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At Last: Punk's Makes Gumbo and Fried Chicken Worth Going Out For

The outstanding gumbo, fried chicken, and pie are already some of the best in Houston.

04/21/2014 By Phaedra Cook Photography by Chuck Cook Photography

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Punk's Makes Gumbo and Fried Chicken Worth Going Out For

04/21/2014

Truck Life

Easter Eggs and Food Trucks

Let someone else do the cooking and the Easter Egg hiding this year.

04/18/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Middle Feast

Eat This Now: Falafel Pita at Zabak's

A Houston tradition since 2005 (and also since 1975).

04/17/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Feed Your Mind

Food and Fear: Houston Food Blogger Speaks at TEDx

Dr. Ricky educates a crowd on the dangers of pseudoscience and "culinary xenophobia."

04/16/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Crawfish Season

Massive Crawfish and Monster Po-Boys at Calliope's

Who cares about history when the food is this good?

04/15/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Finger Food

Blue Nile: Houston's Ethiopian Heart for 20 Years

It's all finger food here—dig in.

04/14/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Coffee Talk

Catalina Coffee Celebrates Seven Years in the Bean Business

The coffee king celebrates its seventh anniversary with a line-up of customer appreciation events.

04/11/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Eat This!

Tuesday Night Special: Fried Chicken at Pondicheri

It ain't Frenchy's, but it's good.

04/10/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

From Bean To Bowl

Video: Making Chocolate from Scratch at Caracol

The chocolate-making process at Caracol is a joy to watch.

04/10/2014 By Phaedra Cook

Wilkommen

World's Second-Largest Döner Kebap Chain Headed to Houston

Germany's most popular fast food finally finds a foothold in Texas.

04/09/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Carb Loading

Off-the-Beaten Pasta

Look past the plain pasta at these Houston restaurants.

04/09/2014 By Joanna O'Leary

Model of Efficiency

Burger with a Side of Car Wash at Facundo Cafe

The car wash/burger stand on Ella gets ready to expand its offerings.

04/08/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cocktails

The Mixology of Spring

Shouldn’t the shoulder season have a drink all its own?

04/07/2014 By Phaedra Cook

Editor’s Picks

Vietnamese-Style Crawfish Near You

There are delicious Vietnamese crawfish joints all over town. Here are 10 of our favorites.

04/07/2014 By Robb Walsh

Mudbugs

The Vietnamese Crawfish Craze

Vietnamese-style crawfish may be a national phenomenon, but its roots are right here in Houston.

04/07/2014 By Robb Walsh

All Good Things...

Is the Food Truck Fad Coming to an End?

The meals-on-wheels movement wonders if its journey is over.

04/07/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Editor’s Picks

Robb Walsh's Top 10 Italian Eateries

Benvenuto! From old-school to new-school and everything in between, if you’re hungry for Italian food, Robb Walsh’s list has you covered.

04/07/2014 By Robb Walsh

Editor’s Picks

Houston’s Top 10 Sandwiches

These are the 10 sandwiches every Houstonian should try—and they’re not all banh mi and po-boys, either!

04/07/2014 By Jeff Balke

Editor’s Picks

Where to Eat in Spring Branch

Not only is Spring Branch pitching itself as a closer-in alternative to the suburbs, but its dining scene is no slouch, either.

04/07/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt