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Plantain Wishes

Our Latest Obsession: Fufu de Plátano at Café Piquet

Houston's Cuban stalwart is still going strong.

07/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Good Morning

Where to Find Remixed Breakfast Bites

Reasons to never skip the most important meal again.

07/25/2016 By Justine Hernandez

Play It Cool

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: Sweet Treats Around Town

Where to get the best custard, ice cream and gelato in town

07/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Play It Cool

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: How Ice, Beans and Jelly Can Make Magic

Taiwanese shaved ice is a cool treat that provides a dizzying array of make-your-own options.

07/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Play It Cool

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: The Ultimate Summer Six-Pack

Here, our six favorite local lagers that power us through July’s yardwork, August’s block parties, and September’s longest dog days.

07/25/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Euro Pop

Eating Out in Houston: Culinary Adventures of a Newcomer

What does a newly transplanted European think of Space City dining?

07/22/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Preservation Station

Go for Tartare, Not the Bar at Springbok

The Downtown South African spot deserves more recognition for its food than its ping pong.

07/22/2016 By Alice Levitt

Downtown Bites

Full Lineup of New Convention Center Restaurants Announced

Spoiler alert: Hugo Ortega's finally coming downtown.

07/21/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Breakfast

Snooze, an AM Eatery Opens in Montrose

The cult favorite import from Denver debuts in Houston.

07/20/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Hou Tube

Can Roost Chef Kevin Naderi Beat Bobby Flay?

The Houston-centric episode will air on July 28.

07/20/2016 By Liz Hardaway

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Club Level

A Seed-to-Plate Wonderland is Hidden in Hockley

Houston Oaks Family Sports Retreat is worth a visit, even if you hate golf.

07/20/2016 By Alice Levitt

Poké Poaching

Yelp Now Assists With Pokémon Hunting

Add a little Charmander to your meal.

07/19/2016 By Ross Livingston

There's the Beef

Who Won Houstonia's 2016 Burger Bash?

Among 15 excellent burgers, one topped them all.

07/19/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cold Comfort

I Made Frosé So You Don’t Have To

A personal essay of slushy shenanigans

07/19/2016 By Holly Beretto

Pour

Coppa Osteria Has All the Rosé You Can (and Should) Drink

Other restaurants in Houston have two to four rosés at most. Coppa Osteria has 40.

07/18/2016 By Jenna K. White

Eat Local

Made in Houston: Garden Dreams Houston

How a pair of teachers started spreading the word on food preservation

07/18/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Food News

Alma Latina to Reopen Following Fire

The Heights institution will serve its soulful food once again on July 20.

07/18/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Dog-Friendly Dining

10 Pup-Friendly Patios to Visit Right Now

There's no need to leave your dogs at home with these pet-friendly restaurants.

07/18/2016 By Jenna K. White

On the Table

The City's 9 Best Raw Food Spots

In the thick of a steamy day, we recommend chilling out at these restaurants, all of which offer raw, mostly vegetarian dishes.

07/18/2016 By Alice Levitt and Katharine Shilcutt

Restaurant Review

Revisiting Oxheart and Underbelly After Back-to-Back Wins at the Nation's "Food Oscars"

Catching up with Houston’s two most recent James Beard Award–winning restaurants brings mixed results.

07/18/2016 By Alice Levitt

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