Eat & Drink

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Longtime Bagel Haven's Update Has Its Perks

The New York Bagel Shop is now New York Deli & Coffee Shop, and it has avocado toast.

09/26/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

First Look

Re-Introducing the Annie Café & Bar

A legendary Houston restaurant gets a full makeover.

09/26/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Moonshot

Be Your Own Bartender? It's Coming to Houston

A new bar concept gives customers a chance to pour their own booze.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Good Gourd

Beer Reviews: It's Pumpkin Beer Time

Southern Star's fall specialty gets a taste, and we also give a rating to a Karbach IPA.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Best Restaurants 2019

The Best New Restaurants in Houston in 2019

The 39 restaurants featured here show that there’s never been a better time to eat in Houston than at this very moment.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm, Gwendolyn Knapp, and Alice Levitt

Food News

These Houston Incubators Are Nurturing Cool New Concepts

How Houston’s would-be restaurateurs are developing and testing their concepts before investing in fully building out new eateries.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Virtual Reality

Virtual Restaurants Are the Future of Food

Click Virtual Food Hall doesn't have any hosts, servers, or dining tables. And it—and other "ghost restaurants"—are taking off in Houston.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Best Restaurants 2019

The 6 Best New Breakfast and Dessert Spots

Wake up and wind down at these eateries.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp

Best Restaurants 2019

The Perfect Heights Food Crawl

Four new restaurants in one night? Oh, it can be done.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Best Restaurants 2019

The Best New Restaurants in Houston in 2019

The 39 restaurants featured here show that there’s never been a better time to eat in Houston than at this very moment.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm, Gwendolyn Knapp, and Alice Levitt

Best Restaurants 2019

4 Houston Chefs to Watch Out For

These culinary stars share their thoughts on their awesome year—and what they've planned for year two.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Best Restaurants 2019

The 20 Best Things We Ate in Houston This Year

These dishes from 20 new restaurants are already Houston classics.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm, Gwendolyn Knapp, and Alice Levitt

Best Restaurants 2019

Houston's Food Scene Has Never Been Better

Okay, we were denied James Beard Awards in 2019. But as the incredible new restaurants we've featured this year attest, we’re writing our own history, and lucky Houston diners are the better for it.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Nacho Mama

Our Latest Obsession: Brisket Nachos at Candente

After one bite, this could top one man's all-time nacho rankings.

09/24/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

On the Rum

Tikila's Brings Tiki Vibes to the Heights

Find frozen margaritas and mojitos—plus three patios—at this new tropical spot.

09/24/2019 By Lauro Rojas

Headed East

Food News: Tobiuo Chef, Owners Reveal Move to the Inner Loop

Plus, you think you're the fastest pho eater in town?

09/23/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Cheers

Julep, a Houston Original, Celebrates Five Years

We talked to Alba Huerta about the success of her pioneering Southern cocktail bar.

09/20/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Imelda

Imelda Update: Restaurants and Bars Closed Today

We'll continue to update this list as the day continues.

09/19/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Savoir Has Happy Plates in the Heights

The wine bar and restaurant specializes in pizza, pasta, and small thrills.

09/19/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Bayou City Beer Club

Beer Reviews: Going Ga-Ga for Baa Baa Brewhouse

The small-batch brewery makes some fun, interesting hazy IPAs.

09/19/2019 By Timothy Malcolm