All Dressed Up

Houston is Having a Fine Dining Moment

Even (and especially) during a pandemic, people are craving big-money foodie experiences.

02/24/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

A New Era

Expanded, Future-Looking Local Foods Market Ready to Open

Benjy's is long gone now, and in its place is an expanded store and restaurant.

02/11/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Fire It Up

Chris Shepherd's Hospitality Group Announces Two New Restaurants

2021 brings us a second and more accessible Georgia James, plus Texas cuisine from Nick Fine.

01/06/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Smoke Travels

Food News: Popular Smokehouse Now Ships Meats Nationwide

Plus, welcome The Bearded Baker to the Heights.

11/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Southern Hospitality

How Southern Smoke Became a National Leader During the Coronavirus Crisis

The Houston organization serves up food-industry aid nationwide.

11/06/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Still Tastes Great!

Best New Restaurants 2020: Our Favorites of a Strange Year

Make your list now to visit these spots for dine-in or takeout.

11/05/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Drink Up

Food News: Bar Pop-Ups Offer More Opportunities to Support Mixology Workers

Plus, Bistro Provence is no more and Bistro 555 is here.

09/15/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Just A Few Weeks In, Bludorn Sparkles

There's a lot to love about this exciting restaurant in the Fourth Ward.

09/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Dine-In or Takeout

Our 11 Favorite Restaurants in River Oaks

From stalwart spots to exciting newcomers, the neighborhood is home to Houston's finest eateries.

09/03/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Begin Adapting

How Covid-19 Is Changing the Way Restaurants Do Business

From adding Plexiglas barriers to opening entirely new patios, operators begin to confront a new reality.

08/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

American Aaron

The Anticipated Bludorn Restaurant Is Here

A chef who starred on Netflix's Final Table and worked under Daniel Boulud is opening his Fourth Ward restaurant next week.

08/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Find a Great (Momentary) Escape at Musaafer

The sparkling new Galleria restaurant offers a wealth of experiences.

06/18/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

A Dash of Home

Le Colonial Embraces Modern Vietnamese Cooking with Revamped Menu

Culinary director Nicole Routhier shares her findings.

05/20/2020 By Brandon Summers-Miller

Big Loss

Food News: Downtown Landmark Treebeards To Close

The celebrated restaurant says it can't pay the rent any more.

05/19/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Here's a Menu

More and More Restaurants Are Re-Opening Their Dining Rooms

Establishments are cautious as they look to fill up to 25 percent capacity.

05/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat Local

How to Support Restaurants, Establishments Right Now

Even if you're staying home, you can do something to help local spots.

03/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

New Way Forward

After Turmoil, Downtown's Finn Hall Re-Emerges With New Leadership

The food hall's operator has enlisted a Houston hospitality pro to help lead it into the future.

03/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Major Departure

Revered Master Sommelier, Restaurateur Moving On From Houston

David Keck leaves Goodnight Hospitality, and the future of Goodnight Charlie's is under evaluation.

03/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Every Flavor Ever

One Fifth is Changing Once More to ... a Lot of Things

Chris Shepherd's ambitious five-year plan will finish with a flourish, and it begins soon.

02/18/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Buzzworthy

Getting One's Kicks at Rosalie

A little bit about shrimp and dessert at this downtown Italian restaurant.

01/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

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