Eat & Drink

Whistle Wetting

The Official 50 Hottest Bars in Houston

From beloved old dives to experimental cocktail hubs, there's never been a better time to drink in the city.

06/16/2025 By Emma Balter, Sofia Gonzalez, Meredith Nudo, and Daniel Renfrow

Keeping the Classics

How Two Local Houstonians Are Saving the City’s Dive Bars

Bobby Heugel and Peter Jahnke have rescued Catbirds and Blue Lagoon Club from almost-certain extinction.

06/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Watering Holes

These Dive Bars All Have Their Own Story to Tell

Trendy bars are on the rise everywhere, but Houston bar owners are doing what they can to preserve the old-school dives.

06/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Snack Time

H-E-B Snacks That Should Be on Your Grocery List (and What to Skip)

We ranked popular store brands from the two-bite brownies to knockoff Oreos. Here’s what lived up to the hype.

06/04/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Let's Go Divas

The LGBTQ+ Bars We Love Slaying At in Houston

Whether you want to dance the night away, enjoy a drag show, or get your karaoke on, these local gay bars have plenty to offer.

06/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Bayougraphy

This 19-Year-Old Is Whipping Up Acai Bowls and Smoothies Downtown

Ivan Diaz is a full-time student and business owner, and he’s just getting started with Oasis at Lyric Market.

05/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Dreamers

With Immigration Fear on the Rise, These Houston Chefs Are Using Their Voices

The Trump administration’s mass deportations are hurting the restaurant industry, but the city’s DACA recipient chefs are not staying quiet.

05/28/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Weekend Feast

Where to Devour Great Dim Sum in Houston

From traditional pushcart service to holes-in-the-wall, you can satisfy your cravings any day of the week.

05/27/2025 By Emma Balter and Mai Pham

Closing Time

All the Houston Restaurants That Have Closed This Year (So Far)

From decades-old establishments to restaurants that had only just opened, we've said plenty of goodbyes recently.

05/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Must List

Cochinita & Co. Serves Up Weekly Lotería Nights Alongside Great Food

Every Tuesday, regulars and newcomers enjoy a meal and community while playing the beloved Mexican game, livened up with always-changing rules.

05/22/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Grocery Wars

How Kroger Competes in Our H-E-B Dominated City

The national chain is staying relevant in the Houston market with a wine bar, good cheese, barbecue, and a Hispanic concept store.

05/21/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Continuing a Legacy

Doña Leti’s Is So Much More than a Viral Spot for Birria Tacos

The restaurant might seem like it was an overnight success, but it’s been in the making since the early 2000s—and it all started with fruit.

05/14/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Classics

At 90 Years, Pizzitola’s BBQ Has Embraced a New Chapter

The restaurant remains a staple in Houston, and is now leaning into its heritage with new ownership.

05/13/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Movie Night

Really Cool Dine-In Movie Theaters in Houston

At these luxe local theaters you can enjoy dinner and a show at the same time.

05/08/2025 By Meredith Nudo, Stephanie Bartels, and Daniel Renfrow

Best of Both Worlds

Agnes and Sherman Gives Houston the Asian American Diner It Deserves

Look for dishes like a savory scallion waffle and al pastor fried rice at this highly anticipated new Heights restaurant by chef Nick Wong.

05/07/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Prime Cuts

The Most Unique Steakhouses in Houston

There are plenty of restaurants to choose from for a good cut of meat, but only so many of them are worth your money.

05/06/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Emma Balter

Essay

How Menudo Came to Define Family and Holidays

Once known as the “soup of the poor,” it’s now a staple special occasion dish for many families, including my own.

05/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

New Digs

Brennan’s Wants Its Reimagined Bar to Be Houston’s Hangout

The new space allows the fine-dining restaurant to host diners in a more casual way.

04/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

A Tavola

The Best Italian Restaurants Houston Has to Offer

Order a classic cacio e pepe or a creative pizza at one of these local spots.

04/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Celebration

With Half a Century Under Its Belt, Hungry’s Remains a Houston Staple

The next generation of the family-owned business is working to have the restaurants around another 50 years and beyond.

04/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Houstonia Magazine

Eat & Drink

The Official 50 Hottest Bars in Houston

How Two Local Houstonians Are Saving the City’s Dive Bars

These Dive Bars All Have Their Own Story to Tell

H-E-B Snacks That Should Be on Your Grocery List (and What to Skip)

The LGBTQ+ Bars We Love Slaying At in Houston

This 19-Year-Old Is Whipping Up Acai Bowls and Smoothies Downtown

With Immigration Fear on the Rise, These Houston Chefs Are Using Their Voices

Where to Devour Great Dim Sum in Houston

All the Houston Restaurants That Have Closed This Year (So Far)

Cochinita & Co. Serves Up Weekly Lotería Nights Alongside Great Food

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