Eat & Drink

Reina de las Tamales

How Momma’s Tamales Handles the Holiday Crunch

Inspired by her mother’s recipes, Ana Soria turned the Bellaire tamale shop into a beloved business that grinds nonstop around Christmas.

11/10/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Melting Pot

Inside Houston’s Growing Tex-Indian Food Scene

This culinary mash-up only makes sense for a city that loves to blur boundaries.

11/03/2023 By Biju Sukumaran

Sugar and Spice

The Great Pumpkin Spice Divide of Houston

In a city where fall is more a state of mind than a change in temperature, is it okay to give people a pass for clinging to the trend?

10/23/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Houstonia Approved

This New Restaurant Is Defying Houston’s Bad Pizza Reputation

Nonno’s in Montrose is another slam dunk from the owners of Nobie’s and the Toasted Coconut.

09/28/2023 By Emma Balter

Dinner and a Show

Inside the Wild One-Upmanship of Houston’s Vibe Dining Restaurants

Does the hot new trend have more staying power than the confetti stuck in your hair at the end of the night?

09/20/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Rise and Shine

Standout Brunch Spots We Love in Houston

It’s time to give up your sad cereal routine and spice up your weekends at one of these restaurants.

08/22/2023 By Megha McSwain, Meredith Nudo, Stephanie Bartels, and Daniel Renfrow

Onward

How Underbelly Hospitality Is Redefining Itself Post–Chris Shepherd

Over a year after splitting with its famous founder, the restaurant group is going in new directions.

08/16/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Mango Everything

New Asiatown Dessert Shop Goes through 500 Cases of Mangoes a Week

The Houston location of Hong Kong’s famous Hui Lau Shan is a mango lover’s dream.

08/02/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Houstonia Approved

We Need This New Sandwich Spot in Every Neighborhood in Houston

Christine Ha’s Stuffed Belly is a winner, we just wish it was closer.

07/31/2023 By Emma Balter

Trading Spaces

Why Thai Landmark Street to Kitchen Is Moving

After an onslaught of reservations following chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter’s big win at the James Beard Awards, the tiny East End restaurant is trading up to a bigger space.

07/24/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Battle of the Burgers

Which Houston Smashburger Reigns Supreme?

From Trill Burgers to Burger Bodega, we try four different smashburgers to crown the winner.

07/17/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Salvadoran Eats

Meet Pupusa Mami, Houston’s Patron Saint of Pupusas

Although she made her name through pop-ups, the owner of Allwayz Hungry always had brick-and-mortar dreams.

07/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Past and Future

A New Restaurant in Kemah Seeks to Decolonize Indigenous Cuisines

Th Prsrv takes diners on a 4,000-year culinary journey through Thai and Native American flavors.

07/12/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Plan My Weekend

Our Guide to the Best Weekend Ever in Houston: July 7–9

This week, we’re catching a blues concert and trying new ice cream flavors.

07/07/2023 By Emma Balter

Food Culture

Jewish Deli Exhibit Tells Story of Hope at Houston Holocaust Museum

With the help of local deli man Ziggy Gruber, I’ll Have What She’s Having shows how food forged the Jewish American community.

07/03/2023 By Emma Balter

Big Moves

What 8th Wonder’s Sale Means for the Houston Brewery

The beer’s not going anywhere, but the acquisition by Bayou City Hemp Company means business for its cannabis projects.

06/13/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Smashburgers

The Trill Burgers Opening in Montrose Was Quite the Scene

Smashburger fans drop everything to join the long line on the Houston brick-and-mortar’s first day of service.

06/08/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Salty Kitty

Behind This New Speakeasy’s Cat Door Lies a Hidden Oasis

Mèo, a new hidden bar in the Heights, sports strong dive bar vibes while serving top-notch craft cocktails and dim sum.

06/02/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Staying Cool

How to Have Fun in Houston This Summer in the Sweet Embrace of A/C

When sticky season comes around, there are plenty of ways to get out of the house while keeping your chill.

05/26/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Seed to Soul

Sunnyside’s Kuji Kitchen Creates Community through Caribbean Cuisine

The new sustainability-focused and community-oriented restaurant is an oasis in one of Houston’s largest food deserts.

05/23/2023 By Phoebe Gibson

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