Eat & Drink

Fermenting Fun

Why You Should Care That It's National Pickle Day

Everything you need to know about preserved cucumbers but were afraid to ask.

11/14/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Chirashi & Champon

Zen Japanese Izakaya Brings a Taste of Japan to Montrose

The city's newest izakaya is the real deal.

11/11/2016 By Alice Levitt

Essay

The Critic's Notebook: On Eating Alone

Dining solo doesn't have to be lonely—especially if it's your job.

11/10/2016 By Alice Levitt

Lion City Eats

Our Latest Obsession: Singapore Café

Wish you were dining on an island just off Malaysia? Sugar Land may be your next best bet.

11/10/2016 By Alice Levitt

Liquid Courage

Ginger & Fork Brings Excellent Soup Dumplings to the Heights

You don't have to go to Chinatown to slurp xiaolongbao.

11/09/2016 By Alice Levitt

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Figs

How to eat (and prepare) the ancient fruit.

11/09/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Local Roast

Catch the Buzz as Three Brothers Bakery Begins Roasting Its Own Coffee

The old-school favorite is earning new fans with uncommon flavored coffees and teas.

11/08/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Il Est Cinq Heures

Sugar Rush: Pâtisserie Paris Je T’aime

This Westchase bakery isn't your average French sweet shop.

11/08/2016 By Alice Levitt

Snow Falling on Houston

In Need of Nieves? Head to El Kiosko

The hard-to-find Mexican treat is a specialty at this Houston chain.

11/07/2016 By Alice Levitt

The Miracle of the Oil

A Short Hymn For Church’s Chicken’s Chicken Fried Steak

We sample the beefy dish with nothing on our tongues but "Hallelujah."

11/07/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Politics

The People Behind the Trump Cafe in Bellville Aren't Who You Think They Are

Eddie and Sue Hawa are immigrants, Muslims—and staunch Trump supporters.

11/04/2016 By Greg Fails

Autumn Leaves

Craving Fall? Salisbury Steak at Max's Wine Dive Will Help You Pretend

A dish rarely seen at restaurants means you can at least eat like the season is changing.

11/04/2016 By Alice Levitt

Soul Searching

Five Killer Wish Lists to Add to Our Gastronaut App

Eating your way through Houston has never been more fun.

11/03/2016 By Houstonia Staff

That Magical Animal

Our Latest Obsession: Medianoche at Flor de Cuba

When only this Cubano alternative will do, head toward Bear Creek.

11/03/2016 By Alice Levitt

A Reason for Thanks

Hungry's Brings Back Its Restaurant Weeks Menu to Benefit the Houston Food Bank

For each $25 prix-fixe sold in November, the needy will get $4.

11/03/2016 By Glissette Santana

Brew News

Did Karbach Just Make the Entire City of Houston Hoppin' Mad?

The Houston microbrewery was purchased by Anheuser-Busch InBev, sparking outrage from craft beer fans online.

11/03/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Prix-Fixe Fix

A New Restaurant Week Helps Italian Earthquake Survivors

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce's Italian Restaurant Week features hand-picked eateries using curated native products.

11/02/2016 By Alice Levitt

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Baby Arugula

How to eat (and prepare) our good friend, eruca sativa.

11/02/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Island Time

Where Can You Get a Hawaiian Plate Lunch? In Katy, Actually

Aloha Pho serves exactly what it promises—the cuisines of Vietnam and America's volcanic archipelago.

11/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Farm Fresh

Houston Black Restaurant Week Debuts a Farm-to-Table Weekend

Harvest The Block connects Houston diners with farmers from November 4 through 6.

10/31/2016 By Mellanie Perez

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