Bread Winners

The Best Bakeries Defining Houston’s Sweet and Savory Side

For a taste of home or discovering new flavors, there’s nothing better than sampling the city’s variety of pastries.

10/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez, Emma Balter, and Phoebe Gibson

Nigiri Nirvana

The Ultimate Houston Sushi Hit List

Hidden omakase counters, chef-driven destinations, and roll-focused favorites all make Houston one of the best sushi cities in the country.

10/13/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Phoebe Gibson

All the Rolls

Houston Sushi Spots That Should Be on Your Bucket List

Head on over to one of these restaurants for a date night filled with great Japanese bites.

09/09/2024 By Phoebe Gibson and Sofia Gonzalez

Little Saigon

Vietnamese Restaurants in Houston That Always Hit the Spot

In Houston, you can get way more than just bánh mì and phở—although we have plenty of recs for that too.

06/12/2024 By Emma Balter and Phoebe Gibson

Diaspora

Discover All the Hidden Gems of Houston’s Asiatown

The sprawling neighborhood along and around Bellaire Boulevard is six square miles packed with food and culture.

06/06/2024 By Phoebe Gibson and Emma Balter

The Tre

A Complete Guide to Third Ward, Houston's Cultural Bedrock

This historic stronghold of Houston’s Black community is home to iconic spots like Frenchy’s Chicken and the Eldorado Ballroom.

05/17/2024 By Phoebe Gibson and Daniel Renfrow

Pioneers

The Family Dynasties behind Top Houston Restaurants

Meet the people who helped put the city on the map for its food.

04/04/2024 By Phoebe Gibson

Seed to Soul

Sunnyside’s Kuji Kitchen Creates Community through Caribbean Cuisine

The new sustainability-focused and community-oriented restaurant is an oasis in one of Houston’s largest food deserts.

05/23/2023 By Phoebe Gibson

The Rado

Houston's Historic Eldorado Ballroom Reclaims its Shine

Once the epicenter of Black entertainment in Houston, the club originally founded in 1939, has reopened following a $9.7 million restoration.

04/25/2023 By Phoebe Gibson

Boxed Lunch

7 of Our Favorite Picnic Spots

Celebrate holidays, anniversaries, or just a warm Tuesday afternoon at these scenic outdoor locations.

04/05/2023 By Phoebe Gibson

DINING AL FRESCO

The Big Business of Picnics

Thanks to trends on social media, the once humble picnic is now in its glow-up phase.

04/05/2023 By Phoebe Gibson

H-TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS

Our Favorite Houston Neighborhoods (Right Now)

Home to quirky art venues, delicious culinary adventures, and an abundance of world-class entertainment options, check out our list of hot Houston hoods.

01/19/2023 By Meredith Nudo, Phoebe Gibson, and Reyes Ramirez Edited by Daniel Renfrow

On The Table

Out of the Box: Dim Sum Box Is Redefining Iconic Chinese Dishes

Dim Sum Box is reimagining classics for a new generation of Houston foodies.

09/28/2022 By Phoebe Gibson

Best New Restaurants 2022

Houston's Top 20 New Restaurants

We believe these impressive new restaurants are destined to become Houston classics.

09/19/2022 By Mai Pham, Phoebe Gibson, and Daniel Renfrow Photography by Shannon O'Hara and Kat Ambrose

INDIAN EATS

11 Essential Indian Food Restaurants in Houston

These authentic and fusion Indian restaurants serve some of the best Indian food in the city.

06/21/2022 By Phoebe Gibson