Eat & Drink

Recipe

Recipe: What’s Nuttier Than a Fruitcake?

Spoiler alert: nothing

11/30/2014 Photography by Russell van Kraayenburg

Review

Six Months in, Can Common Bond Live by Croissants Alone?

Common Bond really does bake some of the best breads in the country—if you can stand the wait.

11/30/2014 By Robb Walsh

Review

Sal y Pimienta Brings Multi-Dimensional South American Cuisine to CityCentre

Half top-end steak house, half old-fashioned Argentinian parrilla, Sal y Pimienta is a meat-lovers’ paradise.

11/30/2014 By Robb Walsh

Best Bars 2014

Houston’s Five Happiest Hours

Houston holds some fantastic happy-hour deals—if you know where to look.

11/30/2014 By Mai Pham

Best Bars 2014

Behold: Hand-Carved Ice

A primer on the city’s latest, coldest bar trend

11/30/2014 By Mai Pham

Best Bars 2014

Are You Drinking the Right Cocktail for Your Personality?

No matter who you are, there’s a cocktail (and a bar) out there for you.

11/30/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best Bars 2014

Slideshow: Houston’s Five Best Cocktails

Do yourself a favor and try each one.

11/30/2014 By Mai Pham

Best of Houstonia

The Best Bars in Houston

A spirited guide to drinking in Houston

11/30/2014 Edited by Katharine Shilcutt By Dan Derozier, Catherine Matusow, Chris Abshire, and Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Cozy Cocktails

Houston's 5 Best Holiday Handwarmers

Try these five seasonal cocktails this winter before they're gone—or worse, the hot weather returns.

11/25/2014 By Natalie Harms

Holidaze

Where to Pick Up Your Last-Minute Thanksgiving Staples

Forget to order a turkey? No time to bake a pie? We've got you covered.

11/25/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Holidaze

The Perfect Pairing: A Beer for Every Thanksgiving Course

Buck the Beaujolais trend and bring a six-pack to Thanksgiving dinner.

11/24/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

Opening and Closing of the Week: Nov. 21-27

Welcoming back an old friend in The Woodlands

11/21/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Burgerrific

Dish of the Week: The Cafe Brussels Burger

Houston Ave. is home to two great burger outposts—but you may have only visited one.

11/20/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cold-Weather Cuisine

Prepare to Pair and Share at The Tasting Room

Come see what The Tasting Room is cooking up in its new pizza oven.

11/19/2014 By Natalie Harms

On a Roll

Maine-ly Sandwiches Goes Mobile

Making it even more convenient to eat lobster, mayonnaise, and bread, no matter where you are.

11/19/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Salad Dressing

A Well-Oiled Shop Debuts in Rice Village

Germany's VOM FASS is your new go-to store for exceptional oil and vinegars.

11/18/2014 By Natalie Harms

Drink It In

Rise and Shiner: The Best Breakfast Beers

The breakfast beer is the answer to all your brunching needs.

11/18/2014 By Wendy Cawthon

The aftermath

Two Surprising Restaurants Take Home Gumbo Smackdown Trophies

A South African spin on a Cajun classic won over our gumbo guests

11/17/2014