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.

Cocktails

At Sanctuari, Changing Minds and Expanding Palates

Triniti’s new bar carves out new territory, both figuratively and literally.

01/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Redeeming Creature

Andrew Fastow Plots an Afterlife

The former Enron CFO’s apology tour comes to Houston.

01/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Work It

At Snap Kitchen, a Crash Course in Eating Right

Can a dining editor survive on health food alone?

01/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Radio

Life After FM Radio

92.1’s sudden format change forced popular talk show Drink of Ages to find a new home.

01/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fauna

Five Birds of a Feather

One mantra: migration, migration, migration

01/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

It's a Wrap

Mission Burrito Gets a New Name for the New Year

Überrito Mexican Grill looks to make its mark.

12/31/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Toppest 10

Our 10 Biggest Stories of 2014

Of road trips and rollerblade dancers

12/29/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Out with the Old

Get Lucky at Beaver's on New Year's Day

Free black eyed peas and bargain bloody marys for those willing to leave the house.

12/29/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Dec 19-25

Katch and release

12/26/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

Crave Cupcakes Opening Soon in The Woodlands

Crave Cupcakes joins Ruggles Green and Grub Burger Bar in the new Research Forest Lakeside development.

12/24/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Drink It In

A Genteel Gin & Tonic at BCN Taste & Tradition

The elegant new Montrose restaurant specializes in a Spanish favorite.

12/23/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Making the Cut

Fugu Is Back on the Menu at Kata Robata

The potentially fatal fish is a much sought-after delicacy in Japan.

12/23/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

Liberty Kitchen Leaves the Loop for Memorial City

Liberty Kitchen plans a third location in west Houston.

12/22/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Halal Guys Are Heading to Houston

The famous NYC food cart is expanding nationwide.

12/22/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Dec 12-18

Welcoming Woodbar to the widening Montrose scene.

12/19/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Fried Chicken for All at Jones

It's getting easier by the day to find halal-approved food in Houston.

12/18/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Forget the Partridge; Just Get a Pear Tree

Give the gift of an orchard this year—or at least the beginnings of one.

12/18/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Draft

Houstonia's Taking Over the Taps at Whole Foods

Try before you buy this weekend with our seasonal six-pack tap takeover at Whole Foods.

12/18/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Slurp It Up

Warm Up with a Bowl of Banh Canh Hue

This spicy shrimp soup from Simply Pho will cure what ails you.

12/17/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Flesh and Bone

Where to Get Your Mutton, Goat and Game

Houston spends three times the national average on these meats. Why? Because they're delicious.

12/16/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt