Food News & Events

First Look

Enjoy Italian Fare and a Flower Shop at Fiori

A new Montrose restaurant promises regional Italian and plenty of orchids.

05/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

This Is A White

Food News: Bring a Wine Expert Home for a Class

Plus, after a year away, Bar Victor is back.

05/25/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

A Dash of Home

Le Colonial Embraces Modern Vietnamese Cooking with Revamped Menu

Culinary director Nicole Routhier shares her findings.

05/20/2020 By Brandon Summers-Miller

Big Loss

Food News: Downtown Landmark Treebeards To Close

The celebrated restaurant says it can't pay the rent any more.

05/19/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

COVID-19

This Week, Bars Can Open, Restaurants Can Move to Half Capacity

Gov. Greg Abbott says we can live in a world where we "co-exist with COVID-19."

05/18/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Say Goodbye

Restaurant Closings: Dak & Bop Location, Dolce Vita

One of the first food-and-drink casualties to COVID-19 has been revealed.

05/15/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Fresh As Can Be

During Pandemic, Plant It Forward Memberships Soar

Can community-supported agriculture organizations scale as demand ramps up?

05/14/2020 By Meredith Nudo

Here's a Menu

More and More Restaurants Are Re-Opening Their Dining Rooms

Establishments are cautious as they look to fill up to 25 percent capacity.

05/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Pinnacle of Slurp

Food News: Celebrated NOLA Oyster Bar Coming to Houston

Plus, the Texas Restaurant Association wants bars to open this week.

05/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Spicy!

Accomplished Chef Brings Back Saigon House

Tony Nguyen's popular Midtown spot has re-emerged north of the Tollway.

05/12/2020 By Lauro Rojas

Where's The Choice?

Some Meat Prices Are Rising, and Availability Is Decreasing

Pitmasters are having to think outside the box while markets are limiting some items.

05/11/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Cute Look

Food News: Local Design Agency Nominated for James Beard Award

A Heights-based house is up for the branding of a Louisiana restaurant, plus other news.

05/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Fill 'Er Up

Roots Wine Bar Promises Self-Serve Vino

The spot is scheduled to open in the East End this summer.

05/06/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Doc Will See You Now

Goode Co. Offers Free COVID-19 Testing for All Workers

The local restaurant company has partnered with a local micro-clinic operator.

05/05/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Golden Hour

Iconic Montrose Cocktail Bar, Local Cookbook, and 2 Bayou City Chefs Are James Beard Award Finalists

The result was just a little better than last year's, we have to say.

05/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Musical Chairs

Anticipated Downtown Food Hall Has a New Operator

Lyric Market will open in late 2020, according to its new leaders.

05/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Hungry for help

How Houstonians Can Assist Their Food-insecure Neighbors

The coronavirus crisis has had a major impact on Houston's most vulnerable populations. Here's how you can help.

05/01/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Drink From Home

Will Texas Restaurants Be Able to Sell Alcohol To-Go Forever?

Gov. Abbott's tweet hints at a future where it might be so.

04/29/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

A Range of Opinions

Food Establishments Can Reopen Friday: How Restaurants Are Reacting

Why some folks will open their dining rooms, and why others won't.

04/28/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

What Is Sitting?

Restaurants Can Re-open May 1

Establishments can only maintain 25 percent occupancy during a first phase.

04/27/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

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