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.

Index

Rodeo Houston by the Numbers

How many pounds of chocolate-covered bacon do people eat!?

02/02/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Index

Survey: What the Woodlanders Said

We polled scores of Woodlandians to find out exactly how they feel about the town they call home.

02/02/2014 Illustrations by Alese Pickering By Katharine Shilcutt

Fine Dining

Wagyu in The Woodlands?

They’ve come a long way, baby.

02/02/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Woodlands

The Woodlands Grows and Grows—and Maybe Gets Real

At 40 years old, The Woodlands has made great strides in livability—and broken out of its ‘cookie-cutter’ reputation.

02/02/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Charity

How Much Longer Can One Man Feed Millions?

A Brazoria County rice farmer has been quietly feeding the poor for decades—but his crops won't be around forever.

02/02/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fried & Gone to Heaven

A Rodeo Food Preview

From ice cream–stuffed cupcakes and meat sundaes to salads, this year’s vendors have something for everybody.

02/02/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Day Drinking

Cuchara Serves Its First Saturday Brunch This Weekend

Double the brunch, double the fun.

01/31/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

On the Road

The 10 Strangest Dining Recs in Moon Handbooks' Guide to Houston

Try Corner Bakery for breakfast, and other dubious insights.

01/29/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Global Goods

The United Nations of Pastries at Desir Bakery

This Chinese bakery has everything from Mexican chocolate to Scottish shortbread.

01/29/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Tour de Tacos

Top Secret Sauce at Taco Keto

The only way to experience Rosie Chavez's signature top secret taco sauce is firsthand.

01/28/2014 By BoJanay Posey

Feeling Drouthy

Address Your Own Haggis at Burns Night

A night of Scottish fare and festivities at D&T Drive Inn celebrates the ploughman poet.

01/24/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Master Chefs

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Christine Ha

The MasterChef winner dishes about fame, good fortune, and how egg rolls are like gold bullion.

01/23/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Snowpocalypse Soup

Easy Homemade Chicken Soup to Withstand the Winter Weather

Making a hot, hearty pot of soup is simpler than you think.

01/22/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Eat This, Not That

Bypassing the Black Walnut Cafe

You can do better.

01/21/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cheap Eats

A Bountiful $8 Lunch Special at Brasil

A beautiful lunchtime spread doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg.

01/20/2014 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt

The Main Drag

New Kids on the Block Party

Downtown block party this Sunday spotlights a revitalized stretch of Main Street.

01/17/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Koreatown

Spicy Korean Rice Cakes at Yori Yori

The chewy-crispy noodles called tteok are all the rage right now.

01/17/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Supper Clubs

Pop-Ups Still Going Strong, Thanks to Glitter Karaoke

The Thursday night pop-up series at Glitter Karaoke lets chefs' creativity run rampant.

01/14/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Throwing Down

Gumbo Smackdown a Ragin' Cajun Success

Fleming's and Haven brought the big guns for Houstonia's inaugural gumbo smackdown.

01/13/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Not Stirred

Triniti's Guest Bartender Series Shakes Things Up

A six-week series of guest bartenders will donate their tips to charity—and Triniti is matching each donation.

01/10/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt