Food News & Events

Sweet Treats

4 of Houston's Best Holiday Cookies

One writer's quest for the most satisfying cookie in the Bayou City.

11/17/2016 By Beth Levine

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Parsley

How to eat (and prepare) the healthy global herb.

11/16/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Quest for Fire

Ming Tsai Is Coming to the Galleria

The celebrity chef talks Houston dining, allergies and spicy fish heads.

11/15/2016 By Alice Levitt

Bulgogi Barons

Remember Chi'Lantro? It's Returning in Brick and Mortar Form

The Korean food trucks left Houston in 2014, but a win on Shark Tank ensures they'll be back soon.

11/14/2016 By Alice Levitt

Fermenting Fun

Why You Should Care That It's National Pickle Day

Everything you need to know about preserved cucumbers but were afraid to ask.

11/14/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Chirashi & Champon

Zen Japanese Izakaya Brings a Taste of Japan to Montrose

The city's newest izakaya is the real deal.

11/11/2016 By Alice Levitt

Local Roast

Catch the Buzz as Three Brothers Bakery Begins Roasting Its Own Coffee

The old-school favorite is earning new fans with uncommon flavored coffees and teas.

11/08/2016 By Ellie Sharp

The Miracle of the Oil

A Short Hymn For Church’s Chicken’s Chicken Fried Steak

We sample the beefy dish with nothing on our tongues but "Hallelujah."

11/07/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Politics

The People Behind the Trump Cafe in Bellville Aren't Who You Think They Are

Eddie and Sue Hawa are immigrants, Muslims—and staunch Trump supporters.

11/04/2016 By Greg Fails

Autumn Leaves

Craving Fall? Salisbury Steak at Max's Wine Dive Will Help You Pretend

A dish rarely seen at restaurants means you can at least eat like the season is changing.

11/04/2016 By Alice Levitt

Soul Searching

Five Killer Wish Lists to Add to Our Gastronaut App

Eating your way through Houston has never been more fun.

11/03/2016 By Houstonia Staff

A Reason for Thanks

Hungry's Brings Back Its Restaurant Weeks Menu to Benefit the Houston Food Bank

For each $25 prix-fixe sold in November, the needy will get $4.

11/03/2016 By Glissette Santana

Brew News

Did Karbach Just Make the Entire City of Houston Hoppin' Mad?

The Houston microbrewery was purchased by Anheuser-Busch InBev, sparking outrage from craft beer fans online.

11/03/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Prix-Fixe Fix

A New Restaurant Week Helps Italian Earthquake Survivors

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce's Italian Restaurant Week features hand-picked eateries using curated native products.

11/02/2016 By Alice Levitt

Island Time

Where Can You Get a Hawaiian Plate Lunch? In Katy, Actually

Aloha Pho serves exactly what it promises—the cuisines of Vietnam and America's volcanic archipelago.

11/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Farm Fresh

Houston Black Restaurant Week Debuts a Farm-to-Table Weekend

Harvest The Block connects Houston diners with farmers from November 4 through 6.

10/31/2016 By Mellanie Perez

Spooks & Spirits

Ninja Ramen Is Dressing Up as Anvil for Halloween

Who said only human beings could rock a Halloween costume?

10/29/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Pigging Out

The Kobe of Pork Made Its U.S. Debut Last Night in Houston

Because the honorary consul general of Hungary loves us and wants us to be happy.

10/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Beefing Up

The New Union Kitchen on Ella Means Better Burgers for the GOOF

The latest link in the Gr8 Plate Hospitality chain opened last week.

10/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

The Perfect Place to See Houston's Debut on Parts Unknown

Axelrad and Plant It Forward Farms are hosting a watch party for Anthony Bourdain's latest episode of travel TV, and you're invited.

10/27/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

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