Eat & Drink

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: May 30-June 5

Dim sum leaves the Loop, but a venerable Montrose taco truck stays put.

06/05/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fine Dining

Triniti Unveils a New Menu and Changes Up Dinner

Adapting and evolving is what Triniti does best.

06/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Rise and Shine

5 Breakfast Tacos to Sub In for Whataburger Taquitos

National egg shortage disrupting your daily breakfast? Try one of these local "taquitos" instead.

06/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Drink It Up

Drink Your Way Across America at Spare Key

A new list boasting a classic cocktail from each of the 50 states—plus Washington, DC—challenges even the most devoted drinker.

06/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Drink It Up

Celebrate Out of the Box: Thirsty Thursday

Local libations keep Houstonians hydrated every Thirsty Thursday. Check out some of the hottest bars to enjoy Thursday specials on craft cocktails, margaritas and more.

06/03/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Watermelon

At over 90 percent water, almost no other fruit is more refreshing in the hot summer months than watermelon. Here's where to enjoy it at its peak.

06/02/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Drink Up

Becoming a Regular at the Bar

Find your bar or die in the zombie apocalypse. It’s your choice.

06/01/2015 By Kelly Schafler

Feature

Cook Like a Houstonian!

Essential dishes for the home chef

05/31/2015

Editor’s Picks

The 9 Best Restaurants for National Lobster Day

As if you needed an excuse.

05/31/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Editor’s Picks

Where to Eat Now in Galveston

When you hit the beach this summer, you simply can’t miss these local islander favorites.

05/31/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Pour

Ryan Roberts Brings Texas’ Biggest Whiskey Selection to Clear Lake

The exurbs gain a serious cocktail bar within Cullen’s American Grille.

05/31/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt Photography by Kate LeSueur

Restaurant Review

A Trip to Commonwealth

The Washington Avenue establishment shines, just not always in the ways you’d expect.

05/31/2015 By Scott Vogel

Restaurant Review

Believing in Reincarnation (or Trying to) at the Re-Opened El Cantina Superior

The El atones for its past self—but will it be enough?

05/31/2015 By Scott Vogel

Recipe

Making Homemade Ice Cream with Fat Cat Creamery’s Sarah Johnston

The owner of the artisanal ice cream shop shares her secrets.

05/31/2015 By Scott Vogel Photography by Todd Spoth

Recipe

How to Prepare Ceviche the Andes Café Way with David Guerrero

The Ecuadorian-born chef teaches us how to make his famous ceviche de pescado.

05/31/2015 By Michael Hardy Photography by Todd Spoth

Recipe

10 Reasons Your Barbecue Isn’t as Good as Ronnie Killen’s

Beef up your skills with brisket advice from one of Houston’s most celebrated pitmasters.

05/31/2015 By Jeff Balke Photography by Todd Spoth

Recipe

Make Authentic Banh Mi with Kim Vu

The chef at Pho One shares what many Vietnamese restaurants won’t—her recipe for chargrilled pork banh mi.

05/31/2015 By Catherine Matusow Photography by Todd Spoth

Recipe

Making Chicken Enchiladas with Sylvia Casares

The owner of the eponymous Mexican chain shares the recipe that started it all.

05/31/2015 Photography by Todd Spoth By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Recipe

Bernie’s Burger Bus’ Recipe for Perfect Burgers

Wow your guests this summer with tips and tricks from Bernie’s burger guru Justin Turner.

05/31/2015 Photography by Todd Spoth and Katharine Shilcutt