Eat & Drink

Cheap Dates

Happy Hour of the Week: Moving Sidewalk

Change your life, swear to God.

07/30/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

#DTHTX

Take a Staycation: Hotel Icon

Downtown is rapidly transforming into an ultra hip place to hang—so why not stay awhile?

07/30/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Back in (Ruggles) Black

Bruce Molzan Turns to Crowdsourced Fundraising for Baby Ruggles

Does the city need another Ruggles? Does it need a paleo bakery? Does Kickstarter actually work?

07/29/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Happy Birthday!

Celebrate Out of the Box: Summer Birthdays

Don't let the summer season overshadow your birthday—celebrate it out of the box with spicy food and craft cocktails.

07/29/2015 By Megha Tejpal

In and Out

Witchcraft Hopes Its Rebranding Will Cast a Spell on Diners

Chef Jordan Asher will roll out a new menu for the Heights restaurant on August 5.

07/28/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cool Moves

Chill Out: Raspas at Mango Beach

Concession stand classics like Frito pie and snowcones make this Heights favorite indispensable during the summer.

07/28/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cheers, Mate

Houstonia's Summer Six-Pack Is Hitting Whole Foods This Week

Shake off summer's scorching heat with our top six picks from Houston's best breweries.

07/27/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Meatless Monday

Star Ingredient of the Season: Jackfruit

Do Meatless Monday right with jackfruit carnitas or a "pulled" jackfruit BBQ sandwich.

07/27/2015 By Megha Tejpal

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: July 18-24

An Italian restaurant in Montrose makes its move, while a Swiss restaurant in Richmond seeks its salvation.

07/24/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Party

The Power of Self(ie)

Local art party group, WhateverForever, embraces the age of the selfie

07/24/2015 By Nick Esquer

Cheap Dates

Happy Hour of the Week: Julep

Attention, oyster lovers.

07/23/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Rise and Shine

Houston's 11 Best Brunches Before 11

If it's only served after 11 a.m., it's just lunch with eggs.

07/23/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Sneak Peek

Behind the Scenes of Our Barbecue Issue, Featuring New Houston Texan Vince Wilfork

Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork may or may not have chosen his new team based on Houston's barbecue scene.

07/23/2015 Videography by Bryan Lozano By Katharine Shilcutt

Spice of Life

Peking Duck and Bubbling Blood at Peking Cuisine

Scratching the surface of Sichuan cuisine in Houston

07/22/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Shot Through the Heart

Celebrate Out of the Box: Tequila!

National Tequila Day is upon us, and what the day will bring...nobody knows. But as for where the shenanigans will begin, we can help you there.

07/22/2015 By Megha Tejpal

In and Out

Izakaya Moves Into Midtown

There's more to Japanese food than sushi—and there's more to this izakaya than beer and grilled meats.

07/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Meatless Monday

Karbach Brewing Co. Restaurant: Not Your Average Pub Grub

Clever vegetarian dishes are just the beginning at the brewery's newest venture.

07/20/2015 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt

Ear This

Star Ingredient of the Season: Corn on the Cob

Corn plays a supporting role well at summer barbecues and picnics, but the fried corn on the cob at Ray's is a star all on its own.

07/20/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Extreme Eats

Extreme Eats: Lone Star Samwiches Food Truck

Sandwiches are for school lunches but "samwiches" are for the extreme eater.

07/17/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Cheap Dates

Happy Hour of the Week: Woodbar

A little generosity goes a long way.

07/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt