Food News & Events

Cross Your Fingers

Get Excited For These Restaurants Slated to Open in 2020

From ultra fine dining to more food halls, there's plenty to look forward to.

12/30/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Ice House

Why Did My Bordeaux Just Get More Expensive?

A 25 percent tariff on imported French wine is hitting consumers just in time for Valentine’s Day.

12/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

2020 Vision

Where To Eat and Party This New Year's Eve

Whether a la carte or prix fixe, champagne or not, here's what's out there.

12/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Oh, Dam

Houston Foodie Institution Beaver's Is No More

The brand that spawned plenty of talent is put to bed.

12/26/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Happy Hungry-Days

5 Options For Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Dining

Yes, you can still book tables. Yes, you can still get tamales.

12/20/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Sizzling

Food News: Two Houston Steakhouses Earn High Marks

Plus, a favorite Indian restaurant is adding another location in town.

12/16/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Extinguished

Food News: International Smoke Will Smoke No More

Plus, a new pasta concept at food hall Politan Row.

12/11/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

From Israel to Houston

Doris Metropolitan Team To Open Modern Israeli Restaurant

Look for a summer 2020 opening in Rice Village.

12/10/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Smoke Clears

Food News: Turkey Leg Hut Lawsuit On Hold

Plus, really delicious hot chicken is coming to the Heights.

12/09/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Hai There

Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole Are Bringing Asian Smokehouse Loro to Houston

The famous Austin restaurant is coming to the Heights next winter.

12/05/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Bringing the Heat

Food News: Those Hot Cheeto Croissants and Pho Kolaches Are Available

Plus, the largest food chain in the world is testing a major product here.

12/05/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Lights, Camera, Dumplings

Food News: Chris Shepherd Takes His Cookbook to Late Night TV

Plus, get into the Rodeo spirit. Seriously!

12/02/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Ice House

These New Houston-Centric Cookbooks Are the Gifts That Keep On Giving

Here's how to put Chris Shepherd's lamburger helper and Ford Fry's queso under the tree this year.

12/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Closing Time

Bryan Caswell Shutters Reef

The once-popular seafood restaurant reopened in 2019 after an absence.

11/26/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Bye, Bye, Bar

Montrose Bar Lotti Dotti Closes Abruptly

No more Frose Altuves.

11/26/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Coming Attractions

Food News: Health-Forward Restaurant Satisfy Announced For River Oaks

Plus, In-N-Out is here! Now learn the jingle.

11/22/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Where There's Smoke...

Lawsuit Alleges Turkey Leg Hut Poses Health Hazard

Neighbors also claim the restaurant's music violates a city ordinance.

11/21/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Hand it Over

The Heights Is About to Be a Hand Roll Paradise

The team at Kokoro is about to open its next concept.

11/21/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Season of Giving

Food Bank Seeks Volunteers After Leak Forces Food Disposal

About 1.8 million pounds of food were thrown away after the incident.

11/20/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Beef-a-Palooza

Burger Bash Was a Party With Patties

Who took home top prize at our annual beefy throwdown? Read on.

11/19/2019 By Timothy Malcolm