Eat & Drink

Plant It Forward

Give the Gift of Fresh Foods

Farm-fresh vegetable delivery makes a great Christmas present for anyone who eats.

12/12/2014 By Natalie Harms

Houstonia Events

Video: 2nd Annual Gumbo Smackdown

17 of the best restaurants served up their best gumbo dishes.

12/12/2014 Videography by Ulisses Garcia

Dining Deals

Roost Celebrates Three Years with $3 Cauliflower

For one week only, the legendary cruciferous dish is 60 percent off.

12/11/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Liberty Kitchen Gang Is Taking Over The El Cantina

Get ready for Tex-Mex chicken fried steak.

12/11/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Eat This Now

Dish of the Week: Mac Étouffée at Beaver's

If gumbo can be served over potato salad, why not étouffée over mac 'n' cheese?

12/11/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

A Coffee By Any Other Name

What's In a Name? The Moroccan Cortado at Coco

You can't always get what you want

12/10/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Low-Cal Comfort

First Look at Kitchen 713's Modern Soul Food

The Second Ward gets some more soul.

12/10/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Editors’ Picks

Six Restaurants to Try in Spring

Comfort food abounds in north Houstonia, and there are some surprises as well.

12/10/2014 By Russell van Kraayenburg

Better Than Starbucks

Cranberries, Cocoa Butter, and Caffeine: The Falalalala Lalala Latte

Drink in the holiday season at Doshi House.

12/09/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cold Weather Comfort Food

Winter Is Coming: Stock Up on Pierogie

For a Polish kid from upstate New York, there is only one place in Houston where December feels right: Polonia.

12/09/2014 By Cort McMurray

Low Budget Leisure

This Winter, Make a Cheap Date at Alamo Drafthouse

A $5 movie ticket and an inexpensive late-night menu are just a few of the presents Alamo Drafthouse has in store this season.

12/08/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Nov 29-Dec 4

Swapping one fried chicken joint for another

12/05/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Breakfast Battle

Christy's Donuts Introduces a Boudin Kolache

How does this bid to compete with Shipley Do-nuts pan out?

12/04/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

We Want You

Beans in Chili—Yes or No? Take Our Comfort Food Survey

When it comes to comfort food, we want to know what matters most to you—so tell us.

12/04/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cheers!

Houstonia's Winter Six-Pack Now Available at Whole Foods

Warm up this winter with our curated selection of Houston's best seasonal craft beers.

12/03/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

A Soft Opening and Sliders at Urban Eats

A girl walks into a bar...and into Washington's newest eatery.

12/02/2014 By Natalie Harms

In and Out

Christian's Tailgate in West Houston Now Open

The Energy Corridor now has one more place for burgers and beer.

12/02/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Brews Blues

No Frozen Mugs: Craft Isn't Always Better Cold

The case against frozen glassware and other craft beer crimes

12/01/2014 By Wendy Cawthon

Spirited Away

Is Alba Huerta the Best Bartender in America?

The woman behind Julep makes the cover of Southwest Airlines' in-flight magazine.

12/01/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best Bars 2014

Houston’s Best Beer Bars: An Addendum

A few more local favorites to add to August 2014’s best-of list.

11/30/2014 Edited by Katharine Shilcutt By Dan Derozier, Catherine Matusow, Chris Abshire, and Sarah Rufca Nielsen