Food News & Events

Give it a try

10 Standout Places to Try for Houston Restaurant Weeks

With so many choices and so little time, use this guide as a HRW cheat sheet.

07/30/2021 By Megha McSwain

HEALTH KICK

Original ChopShop to Open Two New Locations in Houston

The health food brand is looking to hire 70 people to join in their mission to inspire others to "Just Feel Good."

07/29/2021 By Shelby Stewart

CHANGE LOCATIONS

Avondale Food & Wine Leaves Behind Its Lower Westheimer Location for a Smaller Spot

The restaurant is moving out of Montrose after a decade.

07/29/2021 By Shelby Stewart

GOODE FOOD

Goode Company Is Taking over the Old Down House

Goode Co. has a new venture on the way.

07/26/2021 By Shelby Stewart

DINE FOR A CAUSE

AIDS Foundation Annual "Dining Out for Life Event" Kicks off This Weekend

Who doesn't love a good meal for a good cause?

07/23/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Only the finer things

JOEY Uptown Is Finally Opening at the Houston Galleria Next Week

Relax after a day of retail therapy at this upscale, new restaurant, which opens July 28.

07/22/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

What's Cooking

Summer Culinary Program Kicks off This Month Highlighting At-Risk Youth

Learning skills from some of Houston's best restaurants.

07/19/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

cheesy goodness

Learn to Make Authentic Tex-Mex from Houston's Enchilada Queen Sylvia Casares

You can learn to make Tex-Mex like Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen.

07/16/2021 By Shelby Stewart

DRINK UP

8th Wonder Brewery Unveils THC and CBD Seltzers

8th Wonder Brewery now has Delta-8 and CBD Wonder Water.

07/15/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong Edited by Shelby Stewart

First Look

Concura Italian Bites to Bring Adriatic Coastal Flavors to Houston

The stylish and sophisticated new Italian eatery opens in River Oaks this summer.

07/13/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Community Service

Slim Thug Is Now Working at Checkers

The Houston icon is giving back this summer.

07/12/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Oh no!

Food News: Suspected Drunk Driver Slams into Main Chick, Beloved Tex-Mex Spot to Close

Plus, big wine winners.

07/08/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Fill Our Plate

Downtown Restaurant Kulture Coming Back for a BIPOC Dinner Series

The Downtown restaurant announced Tuesday an exciting venture for the summer.

06/30/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Continental Champion

Celebrate More than Just the U.S.A. This Weekend

From a pig roast to poutine, here are four foodie ways you can feel all kinds of American and Canadian love.

06/29/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Rebirth

Food News: Annie Cafe, Turner's Back Open After Fire

Plus, more honors for the Southern Smoke Foundation.

06/28/2021 By Timothy Malcolm and Carolina Larracilla

Crabby Business

Top Chef Week 13: How Is Dawn Doing?

Will chef Burrell be in the finale? Just read to find out.

06/25/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Twist your fork

Mangia! One Fifth Is Going Italian

Indulge in nostalgia, red sauce glory, and your favorite pastas.

06/24/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

No Folding

Houston's Gyro Republic Announces Expansion Plans

You'll soon have more opportunities to customize your own street food delights.

06/23/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Cow About That

Food News: Having Trouble Choosing Your BBQ Meal? There's an App for That

Plus, more details about a hot new restaurant coming to the East End.

06/22/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Platter Chatter

Hooray! Luby's May Have Been Saved by a Chicago Businessman

Calvin Gin says he wants to keep Luby's employees at work across 32 Texas locations.

06/22/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

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