Groceries & Markets

Healthful eating

Central City Co-Op Supports the Community and Promotes Healthy Eating

Since 1998, this co-op has helped support local farmers, all while giving Houstonians healthier food options.

07/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Farm Fresh

The Best Farmers Markets to Shop for Food in Houston

Skip out on a grocery store run and head to one of these gems instead.

03/21/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

No Store Does More

These 7 H-E-B Stores Tell the Story of Houston

With global specialty products and thoughtful displays, the beloved Texas grocery chain knows its audience on a neighborhood level.

06/26/2024 By Lauren McDowell

Pressed in Houston

How Houston-Based Banyan Foods Made Texans Love Tofu

The homegrown company went from humble beginning to being the largest manufacturer of tofu in the state.

03/07/2024 By Melissa Hung Photography by Michael Starghill

Quarantreats

These Pandemic ‘Pivot’ Foods Are Still Being Made Today

Once a lifeline during COVID-19 restaurant shutdowns, these packaged goods became so popular that Houston chefs continued selling them.

11/29/2023 By Emma Balter

Fine Dining

Meet Houston's Very Own Truffle Master

How Diane Roederer redefined the city's food scene.

03/13/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Sweet Tooth

8 Houston Bakeries With Delectable Holiday Treats

Bakeries in Houston are making scrumptious holiday treats.

12/02/2022 By Danielle Wright and Jessica Lodge

A TEXAS TREASURE

Our 10 Favorite H-E-B Markets in the Loop, Ranked

You can’t go wrong shopping at H-E-B.

10/26/2022 By Houstonia Staff

Hispanic Heritage

How Houston's Afro-Latino Garifuna Community Is Keeping Its Culture Alive

The small-but-mighty Garifuna community in Houston is upholding their Central American roots.

09/28/2022 By Juan Antonio Sorto

Cloud 9

H-Town’s Most Popular CBD & Hemp Goods Stores

There’s no harm in having a little hemp in your life.

09/21/2022 By Jessica Lodge and Shelby Stewart

Hidden Gems

Discover Houston's Best Community-Led Grocery Stores

Discover authentic ingredients, tantalizing tastes, and diverse cultural flavor at one of these great community-oriented grocery stores.

07/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Hidden Gems

The Backbone of Bayou City’s Warehouse District

Shop founder and owner Courtney Blackmore of Black's Bodega, a neighborhood fixture and community hub, is on the brink of a significant shift.

07/14/2022 By Amarie Gipson Photography by Michael Starghill

You Do It!

6 Must-Visit Farms for Summer Produce and Berry Picking

Support agriculture across the area and get some locally grown food.

06/17/2021 By Shivani Parmar

What a Rush!

Love Those Cotton Candy TikTok Videos? This Business Is Bringing the Sweet Treat to You

Sugar Swirls is whirling up tasty, homemade, pastel-colored joy in Pasadena.

04/07/2021 By Meredith Nudo

We're Back on That Again

Grocery Stores and Other Markets: Here's Who's Open and Closed

Want to grab water (ehhhh), produce (uhhh), or beans (they probably got those)?

02/17/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Get It and Get Grubbin'

Looking to Eat Healthy During the Holidays? Vital Kitchen Can Help

This Houston meal-delivery service focuses on fresh produce and cutting out the bad stuff.

11/26/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Inspect these gadgets

The Best Kitchen Gadgets, According to the Professionals

Houston chefs and food professionals recommend their favorites.

11/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

One Last Dance

So Long, Disco Kroger, You Charmingly Unpretty Sight

As the infamous Montrose store prepares to turn off its lights for good, a writer reminisces.

11/11/2020 By Craig Hlavaty

Homegrown Houston

10 Foods You Should Buy from Local Makers

Shop local. Support local.

05/01/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Cover It Up

How Grocery Stores Are Handling Mask Policy

We asked a few of the major local chains if they're enforcing the city order.

04/28/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Houstonia Magazine

Groceries & Markets

Central City Co-Op Supports the Community and Promotes Healthy Eating

The Best Farmers Markets to Shop for Food in Houston

These 7 H-E-B Stores Tell the Story of Houston

How Houston-Based Banyan Foods Made Texans Love Tofu

These Pandemic ‘Pivot’ Foods Are Still Being Made Today

Meet Houston's Very Own Truffle Master

8 Houston Bakeries With Delectable Holiday Treats

Our 10 Favorite H-E-B Markets in the Loop, Ranked

How Houston's Afro-Latino Garifuna Community Is Keeping Its Culture Alive

H-Town’s Most Popular CBD & Hemp Goods Stores

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The Best Farmers Markets to Shop for Food in Houston

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Meet Houston's Very Own Truffle Master

Discover Houston's Best Community-Led Grocery Stores

The Backbone of Bayou City’s Warehouse District

6 Must-Visit Farms for Summer Produce and Berry Picking

Love Those Cotton Candy TikTok Videos? This Business Is Bringing the Sweet Treat to You

Grocery Stores and Other Markets: Here's Who's Open and Closed

Looking to Eat Healthy During the Holidays? Vital Kitchen Can Help

The Best Kitchen Gadgets, According to the Professionals

So Long, Disco Kroger, You Charmingly Unpretty Sight

10 Foods You Should Buy from Local Makers

How Grocery Stores Are Handling Mask Policy

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