News

Battling Brain Cancer, a Chef Looks to Keep His Dream Alive

Chef David Guerrero isn't worried about his upcoming surgery—he's worried about his restaurant, Andes Cafe.

04/24/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

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

This week: Now we're just naming bars after stuff we found in our junk drawers.

04/24/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

A Devil of a Drink

Extreme Eats: Brick & Spoon's Bloody Mary Bar

Deviled eggs, pickled green beans, peppers and smoked sausage are just a few of the over 50 ingredients you can add to your Big Spoon Bloody Mary at Brick & Spoon.

04/24/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Cheap Dates

Happy Hour of the Week: Sanctuari Bar

Your "daily devotional" awaits at this temple to tipples.

04/23/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Sweet Meats

I Ate Bull Testicles at The Big Texan

Rather than tackle the famous 72-ounce steak, I knocked an item off my bucket list.

04/23/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Special Occasion Restaurants

Celebrate Out of the Box: Mother's Day

Brunch is always a good time, but it's fun to "celebrate out of the box" with Mom during lunch or dinner as well.

04/22/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Why?

Tally Me Banana: "Himbo" Restaurant Tallywackers Coming to Dallas

Because why should objectification be limited to just one gender?

04/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

I scream

Boo Bell: Nationwide Recall of Beloved Brenham Ice Cream Hits Home

Blue Bell issues a voluntary recall of its ice cream nationwide and Houston stores act fast.

04/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

Deal With It: Eatsie Boys Is Closing April 30

And moving in to its Montrose spot? Melange Creperie.

04/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Style Lessons

Hats 101: How to Rock Derby's Ultimate Style Statement

Violet Peacock milliner Lindsay Halpin kicks off a Southern style series at Julep.

04/20/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Vegging Out

Houstonians Ate All Their Vegetables at Our Inaugural Veggie Riot

At Veggie Riot, Houston's chefs proved you don't need meat to make a dish delicious.

04/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Post

Veggie Riot: Spring Fling at the Houstonia House

04/20/2015

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Blackberries

Blink and you'll miss it: blackberry season is here—for now.

04/20/2015 By Megha Tejpal

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: April 11-17

Saying cheerio to Stag's Head Pub and benvenuto to a new location of Pizaro's Pizza.

04/17/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Time to Make the Donuts

Extreme Eats: Glazed the Doughnut Cafe

From its namesake glazed donut to a grilled cheese donut sandwich, Glazed the Doughnut Cafe takes donuts to the extreme.

04/17/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Cheap Dates

Happy Hour of the Week: North Italia

Where $20 will get you a pizza and a bottle—yes, a bottle—of wine.

04/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Slurp It Up

Oyster Alert: Julep Brings In Rare Belon Bivalves

One of the world's best—and rarest—oysters makes a special appearance today at Julep.

04/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Special Occasion Restaurants

Celebrate Out of the Box at Up and The Pass

This week: how to spice up a post work-out date, a bridal shower lunch and a milestone anniversary.

04/15/2015 By Megha Tejpal

So Fresh & So Clean

First Look at Graffiti's at Union St.

Burgers topped with mac 'n' cheese and brisket are just part of the allure here.

04/15/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

I scream

Our Long National Nightmare Is Over: Blue Bell Returns to Stores

H-E-B has started stocking the beloved Brenham-based ice cream once again.

04/14/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt