Katharine is a native Houstonian and seventh-generation Texan who really likes visiting other cities, states and countries but could never imagine living anywhere else than here. She’s been nominated for a James Beard Award and three Association of Food Journalists Awards, taking home the latter twice.

Katharine, a Baylor alum and the former food critic for the Houston Press, came on board at Houstonia in May 2013, serving as features editor and dining editor before taking the reins as managing editor.

For Katharine, the best part of her job is having a turntable in her office and a view of the Houstonia House rooftop tomato garden (and, of course, helping to put out a magazine that showcases the best of her beloved hometown). She regularly represents Houstonia on local TV and radio programs.

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: August 15-21

Second locations for favorites old and new

08/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ampersand and Plus Sign

A Handy Guide to Houston's Provisions

A very occasional series

08/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cheers

The El Cantina Closes to Make Way for a Brewpub

The new Heights project is partnering up with brewmaster Erik Ogershok, previously of Real Ale Brewing.

08/18/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Perking Up

It's Coffee; It's Tea; It's Cascara

Okay, technically it's a tisane—and it's the perfect compromise between coffee and tea.

08/17/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: August 8-14

A soft opening for Southern Goods and a hard stop for Commonwealth

08/14/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cool It

A Cool Clash of Cultures at Magnolia's Ice Cream

Kool-Aid pickles, Frito pies, mangonadas and more mix at this Second Ward favorite.

08/14/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cheap Date

Happy Hour of the Week: Liberty Station

Belly up to this Washington Avenue watering hole, which hosts a different food truck every night.

08/13/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

#SLGT

LocalLocal Wants to Make Sure Your Local Food Is Legit

An informative new website aims to connect diners, restaurants, farmers and ranchers.

08/12/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Chat Room

The 10 Best Answers from Chef Mark Cox's AMA on Reddit

The chef/owner of Mark's American Cuisine took to Reddit yesterday to talk Tony's, tuna fish and tacos.

08/11/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Word on the Street

Table on Post Oak Might Be Transforming Into L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Years after the exit of Philippe Schmit, another French chef (or at least his restaurant group) could be taking over Table.

08/11/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Kid-Friendly

Back to School Blues: 5 End-of-Summer Treats for Your Kids

Only adults are ready for the summer to end.

08/10/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fresh Catch

A First Look at Bramble

Randy Rucker is back and we're better for it.

08/07/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

New Kid on the Block

A First Look at Izakaya

It's not a traditional izakaya, and the Midtown restaurant is better for it.

08/05/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Editor’s Picks

Houston’s 13 Finest Pizza Joints

Experience an Italian renaissance, Houston-style.

08/04/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Craft Beer

At Karbach’s New Restaurant, a Wine Guy Goes Hop Head

Joseph Stayshich, formerly of Benjy’s, opens his latest restaurant inside the craft brewery—and discovers a new appreciation for beer along the way.

08/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Feature

Close Encounters

The Texas Medical Center’s latest, greatest advance is neither pill nor procedure.

08/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

BBQ!

Where to Eat the Best Houston BBQ Right Now

Our completely up-to-date guide to the 10 best barbecue spots in town.

08/04/2015 By Robb Walsh and J.C. Reid Edited by Katharine Shilcutt

Eat & Drink

The Complete Guide to Houston Barbecue

Our absolutely up-to-date guide to the best barbecue spots in Houston right now—a bible for both longtime locals and recent arrivals, including new Houston Texan Vince Wilfork, who tells us he couldn’t be happier about landing in ’Cue Town, USA.

08/04/2015 By Robb Walsh and J.C. Reid Edited by Katharine Shilcutt Photography by Jody Horton

Dept. of Inventions

Saving Children With—and From—Car Safety Seats

A Rice engineering team invents a system for saving infants left in hot cars, but will it make it to market?

08/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Meatless Monday

Cold Sesame Noodles on a Hot Day

Chill out in Chinatown with this classic Sichuan snack.

08/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt