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Behind the Line

The Dishwashers Who Keep Houston Restaurants Running

Often viewed as the lowest rung in restaurant kitchens, dishwashing is essential labor—and for some Houston chefs, the first step toward leadership.

01/15/2026 By Gabi De la Rosa

Boil Watch

The Mudbug Forecast: Here's When to Get Your Crawfish Fix This Season

Weather, farming, and supply all shape when crawfish hit their stride—and Houston chefs say 2026 is already off to a strong start.

01/13/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Comfort Calls

What Houston Chefs Eat When They Need Comfort

These dishes offer familiarity and warmth, shaped by family kitchens, cultural traditions, and lived experience.

01/06/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Bayougraphy

The Story Behind Thomas Bille’s Belly of the Beast in Spring

One of the best chefs in Texas didn’t think cooking was in his future.

01/02/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Restaurant Sprawl

Houston Chefs Are Redefining Dining in the Suburbs

Fine dining and chef-driven restaurants are spreading from Kemah to The Woodlands, giving suburban diners more than just chains.

01/02/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

2025 Wrapped

Houstonia’s Most-Read Stories of 2025

Michelin drama, Asiatown debates, Rodeo stars, and viral tacos defined the Houstonia stories readers clicked on most this year.

12/31/2025 By Erica Cheng

Cheers to 2026

Fun New Year’s Eve Events Happening Across Houston

Ring in 2026 with rooftop parties, performances, drone shows, festive dinners, and family-friendly activities happening across the city on December 31.

12/22/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Merry Meals

Where to Eat (or Order Takeout) This Christmas in Houston

Whether a takeout feast or a classic dine-in experience, these Houston restaurants are cooking holiday meals so you don’t have to.

12/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Hold the pork

Truboy BBQ Reinvents the Texas Staple with Halal and Fusion Dishes

This Missouri City joint skips the pork and serves halal brisket, burritos, parathas, and customizable barbecue bowls.

12/09/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: December 5

Holiday lights, tamales, and Christmas pop-ups—it’s tiiiiime.

12/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Popular Content

    What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: November 7

    What to Eat and Drink at Daikin Park During the 2026 Astros Season

    Remembering Thy Mitchell, the Houston Restaurateur and Mother Who Left an Indelible Mark

    The Best New Houston Restaurants That Opened in 2026 (So Far)

    Houston Just Had Its Biggest Night Yet at the James Beard Awards

    The Mudbug Forecast: Here's When to Get Your Crawfish Fix This Season

Jazzin’ it up

A New Jazz Club Breathes Life Into Montrose’s Tower Theatre

A reimagined jazz supper-club experience lands in Montrose with performances, seafood, steaks, and elegant cocktails.

12/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sin Fronteras

Hugo Ortega’s New Restaurant Serves a Borderless Feast of ‘What Ifs’

Zaranda explores what Las Californias cuisine might look like if the region had never been divided.

11/17/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: November 14

Your weekend plans, sorted: holiday punch recipes, Tex-Mex brunches, and a giant picnic with new friends.

11/14/2025 By Erica Cheng, Brittany Britto Garley, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Houston Would Like a Word

Is the Texas Michelin Guide OK?

Houston got the party. San Antonio got the stars. Michelin got some explaining to do.

11/12/2025 By Erica Cheng, Brittany Britto Garley, and Sofia Gonzalez

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: November 7

Rely on Houstonia for your weekend plans, including tasty meals you can make at home, a film festival in Round Top, and gallery openings galore.

11/07/2025 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

The Classics

The 200-Year Journey That Made Three Brothers Bakery a Houston Icon

The beloved bakery’s story begins in 1825 Poland, weaves through Holocaust survival, and ends with a sweet slice of Houston history.

11/07/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

12 Days of Thanksgiving

Forget Turkey. Beijing Duck Is Houston’s Best Thanksgiving Tradition.

At Hong Kong Food Street in Katy, duck is the star of the season—and for good reason.

11/06/2025 By Erica Cheng

Closing time

Kelly Rowland’s Favorite Soul Food Spot, Plus More Houston Restaurants Close in October

Closures this month include Kim Son’s Downtown flagship and This Is It in Third Ward.

10/28/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Taste of Home

Michy’s Chino Boricua Brings Puerto Rican Chinese to Houston

At this Katy restaurant, crispy tostones and sizzling fried rice bring nostalgic flavors from Puerto Rico’s Chinese kitchens straight to Texas.

10/08/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Greatest Hits

A Complete Bucket List of the Best Things to Do in Houston

Whether you’re in Houston for a day or a lifetime, we have ideas.

10/06/2025 By Emma Balter

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