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Meatless in Montrose

Meatless Monday: Paulie's

Because on the first day of a work week, a regular size salad just won't do.

12/28/2015 By Megha Tejpal

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Celebrate Out of the Box: NYE

Whether you choose to dine or dance 2015 away, there's always a delicious way to ring in the new year.

12/28/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Tex-Mex Tuesday

Sizzling Short Ribs at Taqueria El Tapatio

An extensive menu and killer jukebox await at this beefy Mexican spot.

12/22/2015 By Alice Levitt

Support Local

Made in Houston: Mad Hectic Oatmeal

Mallory and Ben Cowell are aiming to make mornings less hectic and more healthful.

12/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

A Very Veggie Christmas

Meatless Monday: Backstreet Cafe

This River Oaks mainstay offers vegetarian options every day—Christmas Eve is no different.

12/21/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Mo' Butter, Mo' Better

Fried Day: House Fries at State of Grace

Oyster bar? We prefer more down-to-earth pleasures at River Oaks' newest hot spot.

12/18/2015 By Alice Levitt

Game for Game

Worried About Carcinogens? Local Venison Sausage May Be Your Cure

A butcher gives the lowdown on how to cheat cancer while enjoying processed meat.

12/18/2015 By Emily Oberton

Eat, Drink, & Be Merry

Celebrate Out of the Box: Christmas Feasts

Dreaming of a white Christmas and a hassle-free holiday meal? Well we can help with the latter.

12/18/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Kuu La La

Happy Hour of the Week: Kuu

The new social hour menu at Kuu features more selections than many full-service restaurants.

12/17/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Cheers!

Houston's Newest Dive Debuts in Magnolia Park

Satellite Bar is part dive, part live music venue, all cheap beer.

12/17/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Upscale on a Budget

First Bite: Prix-Fixe Lunch at Durham House

Three courses of excellence for $25 at the former Woodrows Heights.

12/17/2015 By Alice Levitt

Just Desserts

Where to Find Food & Wine's Favorite Cupcake in Houston

It's not a cupcake; it's a Cup|Cake—and it's only at Fluff Bake Bar.

12/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Tex-Mex Tuesday

The World in a Tortilla at Velvet Taco

Overlook the aesthetic and enjoy the flavor at this taco chain instead.

12/15/2015 By Alice Levitt

Melt With You

Uncommonly Good Grilled Cheese at Common Bond

This "winter" meal of bread and melted cheese is worth the calories.

12/15/2015 By Joanna O'Leary

Go Green

Meatless Monday: Ruggles Green Bistro

A newly transformed bistro in Sugar Land takes vegetarian dining to new heights.

12/14/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Sugar and Spice

The Holiday Cookie (C)rumble

Houston's food bloggers are back at it, determining once and for all: Who bakes the best holiday cookie in town?

12/11/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Spiny Good Find

Fried Day: Durian Puff from Chinese Cuisine

An all-day dim sum spot in Chinatown knows everything—including a stinky fruit—is better fried.

12/11/2015 By Alice Levitt

Seafood Score

First Bite: Bernadine's

Gulf seafood is the star at the newest Heights eatery from the Treadsack group.

12/10/2015 By Alice Levitt

Spiritual Awakening

Happy Hour of the Week: Etoile Cuisine et Bar

Join the absinthe-minded for Green Hour at this Uptown Park hideaway.

12/10/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Coffee, Tea or Croissaffle?

Celebrate Out of the Box: The Croissaffle

Bovine & Barley combines two breakfast favorites to make one very interesting dish.

12/09/2015 By Megha Tejpal

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