Hidden Fun

Finding These Houston Speakeasies Will Pay Off

Put your detective skills to the test to visit these fun restaurants and bars.

03/18/2025 By Megha McSwain and Daniel Renfrow

Rise and Shine

Standout Brunch Spots We Love in Houston

It’s time to give up your sad cereal routine and spice up your weekends at one of these restaurants.

08/22/2023 By Megha McSwain, Meredith Nudo, Stephanie Bartels, and Daniel Renfrow

Music Brunch

10 Houston Brunch Spots with Live Music

Go ahead and do a happy dance while you dine.

06/20/2022 By Megha McSwain

Best Waffles

Who Has the Best Waffles in Houston?

Dusted with powdered sugar or served with golden fried chicken, these are the tastiest waffles in Houston.

06/20/2022 By Megha McSwain

Early Bird

These Are the City’s Best Breakfast Spots for Early Diners

These breakfast destinations are open at the crack of dawn.

06/20/2022 By Megha McSwain

Rise & Dine

The Best Breakfast Spots in Houston

Stop skipping breakfast and head for the most delicious spots in Houston.

06/20/2022 By Megha McSwain and Meredith Nudo

FRESH Catch

Best Seafood: Enjoy Coastal Cuisine at These 10 Restaurants

From meaty raw cuts to golden-fried shrimp baskets, go fish at these noteworthy seafood destinations.

05/18/2022 By Megha McSwain

BOUJEE BITES

Best Restaurants: New Upscale Dining in Houston

From Gatsby's to Bludorn, a few restaurants have popped up during the pandemic.

04/26/2022 By Megha McSwain

DOWNTOWN DINING

A Guide to Downtown Houston's Food Halls

Houston’s food hall scene is booming, and Downtown is at the heart of it all.

04/05/2022 By Megha McSwain

Cheers!

These Female Bartenders Are Kickin’ Butt in the Booze World

These leading ladies run some of the city’s best bars and beverage programs.

03/30/2022 By Megha McSwain

THE ’BURBS

Best Places To Eat In Sugar Land, TX

From sizzling Tex-Mex platters to fiery Szechuan dishes, the culinary scene in this suburb is one to watch.

03/30/2022 By Megha McSwain

RODEO PREGAME

These Restaurants and Bars Are Celebrating the Return of the Rodeo

Check out these festive food and drink specials.

02/24/2022 By Megha McSwain

Cheers To 80 Years

Here’s To 80 Years Of Houston's Cleburne Cafeteria

Get the tasty details of a trip down memory lane with the iconic Houston cafeteria

11/25/2021 By Megha McSwain

Sunday Funday

9 Weekend Brunch Destinations Serving Proper Morning Cocktails

Brunch is better with booze.

11/08/2021 By Megha McSwain

Cheese Please

9 Places in Houston Serving Impressive Charcuterie Boards

Indulge in this savory treat.

09/06/2021 By Megha McSwain

Make it Meatless

10 Restaurants Slinging Mouth Watering Veggie Burgers

In lieu of a beef patty, opt for one of these thoughtfully prepared burgers sans meat.

09/03/2021 By Megha McSwain

Why Leave?

Plan a Staycation in One of Houston’s Hot Neighborhoods

Upscale hotels and lively restaurants make it all the more enticing to stay in town.

08/04/2021 By Megha McSwain

Give it a try

10 Standout Places to Try for Houston Restaurant Weeks

With so many choices and so little time, use this guide as a HRW cheat sheet.

07/30/2021 By Megha McSwain

Dress To Impress

10 Buzzy Restaurants for a Proper Night out in Houston

Now that quarantine fashion is a thing of the past (hopefully), it's time to check out the swankiest places in town.

07/22/2021 By Megha McSwain