Eat & Drink

Health

Dining in the Med Center, Where Health and Disease Collide

If you thought the world’s biggest hospital district would have healthier dining options, think again.

03/09/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Glazed and Confused

Will the Donut Wars Rip Us Apart?

As Krispy Kreme returns, pastry partisans gear up for battle.

03/09/2015 By Kayla Stewart

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Feb 28-Mar 6

Mutt City cuisine makes itself at home on Washington Avenue.

03/06/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Brew News

Galveston Island Brewing Now Offering Brewery Tours

Just in time for Spring Break, here's yet another reason to head south to the shore.

03/06/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Whiskey Neat

The 2nd Annual Whiskey Festival Heads to Houston

The city's only whiskey festival is back and better than ever.

03/06/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Tis the Seasoning

Now at NextDoor Bar & Lounge: Crawfish Sundays

This weekend: $7 a pound for crawfish plus corn and potatoes.

03/05/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Breakfast

Eat This Now: Sausage and Gravy Kolache at Kolache Factory

The easiest way to eat biscuits and gravy on the go

03/05/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Carnie Cuisine

Rodeo-Goers Eat a Ton of Food Each Year...Literally

Concerts, carnival rides, and calf roping aside, the main attraction at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is the food.

03/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Turkish Delight

Try a Turkish Pizza at Istanbul Grill

The Turkish versions of pizza and pasta are so good you may never go back to the Italian stuff.

03/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Start Me Up

Maine-ly Sandwiches Turns to Kickstarter for Capital

The successful sandwich shop has hit a snag, and is now asking customers for help.

03/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cheap Eats

Big Eyed Fish's Express Lunch Is Low but Slow

Come prepared for a terrific lunch—just make it a long one.

03/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Meatless Monday

Eat This Now: Mushroom Toast at Weights + Measures

This far-from-basic breakfast demands your attention.

03/02/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Food on Film

Dinner and a Movie: Catch Chef at Kris Bistro

You'll be ready to dive into dinner after a screening of Chef this Thursday.

03/02/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

'Cue News

Two Alternative Barbecue Fixes for Rodeo Season

Including a BBQ burger topped with chicken-fried bacon because why not?

02/27/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Feb 21-27

Saying ciao and ciao to a couple of Italian institutions.

02/27/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

film

Deli Owner Ziggy Gruber Stars in New Documentary

Deli Man tells the story of the rise and fall (and rise?) of the traditional Jewish delicatessen.

02/27/2015 By Michael Hardy

Fried and Gone to Heaven

The 6 Deep-Fried Foods You Can't Miss at the Rodeo

Though it's easy to get distracted by the newest fried snacks, these classics are still the best year after year.

02/27/2015 By Kayla Stewart

The Sweet Stuff

A Houston Baker Goes to Battle at Rice University

This weekend's Veterans Business Battle may or may not be a cakewalk for local baker Jody Stevens.

02/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Feb 27–March 1

Featuring New Orleans's Rebirth Brass Band, Houston Ballet's new Romeo and Juliet, and the World Championship of Barbecue

02/26/2015 By Michael Hardy

For a Limited Time Only

Chef German Mosquera Pops Up at Aces of Taste on March 5

The former chef of La Colombe d'Or dishes up a special, one-time-only dinner.

02/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

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