Eat & Drink

Camera Eats First

These Houston Dishes and Cocktails Do It for the ’Gram

Social media has transformed the way restaurants craft their menus. Here’s the prettiest food in town that actually tastes good, too.

08/21/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Show Bites

The Best Places to Grab a Bite in Houston’s Theater District

Downtown Houston has so many dining options, but these are the best spots to visit before your show.

08/12/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

All the Quirks

Weird Things to Love about Main Street Classic Notsuoh

If you’re enjoying a night out in downtown Houston, take a stroll into the classic bar for some quirky fun.

08/09/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Star-studded

Houston Chefs React to Michelin Guide’s Texas Expansion

The guide is finally coming to the state, but how does the restaurant industry really feel?

08/07/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

LATTE DA!

The Best Coffee Shops in Houston to Satisfy Caffeine Cravings

From basic espressos to cultural coffees, here's where to go.

08/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brooke Viggiano

Slice of Heaven

Joy the Baker Shares Her Apple Galette Recipe

In case you're in need of a good weekend baking project.

08/05/2024 By Joy the Baker

Melting Pot

Vuji Café Wows the Heights with Tex-Asian Sandwiches

The latest fusion to hit Houston puts Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese flavors in between two slices of Texas toast.

07/31/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Support Local

Where to Eat during This Year’s Houston Restaurant Weeks

The beloved event is back for its 21st year supporting the Houston Food Bank.

07/29/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Baking with Joy

New Texan Joy the Baker Shares the Ingredients to Her Success Story

What started out as a hobby turned into a popular blog and online presence, and Joy Wilson is ready to take it one step further.

07/26/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Helping Hands

Houston Catering Concepts Fueled CenterPoint Linemen Post-Beryl

The local restaurant group behind the Bagel Shop and New York Deli was hired by CenterPoint to feed 30,000 linemen as the city was waiting to get power back.

07/24/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sweet Times

The Definitive Guide to the Best Bakeries in Houston

For a taste of home or discovering new flavors, there's nothing better than sampling the city's pastries.

07/16/2024 By Phoebe Gibson, Sofia Gonzalez, and Emma Balter

Vamos Amigos

Where to Eat during Latin Restaurant Weeks

As the industry recovers from Hurricane Beryl, support local restaurants during the three-week event.

07/15/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Left in the Dark

Beryl Power Outages Are Devastating for Houston’s Small Restaurants

“There’s no words to describe how badly this is impacting us.”

07/12/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Open Doors

These Houston Restaurants Are Open After Hurricane Beryl

Here's where to grab some food (and maybe a beer) after the storm.

07/12/2024 By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez With Uvie Bikomo

Sunday Funday

The Best Brunch Destinations Houston Has to Offer

Weekend mornings are better with pancakes and friends.

07/03/2024 By Daniel Renfrow and Sofia Gonzalez

Keep it Weird

The Houstonian’s Guide to Dining in Austin Like, Well, a Houstonian

Sure, our food scene is better, but it doesn’t mean we don’t love to visit.

06/27/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sober Curious

Gen Z Moves from Boozy to Buzzy, Fueling Houston’s CBD Drink Craze

The wellness movement is on the rise among the younger generation, prompting a new wave of hemp-derived CBD and THC drinks to hit the market.

06/26/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

No Store Does More

These 7 H-E-B Stores Tell the Story of Houston

With global specialty products and thoughtful displays, the beloved Texas grocery chain knows its audience on a neighborhood level.

06/26/2024 By Lauren McDowell

Big News

Introducing ‘Don’t Say Howdy,’ an Opinionated Local’s Guide to Houston

Houstonia’s newsletter series will teach you how to live, eat, and play like a local, whether you’re a newbie or someone who’s been here a while and wants to dig deeper.

06/25/2024 By Emma Balter

Chill Out

Houston's Best Ice Cream Shops to Beat the Heat

The popsicle purveyors, ice creameries, and frozen treat shops to cure your summer angst.

06/25/2024 By Daniel Renfrow and Sofia Gonzalez

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