Eat & Drink

We Heart Mom

Mother's Day Brunch and Dining Specials

Bring on the mimosas.

04/28/2023 By Houstonia Staff

Spirited Away

Houston's 50 Hottest Bars of 2023

From the clubby to the dives, these watering holes deliver on all fronts.

04/11/2023 By Daniel Renfrow, Geneva Diaz, and Meredith Nudo

Boxed Lunch

7 of Our Favorite Picnic Spots

Celebrate holidays, anniversaries, or just a warm Tuesday afternoon at these scenic outdoor locations.

04/05/2023 By Phoebe Gibson

DINING AL FRESCO

The Big Business of Picnics

Thanks to trends on social media, the once humble picnic is now in its glow-up phase.

04/05/2023 By Phoebe Gibson

Meet the Queens

The Intoxicating Fun of Muffy Vanderbilt III

Large and in charge, this bodacious bombshell has been slaying audiences with her campy but fashion forward performances.

04/03/2023 By Zach McKenzie

Awards and Accolades

A Houston Chef and 2 Restaurants Are Finalists in the 2023 James Beard Awards

This year's nominees are chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter of Street to Kitchen, Tatemó, and Nancy's Hustle.

03/29/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Houston Landmark

La Carafe Is a Cozy Celebration of Houston’s Past

And did we mention that it’s haunted?

03/29/2023 By Meredith Nudo

CREAMY CRUSTACEANS

Red Circle’s Crawfish Ice Cream Is Better Than You Think

The limited-run ice cream (which contains no actual crawfish) is the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and spicy.

03/28/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Meet the Queens

The Boho Chic and Haute Couture of Chloe Crawford Ross

With her trademark vivaciousness and va-va-voom, Ross brings an inspired creativity to every performance.

03/27/2023 By Zach McKenzie

Bottoms Up!

A New Upscale Female-Owned Bar and Social Club Is Coming to the Heights This Summer

Best Regards combines globally inspired tapas with an elevated cocktail experience.

03/21/2023 By Shelby Stewart

That's All Folks!

The Best Moments From the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The annual celebration was filled with star-studded performances, unique fashion choices, and delicious eclectic cuisine.

03/19/2023 By Shelby Stewart

BISTRONOMY

Local Foods Owner to Open New French Bistro in Rice Village

Benjy Levit’s Eau Tour features a wood-burning oven, a relaxing retro-inspired atmosphere, and chef-driven, sharable feasts.

03/17/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

PUT IT IN RICE

‘Top Chef’ Season 20, Episode 2 Recap: Rice Rice Baby

Caviar on a Ritz cracker.

03/17/2023 By Shelby Stewart

RESTAURANT OPENING

Rockhouse Southern Kitchen, Led by Chef Jabril Riddick, to Open on March 20

The hospitality group behind The Warwick is opening a new southern dining experience.

03/16/2023 By Shelby Stewart

HAI TIMES

Uchi Team to Open Omakase Concept Next to its Montrose Outpost

An intimate, 15-Course experience with seating for 12 guests at a time, features a new guest chef each month.

03/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Food Fight

The Latest on the Unsavory Pappas Restaurant Feud at Hobby Airport

A profitable restaurant contract will soon evict Houston-based Pappas restaurants.

03/14/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Meet the Queens

The Bayou City Bombshell

Mistress Isabelle Brooks has cemented herself as Houston’s reigning "plus-size dancing" drag diva.

03/13/2023 By Zach McKenzie

Fine Dining

Meet Houston's Very Own Truffle Master

How Diane Roederer redefined the city's food scene.

03/13/2023 By Geneva Diaz

GOING GREEN

26 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Houston in 2023

Green beer-fueled parties at local breweries, parades, and bar and restaurant specials are just some of the many ways to celebrate Ireland’s biggest holiday in H-Town this year.

03/12/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Knives Out

Top Chef Season 20, Episode 1 Recap: London Calling

Acclaimed local chef Dawn Burrell is back on the hot seat.

03/10/2023 By Shelby Stewart