The Miracle of the Oil

A Short Hymn For Church’s Chicken’s Chicken Fried Steak

We sample the beefy dish with nothing on our tongues but "Hallelujah."

11/07/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Morbid Munchies

Ghostly Grub: Where to Get Your Ghoul on This Halloween

Don't sit around at home waiting to hand out popcorn balls. Unless you really want to.

10/27/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Patisserie Bourgeois

The Macarons At Kroger Are Huge and Often Broken

Just don't call them "Parisian Oreos."

10/12/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Trick or Treat

Ghoulish Glycemic Goodies At Your Grocery Store

Halloween is approaching and you need to be ready with (occasionally) delicious novelty snacks.

10/11/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Forever Young

Skeeter’s Mesquite Grill Now Just As Friendly to Adults as Kids

Or, how to eat healthfully at Houston's sports bar for minors.

09/28/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Around the World

Fusion is the Focus of Laurenzo's Excellent New Happy Hour

The small plates are a successful blend of Gulf, Italian and Mexican cuisines.

09/07/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Let's Go To the Movies

Swift Service and Off-The-Beaten Path Bites At Studio Movie Grill

A novel ordering system makes it easier to eat at the cinema.

09/01/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Tout Savory

Some of the Best Things at Tout Suite Café Aren't Sweet

Don't skip the pastries, but do save room for excellent vegetarian fare.

08/31/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Lunchables Lies

Don’t Be Fooled Even Once By This Fake Frito Pie

When one of the ingredients listed is "spork," you know you've taken a wrong turn.

08/22/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Sweet Eats

Sugar Rush: Crave Cupcakes' All-American Specials

You might need a PB&J cupcake for lunch today.

08/12/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Off the Coast

Amalfi Continues to Deserve Its Accolades

Why you should try to make it to the upscale trattoria during Houston Restaurant Weeks.

08/08/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Smoke Signals

Travelers in China Don't Have to Forego Texas Barbecue

American-style smoked meat is popping up all over the (Chinese) map.

08/05/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Slather It On

Houston Restaurant Condiments We Wish Were Sold By the Bottle

Five sauces we want to put on everything.

07/26/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Mighty Martini

Houston’s Strongest Drink Is at The Davenport

The Richmond Avenue lounge commands you to "Duck & Run."

07/14/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Cowabunga!

That’s-A Nice-A Pizza…Beer

A beer by any other name would not taste like pizza.

06/29/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Purloined Pastries

Craving Voodoo Doughnut? A Grocery Chain Has You Covered

Kroger debuts designer donuts suspiciously similar to those made famous by the Portland-based bakery.

06/16/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Cracked Café

At Another Broken Egg Café, Much That Ain’t Broken and Shouldn’t Be Fixed

Sweet or savory? You're not forced to choose sides at this brunch spot.

06/13/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Beefing Up

An Entire Bottle and Three Courses? Just Under a Benjamin at Sal y Pimienta

Two people can eat exceptionally well on Mondays in Memorial.

06/02/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Cheap Eats

Sugar Rush: Decadent Desserts Under $4

What to skip (macarons) and what to get (cake balls) at Houston’s sweetest shops

05/31/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Multiple Show-Stoppers on Tony Mandola’s New Happy Hour Menu

Chef Juan Arelleno goes beyond tradition with a world of small plates.

05/27/2016 By Joanna O'Leary