Food News & Events

Slurp It Up

Extreme Eats: Fat Bao Ramen Challenge

At Fat Bao, a cash prize is up for grabs if you can finish a bowl of ramen five times the normal size.

05/29/2015 By Megha Tejpal

News

Christian's Tailgate Contractor Among Those Killed in Monday Floods

Benefits planned for the family of Chris Kirby, who leaves behind a wife and two children.

05/28/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Heat Is On

Bravado Spice Co. Is Bringing Back a Favorite Hot Sauce—with Your Help

The Houston-based hot sauce company is looking to raise $25,000 to bring the heat nationwide.

05/27/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Grad Gifts

Celebrate Out of the Box: Graduation Day

Whether at lunch or dinner, celebrate your grad in a special way at one of these stellar Houston restaurants.

05/27/2015 By Megha Tejpal

News

Restaurants Across Houston Remain Closed Due to Flooding

Bernie's Burger Bus, Underbelly, Lopez and others are currently closed.

05/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Suppertime

Revival Market Does Dinner

The hybrid market-cafe in the Heights is now offering full-service dinner every night.

05/22/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

Yes, the New Mala Sichuan Is Open

A first look at the Montrose location of a Chinatown favorite

05/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

Sweetening the Deal: Fluff Bake Bar Opens May 28

Houston's infamous Sugar Hooker, pastry chef Rebecca Masson, is opening her long-awaited bakery next week.

05/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Status Report

A New Menu from a Top Chef Isn't All That's Changed at Plonk

Chef Casey Thompson is shaking things up at the Oak Forest wine bar.

05/19/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: May 9-15

How to make it in Montrose

05/15/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

See Food

Soft-Shell Crabs Are In Season Right Now

Here's where to get those sweet softies while they're at the peak of freshness (and, obviously, softness).

05/13/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Holiday weekend

Celebrate Out of the Box: Memorial Day

Whether you choose to "turn up" downtown or "chill out" in the Heights, spend Memorial Day weekend exploring Houston and keeping things tasty.

05/13/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Mid-Morning Meals

Our 5 Favorite Foods on Benjy's New Weekday Brunch Menu

Why should brunch be the sole dominion of the weekend?

05/12/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: May 2-8

Outlaw Dave signs off and Revival Market signs on

05/08/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best Breakfasts 2015

Consider the Kolache

Is our beloved Czech pastry poised for world domination?

05/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Charity

Kiran's Donating Proceeds to Nepalese Earthquake Victims

Through the weekend, 50 percent of sales from Kiran's chicken tikka masala will benefit earthquake victims in Nepal.

05/01/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: April 25-May 1

Of deaths and rebirths and Italian flatbread sandwiches

05/01/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

News

IAH Catches Man Smuggling Cocaine in Bags of Chips and Cookies

Ever wondered what four pounds of smuggled cocaine looks like?

04/30/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

rise and shine

Guacamole and Dunkin' Donuts Make an Unlikely Pairing

Every breakfast sandwich is as man made him, and sometimes a great deal worse.

04/29/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Meatless Monday

Freebirds Adds a Vegan Option

Summer squash and soybeans make their debut at Freebirds World Burrito.

04/27/2015 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt