Food News & Events

Beefed Up

Butcher’s Ball 2022 Is On, and It’s Going to Be Bigger than Ever

Looking for the lowdown on the best Texas farmers, ranchers, and chow during this meaty event? We’ve got you.

10/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

New Digs

Bungalow Is in a Soft Open Phase—Time to Make a Reservation

The new Downtown restaurant offers an elevated approach to surf and turf, with dishes like fried red snapper and filet mignon.

10/17/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Best Restaurants 2022

Houston's 50 Best Restaurants

Whittling down our list to just 50 spots was nearly impossible—but we did it.

10/09/2022 By Daniel Renfrow, Geneva Diaz, Shelby Stewart, and Alexia Partouche With Mai Pham and Phoebe Gibson

THINGS TO DO

4 Ways to Celebrate Filipino Culture in Houston This Month

Order some sisig and let's celebrate.

10/07/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Order Up!

Trill Burgers Is Coming to NRG! How, When, and Where to Score

Rapper-turned-chef Bun B will be flipping burgers this Sunday.

09/29/2022 By Shelby Stewart

DRINK AND BE MERRY

Prost! 7 Oktoberfest Events Happening Right Here in Houston

Celebrate the famous German beer festival with drinks and dogs at one of these Houston events.

09/28/2022 By Claire Anderson

UNION DRIP

A Montrose Starbucks Just Became the First in Houston to Unionize

The partners at the Starbucks at Shepherd and Harold voted 11-3 on Thursday to become the first unionized shop in Houston.

09/27/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

STAR POWER

Chef Aaron Bludorn Taps Fellow Café Boulud Alum to Helm Navy Blue

The Bludorn team announced today that star-powered chef Jerrod Zifchak will be the executive chef of upcoming seafood restaurant Navy Blue.

09/26/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Top Chef

Topping Top Chef: What's Next For Houston's Evelyn García

Houston’s own finalist Evelyn García didn’t walk away with last season’s title, but she’s got plans for more.

09/22/2022 By Shelby Stewart

HEMP, HOPS & HAZE

Houston’s Newest Cannabis Company Is All about Hemp & Hops

8th Wonder Brewery and Bayou City Hemp Company have joined forces to launch 8th Wonder Cannabis, a brand centered around both hemp and hops.

09/21/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

CANNA-BALISM

The Dishes at This New Montrose Restaurant Can Come Infused with Cannabis

Wild Montrose offers diners the option of infusing their food and drinks (legally) with THC and CBD.

09/19/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

PINKIES UP!

You’ll Roe the Day If You Miss This Epic Houston Caviar Party

La Nuit du Caviar promises to be a truly epic—and pricey—celebration of one of the world’s most luxurious foods.

09/15/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

BIGGER, BETTER, SMOKIER

Houston’s Biggest Food Festival Returns This October

Chris Shepherd’s Southern Smoke Festival features an all-star lineup this year.

08/29/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

FROZEN TREATS

H-Town’s Favorite Popsicle Company Opens New Shop in Second Ward

POPSTON has gained widespread popularity through its Houston-inspired flavors and grassroot efforts

07/25/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

FOODQUAKE!

Celebrated Chef Chris Shepherd Is Out at Underbelly Hospitality

The James Beard Award winner has parted ways with the restaurant group he founded

07/20/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

THE FOODIE EVENT OF THE YEAR

Houston Restaurant Weeks Returns Next Month

The popular fundraiser for the Houston Food Bank just revealed a partial list of its participating restaurants and their menus

07/20/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

FOOD CITY

What’s New in Food This Week

This week, we're dishing on Chris Shepherd’s Georgia James new location; the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America culinary series; plus more.

06/29/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

FOOD CITY

What’s New in Food This Week

Agricole Hospitality to open a new Heights dive bar; upscale pop-ups at Bludorn and Golfstrømmen; and Phat Eatery is expanding into The Woodlands. 

06/22/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

ROSÉ ALL DAY

Where to Celebrate National Rosé Day in Houston

From brunches at hot spots like Brasserie 19 to discounted wines by the glass at How to Survive on Land and Sea, there are plenty of ways to ring in rosé’s biggest day.

06/10/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

FOOD CITY

What’s New in Food This Week: Pickle Ball, CBD and New Menu Items

Houston is getting a pickleball-centric patio bar; a popular CBD coffee shop and dispensary is expanding into Montrose; plus more local foodie news.

06/08/2022 By Daniel Renfrow