Food News & Events

A Fresh Start

New Restaurants 2021: What to Put on Your List

From famous Austinites to swanky fine dining, there's plenty on deck for this year.

01/07/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Do-What?

Houston's Shipley Do-Nuts Sold to Austin-Based Investment Firm

The chain has more than 300 stores across the country.

01/06/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Fire It Up

Chris Shepherd's Hospitality Group Announces Two New Restaurants

2021 brings us a second and more accessible Georgia James, plus Texas cuisine from Nick Fine.

01/06/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Back It Up

Newest Covid-19 Spike Means Restaurants Rolling Back, Bars to Close

Things have changed since the last time this happened, but the coronavirus is still going strong.

01/05/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

New Look

From Burgers to Bocca: Former Bernie's Burger Bus Driver Unveils New Concepts

Justin Turner is now in Lake Houston, and he's serving up pasta and pizza.

01/05/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

And Now This

People Protested a North Houston Restaurant Because of a Countywide Facemask Policy

Mayor Sylvester Turner chimed in on the goings-on outside Miller's Cafe.

01/04/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Not-So-Dry January

Food News: Memorial Trail Ice House Now Open

Plus, Lefty's Cheesesteak continues its rapid Houston expansion.

01/04/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Super Nova

Popular Meyerland Bagel Shop Expands Into Bellaire

Get your bread on today, and get ready for a new restaurant in the spring.

12/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Let Me Roll It

Food News: Modern Sushi Concept Opens in Midtown

Plus, a popular Malaysian concept cuts ties with a ghost kitchen food hall.

12/28/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Big Daddy Cool

Food News: American Restaurant The Nash to Open Downtown

Plus, Precinct 2 is honored by the state for its food distribution programs during the pandemic.

12/21/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

All Scream

New York Ice Cream Shop Van Leeuwen to Invade Houston

Get your scoops in Rice Village, the first location for the shop in Texas.

12/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

RIP

In Memoriam: Co-Founder of Three Brothers Bakery Sigmund Jucker

Jucker, 98, was imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps, then went on to start a Houston institution.

12/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Whiz Wit?

Food News: Deshaun Watson's Cheesesteak Jawn Opens This Week

Plus, a popular Filipino fast-food chain is opening a third Houston-area location.

12/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Stay Awhile

Star Sailor HTX Aims to Be Your Everything-Beer Hangout

This new Heights-area spot is all about curation.

12/11/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

POST Up

Major Downtown Development Announces First Culinary Tenants

Coming to POST Houston: a butcher, some Italian ice, pho, and tacos.

12/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

North to South

Family Brewery Southern Yankee Is Opening a Gastropub Inside the Loop

Get ready for beer, cocktails, pizza, and more at the former Good Dog spot.

12/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Nom Nom

Food News: Flying Saucer Going Big with Local Charcuterie Package

Plus, a local honey collective and cider company team up for a battle of neighborhoods.

12/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

A Few Last Bites

The End Is Here for Popular Donut Shop Morningstar

The Heights eatery will shutter after service December 28.

12/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Literally James Beard

James Harden to Open a Restaurant in Houston

The Rockets superstar is hosting job fairs this week to secure a staff for Thirteen.

12/03/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Line Change

Popular One Fifth Tucks into Southern Comfort

Chris Shepherd's ever-transforming restaurant will feature rich and flavorful fare.

12/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

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