Alice joined Houstonia in November 2015 and has been relishing exploring the city’s vibrant food scene ever since. 

She began her journalism career at age 13 with a cult film criticism ’zine. As an adult, stints with WWE Magazine and EatingWell led to her job as senior food writer at Vermont’s alternative newsweekly, Seven Days, in 2008. In that capacity, she became one of the state’s most well-known TV and radio personalities. Her first book, Vermont: An Explorer’s Guide, was published in 2015.

Alice has won an AltWeekly Award for Best Food Writing, two Daysies for Best Print/Online Journalist, and two "Top Social Foodie" awards from Burlington Social Media Day.

Beefing Up

The New Union Kitchen on Ella Means Better Burgers for the GOOF

The latest link in the Gr8 Plate Hospitality chain opened last week.

10/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Grill Marks

First Bite: Liberty Kitchen at the Treehouse

Another week, another Liberty Kitchen opening? Not so fast.

10/27/2016 By Alice Levitt

Foodie Flick

Brennan's Film Will Screen at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival

Ella Brennan: Commanding the Table traces the history of the restaurateur behind New Orleans and Houston classics.

10/26/2016 By Alice Levitt

Halloween

Sugar Rush: Vampire's Delight at SweetCup Gelato

How do grown-up sweet lovers celebrate Halloween? With a garlic-flavored dessert.

10/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Hidden Houston

An Insider’s Guide to Hidden Houston

All the tips, tricks and tactics you’ll need to join the city’s in-the-know crowd

10/24/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt, Marianella Orlando, Adam Doster, Roxanna Asgarian, Alice Levitt, and Jeanne Lyons Davis

Hidden Houston

No Zoning? No Problem!

Our four favorite examples of what happens when you take a no-holds-barred approach to development

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cheerio

A Guide to Mostly Misunderstood British Foods

Your guide to jellied eels, spotted dick and everything in between.

10/24/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Editors' Pick

The 10 Most Stirring Soul Food Spots in Houston

For when you need that fix of oxtails, smothered pork chops and, yes, fried ribs

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

On The Table

How to Have the Most Houstonian Thanksgiving Ever

Without these three classic dishes, you can’t very well give thanks this holiday.

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

Restaurant Review

At Toulouse and Taverna, Stars Are Blind

Breaking down the buzz on two new Euro eateries in the River Oaks District

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

Hidden Houston

Houston’s Most Delicious Off-Menu Dishes

You’ll need to ask for these four favorites, including the chicken-fried lobster tail of your dreams.

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

The Sun Also Rises

Surya Is Serving Excellent Indian in the Washington Corridor

Chef-owner Sheel Joshi brought his upscale Los Angeles restaurant to Houston late last month.

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

Head-To-Head

Food Fight: Where Can You Find Houston's Best Charcoal Korean Barbecue?

Who wins in a battle of BBQ Garden vs. Flower Piggy? Everyone.

10/21/2016 By Alice Levitt

A Weighty Essay

The Critic's Notebook: How to Get Fat

When you eat for a living, it's not easy to keep the pounds off. Here's the secret.

10/20/2016 By Alice Levitt

Fishy Realness

If You're Looking for Omakase at MF Sushi, Don't Go on a Tuesday

Get a shiso mojito, relax and order for yourself.

10/19/2016 By Alice Levitt

Hungry Huguenots

First Bite: Peli Peli Kitchen

The South African restaurant debuts its fast-casual concept today.

10/18/2016 By Alice Levitt

Gulf Coast Cooking

First Bite: Eloise Nichols Grill & Liquors

The South meets the Middle East at the new restaurant from the family behind Adair Kitchen.

10/17/2016 By Alice Levitt

White Party

The Bizarre Indignity of Le Dîner en Blanc

We attended Houston's second edition of the international event so you don't ever have to.

10/17/2016 By Alice Levitt

French Kiss

First Bite: Café Azur

Modern French cuisine has taken over the former Brasserie Max & Julie's space on Montrose Boulevard.

10/14/2016 By Alice Levitt

Border Bites

Tex-Mex Goes Literary With Sylvia Casares' The Enchilada Queen Cookbook

The woman behind Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen shares her delicious secrets—and a recipe for her famous chocolate tres leches cake.

10/13/2016 By Alice Levitt