to new heights is a uniquely Houston phenomenon.

08/04/2015 By Robb Walsh

BBQ!

Where to Eat the Best Houston BBQ Right Now

Our completely up-to-date guide to the 10 best barbecue spots in town.

08/04/2015 By Robb Walsh and J.C. Reid Edited by Katharine Shilcutt

Meatless Monday

Cold Sesame Noodles on a Hot Day

Chill out in Chinatown with this classic Sichuan snack.

08/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Moment of Zen

Extreme Eats: Buddha Burger at Max's Wine Dive

Stacked with beef, Brie, foie gras and a chicken fried lobster tail, the $65 Buddha Burger will have you rubbing your belly in pure joy.

07/31/2015 By Megha Tejpal

IN and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: July 25-31

Of Chinatown changes and Midtown makeovers

07/31/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt