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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

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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

News

Battling Brain Cancer, a Chef Looks to Keep His Dream Alive

Chef David Guerrero isn't worried about his upcoming surgery—he's worried about his restaurant, Andes Cafe.

04/24/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Special Occasion Restaurants

Celebrate Out of the Box: Mother's Day

Brunch is always a good time, but it's fun to "celebrate out of the box" with Mom during lunch or dinner as well.

04/22/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Why?

Tally Me Banana: "Himbo" Restaurant Tallywackers Coming to Dallas

Because why should objectification be limited to just one gender?

04/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

I scream

Boo Bell: Nationwide Recall of Beloved Brenham Ice Cream Hits Home

Blue Bell issues a voluntary recall of its ice cream nationwide and Houston stores act fast.

04/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

Deal With It: Eatsie Boys Is Closing April 30

And moving in to its Montrose spot? Melange Creperie.

04/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Vegging Out

Houstonians Ate All Their Vegetables at Our Inaugural Veggie Riot

At Veggie Riot, Houston's chefs proved you don't need meat to make a dish delicious.

04/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: April 11-17

Saying cheerio to Stag's Head Pub and benvenuto to a new location of Pizaro's Pizza.

04/17/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Slurp It Up

Oyster Alert: Julep Brings In Rare Belon Bivalves

One of the world's best—and rarest—oysters makes a special appearance today at Julep.

04/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

I scream

Our Long National Nightmare Is Over: Blue Bell Returns to Stores

H-E-B has started stocking the beloved Brenham-based ice cream once again.

04/14/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

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