Eat the World

The Global Issue: Best Dishes from (at least) 45 Different Countries, All Right Here in Houston. Plus: Traveling the world with Menil Collection curators; getaways to Fort Worth and Galveston; the area's top dentists, as chosen by their peers

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Globe-Trotters

Menil Collection Curators Travel the World to Bring Art to Houston

From the Cameroon Grassfields to a family house in the Swiss Alps, it takes a lot of frequent-flier miles to put together a world-class exhibit.

03/11/2024 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks Illustrations by Lars Leetaru

Bayougraphy

Meet the Tour Guide Who Brings the Cistern to Life with Song

Rosemarie Croll performs her own songs in the underground landmark at Buffalo Bayou Park, and can do so in 10 languages.

02/16/2024 By Jef Rouner

Whimsy Vision

Take an Early Look at the Orange Show’s Biggest Expansion Yet

The beloved, quirky Houston landmark is working on a massive new seven-acre campus.

10/25/2023 By Brianna McClane

Explore Asia

Asia Society’s New Interactive Exhibit Is Unlike Anything Else

The Houston center’s permanent exhibit allows visitors to explore five Asian countries, and in doing so, find commonality and a sense of community.

07/26/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Eat & Drink

Eat the World

How Well Do You Know Houston’s Global Cuisines? Take Our Quiz.

If you think you know Egypt’s national dish or what a mesob is, put your knowledge to the test.

03/29/2024 By Emma Balter

Eat the World

80 Restaurants, 45 Countries, Right Here in Houston

The city's international food scene is the best it's ever been.

03/28/2024 Edited by Emma Balter

Fiery Sensation

Street to Kitchen Is Ready for Its Biggest Year Yet

Chef Benchawan “G” Jabthong Painter’s award-winning Thai restaurant is leveling up in its new digs.

03/28/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Seasons of Vietnam

A Year in Awesome Vietnamese Food You Can Eat in Houston

From following weather changes to traditional holidays, here’s your year-round guide to local Vietnamese cuisine.

03/27/2024 By Minh Truong Illustrations by Betty Turbo

Family Portrait

Fung’s Kitchen Is Built on Generations of Hong Kong Expertise

Meet the prolific family behind the Houston restaurant famous for its Cantonese-style live seafood.

03/27/2024 By Emma Balter

Kindred Smoke

Every Houstonian Is Invited to the South American Asado

From Brazilian churrasco to Argentine parrilladas, barbecue-obsessed Texans will find much to love with these cuisines.

03/26/2024 By Geneva Diaz

Ancestral Bond

Houston Chefs Use Nopales to Connect Back to Mexico

In a stew or an egg scramble, the prickly pear cactus has deep roots in Texas-Mexican cooking.

03/26/2024 By Adán Medrano

Afro-Bites

Get to Know Nigerian Food in 5 Dishes

Home to the second-largest Nigerian population in the US, Houston and its restaurants have much to teach us about this West African cuisine.

03/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo Illustrations by Betty Turbo

Essay

How Houston Became America’s Indian Food Capital

It wasn’t always so, but our city is now spoiled for choice of exciting South Asian restaurants.

03/25/2024 By Biju Sukumaran

Family Roots

Houston Chef Evelyn Garcia Puts a True Piece of Herself into Jūn

The Heights restaurant celebrates culinary heritage with elements like Salvadoran cheese from the Garcia family farm.

01/23/2024 By Geneva Diaz With Emma Balter

Dinner and a Show

Inside the Wild One-Upmanship of Houston’s Vibe Dining Restaurants

Does the hot new trend have more staying power than the confetti stuck in your hair at the end of the night?

09/20/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Home & Real Estate

Just Daydreaming

Actually Cool Things We Think Should Go in the Old Tower Theatre

The historic Montrose building is vacant again after Acme Oyster House closed, and we have some ideas.

01/05/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

News & City Life

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

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked Typical Cowboy Culture Things We Love or Hate

From lifted trucks to horse girls and Marfa.

02/28/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Grassroots Activism

How One of the Only Community Fridges in Houston Has Thrived

Vanessa Lipscomb at the Wow Project has gained valuable knowledge on how to successfully run an operation combatting food insecurity in the city.

01/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Field of Dreams

MacGregor Park Renovation Will Breathe New Life into Third Ward Area

A multimillion-dollar community-driven transformation is set to revitalize this historic Houston gem.

01/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Travel & Outdoors

Jet-Setting

Where Houstonians Travel the Most Internationally

These 10 destinations have locals booking the most flights year-round.

03/05/2024 By Emma Balter

Boots and Barbecue

Fort Worth Has Flourished into a Destination in Its Own Right

Cowtown has modernized, becoming more fun and delicious while keeping its twang.

03/04/2024 By Amanda Albee

Retro Vacay

Revamped Boutique Hotel Lucine Offers Something New in Galveston

Expect good food, great beach views, and vintage vibes.

12/08/2023 By Geneva Diaz